April 7
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Sunday April 7
CLASSES
Easy as PAI: Play, Act, Improvise
Smart Karate Kapolei, until May 5, Kidz noon-1:30 p.m., youth 1:30-3:30 p.m., adults 4-6 p.m., $25/drop-in, $160/eight weeks. Easy as PAI provides a space to explore the essentials of artistic performance. Chris Riel leads students while enabling them to find their natural abilities. (play4lifehawaii@gmail.com)
Taiko Center of the Pacific Classes
Washington Middle School, until April 21, various levels at various times, $105-$182. Free parking located in the school’s King Street lot only. Contact for registration and times. (taikoclasses@gmail.com, 737-7236)
Hawaii Polo Club 2013 Season
Visit website for location, Sundays through July 14, gates open at 11 a.m. for picnic, matches start at 2 p.m., $10/open field seating, $25/clubhouse. The Hawaii Polo Club celebrates 50 years of polo. (hawaii-polo.org)
FAMILY FUN
Children’s Storytime
Kaimuki Public Library, through July 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m., free. Children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories, participate in finger plays and rhymes and make a small craft to take home. Contact the library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (733-8422)
MUSIC
US Air Force Band’s Jazz Group Concert
Waialua Bandstand, 4-5:30 p.m., free. The US Air Force Band’s Jazz Group Concert plays classic and contemporary jazz music. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. (638-5695)
COMMUNITY
Kalaheo 5K Spirit Run/Walk
Begins at Kailua Beach Park, 7:30 a.m., $25-$30. Awards given to top 10 men and women overall, and top 10 kids under 18. Wear a crazy hat or wig, or paint your face – a special award will be given for best spirit participants. (active.com)
L*Space Pop-Up Shop
Oceanside at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. REBECCA beach Kahala hosts L*Space for a pop-up shop. L*Space designer Monia Wise showcases her 2013 collection of bikinis, one-pieces, cover-ups and little girls’ swimwear. She can also help you choose the perfect suit. All attendees eligible to win multiple giveaways. RSVP via email. (info@rebeccabeach.com)
Free Demo by Helen Iaea
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1-3 p.m., free. Helen Iaea hosts a free demo preceding the “Different Styles and Approaches,” workshop beginning April 8. (hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org)
THE ARTS
Ohana Exhibition
HPU Art Gallery, until April 26, free. An exhibition of artwork in various media by artists from the HPU community, including HPU’s talented students. (hpu.edu)
RED
Bacon Theatre, Pahi Nani Retirement Center, 7 p.m., free, donations accepted. Windward Readers Theatre presents “RED” featuring actor Peter Clark. Reservations recommended. (254-4885)
Smithsonian Tour of Congressional Gold Medal
Bishop Museum, runs until April 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. Bishop Museum presents a traveling exhibit featuring the Congressional Gold Medal award in 2011 to Japanese Americans, or Nisei, World War II veterans. (bishopmuseum.org)
Upcycled Collages
Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, runs through April 25, Mon.Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 2-6 p.m., contact for cost. “Upcycled Collages” by Meghan Bundtzen uses patterns from inside business envelopes and other repurposed paper to “recreate” junk mail from rubbish art to reducing the environmental impact in many facets of life. (unitariansofhi.org/gallery)