July 1
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Wednesday July 1
Basic Computer Class for Senior Citizens
Carole Kai Charities, Inc. Office, 418 Kuwili St. #102, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 24, 9-11 a.m. or noon-2 p.m., free. Senior citizens can learn basic computer concepts including email, use of the Internet, composing documents and more. Pre-registration required. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)
Common Eye Conditions Affecting Seniors
Leeward YMCA, 94-440 Mokuola St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free. Learn more about common eye conditions that can affect seniors, including cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Pre-registration required. (671-6495)
Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers
Makua Alii Center Ballroom, 1541 Kalakaua Ave., eight Wednesdays starting July 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Lessons in beginning and intermediate ballroom dance quick step. (988-3461)
Ukulele Lessons
Windward Mall, Center Court, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. Learn to play Hawaii’s favorite instrument with Ukulele Club of Hawaii. (235-1143)
Focus on Preparing Your Home for a Disaster
Koko Head District Park, Multipurpose Room C, 423 Kaumakani St., 7 p.m., free. Hawaii Kai Strong prepares residents for disasters with a seminar on “Focus on Preparing Your Home.” (395-5406)
Hawaii VA Loans Summer Summit
Dave & Busters Pa‘ina Hale and Sunset Lanai, 3-8 p.m., $10/HBR members, $50/non-members. Hawaii VA Loans focuses on the state of VA loans in Hawaii, with special speakers, a Q&A session, buffet dinner, live entertainment from Ben & Maila and Taz Vegas, and more. Pre-registration required. (summit.hawaiivaloans.com, 792-4251)
St. Francis Hospice Bereavement Walk
Pearlridge Center, Uptown fronting SlamXHype, 8-9 a.m., free. St. Francis Hospice offers support during a walk around the mall for those dealing with a loss of a loved one. (203-2366)
Dinosaurs Unleashed
Bishop Museum’s Castle Memorial Building, Feb. 28-Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $8.95-$19.95. A dozen lifelike animatronic dinosaurs with interactive stations and activities explaining how these animals flourished in their respective environments. (847-3511, bishopmuseum.org)
e-magine fun!
Pearlridge Center, June 20-July 19, Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $3-$9/one activity. Enjoy a play zone of activities and experiences, including robotics, interactive gaming, a rope maze, Eurobungy and more. (203-2366)
Pluto: Exploring New Horizons
Bishop Museum, exhibit runs through July, 2:30 p.m., $19.95/adults. Explore Pluto and astronomy as never before in this brand-new planetarium show. (847-3511, bishopmuseum.org)
50th State Fair
Aloha Stadium, weekends from May 22-July 5, check website for exact schedule, times and cost. E.K. Fernandez Shows present the 50th State Fair, featuring new rides, live grizzly bears, circus acts, a horse show, a petting zoo, racing pigs and a live performance from Fifth Harmony on Memorial Day weekend. (ekfernandez.com)
A Common Thread: Textiles from the Permanent Collection
UH-Manoa’s East-West Gallery, 1601 East-West Road, May 24-Sept. 20, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., free. This exhibit features a selection of textiles rarely seen by the general public, including batik from Indonesia and Malaysia, embroidered clothes from China and much more. (944-7177, arts.eastwestcenter.org)
Collages & a bit of Clay
Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., exhibit runs until Aug. 8, regular business hours, free. Check out collages and fine craft items from Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden artists. (395-4702, sraoahu@hawaii.rr.com)
Korean Artists Association of Hawaii Members’ Art Exhibit
Honolulu Hale Courtyard, 530 S. King St., June 30-July 9, normal business hours, free. (768-6666, honolulu.gov/moca)
Nani I Ka Hala; Weaving Hawaii
Bishop Museum, March 28-July 27, open daily except Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $8.95-$19.95. Nani I Ka Hala: Weaving Hawaii is an original exhibition that will explore the rich ulana (weaving) heritage linking Pacific islanders, carried forward in modern Hawaii by a thriving community of contemporary lau hala artists. (bishopmuseum.org, 487-3511)
National Memories: U.S.-China Collaboration During WWII
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Hangar 79, 319 Lexington Blvd., March 14-July 31, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $12-$25. This traveling exhibit demonstrates the unusual and little-known camaraderie that existed between Chinese and U.S. soldiers during WWII. (pacificaviationmusem.org, 441-1007)
National Suit Drive
Men’s Wearhouse, June 22-July 31, regular store hours, free. Donate gently used professional attire to Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii. (bbbshawaii.org)