APRIL 23

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Saturday, April 23, 2016

American Red Cross Instructor Training
American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, April 23-24, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $300. Interested in becoming an American Red Cross instructor? Pre-registration required. (310-294-0404)

Astrology and Mind Science
Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $120. Know yourself with astrology and mind science. (397-3174)

Ballroom Bash Saturdays
Sugino Dance Academy, 404 Ward Ave. #202, 6-10 p.m., $10. Enjoy dance lessons for the first hour from Island Magic Dance before a ballroom dance social commences with plenty of ballroom and Latin music, as well as WCS, hustle, salsa, bachata, merengue, NC 2-step and more. (george@islandmagicdance.com, 321-1380)

Chemical-free Insect & Pest Traps
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5/non-members. Learn more about integrated pest management techniques, companion planting and how to make creative pest traps from repurposed materials. Pre-registration required. (748-5320, workshops@hbws.org)

CyberSafety Education & Awareness Workshop
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 114, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 9-11 p.m., free. This workshop will explain in lay terms the safety and security issues in computer technology and what the Internet poses to the user. Pre-registration required. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/technology)

Diabetes Self-Management Program
DSI Pearlridge, Dialysis Center Conference Room, Saturdays through May 21, 9-11:30 a.m., free. A six-week series of interactive workshops to help you improve your health, focusing on diabetes management. (589-5904, 589-5905)

Girls Night Out! Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
HMC Academy, 555 N. King St., 4:30-6 p.m., free. Join martial arts legend Richard Bustillo for a women’s self-defense seminar. (381-2285, masdt@aol.com)

Grooming Clinic
Honolulu Zoo, 10:30 a.m., free. Learn to groom your pet. Bring tools if you can. (414-289-7785, dogclass.com/dog-grooming-made-easier)

Hawaiian Humane Society Service Learning Opportunities
Hawaiian Humane Society Classroom, 2700 Waialae Ave., 1:30-4:30 p.m., $25. A required workshop for students who are interested in helping animals in their community as part of a school or community project. Pre-registration required. (356-2223, education@hawaiianhumane.org)

Richard Bustillo
HMC Academy, 555 N. King St., April 23 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., April 24 from 1-7 p.m., $70-$80/both days, $40-$50/one day. Martial arts legend and former Bruce Lee student Richard Bustillo discusses MMA, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima and more. Pre-registration encouraged. (381-2285, masdt@aol.com)

Social Security: What You May Not Know
Hawaii Kai Retirement Community. 10-11 a.m., free. Learn more about Social Security from financial advisor Nicholas Abbott. in this KupunaWiki class Pre-registration required. (739-4174, clientservice@choicehi.com)

Succulent 101
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5/non-members. Learn the basics of succulent container gardening. Pre-registration required. (748-5320, workshops@hbws.org)

Think of Your Future Workshop
Ward Warehouse, Kakaako Room, 9 a.m.-noon, free. AARP presents a free seminar about retirement, Social Security benefits and Medicare basics. Pre-registration required. (1-877-926-8300, aarp.cvent.com/future4-23)

Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later
Hawaii State Library, 1:30 p.m., free. New small business owners can learn more about trademark registration and the differences between trademarks, copyrights, domain names and more. (586-3477)

Walk This Way, Talk This Way
Honolulu Zoo, 9 a.m., $25. Bring your dog for training. (414-289-7785, dogclass.com/dog-class-schedule)

Where Did Shakespeare Get His Stories?
Hawaii State Library, noon, free. Learn more about the folktales that inspired some of Shakespeare’s best-known plays. (586-3510)

Bamboo Sale
Mulkern Nursery, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Get 20 percent off all bamboo plants at the nursery today only. (396-6595)

Channeling with Grant Ito
Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave., 3:30 p.m., $15. Get profound answers to your deepest questions. (397-3174)

Computer E-waste Recycling Event
Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Hwy., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Materials accepted include computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, servers and more. No TVs, batteries or home appliances. (488-8870)

Garden of Eden
Aiea United Methodist Church, 99-101 Laulima St., 4-6 p.m., free. Enjoy games, activities, fun and food. (488-5354)

Green Day III
Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Hwy., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Enjoy waterless car washes for $10, food, a rummage sale, crafts and more, all with an environmentally friendly twist. (595-3935)

Grow Hawaiian Festival
Bishop Museum, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Celebrate Hawaii’s culture, native plants and sustainable lifestyles with crafts, keiki activities, farmers market, native plants, food, hula from Na Pualei O Likolehua and Ke Kai O Kahiki, and music from Kapena and Na Hoa. (543-7511, hawaiianelectric.com/growhawaiian)

Hawaii High School Rodeo
Kualoa Ranch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Watch action-packed rodeo events, including bull riding, roping, barrel racing and more. (542-6548)

