November 4
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Saturday November 4
Block Printing Fabric Workshop
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m., $45. Learn the 12th century art of wood block printing on fabric. Each participant will leave having stamped 5-fabric gift bags. (surfjack.com)
CyberSafety 101 – Holiday Edition
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 114, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 9-11 a.m., free. Learn to safely shop online and prevent yourself from being a victim of online fraud. (235-7433, windwardcce.org)
Key Points for Buying and Selling Homes
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, 4460 Kapolei Pky., 4-6 p.m., free. Attend this free seminar in which Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties independent agent Leian Harosky will discuss the art of real estate investment by buying and selling properties in Hawaii. RSVP required. (421-7767)
Ukeke Making Workshop
Camp Palehua, 9 a.m.-noon, $20-$50. Join in and make your very own ukeke, the only indigenous stringed instrument of Hawaii. Pre-registration required. (malamalearningcenter.org)
A Women’s Natural Health Conference
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $85-$95. Attend this interview with Dr. Laurie Steelsmith and Dr. Kristen Coles on how your genes and hormones create mental and physical health, and what you can do to optimize their expression. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-health-be-empowered-a-womens-natural-health-conference-tickets-37699203332)
Aloha Aina Recycling Drive
Laie Elementary School, 55-109 Kulanui St., 9 a.m.-noon, free. Help out Kokua Hawaii Foundation by dropping off items that may not be easily recycled, such as metal, batteries, electronic equipment, confidential documents, glass, clothing and used cooking oil. (kokuahawaiifoundation.org, 3rs@kokuahawaiifoundation.org)
An Evening with the Cambodians
University Avenue Baptist Church, 2305 University Ave., 5:30-9:30 p.m., donations appreciated. Come for an evening of food, traditional and ethnic cultural dance, movies, videos of current issues and local entertainment. Donations will serve the poor and unfortunate in Cambodia. (542-9353, honglykhuy@gmail.com)
Arbor Day Plant Giveaway at UGC
UH Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Hwy., 9-11:30 a.m., free. Receive one of 500 free trees and shrubs at this giveaway. One tree will be offered per family. Other activities will include UGC plant sales of grafted fruit trees, ornamentals, herbs, UH seeds and ceramics. (453-6060)
Assets School Fundraiser Book Fair
Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 4-5, free. Enjoy read alouds and make a bookmark or bag tag. A portion of the sales will be donated to Assets School. (282-4049)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kailua Seventh-day Adventist Church, Bloodmobile, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Building Your Home For Life
Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., 9-11 a.m., free. At this seminar, homeowners looking to make additions to their homes can discover where to start, how to select a builder, what to watch out for, and what one needs to know about residential design, setting a budget, estimating, financing and scheduling. Pre-registration required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)
Celebrate Arbor Day
Various locations, 9 a.m., free. Pick up a free tree or shrub at the Hawaiian Electric Arbor Day Tree Giveaway. Take home your favorite plant: a fruit tree, native plant or flowering shrub. (543-7511, arbordayhawaii.com)
Community Pop-up by Local Vendors 808
66-434 Kamehameha Hwy., Waialua Community Association lawn, 2-6 p.m., free. Come get some early holiday shopping done. (561-5900)
Craft Fair
Aiea High School, cafeteria, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. This year’s craft fair will feature fabulous local handmade arts and crafts, fresh produce and delicious food from local vendors. There will also be games and activities for children. (facebook.com/aieahsptso)
Craft Fair For Hope – Winter Edition
Bay View Golf Course, Kaneohe, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. This craft fair serves to raise money and awareness for Harvest Family Life Ministry, a Christian nonprofit that helps children in the foster care system find loving, caring homes. There will be live entertainment, ono food and opportunities to win prizes. (https://www.facebook.com/events/177518329477621/)
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape “La Crau” Vertical Tasting
Halekulani Hotel, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $150. Vigneron Daniel Brunier and a panel of esteemed master sommeliers will host an unforgettable vertical tasting of the extraordinary terroir of “La Crau.” There will also be a surprise guest. (hawaiifoodandwinefestival)
Fall Festival and Swap Meet
Wahiawa United Methodist Church, 1445 California Ave., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. This is an open market featuring baked goods, vegetables and snack foods. Rent a parking stall for $20 to sell your unused trearues. (349-5694)
First Prez Bazaar
First Prez Honolulu, 45-550 Kionaole Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. The bazaar features men’s and women’s clothes, plants, baked goods, jams and jellies, quilts, Thanksgiving and Christmas crafts, and more. (532-111, aloha@fpchawaii.org)
Go For Broke
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 9 a.m., free. George Takei and the cast of the Broadway musical “Allegiance” honor the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and 100th Infantry Battalion at this special event. It will feature live performances, a keynote address from Mr. Takei and more. (allegiancemusical.eventbrite.com)
Harvest Fair
Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Enjoy games and activities for keiki, a silent auction, a keiki talent show, white elephant, a boutique and novelty gifts, KC Waffle hotdogs, barbecue chicken, bento, sushi, kim chee chili cheese fries, and more. (manoavalleychurch.org, 988-3271)
Harvest Fair
Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. The fair features crafts, food, plants and clothing. There will be white elephant and activities for children. Proceeds benefit the church’s Building Maintenance Fund. (988-3271)
Hawaii Parkinson Walk
Magic Island, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Attend this fundraiser for Hawaii Parkinson Association and help raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease. The event is free to attend, but fundraising is encouraged and there will be prizes for the top individual and team fundraisers. Pre-registration required. (hawaiiparkinsonwalk.org)
Holo Moana: Generations of Voyaging
Bishop Museum, Nov. 4-June 24 during museum hours, $10.95-$22.95. Guests will be able to see immersive technology bring wayfinding to life as they explore the art and science of traditional navigation and the extraordinary story behind its resurgence. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)
Kaaawa Craft Fair
Kaaawa Elementary School, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Come and get your Christmas shopping done early. This craft fair will feature local artists, crafters, distributors, food and a keiki corner. (kaaawacraftfair@gmail.com)
Ohana Cruz Nights
Coral Crater Adventure Park, 2 p.m., $5. Enjoy a fun day with the family, cars, drawings, giveaways and more. This month’s theme is Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth up to 1972. (423-1198 after 2 p.m.)
