March 29
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Embrace Hawaiian Culture and History at Iolani Palace
>> >> Ola Ka Ha 2015 celebrates the best of Hawaiian arts, history and culture from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (March 29) at Iolani Palace. Waipuna, Sean Na‘auao, Jerry Santos, Mailani, Mele Apana and many more are expected to perform, and attendees also can enjoy crafts, food, hula and palace tours at this annual event. For more information, visit iolanipalace.org. Photo courtesy Tina Mahina
Sunday March 29
CLASSES
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, March 29 and 30, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $110. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants and learn how to use an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Adult CPR/AED
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30-11:30 a.m., $70. Learn to recognize and care for victims of life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies and to use an AED on adults. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Android: Getting Started
Verizon Wireless at Pearlridge Mall, 9-10 a.m., free. Attend this workshop and learn the basics of your new Android Device. We will review hardware functions, show you how to set up email, add your social network accounts, master device features, how to customize your device and much more! Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
Android: Getting Started
Verizon Wireless at Windward Mall, 9-10 a.m., free. Attend this workshop and learn the basics of your new Android Device. We will review hardware functions, show you how to set up email, add your social network accounts, master device features, how to customize your device and much more! Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
Apple iPhone: Doing More
Verizon Wireless at Moanalua Center, 9-10 a.m., free. Attend this workshop and let Verizon’s experts show you how to use popular features to enhance your wireless experience. Topics include iCloud, Game Center, iTunes and more! Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
Apple iPhone: Getting Started
Verizon Wireless at Kapolei Commons, 9:45-10:45 a.m., free. Attend this workshop and learn about the great features of your iPhone. Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
Eco Crafts: Recycle, Repurpose, Recreate!
Hawaii Nature Center, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $10/non-members, age 6 and up. Learn how to transform “trash” into stylish gifts and home accessories. (955-0100)
Sundays at the Bay
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Education Alcove Classroom, 3-4 p.m., free. David Itano discuss “Tuna, to Move or Not To Move, That is the Question.” (397-5840)
Verizon Ellipsis 7
Verizon Wireless at Windward Mall, 9-10 a.m., free. This workshop covers the unique features of the Verizon Ellipsis tablet and tablet basics. You will learn how to enjoy and use your tablet at home or on the go and our experts will show you the basics like email, web browsing, cloud storage and so much more. Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)
COMEDY
Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival 2015
Doris Duke Theatre, reception at 6:30 p.m., show at 8, check website for cost. Screening of selected comedy video submissions and contest entries. (hisketchfest.com)
COMMUNITY
Egg-citing Easter Celebration
Aloha Stadium North Plaza (gate 6-7), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $1. Enjoy a day of family fun including Easter Bunny photos, facepainting, balloon twisting, a keiki playzone area, spring train rides, arts and crafts, canned food drive and an Easter Eggsploration hunt. Pre-registration for egg hunt is required at eventbrite.com. (483-7133, samamtha.l.spain@hawaii.gov)
Golf for a Cure
Mid Pacific Country Club, 1 p.m. shotgun start, $200/person, $50/dinner only. Benefit UH Cancer Center at this golf tournament. (mpcchi.org, 262-8161 ext. 222)
Pinwheels for Prevention
Hawaii State Capitol Lawn, 2-4 p.m., free. Bring attention to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Hawaii by planting a pinwheel. (951-0200, preventchildabusehawaii.org)
Roughrider Rummage Sale
Roosevelt High School cafeteria, 1120 Nehoa St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Find treasures and enjoy baked goods, with all proceeds going to Project Grad. (rooseveltpg@gmail.com)
Sports Car Club of America
Aloha Stadium, 9 a.m., free/spectators, $35-$50/car entry. Sports Car Club of America, Hawaii Chapter, hosts a solo competitive driving (autocross) race day, with over 30 classes for both male and female drivers. (sccahawaii.org, jl24@hawaii.rr.com)
Spring Bazaar
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Hwy., 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Enjoy great entertainment, a cup stacking contest, super rummage sale, assorted crafts, cookbooks, plant sale, food and more. (536-7044)
A Benefit for Jonathan “J-Pink” Pasion
The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., 6:30 p.m., $15. NoXcuse Jus Ride MC presents a benefit for Jonathan “J-Pink” Pasion, to provide renovations to convert his home to an ADA-accessible environment and pay for his medical bills. (jointherepublik.com, flavorus.com)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Kapiolani Bandstand, 2 p.m., free. (922-5331)
Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Hula
Ala Moana Center, 3 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
Keiki Hula Show
Ala Moana Center, 1 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ola Ka Ha 2015
Iolani Palace, 364 S. King St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. The all-day event will feature Hawaiian arts, crafts, music, hula and food, including a special lineup of Hawaiian entertainment, including Waipuna, Sean Na‘auao and more. (522-0822, iolanipalace.org)
THE ARTS
Photoscapes: Kinetic Photography IV
Gallery on the Pali at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy., March 22-April 23, Tuesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays from 2-6 p.m., free. Herb Burgess displays his photographs on glass. (unitariansofhi.org/gallery)
VOLUNTEERS
Haiku Valley Cultural Service Work
Meet at top of Haiku Road near new preschool, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $10-$20/suggested donation. In addition to service work on heiau and other areas, volunteers will share mo‘olelo and history of the valley and their vision for future cultural preserve. Pre-registration required. (235-8111, legendsofkoolau@aol.com)
