April 11
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Wednesday April 11
Music, Research, Resonance & the Brain
Arcadia, 1434 Punahou St., 10-4 p.m., $45-$70. Learn about evidence-based research on the effectiveness of therapeutic harp interventions. (harprealms@gmail.com)
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Na Kupuna Makamae Center, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m.-noon Fridays through April, $8-$10. Join a CDC-certified tai chi class taught by Randal Lau. Learn health exercises proven to enhance balance, prevent falls and increase overall being. (nakupunamakamae.org)
The Marriage Course
First Prez Honolulu, 45-550 Kionaole Road, March 7-April 25, 6-8:30 p.m., $15. Receive practical support and tools for strengthening marriages. (532-1111, leslie@fpchawaii.org)
Beginning and End of the Bomb Exhibition
Kapiolani Community College, library, March 5-May 11, exhibit hours, free. The goal of the exhibit is to illustrate the role of nuclear weapons since 1945 and to stimulate critical thinking about reducing the threat in the future. (library.kapiolani.hawaii.edu)
Book Club
Waianae Public Library, 6 p.m., free. Join a discussion of “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman. (697-7868, librarieshawaii.org/waianae)
Comedy U Showcase
Comedy U Showcase, 8:30 p.m., $7-$10. Enjoy a comedy showcase hosted by Patrick Tyrrel. (josefigueras@ohanabroadcast.com)
‘Cowboys Versus Samurai’ Auditions
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Kennedy Theatre, Studio S, 3-6 p.m., contact for cost. EVOLVE Theatre Company will hold auditions for three male roles and one female role. (evolvetheatrecompany@gmail.com)
Fifth Annual Contact Exhibition
Sheraton Waikiki during lobby hours and 330 Royaal Hawaiian Ave., 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m., April 6-21, contact for cost. Enjoy contemporary art exhibits, including sand sculptures and color photography. (contacthawaii.com)
Free Diabetes Self-Management Class
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 501, Wednesdays through April 18, 10 a.m.-noon, free. A doctor’s referral is not required. Pre-registration required. (545-2550, jroberts@mpqhf.org)
Free Swim Lessons
Contact for location, time and cost, through May 5. (832-7184)
Free Xeric Seed
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, Wednesdays and Saturdays through April, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Receive free coral plant seeds. (boardofwatersupply.com/conservation/xeriscape)
Hale O Na Alii O Hawaii 100th Anniversary
Iolani Palace and Bishop Museum, contact for time, $35. (halauokalakaua808@gmail.com)
Hawaii Watercolor Society Members’ Show 2018
The Arts at Marks Garage, Tuesdays-Saturdays, April 3-28, noon-5 p.m., free. (hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org/juried-exhibit-information)
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)
‘Private Lives’
Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through April 15, $5-$15. Enjoy a piece of pure entertainment, deliberately intended by playwright Noel Coward to divert audiences’ attention from the international financial depression of the ’30s and the impending tragedy as the globe hurtled toward World War II. (hpu.edu/theatre)
Prostate Cancer Support Group Open Meeting
347 N. Kuakini St., Conference Room PB-5, 7-9 p.m., free. Join a support group for prostate cancer survivors and those wanting to learn about it. All are welcome. (222-0425)
Simple Souls
The Laylow, Autograph Collection, Wednesdays through April, 7-10 p.m., free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)
Waltz and Samba Dance Lessons
Makakilo Community Park, 92-1120 Makakilo Dr., April 2-May 21, 7-8:45 p.m., contact for cost. (kapoleihbda.wordpress.com)
Dirty Cello
Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $15-$35. (bluenotehawaii.com)
Saloon Pilots
Hard Rock Cafe, 280 Beachwalk, 9-11 p.m., free. (955-7383)
Ani-mazing Anime Showing
Mililani Public Library, 3:15 p.m., contact for cost. Teens can help decide what the next anime showing will be from a list of series compiled by the Young Adult Librarian. (librarieshawaii.org/event/ani-mazing-anime-showing-mililani/all)
Bhutan: Gross National Happiness
East-West Center Gallery, gallery hours through May 27, free. This gallery features photographs of Butan’s people in everyday life taken between 1991 and 2006 by Kauai-based photographer and filmmaker John Wehrheim. There are also textiles, Buddhist ritual items and utilitarian objects. (944-7177, arts.eastwestcenter.org)
Changing with the Times
Punahou School, Kirsch Gallery, April 5-19, Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. View the glasswork of husband-wife team Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross. (punahou.edu/the-arts/kirsch-gallery)
Digital Zoom 2018
1132 Bishop Street Gallery, 2nd Floor, March 3-June 2 during exhibit hours, contact for cost. See this fine art exhibit of work by the Digital Art Society of Hawaii. (254-3379)
Pastel Artists of Hawaii 9th Annual Members’ Show
Hawaii State Library, April 2-28, contact for time, free. All artworks displayed are creagted by members of Pastel Artists of Hawaii. (librarieshawaii.org/event/pastel-artists-of-hawaii-9th-annual-members-show)
Views of Chinatown
Louis Pohl Gallery, Feb. 24-April 14 during exhibit hours, contact for cost. View works by Hung Kwai Chan, Linda Ching and Hitoshi Hida. (louispohlgallery.com)