June 6
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Friday June 6
CLASSES
Summer Dance Workshop
Hawaii State Ballet, deadline to register is June 6 for four workshop sessions: June 10-19 (ages 7-12), July 15-July 24 (ages 7-12), June 24-July 3 (ages 9-15) and Aug. 5-Aug. 14, $120/two weeks, $60/one week. Workshops meet Tuesdays for ballet turns and jumps, Wednesdays for technque and variations and Thursdays for modern dance. Parents may reserve their child’s space by sending a $20 non-refundable deposit to Hawaii State Ballet, 1418 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814. (947-2755)
COMEDY
Maui Invasion Comedy Show
O’Toole’s, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m., $10. Featuring Sunny Dennis, Chino Laforge and Ted Anderson. Reservations are recommended. (391-5673)
COMMUNITY
Book Sale
Waimanalo Public and School Library meeting room, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7. Friends of Waimanalo Library conduct a book sale. Proceeds benefit Waimanalo Public and School Library and its programs. (259-2610)
Common Eye Conditions Affecting Seniors
Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA, 12:45-1:45 p.m., free. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii presents its Senior Summit Series with a lecture on cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration — common eye conditions that can affect seniors. Advanced registration is required. (737-5544)
Hong Kong-China Forum
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, contact for time and cost. Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii presents the 2014 Hong Kong-China Forum, bringing together delegates and experts from Hong Kong, China and North America to discuss business, tourism, technology and investment in Honolulu. (hk-chinaforum.org)
Let’s Talk SHOP
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, 11:30 a.m. registration, noon-1 p.m., free. State insurance commissioner Gordon Ito hosts a town hall meeting to educate Hawaii’s small businesses about their options when it comes to health insurance for their employees. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act and plan options in the Small Business Health Options Program. Advanced registration is required. (lindsay.k.chambers@dcca.hawaii.gov, 587-6735)
FAMILY FUN
50th State Fair
Aloha Stadium, weekends through July 6, 6 p.m. Fridays, 4 p.m. Saturdays, noon Sundays, $3-$5. (ekfernandez.com/events/50th.asp)
It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald
Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. A fun-filled interactive performance featuring a creative blend of music, magic and games to reinforce the idea that reading is fun. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. (831-6831)
SPECIAL EVENTS
National Donut Day
Three Regal Bakery locations: Chinatown Cultural Plaza, McCully Shopping Center, Airport on Ualena St., 6 a.m.-2 p.m., receive one free donut. Regal Bakery joins The Salvation Army to give customers one free donut in celebration of National Donut Day. Arriving soldiers visiting USO at Honolulu Airport and Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam Terminal also receive a coffee. (salvationarmyhawaii.org)
MUSIC
Good Riddance
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians, doors open at 7 p.m., $18-$25. Good Riddance performs with opening acts Last Call, Mistermeaner and 13th Legion. (808shows.com)
Mango Season Trio
Nico’s Pier 38, 6-8 p.m., free. Mango Season performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonsmusic.com)
THE ARTS
Fine Art and Fashions by Jago
Nextdoor, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., contact for cost. A night of art, fashion, fun and dancing. (jagoism.com)
Catch Me If You Can
Diamond Head Theatre, runs through June 8, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, matinee performances take place at 3 p.m. May 31 and June 7, contact for cost. Based on the film and true story, Catch Me If You Can tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale Jr. (733-0274, diamondheadtheatre.com)
Colorations
The Gallery at Ward Centre, through June 26, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., free. Colorations featured jewelry by gallery artist Barbara Edelstein and paintings by gallery artist Debbie Young. Meet with Barbara Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and with Debbie on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (gwcfineart.com)
Hawaii Theatre Young Actors Ensemble Auditions
Hawaii Theatre Center, deadline to register is June 6, audition takes place June 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. Hawaii Theatre Center holds auditions for its 2014-2015 Hawaii Theatre Young Actors Ensemble, a pre-professional acting program open to all Oahu high school students in grades 9-12. Advanced registration is required. (791-1397, edenleemurray@hawaiitheatre.com)
Healing Through Art
Gallery on the Pali, through June 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, free. Gallery on the Pali presents “Healing Through Art” by Jocelyn Cheng and participants in the artist in residency program at Queens Medical Center. An artist’s reception takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. May 10. (unitariansofhi.org/gallery)
Where You Find It
Second Floor at Cedar Street Galleries, through June 15, Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., free. Cedar Street Galleries hosts a group show titled “Where You Find It,” which includes paintings by Jon Hamblin and sculptures by George Newton. An opening reception takes place from 5:30-8 p.m. May 9. (cedarstreetgalleries.com)