January 31
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Saturday January 31
CLASSES
Acting for Kids
Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency, 619 Kapahulu Ave., classes run Jan. 31-March 14, 9-11 a.m., see website for days and cost. Learn to model and act for TV and film through facial expressions, body movement, photo posing and script reading. (733-5806, modelingschoolshawaii.com)
Cancer Care
Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 8:30 a.m.-noon, free. Hawaii Pacific Health physicians will discuss the latest advances and current issues in cancer care. Pre-registration required. (hawaiipacifichealth.org/cancercare, 522-3469)
Conversational Japanese Elementary I
UH-Manoa’s Shidler College of Business E201, Saturdays for nine meetings, 9-11:45 a.m., $130-$145 plus textbook. Learn Japanese with experienced instructors. (956-8400, outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses)
Conversational Japanese Elementary II
UH-Manoa’s Shidler College of Business E201, Saturdays for nine meetings, 12:30-3:15 p.m., $130-$145 plus textbook. Learn Japanese with experienced instructors. (956-8400, outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses)
Conversational Japanese Intermediate V
UH-Manoa’s Shidler College of Business E202, Saturdays for nine meetings, 9-11:45 a.m., $130-$145 plus textbook. Learn Japanese with experienced instructors. (956-8400, outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses)
Garden Basic Training Series
The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., Jan. 31, Feb. 14, March 7, 1-3 p.m., $20-$25. Our resident soil expert, John Cayot, will guide you through the steps to creating the most nutritious and delicious soil ever. This hands-on, hands-dirty workshop will explore how to “grow” healthy soil through hot composting. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)
GO! Code: iPhone App Design Studio
St. Andrew’s Priory School, 224 Queen Emma Square, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $75. This girls-only workshop is designed to give girls the design, coding and tech experience they need to create beautiful art, write powerful stories and change the world. In this one-day workshop, we will brainstorm, design and prototype our own apps for iPhone and iPad. Pre-registration required. (kiang.net/gocode)
Healthy Cooking Class
Kapolei High School J109-110, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy., 9 a.m.-noon, $15/person, $40/families of three. Learn how to prepare nine healthy recipes to kickstart your new year. Pre-registration required. (malamalearningcenter.org, 483-0678)
Japanese Flower Arranging–Ikebana Sogetsu
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., 9:30-11:30 a.m. for six Saturdays, $65. Learn to use your aesthetic awareness to assemble materials and endow them with a value transcending that which they had in nature. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/art)
Jumpstart Your Health – New Year, New You!
SpaHalekulani at Halekulani Hotel, 11 a.m., $25. Halekulani lifestyle coach Kamala Skipper presents “Jumpstart Your Health – New Year, New You!” at the hotel’s spa, discussing how to remove obstacles in your path to well-being by introducing whole foods and healthy habits. (931-5322, halekulani.com/living-well-lecture-series)
Long Spine Through Efficient Breathing
Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 2-5:15 p.m., $38/advance, $45/at the door. Learn to breathe deeply and efficiently to keep the spine elongated and the lungs healthy. (397-7678)
Martial Arts in Chinese Culture
Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Place, 1 p.m., free. Stanley Henning, a researcher of Chinese martial arts history, will conduct this free slide presentation on martial arts in Chinese culture, with a Q&A session to follow. (483-7333)
Spacious Life
Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 5:30-7 p.m., $20. Enjoy a music, medicine and movement journey about making room for your deepest desires. (397-7678)
Spring in the Garden, Part Two
The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., 1-3 p.m., $25/class, $20/part of four-part series. Permaculturist Tia Silvasy, leads this workshop exploring various ways of starting seeds, transplanting, and propagating plants. We will also create a garden bed and explore varies planting methods. Plant starts and detailed handouts will be shared on each technique covered. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)
Teen Self Improvement
Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency, 619 Kapahulu Ave., classes run Jan. 31-March 14, noon-2 p.m., check website for days and cost. (modelingschoolshawaii.com)
Aloha Aina Recycling Drive
Lanikai Public Charter School, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Check website for acceptable and unacceptable materials. (kokuahawaiifoundation.org, 3rs@kokuahawaiifoundation.org)
BRAVE Dance Fitness
The Fix Sports Lounge and Nightclub, 80 S. Pauahi St., 8 p.m., $5. Participate in this The BRAVE Movement and BRAVE Dance Fitness event, themed “Neon.” Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. (226-7718)
Health & Fitness Fair
Windward Mall, noon-4 p.m., free. Learn more about health and wellness, free blood pressure tests, diabetes risk screening, free keiki ID, athletic demonstrations and zumba activities. (235-1143, windwardmall.com)
I Can’t Wait to Be a Girl Scout
Kapolei Shopping Center near Longs, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Girls from kindergarten to high school seniors are welcome to learn more about scouting, and women and men are invited to serve as leaders. (675-5535)
COMMUNITY
KIS Band Boosters Rummage Sale
Kailua Intermediate School, 145 S. Kainalu Drive, 8 a.m.-noon, free. KIS Band Boosters hosts a rummage sale, HI-5 recycling drive, bake sale and car wash to support its program. (kisband.hawaii@gmail.com)
LEAHI Model Display
Salt-Lake Moanalua Public Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. LEGO Enthusiasts Association of Hawaii will display their models. (831-6831)
Makahiki Challenge
