August 8
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Wednesday August 8
FAMILY FUN
Keiki Storytime
Kailua Public Library, Wednesdays until Aug. 29, 10:30-11 a.m., free. Keiki Storytime is recommended for children ages 3 to 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The storytime will include stories and fingerplays. (librarieshawaii.org)
COMMUNITY
Natsu Matsuri And Bon Dance
Pacific Beach Hotel, Fridays and Saturdays across Waikiki Beach from July 27 to Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m., free. The traditional Japanese celebration will feature food, entertainment, bon dance, music and children’s games. (pacificbeachhotel.com)
Blood Drive
Davies Pacific Center, special events room, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Kaiser Permanente Moanalua, loading dock behind hospital, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; University of Hawaii at Manoa Richardson School of Law, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (bbh.org)
MUSIC
Adam Crowe And Friends Live
The Real Gastropub, 1120 Auahi St., Honolulu, Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. (596-2566)
Songs Of Memory
East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, until Sept. 9, free. Songs of Memory: Music & Ceremony of Highland Southeast Asia. (arts.eastwestcenter.org, 944-7177)
The Gerardo Velez / Bonny Bonaparte Band
Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., free. The Gerardo Velez / Bonny Bonaparte Band performs. (nuevavida@me.com)
Wildest Show In Town
Honolulu Zoo, gates open at 4:35 p.m., music from 6-7 p.m., $3/admission. Aug. 8 Sean Naauao. Closing show Aug. 11, $10 presale, $15/door. (honzoo@honzoosoc.org, honoluluzoo.org)
THE ARTS
Ancient Tamil Poetry
Princeville Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Vi Herbert, author and President of Kolam Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the Imayam School and other charitable projects in Tamil Nadu, India. (826-4310)
”Castaways” & “Out Of The Earth”
The Gallery at Ward Centre, until Aug. 30, free. Castaways: hot cast glass sculpture by Bud Spindt; Out of the Earth: mixed media paintings by Russell Lowery. (gwcfineart.com, 597-8034)
Engravings By Jared Wickware
Gallery on the Pali, until Aug. 23, free. The Gallery on the Pali is pleased to announce “Life in the Line”, engravings by award-winning artist Jared Wickware. (595-4047)
Historic Boat Photo Exhibit
The Royal Hawaiian Resort’s Coronet Lounge, until Jan. 31, free. This rare collection of photographs features the S.S. Lurline, Hula Boat Day greeting of passengers arriving at Aloha Tower, The Royal Hawaiian Band playing music at Aloha Tower, original Royal Hawaiian luggage tags and more. (starwoodhotels.com)
Honu By The Sea
The Royal Hawaiian’s Monarch Room, Wednesdays and Sundays until Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m., $125/adults, $85/children. Guests are invited to journey under the ocean with the show’s lead character “Kainoa,” a Waikiki Beach Boy who loves the ocean and dreams of living under the sea. (921-4600)
James Rumford’s Art Displayed
Hawaii State Library, until Aug. 15, free. Original artwork and preparatory sketches by James Rumford, an award-winning children’s book author-illustrator, are currently on display. (librarieshawaii.org)
Kanoa Zimmerman Photography
687 Auahi Street Gallery, until Aug. 12, free. This summer, Interisland Terminal presents a solo show of recent work by Kanoa Zimmerman. (interislandterminal.org)
Landscapes By Rebekah Luke
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Aug. 6-30, call for more information. Landscapes By Rebekah Luke. (233-7323)
Nicole Naone Exhibit
The Human Imagination, 1154 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, until September, free. In her debut solo show, artist Nicole Naone makes resonance of the female form through luminous composures in bronze, foam, plaster, and illustrations. Playing with the supple veil of attraction inherent in the ample body, we are shown the timeless coercion of this mass. (NicoleNaone.com)
On Paper Exhibit
Andrew Rose Gallery, 1003 Bishop St. #120, Honolulu, until Aug. 12, free. Artwork by Charles Cohan, Frank Gehry, Philip Guston, Jasper Jones, Linda Kane and more. (andrewrosegallery.com)
”Singing In The Rain”
Diamond Head Theatre, July 20 to Aug. 12, visit website for schedule, $12 to $42. Featuring an impressive array of New York guest artists. (diamondheadtheatre.com)
CLASSES
Bridal Workshops
The Wedding Cafe, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1650, Honolulu, Aug. 1 to Oct. 17, call for times. Workshops will cover topics such as hair and make-up, décor, videography, and allow brides and grooms to ask questions and get advice from Hawaii’s top wedding professionals. (theweddingcafe.net, 591-1005)
Troubleshooting Your Small Business
500 Ala Moana Boulevard, One Waterfront Suite, Suite 1-306A, Honolulu, 9 a.m. to noon, $45. Speaker: Chip McMlelland. Focuses on troubleshooting for small business owners and assisting entrepreneurs in identifying common business mistakes and providing solutions. (hawaii.score.org/localworkshops)
Martial Arts Cardio Circuit
Kaiser Permanente, 1010 Pensacola St., Honolulu, Thursdays until Aug. 16, 6-7 p.m., $24/Kaiser members, $28/nonmembers. Call to register. Learn self-defense while getting a good cardio workout. (432-2260)
Party Floral Arrangement 101
Kroc Center Hawaii, Kapolei, 6:30-8 p.m., free. A demonstration on easy floral arrangements to make for your next event. Ages 16 & Up. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Practical WordPress: Beyond The Basics
UHM Sakamaki C104, 6-9 p.m., $70, register for L12138. With instructors Rob Bertholf and John LeBlanc. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Survival Class
SoulTrex, Windward Mall, Second Level, Theater Wing, 6-7 p.m., free. Alex Dobrinsky is back hosting his popular series of survival classes, and will discuss everything from hints and tips for assembling an emergency kit to gear and supplies to keep on hand. Class: “Water and Food.” (247-8735, SoulTrexInc.com)
Youth Flag Football Clinics
Kroc Center Hawaii, Thursdays until Aug. 23, 3:45-5 p.m. beginners and intermediate, 5-6:45 p.m. advanced, $100-$150. Participants will learn and/or build on basic flag football skills and competitive play. Will be placed into teams for scrimmages. Ages 6–17. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Fast-Track Program
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 114, 4-7 p.m., free. Call for more information. Learn what is possible with iCAN—individualized career achievement network. (235-7381)
