March 6
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Friday March 6
CLASSES
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, March 6, 7, 9, 13, 18, 26 and 29, 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to administer CPR and use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
FAFSA Preparation Workshop
UH-West Oahu No‘eau Center B203, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Learn how to complete the FAFSA to increase your chances of receiving the maximum amount of student aid to pay for college. Bring your most recent tax filing and 2014 W-2, 1099 or 1098. (689-2750, uhwowc@hawaii.edu)
Pauahi Foundation Scholarship Workshop
UH-West Oahu No‘eau Center B203, noon, free. Learn about the Pauahi Foundation’s need-based, academic merit and geographic-based scholarships for college as well as trade and vocational courses. (689-2750, uhwowc@hawaii.edu)
Ready, Set, Thrive! Online Tools to Help You Live a Healthy Life
Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA, 4835 Kilauea Ave., 10:45-11:45 a.m., free. Get what you need to take an active role in your health. Our online tools and resources are right at your fingertips, day or night — ready to help you be the best you can be. Discover the tools and resources both members and non-members can use. (737-5544, kp.org)
Scholarship Workshop
UH-West Oahu No‘eau Center B203, 10 a.m., free. Learn about the Na Ho‘okama a Pauahi Program need-based scholarship that is available to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited post-high school institution in the United States recognized by Kamehameha Schools. (689-2750, uhwowc@hawaii.edu)
Spring Break Art Program for Teens
The ARTS at Marks Garage, deadline to register is March 6, class runs March 16-20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Teens will collaborate with the Chinatown community on the subject of urban revitalization, then use their newly acquired knowledge to expand the conversation through their miniature street scene installations. Pre-registration required. (521-2903, christie@artsatmarks.com)
Tax Preparation Assistance
UH-West Oahu No‘eau Center B203, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Get help completing your taxes from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) representatives. Pre-registration required. (689-2750, uhwowc@hawaii.edu)
COMMUNITY
Friends of Waimanalo Library Book Sale
Waimanalo Public & School Library, 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy., March 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. All proceeds benefit the library and its programs. (259-2610)
Oases in Downtown Honolulu
Meet in front of St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Beretania Street, 2 p.m., free. Learn how to practice chant walking right in the hectic center of the city. (528-0528)
MUSIC
Cradle to Grave
Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)
Jazz at Medici’s – Pierre Grill and Ginai
Medici’s at Manoa Marketplace, 2754 Woodlawn Drive #7-103, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $15. Pierre Grill and Ginai perform. (351-0901)
Kailua Intermediate School Band
Windward Mall, center court, 6-7 p.m., free. (235-1143)
Mango Season Duo
Nico’s Pier 38, 6-9 p.m., free. Enjoy sun-kissed island soul jazz. (253-9099, mangoseasonmusic.com)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Iolani Palace, noon, free. Featuring the fourth-graders of Nuuanu Elementary School. (922-5331)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Honolulu Festival Friendship Gala
Hawaii Convention Center, 6-8:30 p.m., $90/over 21, $70/under 21. The Gala will present guests with a vibrant showcase of cultural entertainment and performances and a selection of entrées to enjoy from many of Hawaii’s premier restaurants. (833-3378, honolulufestival.com)
International Night 2015: Our Ocean of Stars
UH-Manoa’s Campus Center Ballroom, 6-9 p.m., free. This annual event features students presenting the wonderful array of cultures represented at UH Manoa via cultural booths and stage performances. Cultures highlighted this year will be from the countries of Bangladesh, China, Cote d’Ivoire, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines (Ilokano), Portugal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, U.S.A (Hawaii) and Vietnam. (386-9811)
THE ARTS
Art at the Capitol
State Capitol, 4:30-7 p.m., free. More than 500 works of art will be on display in the offices of legislators. Visitors are welcome to stop by to visit, chat with legislators and enjoy the art. (facebook.com/artatthecapitolhawaii)
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden Photography Exhibit
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, March 6-30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. A photographic journey through five gardens viewed through the eyes of the garden staff. (233-7323)
‘In the Heights’
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus, Ke‘elikolani Auditorium, March 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., March 8 and 15 at 2 p.m., $5-$10. Keaka Kamehameha performs the Tony Award-winning musical “In the Heights.” (842-8356)
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
TAG – The Actors’ Group, 650 Iwilei Road #101, March 6-29, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., $14-$25. TAG performs the August Wilson classic. (722-6941, taghawaii.net)
Open Minds 2015
Ewa Makai Middle School, 94-1291 Kapolei Pkwy., 5-8 p.m., free. Campbell High School, Ilima Intermediate School, Ewa Makai Middle School and Kapolei High School showcase student films. (ethan.toyota@ewamakai.org)
’Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)’
Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center, March 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., March 8 at 3 p.m., $8-$15. This colorful and fun musical features a talented cast of students from 10 different public elementary, middle, and high schools as well as KHSPAC Alumni. (733-4913)