Kualoa Ranch, check website for times, $80, ages 16 and up. Hawaii’s first mud run will test your physical endurance and mental toughness. (makahikichallenge.com)
Meet ‘Project Runway’ Hawaii Finalist
Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St., 2 p.m., free. Meet fashion designer Kini Zamora and learn how he followed his dreams and became one of four finalists on “Project Runway/” (693-7050)
Waimanalo Community Recycling Day
Waimanalo Beach Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Recycle all types of batteries, one TV per house, scrap metal, appliances, computers, e-waste and more. (381-7202, huihawaii.org)
FAMILY FUN
Flutterbye Butterflies
The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., 10-11 a.m., $20. In this workshop we will explore the importance of butterflies as beneficial insects and how they help plants. We will learn about their life cycle, get to taste “nectar”, what flowers attract them. Each keiki takes home a flower to start their own butterfly garden plus a caterpillar to feed and discover the magic of transformation. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)
Kids World: Spongebob Squarepants
Windward Mall in front of Toys R Us, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free. This month’s Kids World features crafts and prizes for keiki. (235-1143)
Living History Day at the Battleship Missouri
Battleship Missouri Memorial, Ford Island, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Guests will see and experience a variety of historical exhibits and activities, including displays, military musical bands, oral history presentations, historical reenactments and more. (1-877-644-4896, ussmissouri.org)
Likeke Trail Cultural Access
Upper-left corner of parking lot of Koolau Golf Course, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $10-$20/recommended donation. Moderate hike below Nuuanu Pali lookout to see Old Pali Road, Pali trail, Hiilaniwai Falls and Maunahuia Heiau. Pre-registration required. (235-8111, legendsofkoolau@aol.com)
HIKES & TOURS
Paws on the Path Hiking Club
Hike runs along Maunawila Golf Trail, call for meeting place and times, free. Take a pet-friendly hike with your furry friend and other animal lovers. (356-2222)
11th Hour
Rivals Waikiki, 2211 Kuhio Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, ages 21 and up. 11th Hour delivers solid sets of original and cover rock music. (347-1323)
Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones
The Irish Rose, 8 p.m., $15-$20, 21 and over. A toe-tapping Irish concert to help fund Honolulu’s 48th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. (fosphawaii.ning.com/events)
MUSIC
DJs Magic Atlas and Decadence
The Studio at Hawaiian Brians, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., doors open at 7 p.m., free, ages 18 and up. DJs Magic Atlas and Decadence spin hip-hop, trap, dancehall and more. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
Ethereal Monkeys
Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $7. (945-0800)
Hell Night
Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. Enjoy a night for dark subcultures and a haven for those who love Halloween, the diabolical and macabre, classic horror movies and dark alternative music. The Quintessentials will perform. (nephilimhalls.com)
Jim Brickman’s Love Around the Piano
Neal Blaisdell Center, 7:30 p.m., $39-$59. Pianist Jim Brickman celebrates his 20-year musical career. (1-800-745-3000, blasidellcenter.com)
Sunway
Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, ages 21 and up. Sunway performs an 80s tribute set, along with other classic hits. (537-3535)
Will Champlin
Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $30-$35. “The Voice” season five finalist Will Champlin performs songs from his new album, “Borrowing Trouble.” (honolulumuseum.org)
VIVO at Medici Manoa
Medici at Manoa Marketplace, 2754 Woodlawn Drive #7-103, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $10-$15. VIVO performs live. (vivotheband.com)
BurlyQ Bingo
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., 8:30-11:30 p.m., $15/general. Bingo plus live burlesque from Honolulu’s finest. (burlyqbingojan.eventbrite.com)
Champions of Choice 2015 Gala
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room, 5 p.m. VIP reception, 5:30 p.m. silent auction and cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, ceremony and auction, check website for ticket prices. Planned Parenthood Federation of America president Cecile Richards and chair Alexis McGill Johnson are special guests at this dinner, silent auction and awards ceremony. (442-4246, bsoderberg@pphi.org, pphi.org/gala2015)
Lunalilo Home Fundraiser Luau
Lunalilo Home, 501 Kekauluohi St., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $50/open seating. Enjoy food from Haili’s Hawaiian Foods, live entertainment and the presentation of the Malama Kupuna Awards. (395-1000. lunalilo.org)
THE ARTS
Dancers Unlimited 5 Year Anniversary
The Art Zone, 3245 Pali Hwy., 5-7 p.m., $25-$50. Enjoy performances from Dancers Unlimited NYC, Oahu Fringe Festival, Belly Dancers in Paradise and more. (duhawaii.com/shows)
Kuhio Beach Hula Show
Kuhio Beach Hula Mound near Duke Kahanamoku statue, 6-7 p.m., free. Colsen Ina Kanei and Halau Kawaianuhealehua perform. (843-8002)
’Suzette Who Set to Sea’
Tenney Theatre, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m., Jan. 31 at 1:30 p.m., $10-$20. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents “Suzette Who Set to Sea,” about a girl who longs to go to sea and gets her chance when the village sailors one day go missing. (839-9885, htyweb.org)
VOLUNTEERS
2015 Sanctuary Ocean Count
Visit website for site locations on Oahu, Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and March 28, 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to count whales and record their behaviors. (hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/involved/ocwelcome.html)
Ohana Food Distribution
Hale Pono Boys & Girls Club, 91-884 Fort Weaver Road Ste. A, 3:15-5 p.m., free. Those in need can pick up food at no cost, with seniors at 3:15, families of five or more at 3:45 and the general public at 4:15. Volunteers welcome. (689-4182)