June 11
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Wednesday June 11
CLASSES
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Rd., June 11, 14, 20, 22 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., an online blended learning course takes place 12:30-2:45 p.m. June 7, $110. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies, and how to use an AED. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Art Lessons: Learn the Basics
Waikiki Shore Hotel, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-5 p.m., $40/class. Those ages 10 and older are invited to learn structural drawing, perspective, values and color wheel. Supplies are included. (927-0452, artsofparadise.com)
Basic Computer Class For Senior Citizens
Carole Kai Charities, Inc. (418 Kuwili St. room 102), contact for time, free. Senior citizens are invited to sign up for a two-hour computer class to learn basic computer concepts that include e-mail, use of the interview, composing documents and more. Advanced registration is required. (291-6151)
Basics in Oil
Midori Art Studio, Wednesdays through Aug. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m., Fridays through Aug. 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m., $115 plus tax, ages 12 and older. Learn easy oil painting using basic brush strokes, composition and color palette in five lessons. All supplies except the canvas are included in the cost of the class. Advanced registration is required. (295-8506)
First Aid
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Rd., June 11 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon, $70. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. Advanced registration is required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
COMMUNITY
Free Career Night
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Windward Office, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties’ New Training Office holds a career night to help real estate agents accelerate their business and for those interested in a career in real estate. Advanced registration is required. (748-3410)
Kid’s DIY Series
Art Explorium, Wednesdays through June 18 from 9:30 a.m.-noon or Fridays through June 20 from 12:30 to 3 p.m., $165/person. ME+U offers sewing lessons for children ages six and older, as well as adults. Advanced registration is required. (artexplorium.org/meanduhawaii)
Hot Topics in Epilepsy
Ward Center Kewalo Conference Room, 6-7:30 p.m., free. This month’s topics address: What’s your mood? How are you feeling? Share your experiences with epilepsy. Advanced registration is required. (528-3058)
Let’s Play
eleven 44, 6 p.m., free. This week’s game is Cranium, or bring your own board game and receive a round of tapas on the house. Happy Hour is extended to 8 p.m. (info@eleven44hawaii.com, eleven44hawaii.com)
Walgreens Supports Special Olympics Hawaii
Walgreens stores throughout Hawaii, through the month of June, store hours. Throughout the month of June, Walgreens accepts donations on the nonprofit’s behalf. All donations stay in the islands to support local athletes with intellectual disabilities. (specialolympicshawaii.org)
Zumba Party
United Visayan Community Hall (94-833 Awanei St.), Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $5/drop-in fee. (393-8073)
Afternoons at the Aquarium
Waikiki Aquarium, Wednesdays through June 25, 3 p.m., Aquarium admission. During World Oceans Month, the Aquarium hosts an interactive activity on the lawn. Enjoy a critter encounter with snails, feed limu to the Aquarium’s unicorn fish and more. Activities are designed for keiki ages 4-8, but everyone is welcome. (923-9741, waikikiaquarium.org)
Ka Ike o Ka Moana
Honolulu Hale, through June 20, 5-7 p.m., free. Ka Ike o Ka Moana: The Knowledge of the Ocean is a special exhibit of educational displays and artwork celebrating World Oceans Month. (923-9741, waikikiaquarium.org)
Kids Inc.
Windward Mall, applications accepted through June 30. Kids Inc. invites keiki ages 6-15 to submit business ideas via Facebook for the opportunity to set up shop at Windward Mall for a day. Children 12 and under must use a parent or guardian to submit their entry. (facebook.com/windwardmall)
MUSIC
Aloha International Piano Festival
Hawaii Convention Center, June 8-15, contact for times and cost. The nine annual music festival features celebrated pianists Jon Nakamatsu, Frederic Chiu, John Bayless, Thomas Sauer, Haewon Song and AIPF founder Lisa Nakamichi. (alohapianofestival.com)
Mango Season Duo
Lulu’s Surf Club, Wednesdays through June 25, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
THE ARTS
Glengarry Glen Ross
The Actors’ Group, May 23-June 15, Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m., $12-$20. The Actors’ Group (TAG) stages David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Glengarry Glenn Ross.” (taghawaii.net, 722-6941)
Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
Contact for location, June 10-15, contact for times and cost. The Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Cultural Foundation presents the 2014 Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary. In honor of its anniversary, HRFF features 25 narrative feature films. (hglcf.org)
MAMo Awards 2014: HE Kumu Kukui
J.M. Long Gallery, Bishop Museum, May 2-July 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Tuesdays), $8.95-$19.95. An exhibition that features this year’s MAMo awardees: Paulette Kahalepuna, Meleanna Aluli Meyer, Kauka De Silva and Duncan Kaohuokaala Seto. (bishopmuseum.org. 847-3511)
Na Loea: The Masters
Kakaako Agora, 7 p.m., free. Na Loea: The Masters is an original film series by Oiwi TV that promotes and perpetuates kuanaike Hawaii, or a Hawaiian worldview, through engaging stories of a select group of masters whose collective knowledge represents an amazing cross section of cultural wisdom. (kakaakoagora.org)
The Great East Japan Earthquake
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Haigo and Irene Shen Architecture Gallery, through June 27, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. The exhibition was assembled by the Japan Foundation with the intention to showcase the diversity of approaches to post disaster architecture that was implemented by architects in the March 11 disaster zones of Japan. An opening reception takes place April 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. (303-217-0851)