August 28
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Thursday August 28
CLASSES
Android: Getting Started
Verizon Wireless, Pearl Highlands Center, 4-5 p.m. Aug. 28 and 9-10 a.m. Aug. 31, free. Advanced registration is required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
Dance Fitness Class
Waikiki Beach Walk, through Aug. 28, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, $15. Waikiki Beach Walk offers dance fitness classes with Willow Chang, a renowned belly dance performer and choreographer. Advanced registration is required (at Shiatsu & Massage Center or by calling). (922-0171)
Early Childhood Summer Music Program
Masaki School of Music, eight Thursday lessons through Oct. 23, 4-5 p.m. ages 4-5, 5:10-6:10 p.m. ages 5-6, $140. Chet-Yeng Long, Ph.D. teaches an early childhood summer music program. Advanced registration is required. (masakischoolofmusic@gmail.com)
Yoga Pilates
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Waipio Medical Office, Thursdays through Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 27), 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
COMMUNITY
Waialua Library Readers’ Group
Waialaua Public Library, 9:30-11 a.m., free. This month’s pick is “share a favorite poem.” Join in the discussion or simply sit back and enjoy the company. (637-8286)
Historic Downtown Pau Hana Tour
Contact for meeting location, 5-7 p.m., $25-$50. Historic Hawaii Foundation hosts docent-led tours of three iconic downtown buildings: Dillingham Transportation, Alexander & Baldwin and Stangenwald. Advanced registration is required. (hhf2014downtownpauhanatour.eventbrite.com, 523-2900)
MUSIC
Live Music
Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, 5-11 p.m., no cover charge. Jason Alan performs from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Kailua Bay Buddies. (hardrock.com/honolulu)
Thursday Pau Hana
Aiea Bowl, 6-8 p.m., contact for cost. Local Uprising performs. (488-6854)
World Class Jazz
Formaggio Grill in Kailua, 6 and 8 p.m., $8. The night features world renown jazz pianist Tommy James backed by Dean Taba on bass and Von Baron on drums and percussion. (263-2633, dilia@thinwomanbrain.com)
SPECIAL EVENTS
2014 Hawaii Tourism Conference
Hawaii Convention Center, Aug. 28-29, contact for times and cost. Hawaii Tourism Authority holds its annual 2014 Hawaii Tourism Conference. Attendees have the opportunity to gain insight into Hawaii’s airline and hotel markets, trends and outlook for 2015, and more. (hawaiitourismauthority.org, 864-9812)
Art + Flea: House Party
1020 Auahi St., 5-10 p.m., $3 admission. This month’s “House Party” themed Art + Flea night is inspired by the popular 90s movie. The night includes several live art exhibits, live entertainment, local craft vendors, food and more. (wardvillage.com)
THE ARTS
Chaos and Order
Gallery of Hawaii Artists, July 3-Sept. 25, contact for days, times and cost. Polish-born fine artist Rafal Cholodzinski presents his paintings that feature creative interpretations of various landscapes including those found in Europe, North America and tropical environments of Western Africa. (info@galleryofhawaiiartists.com)
Much Ado About Nothing
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 31, $15. (hawaiishakes.org, 1-800-838-3006)
Waikiki Parc Features Nate Ditzler
Waikiki Parc Hotel Lobby, Parc Promenade Gallery, through Aug. 29, daily operational hours of the hotel, free admission. The hotel features Nat Ditzler’s ceramic sculptures. A reception takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. June 5. (hawaii.edu/calendar/manoa/2014/06/05/24207.html)