Preparedness Presentation
Building 303, Diamond Head Crater, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., free. HI-EMA will discuss what the agency is doing to prepare our state for potential nuclear threats, what efforts are being conducted between the counties and what steps it is taking to educate the public. (eventbrite.com/e/preparedness-presentation-tickets-39025989786?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text)
Shamanic Sound Transformation
Yoga Hawaii, 1152 Koko Head Ave., 4-5 p.m., $20-$25. Release energy blocks from others and from old patterns, shift energies, connect with animal spirits and connect with divine frequencies. (wingsound.com, 291-6865)
SOMM: A Study into the Terroirs of the Southern Rhone
Halekulani Hotel, 9-10:15 a.m., $100. Join master sommeliers in this blind tasting of some of the finest wines of the Southern Rhone. (hawaiifoodandwinefestival)
Things Japanese Sale
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4-5, free. Come for everything from ceramic ware to hinamatsuri dolls. All proceeds go to support the Cultural Center’s educational programs and activities. (945-7633, jcch.com)
Veterans Day Parade
Vidhina Stadium, 9:30 a.m., free. The parade will proceed up Rice Street and end at the Historic County Building, where guests can enjoy food, crafts and entertainment. (246-1135)
Discovery Fair
Leeward Community College, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, free. There will be fun for the whole family with interactive exploration for children and a celebration of safe communities. (leeward.hawaii.edu)
Family Storytimes
Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Enjoy books, songs and crafts for the whole family. This program is recommended for preschool-age children and older. (697-7868, librarieshawaii.org/waianae)
Ocean Craft Day – Holiday Crafts
Living Art Marine Center, 2329 Ualena St., 10 a.m.-noon, fees start at $8. Design your own Christmas tree T-shirt, carve a shell ornament or craft a lively air plant garden. (livingartmarinecenter.com/family.htm)
‘OUCH!’
Tenney Theatre, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11, $10-$20. Come see this heartwarming tale that will delight the little learners in your life. (839-9885, htyweb.org)
Waldorfaire
Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Come for ono food, live entertainment and lots of fun for the whole family. Keiki of all ages will enjoy a zip line, crafts, games, a puppet show, face paining, henna, toy/homemade shop, and amazing music. (honoluluwaldorf.org)
Kawainui Geology Tour
Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site, 1150 Kailua Road, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., contact for cost. (263-8008, ahahuimalama@hawaii.rr.com)
‘Bonjour Paris’
Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30 p.m., contact for cost. Take a scenic concert tour with French band L’Escargot. (mhafele@twc.com, 265-8424)
Contemporary Global Music Awards and Music Education Benefit
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom, 5 p.m., call for cost. Enjoy a special evening honoring Tom Moffat and Don Ho with a lineup of entertainment that will take you on a historical musical journey. This is a semi-formal event with a plated dinner, 14 LED screens, silent and live auctions featuring autographed guitars and memorabilia by Carlos Santana, Journey, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Elton John, and much more. (763-6834)
Five O’Clock on the Beach featuring Jimmy Buffett
Tiki’s Grill and Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave., 1-6 p.m., $17.50-$20. Join this fundraising event with the largest Parrot Head gathering in the Hawaii Islands, with funds going to Tripler AMC Fisher House. (pauhanaparrotheads.org)
Honolulu Jazz Quartet
Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace, 2nd floor of the Manoa School of Art & Music, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., $20. Honolulu Jazz Quartet’s drummer Von Baron returns from Japan for a week and will perform with the HJQ. (musicatmedicis.tix.com, 779-5363)
Jazz Peace Concert
Kahala Mall, center stage, 4211 Waialae Ave., 2-4 p.m., donations appreciation. Come listen to some inspirational jazz, courtesy of Jim Guss, Alex Morrison, Chris Pangaribuan and Mihoko M. (732-7736)
‘Just Jobim’
Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30 p.m., $15-$25. Come listen to the music of Brazilian singer-songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim. (955-8821, hprtickets.org)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Town Center of Mililani, noon, free. (rhb-music.com)
Malama Maunalua Community Huki Workday
Kuliouou Beach Park, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Join this volunteer workday at Maunala Bay. Water shoes, gloves and onion bags will be provided for removing algae. Please ensure that you have water and clothing that can get wet. RSVP required. (malamamaunalua.org/volunteer/sign-up/, volunteer@malamamaunalua.org)