February 1
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Friday February 1
Heavy Weights Live
3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 8 p.m., free. Contemporary Hawaii music. (888-6087)
DJ Sugiurumn Performs
Sunset Room, 9 p.m., $10. DJ Sugiurumn of Tokyo performs with DJ Darren Zane opening. (sugiurumn.com)
Punahou Carnival
Punahou School, Feb. 1 and 2, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., free admission. Punahou School invites people of all ages to “The Wild Wild West: The Great Carnival Roundup” for a day of family fun. Fresh malasadas, mango chutney, kiddie games and rides, White Elephant tresaures and live musical entertainment. Proceeds support the school’s financial aid program. (punahou.edu/carnival)
THE ARTS
Creative Expressions
Mindful Matters Wellness Centers, Feb. 1 and 15, 7-8:30 p.m., $15-20. Use oil pastels, movement, poetry and collage to give expression to feelings, thoughts and the unexpected. This practice is helpful when facing life transitions and defining identity. Beginners are welcome. (mindfulmatterskailua.com)
Old Dogs New Tricks
Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College, runs until Feb. 28, Mon. and Tues. 1-8 p.m., Wed.-Sun. 1-5 p.m., closed Saturdays, free. Gallery Iolani presents Old Dogs New Tricks, an exhibition of paintings, prints and sculptures by a group of artists who met at the University of Hawaii art building in the late 70s and early 80s. An artist reception will take place from 4-7 p.m. (gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu)
Toubab Krewe Live
Leeward Community College Theatre, 7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show starts, $25/adult, $20/students, seniors, military, $18/university faculty and students. Visit website for more information. (toubabkrewe.com)
Daughters + Parents = Math Power
Sacred Hearts Academy, 8-10 a.m., free. A hands-on workshop to empower girls at an early age for math success and to inspire parents on how to best help their daugthers succeed. (734-5058 ext. 262)
I Can Cope Cancer Class: Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Kaiser Permanente – Mapunapuna Clinic, second floor, 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. Learn about healthy eating and ways to manage eating problems. Get information about cancer diagnosis and treatment and receive practical help in coping with some of the emotional issues resulting from a cancer diagnosis. Pre-registration required. (432-2260)
Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sakamaki, Feb. 2-3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $250. Learn the process and the basics of web creation with Dreamweaver. ($250)
MC/Writing Course
Diverse ART Center, 604 Ala Moana Blvd., Saturdays thru March 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., free. Learn how to freestyle and write thoughts to beats with MC Kwalified. Bring a notebook and pencil. (275-7776)
Craft, Gift and Rubberstamp Expo Plus Crafters Clearance Sale
Neal Blaisdell Center – Hawaii Suites, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Featuring local vendors selling a variety of wonderful crafts, gift items and rubberstamps, scrapbooking and craft supplies. A large Crafter’s Clearance Sale will also be part of this event. (nanstar@hawaii.rr.com)
Free Recycling
Kahala Mall, Macy’s parking lot, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. No TVs, microwaves or alkaline batteries. (488-8872)
Japanese Buddhism in Hawaii
Waialua Hongwanji MIssion, 6-9 p.m., suggested $5 donation. (637-4558, gonorthshore.org)
Mind Body Healing Workshops
Mindful Matters Wellness Center, Jan. 5 and Feb. 2 and 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $25. A healing class for physical symptoms from strain, illness andi injury. Connect to the body through movement, imagery and words to help process thoughts, emotions, sensations and promote healing. (mindfulmatterskailua.com)
Rummage Sale
Wilson Elementary School Cafetorium, Feb. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Wilson Elementary School is fundraising for its fourth grade Big Island trip. (733-4740)
”The North vs. the South”
Kapolei Public Library, Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m., free. Civil War reenactors frmo the Hawaii Civil War Round Table answer questions and show examples. (693-7050)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hawaii State Library Centennial Anniversary Celebration
Hawaii State Library, 9:30 a.m., free. Hawaii State Library celebrates its centennial anniversary with a kickoff performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band. Contact the library if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (586-3500)