April 25

Pohai Nani Retirement Community, Thursdays until April 25, 3:30 p.m., free. Learn easy American folk dances from colonial to contemporary. No experience necessary. (247-6211 ext. 1107)

Kroc Center Hawaii, Thursdays through May 30, 6-7 p.m., $15/class or $72/package of all 6 classes (Kroc Center Hawaii discount available). A continuation of session two, participants master the foundational movements with increasing weights and safety. For ages 13 and older. (kroccenterhawaii.org, 682-5505)

Kroc Center Hawaii, April 4-28, Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $100. Learn the basics of advance lifesaving skills, how to teach basic swim skills, work with the Kroc Aquatic Team, and apply the skills learned to real-life situations. For ages 10 and older. (kroccenterhawaii.org, 682-5505)

Open Space Yoga Diamond Head Monsarrat Studio, Thurs.-Sat. from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $650. Learn to meet the needs of the expectant mother. Yoga is an excellent way to prepare the mind, body and spirit for the many transitions of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. (232-8851)

Contact for location, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., $75 (does not include supplies). Learn cover cutting, piecing, basting, quilting and binding the quilt. Basic sewing experience required, no quilting experience needed. Receive 15 percent off fabric, patterns and notions. (523-3330)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC, Tuesdays and Thursdays thru June 13, 5-6 p.m., $70-$91. This beginning class teaches basic yoga poses. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

UH Manoa, in front of Kuykendall Hall Auditorium (KUY 101), April 25 and 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s Literature Hawaii (CLH) holds its annual used book sale. (childrensliteraturehi.org)

Theater at the Hanauma Bay Education Center, Thursdays through April 25, 6;30 p.m., free. April 11: “Meeting the Energy Needs of Hawaii Residents” by Peter Rosegg, corporate communications, Hawaii Electric Company. April 18: TBA. April 25: “Tour de Trash” by Eileen Helmstetter and Irobela Wreagh, recycling specialists, City and County of Honolulu. (397-5840, hpaynews@hawaii.edu)

Kroc Center Hawaii, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. “Maximize Your Manhood: The Champion,” is for those ages 16 and older. (kroccenterhawaii.org, 682-5505)

William S. Richardson School of Law, classroom 3, 4 p.m., free. Franz Guenthner speaks specifically about the Virtual Tribunal project that enables online users to pull up video and transcripts of ongoing or recent war crime trials. (manoa.hawaii.edu)

Aina Haina Public Library, April 25 through April 28, Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Friends of Aina Haina Public Library host a Pop Up Bookstore. (377-2456)

Ka Ho‘oilina na Kuhio Community Center – Halau, Waimanalo Hawaiian Homes Association, 6-7 p.m. networking and dinner, performance 7-9 p.m., free. The Hawaiian Civic Club of Waimanalo hosts “Ka Lei Maile Ali‘i – The Queen’s Women,” an original re-enactment based on a newspaper article printed in The San Francisco Call in 1987. (230-3654)

Kapolei Public Library, 10 a.m., free. In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, the Child and Family Services and Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii sponsors story time. Children ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen of a variety of age-appropriate stories. Each child receives a goody bag filled with a McDonald’s coupon for kids and information resource for parents, while supplies last. (586-3510)

Wahiawa Public Library, through the summer of 2013, 6-7 p.m., free. Keiki ages 3 to 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to join Mr. Matt to explore and experience seasonal themes and tales. Also includes a simple make-and-take craft and other fun activities. Contact the library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. (622-6345)

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, contact for time and cost. For one night only, check out a mix of hip-hop and groove music orchestrated by visiting vocalist BCap. Featuring the new single “Rudi Boy” by Sista Lubei. (945-0800)

Tiki House, 6-10 p.m., free. An evening of LatinJazz music in Waikiki. (342-0911)

Hawaii State Library lobby, 6 p.m., free. The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, under the direction of Nola A. Nahulu perform. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (586-3481)

Pagoda Floating Restaurant, 7-9 a.m., free. The Business Networking International New Aloha Chapter currently is looking for business owners and professionals to whom they can refer business. Learn more about the organization and find out if you would be interested in getting a steady course of referral business for yourself. (347-7480)

The Plaza Club, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., visit website for cost. Hawaii’s Growing Financial Connection with Asia holds its ThinkTech-HVCA luncheon panel program moderated by investment manager Veryan Allen of Merrill Lynch and more. (hvca.org)

Kumu Kahua Theatre, March 28-April 28, contact for times, $5-$20. Kumu Kahua Theatre presents the world premiere of “All That Remains,” a story of loyalty and betrayal told by ghost soldiers from the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat team. (536-4441, kumukahua.org)

Honolulu Museum of Art School Mezzanine Gallery, through May 5, Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. “Fractioned” features recent work by art graduate students from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. An opening reception takes place on April 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. (uhartmfas.wordpress.com)

The Gallery at Ward Center, runs through April 25, contact for times and cost. Featuring two of Hawaii’s photorealist painters, Charles Valoroso and Doug Young. An opening reception takes place on March 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. (597-8034)