August 16
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Thursday August 16
Conquering Your Finances
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 106, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Learn how to eliminate debt and start saving with practical tips on handling your money. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/personal-finance)
Dance Magic 808 Paso Doble and International Tango Classes
Ala Wai Golf Course, clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave., Thursdays through Sept. 6, 6:30 and 7:20 p.m., $16. Join an 8-class session instructed by Ernie and Karen Choy, and Richard and Lynn Nakamura. (dancemagic808.com, 372-2256)
Historic Preservation Seminar
Waialua Courthouse, 66-207 Kamehameha Hwy., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Attend a seminar that goes over historic preservation essentials. Topics include the purpose of preservation; the framework, inclusive of roles and responsibilities; stewardship of historic properties; best practices and tips for success; and preservation tools and practices. Pre-registration required. (historichawaii.org, 523-2900)
Inside Look at Chinese Investment in Hawaii
Ala Moana Hotel, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $42-$420. Join Hawaii Society of Business Professionals for a luncheon where panelists will discuss investors from China and their impact on the business environment, both locally and globally. (hsbp.biz)
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)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Bloodmobile, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Talk Story: 2018 Brazil Tour
WCIT Architecture, 725 Kapiolani Blvd., 5:30 p.m., free. Join a discussion with Sheryl Seaman and Tonia Moy about Modern Brazil, the third in a series of exclusive modern architecture, art and design travel experiences. (docomomohawaii@gmail.com)
Island 98.5 Rocksteady Reggae Series: Third World
Blue Note Hawaii, Aug. 16-17, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $35-$45. (bluenotehawaii.com)
Max
The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., 8 p.m., $30-$35. See a performance by New York City-born pop-soul singer, actor and dancer Max. (bampproject.com/max)
Third World
Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Aug. 16-17, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., $35-$45. Catch a performance by internationally renowned Jamaican reggae band Third World. (777-4890, club@bluenotehawaii.com)
