May 16
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Friday May 16
CLASSES
Computer Course
Waikiki Community Center, deadline to register is May 16, classes take place May 22 and 29, and June 5, 10 and 12, 9-11 a.m., $75/members, $100/non-members. Beginning and intermediate computer courses offered. Each package includes for classes. Class size is limited. (923-1802)
ESL Classes
83 N. King St., deadline to register is May 16, eight-week session begins June 2, contact for time, $10 registration fee. Day and evening classes available. 521-7044, robin@pacificgatewaycenter.org)
Plant an Unthirsty Butterfly Oasis
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, deadline to register is May 16 by 2 p.m., class takes place May 17, 10 a.m.-noon, free for FOHXG (depending on level of membership), $5/non-members. Learn proper placement of plants and how to add whimsy to create a unique garden that is beautiful and functional. (748-5363, workshops@hbws.org)
Shotokan Karate
Kaneohe Elementary School, 6 p.m., contact for cost. SKIF Windward Oahu Foundation holds a new beginner class. (306-3057)
Silver Stars
Diamond Head Theatre, April 8-May 27, Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., contact for cost. Diamond Head Theatre expands its performing arts programming with a new class taught by DHT artistic director John Rampage. All levels are welcome. (733-0277 ext. 306, diamondheadthatre.com/classes)
Verizon Ellipsis 7
Verizon Wireless, Kapolei Commons, 2:45-4 p.m., free. Advanced registration is required. (vzworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzworkshops)
COMMUNITY
Hawaii Kai Dog Walk Registration
Register online by May 16, event takes place 6:30 a.m. June 1 at Hawaii Kai Park and Ride, $20. All pre-registered walkers get a free dog walk T-shirt and tote bag full of goodies. Download the registration form online. (hui-ilio.org)
Keiki Passenger Safety
Alphabetland Pearl City Preschool, 3:30-6 p.m., free. Get your child’s car seat or booster seat checked by a child passenger safety technician certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. By appointment only. (432-2260)
Keiki Passenger Safety Check
Alphabetland Preschool – Pearl City, 3:30-6 p.m., free. Kaiser Permanente holds a keiki passenger safety check-up to have car seats and boosters checked by a child passenger safety technician certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
Skin Care Fair
Kaiser Permanente, Waipio Medical Office, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Learn about the latest products and speak with a licensed clinical aesthetician. (432-5670)
YMCA Performing Arts Spring Recital
Town Center of Mililani, 6-8 p.m., free. (towncenterofmililani.com, 625-0108)
FAMILY FUN
EcoExplorer Camp
The Green House in Pauoa Valley, deadline to register is May 16, sessions take place June 2-27, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $240-$810. The Green House teachers and junior leaders provide creative, hands-on learning and fun. Each sessions focuses on the natural environment, gardening, recycle art and cooking. The class is limited to 12 keiki per session. (thegreenhousehawaii.com/ecocamps.html, 524-8427)
MUSIC
Freesound
1718 Wilikina Dr., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5, ages 21 and older. Freesound performs reggae music. (621-1835)
Live DJ
Eleven44, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 7-9:30 p.m. Globes; 9:30-11:45 p.m. Captain Timo; 11:45 p.m.-2 a.m. Kevin Koga. (eleven44hawaii.com)
Mango Season Trio
53 By the Sea, Fridays through May 30, 9-11:30 p.m., free. Mango Season performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
Mango Season Trio
Nico’s at Pier 38, 6-8 p.m., free. Mango Season performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
Saloon Pilots
Big City Diner, Kailua, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover charge. Saloon Pilots performs bluegrass music. (263-8880)
Spring Concert
St. John Vianney School, 6:30 p.m., free. St. John Vianney School’s music department performs a spring concert featuring the beginning band, beginning orchestra, concert band and concert orchestra, which will perform works from around the world as well as well-known folk tunes. (262-8317)
Summer Kealoha Live
Big City Diner, Waipio, 8:30 p.m., contact for cost. (678-8868)
THE ARTS
Walk Like MADD
Kakaako Waterfront Park, 5 p.m. registration, walk beings at 6 p.m., contact for cost. Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii hosts its Walk Like MADD non-competitive 5K fundraising walk and Canine Challenge.Prizes are available for the first 30 finishers, top dog who raises the most money, a safety fair, treasure hunt and more. (madd.org/hi)
Eyes Shut/Eyes Wide Open
The Gallery at Ward Centre, through May 29, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, free. The Gallery at Ward Centre presents “Eyes Shut,” ceramic sculptures by gallery artist Jo Rowley and “Eyes Wide Open,” mixed media by gallery artist Cindy Conklin. (gwcfineart.com, 597-8034)
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)
Paintings by Mark Feijao Milligan II
Soul De Cuba Cafe, April 4-June 2, free. An opening reception takes place April 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. (545-2822)
PAUSE: BFA Exhibition 2014
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Art Gallery and Commons Gallery, April 27-May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, free admissions, donations appreciated. “PAUSE: Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition 2014: showcases the accomplishments of nearly 30 forthcoming graduates from the BFA program. (hawaii.edu/art/exhibition/art_gallery)
The Legend fo Koolau
Hawaii Theatre, 7:30 p.m., contact for cost. A historical drama about the life of Kaluaikoolau, a Hawaiian cowboy and “outlaw,” told in a one-man play. (528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com)
Venus and Fur
TheCreative, in the Artists’ Loft, 1116 Smith St., Honolulu, May 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., May 10 and 18 at 4 p.m., $15/general, $10/students. Venus in Fur is the Tony Award-nominated play from comic genius David Ives. (venusinfur.brownpapertickets.com)
Wedlockout or Bedfellows Make Strange Politics
Lanikai Community Center, Shreve Theater, May 16-18 and 23-25, 8 p.m., $7. The Lanikai Mortgage Players present their spring melodrama, “Wedlockout or Bedfellows Make Strange Politics.” Seating is dinner theater style and patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and pupu. (262-5482)
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)