June 1
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Friday June 1
Open Spiritual Channels
Master Sha Tao Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 1 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 2-3, free. Go on a journey to experience the oneness between yourself, your higher purpose and the universe. Receive sacred Tao blessings and services to further empower your life and soul journey. (drsha.com/hawaii/events, 988-8090)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Oahu Veterans Center, Bloodmobile, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Engage at Every Age
Kahala Nui Retirement Community, contact for time and cost. Celebrate Older Americans Month at this special luncheon ceremony, where eight Outstanding Older Americans will be honored. Reservations recommended. (292-4665, kwyatt01@aol.com)
First Friday
Hotel Street, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, free. A safe pedestrian zone between Nuuanu Avenue and Smith Street will be populated with live music, food and drink, artist demonstrations and exhibited will be featured. (hcademail1@gmail.com)
Friends of Waimanalo Library Book Sale
Waimanalo Public and School Library, 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2, free. Sale proceeds will benefit the library and its programs. (259-2610)
Reproductive Freedom: Policy Trends Affecting Our Rights in Hawaii and the Nation
Impact Club Honolulu, 6:15-8 p.m., free. Attend a public discussion on current policy trends in reproductive rights and abortion access. Learn more about reproductive freedom in Hawaii and the nation, and receive an update on an ACLU case challenging federal restrictions on Mifeprex. Attorney Julia Kaye, family physician Dr. Graham Chelius and ACLU of Hawaii legal director Mateo Caballero will comprise the event’s panel. (rf2018.eventbrite.com)
Swim with a Mermaid
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Helumoa Playground, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through August, 1-2 p.m., contact for cost. Mermaid Citrine or one of her mermaid friends will be making the playground her home for the summer. Young guests from Sheraton Waikiki and The Royal Hawaiian are welcome. Mermaid swimsuits are optional. (sheraton-waikiki.com)
Toma – Terrace of Modern Art
Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger, 6-9 p.m., free. Peruse an outdoor art gallery featuring the work of internationally renowned artist Eduardo Bolioli. Guests can look forward to meeting the artist in an upbeat atmosphere with a live DJ, handcrafted drinks and delicious bites. (waikikibeachcomber.com)
Museum of Aloha’s The Experience
Pearlrdige Center, Uptown, June 1-July 1, during center hours, $10. Razor Sports brings a unique experience that features seven hands-on exhibits for the whole family, including a confetti volcano, balloon tunnel, streamer photo booth, angel wings and na lei room. Photos are highly encouraged. Sample treats will be available daily. Keiki under the age of 2 receive free admission. (203-2366, pearlridgeonline.com)
DJ Tittahbyte & Crew
The Laylow, Autograph Collection, June 1-2, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)
First Friday’s Musical Fest
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., 9 p.m.-midnight, $10. Enjoy a live musical performance by Jamarek and Good Foot. All ages are welcome. (artsatmarks.com)
Freddy Leone
Basalt, Fridays through June, 6 p.m., free. Enjoy a live R&B performance. (dukeslanehawaii.com)
Artist Books: Process, Publication and Promotion
da Shop: books + curiosities, 3565 Harding Ave., 7-8 p.m., free. This panel discussion will feature moderator Alison Morley and panelists Benjamin “Buddy” Bees, David DeLuca, Teun van der Heijden and Minny Lee. (info@minnyleefineart.com)
Peter Rabbit
Hukilau Marketplace, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., 7:30 p.m., free. Enjoy a free screening of Peter Rabbit, a family film based on the small but cunning children s book hero of the same name. (293-3142, hukilaumarketplace.com)
ICP Masterclass Student Books
da Shop: books + curiosities, 3565 Harding Ave., 6-9 p.m., free. The public is invited to attend this exhibition and reception. (info@minnyleefineart.com)
New Works by Hawaii Artists Showcase
Manoa Gallery, 3-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through June 21, free. Babs Young Miyano will present her evocative ocean-inspired jewelry alongside the work of fellow jewelers Cora Yee and Daniel Murta. There will also be works by Hugh Jenkins, Stephanie Ross, Dana Brewer and many more. Inventoried works by its gallery artists will be offered at a discount of 15%-50%. (info@manoagallery.com)
The Finch Will Flourish Exhibition
The ARTS at Marks Garage, Tuesdays-Saturdays through June 15, noon-5 p.m., contact for cost. This exhibit is cultivated by art educator Boz Shurr and features 2D sketches, paintings and murals. (artsatmarks.com)