JROTC 5K Run
Ford Island, 6 a.m., call for cost. JROTC celebrates its 100th anniversary with a 5K run coordinated with programs around the world, and JROTC members and the public are invited to participate to break the world record. (rtakao@punahou.edu, 944-5723)

Kaneohe AYSO Team Registration
Windward Mall, Center Court, 5-8 p.m., free. Kick off your spring season by registering for the Kaneohe AYSO. (235-1143)

Malama Honua Public Charter School Hoolaulea 2016
Waimanalo Hawaiian Homes Halau, 41-209 Ilauhole St., 3-7 p.m., $20-$10. Enjoy food booths, live music, a silent auction, cultural activities, a country market and more. (malamahonuapcs.org)

Master Mind Group
Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave., 2 p.m., free. Sharing questions and answers relating to life, finances and personal issues. (741-0811)

Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo
Waikiki Aquarium, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Check out interactive booths showcasing programs that preserve and protect Hawaii’s environment, including “The Journey Home” puppet show, free native Hawaiian plants, water pollution prevention and more. (768-3248, cleanwaterhonolulu.com)

‘Island Kine Stories’
Kapolei Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Auntie Jan will present humorous folktales, poetry and participatory games from around the world — local style. (693-6345)

Money Smart Storytime
Hawaii State Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Keiki are invited to learn about money and saving money through stories and crafts. (586-3510)

Swim with the Mermaids
Wet’n’Wild Hawaii, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free with admission. Swim and take commemorative photos with the mermaids at the Kapolei Kooler. (674-9283, wetnwildhawaii.com)

An Evening of Masterpieces: Old & New
Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., 7 p.m., $20-$10. The Ardente Duo — violinist Darel Stark and pianist Sachi P. Harakouji — present a widely diverse program featuring special guest soprano Georgine Stark. (754-0029, darelstark.com/concerts)

Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila
Waimanalo Beach Park, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., free. The ninth annual Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila celebrates the legacy of the legendary slack-key guitarist with plenty of music, hula and fun for all. (722-8575)

Glory in His Soul: A Musical Drama About the Life of Henry Opukaha‘ia
Kalihi Union Church, 2214 N. King St., April 23-24, 6 p.m., free. This benefit for the Hongo Music Education Center focuses on the life of Hawaii’s first Christian convert, Henry Opukaha‘ia. (kalihiunion.org, 386-3154)

Honolulu Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
Kaimuki High School Auditorium, 7 p.m., free. Honolulu Wind Ensemble hosts its spring concert featuring classical pieces directed by Keith Higaki. (456-4607, honoluluwindensemble.org)

J.P. Smoketrain
Jazz Minds, 9 p.m., $10. (jpsmoketrain.com)

Jazz Peace Concert
Byodo-in Valley of the Temples, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $3-$2. Mike Lewis, Bruce Hamada, Ethan Capone and Mihoko M perform. (239-9844)

Leeward Music Festival
Kroc Center, 6:30 p.m. doors open, $5-$7. Kapolei Chorale presents exceptional talent from the Leeward District, including Matthew Sato and American Renaissance Academy Fame dancers, Waipahu High School Symphony Wind Ensemble, Ewa Beach Methodist Tongan Choir and many more. (672-8888, info@kapoleichorale.com)

Melveen Leed
Blue Note Hawaii at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $40-$20. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Soul Patrol
Muddy Waters Espresso, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, 6-8 p.m., free. (rrguitarman1@gmail.com)

The Pharcyde
Hawaii Events Center, 8:30 p.m., $25-$30. (flavorus.com/event/The-Pharcyde-Honolulu/324081)

Honolulu Brewers Festival
Kakaako Makai Gateway Park, 2-6:30 p.m., $70. Sample over 100 craft beers and food from 20 premier restaurants, plus plenty of live entertainment, including the Saloon Pilots. (honolulubrewersfestival.com)

2016 Hula Ho‘olauna Aloha Taryn
Ala Moana Center, Center Stage, 9 a.m., free. (955-9517)

‘H20, The Story of Water and Hawaii’
Tenney Theatre, April 23, 30 and May 7 at 4:30 p.m., $20-$10. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents a celebration of our most precious natural resource and its relationship with Hawaii. (htyweb.org, 839-9885)

PlayWrights Club
Email for meeting place in Kailua, 9 a.m., free. PlayBuilders of Hawaii Theater Company launch a PlayWrights Club for aspiring and established playwrights to discuss work, develop ideas and work with others. (rheller3@hawaii.rr.com)

Hakipuu Stream Restoration
Register for meeting place, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Help Hui o Koolaupoko remove invasive species from Hakipuu Stream and reforest the area with native plants. Pre-registration required. (nalani@huihawaii.org)

La Hana Community Work Day
Waikalua Loko I‘a, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Help clear the area of mangrove and seaweed and build necessary structures. Wear old clothes, covered shoes, sunscreen and bring a reusable water bottle. Pre-registration requested. (jepsona001@hawaii.rr.com)