July 14
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Sunday July 14
CLASSES
The Essential Low Back Program
Windward Wellness Center at Temple Valley Shopping Center, June 2-July 14, Sundays, 9-10:30 a.m., $210.
Zwick Art
1041 Maunakea St., July 7 to Aug. 17, Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $2000 plus $150 for materials. Instructors William Zwick and Tanvi Pathare, graduates of the Florence Academy of Arts, teach this course. Students have the opportunity to work with live models on extended poses, as well as classical sculptures. (bdbzwick@yahoo.com)
Bereavement Support Group
Kaiser Permanente – Moanalua Medical Center, 1-3 p.m., free. For anyone who has lost a loved one and would like a nurturing environment in which to share thoughts and feelings. Pre-registration is required. (371-8611)
Hawaii Polo Club 2013 Season
Visit website for location, Sundays through July 14, gates open at 11 a.m. for picnic, matches start at 2 p.m., $10/open field seating, $25/clubhouse. The Hawaii Polo Club celebrates 50 years of polo. (hawaii-polo.org)
I Love Hula in Kailua
Between Macy’s and Pier One, second Sundays through Nov. 3, 3 p.m., free. The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation sponsors monthly hula performances. (castlefoundation.org)
Organ and Tissue Donor Family Support Group
Kaiser Permanente – Moanalua Medical Center, 1-3 p.m., free. A support group for family members of organ and tissue donors that offers a chance to discuss experiences in coping with loss, communication between donors and recipients, and more. Pre-registration is required. (371-8611)
Swing Dance Club Hawaii
Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, 6:30 p.m., $5-$8. Featuring music by Bert Burgess. In addition to swing are cha cha, waltz, night club 2-step, CW, salsa, fox trot and more. (255-6095)
FAMILY FUN
Children’s Storytime
Kaimuki Public Library, through July 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m., free. Children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories, participate in finger plays and rhymes and make a small craft to take home. Contact the library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (733-8422)
Kids First! Film Festival
University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Auditorium, July 14 and 21, 3 p.m., free. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Visit website for a list of films. (summer.hawaii.edu/kidsfirst)
We Are The World
University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Auditorium, 3 p.m., free. UHM Kids First! screens two films: “I Wish I went to Ecuador” and “My Best Friend.” Both films encourage children to protect the environment and natural world around them. (summer.hawaii.edu/kidsfirst)
MUSIC
Ben and Kanoe
Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Sundays through July 28, 3:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. Ben and Kanoe perform classic rock and R&B. (780-7266)
Piano Recital
United Church of Christ Judd Street, 4-5:30 p.m., free admission. Pianist Sachi P. Hirakouji performs works by Messiaen, Ravel, Chopin and Beethoven violin sonata with guest violinist Darel Stark. (437-1094, sachiph@hotmail.com)
Shawn Garnett
Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakau Ave., Sundays through July 28, 8:30-10 p.m., contact for cost. Shawn Garnett performs Hawaii and reggae music. (780-7266)
THE ARTS
Night at the Theatre
Mamiya Theatre, Chaminade University, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., $12-$15. A fundraising performance event for The Movement Center featuring excerpts rom numerous musical theater productions from Broadway. Performances include numbers from “A Chorus Line, “Chicago” and more. (movementcenter.org)
Samulgwangdae
Kennedy Theatre, 2 p.m., contact for cost. The rhythmic dance and drumming of SamulNori group from Korea. (etickethawaii.com, 944-2697)
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Manoa Valley Theatre, June 27 to July 14, visit website for schedule and tickets. The incredible legacy of the young man with glasses, whose musical career spanned an all-too-brief period during the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll, continues to live on in Buddy. (manoavalleytheatre.com)
Musical Presentation
East-West Center Gallery, 2-3 p.m., free. Local jazz musician Patrick Koh presents about his Peranakan upbringing and shares some Peranakan music. (944-7177. arts.eastwestcenter.org)
Peranakan Chinese Heritage of Southeast Asia
East-West Center Gallery, May 19-Sept. 15, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., contact for cost. The Peranakan Chinese are descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca and the coastal areas of Java and Sumatra. This exhibition reflects the unique Peranakan aesthetic and highlights many of the community’s distinctive arts and customs. (944-7177, arts.eastwestcenter.org)
The KGB Series
Gallery on the Pali at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, June 23 through July 25, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m., weekends from 2 to 6 p.m., free. Nitya Brighenti displays oils on canvas and watercolors on paper. The series is based on photographs taken by the KGB. An artist reception takes place June 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (595-4047)