February 1
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Thursday February 1
Beginner Slack Key Workshop
Ewa Mahiko Park, Thursdays through March 15, 9-10 a.m., contact for cost. This is an 8-week session on the basics of picking, timing, singing, tuning and tablature. Pre-registration required. (681-8315, fongmusic.homestead.com)
Beginner Ukulele Hawaiian Ensemble
Ewa Mahiko Park, Thursdays through March 15, 10:15-11:15 a.m., contact for cost. This is an 8-week session on the basics of ukulele, as well as the dynamics of playing ukulele, guitar and bass together. Pre-registration required. (681-8315, fongmusic.homestead.com)
Free Work Smart Workshop for Women
AARP Hawaii, 1132 Bishop St., #1920, free. Learn skills to build your confidence and successfully negotiate salary, promotions and benefits packages. Pre-registration required. (aarp.cvent.com/worksmart2018, 545-6007)
Indigo Infinity Scarf
Foster Botanical Garden, 10-11:30 a.m., $15. Learn the shibori technique to make your own scarf. (522-7066)
Invasive Species Awareness
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, theater, Thursdays through Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Attend a series of seminars on invasive species in Hawaii. (397-5840)
Medicare 101
1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1020, 1-2 p.m., free. If you are turning 65 or retiring, come and learn all about Medicare and how to apply. This class will make Medicare easy to understand. Park at Ala Moana Center by Macy’s. (780-7989)
On The Origins of Modern Humans: Asian Perspective
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Art Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., free. Learn about how early man came to Asia and when exactly he got there. (littman@hawaii.edu)
‘The Eulogy’
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., 7 p.m., $5-$10. Attend a one-man comedy show parodying the funeral speech. (brownpapertickets.com/event/3235706)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Brigham Young University Hawaii, Old Gym, 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Castle Medical Center, Bloodmobile, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Honolulu Community College, Building 2, Conference Center Room 201, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kailua Town Center, Bloodmobile, 3-7 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, lawn, 3 p.m., free. (922-5331)
Terrarium Tea Party
Tea Boss Kissa, 88 Piikoi St., 6-7 p.m., $40. The theme of this party will be “Be My Valentine.” (artbridgeevents.com)
Work Smart Workshops
AARP Hawaii Office, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 1920, 5:30-8 p.m., contact for cost. These workshops give women skills to build confidence and successfully negotiate salary, promotion and benefits. (545-6007, aarp.cvent.com/worksmart2018)
‘Living Room’
Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., 8 p.m. Feb. 1-3, 8, 9-10, 15-17, $5-$25. See this semi-autographical comedy by playwright William Kahele. (536-4441, kumukahua.org)
