May 4
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Sunday May 4
CLASSES
Giving Birth: The Castle Experience
Castle Medical Center, Kailua, four Sunday sessions beginning May 4, 2-4 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. Specifically geared for couples giving birth at Castle Medical Center. Learn different aspects of the birth experience. This class is suggested for couples in their third trimester. Advanced registration is required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
Healing with Sound Color and Movement
GAIA Hawaii, 1-3 p.m. $30. (983-3344)
COMMUNITY
Convalescent Relief Tea
Shriner’s Hospital, 1-3 p.m., $10 donation. Egyptian Temple No. 33 holds its annual Convalescent Relief Tea to raise money for the Convalescent Relief Account, which is pooled with other contributions within a Daughters of the Nile Foundation to be distributed to Shriner’s Hospital for Children. (dorothymau@yahoo.com)
Holomua
Kualoa Ranch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Kumu Hula Mary Kupau Mikaele and Kuhai Halau O Kahelani Pa Olapa Kahiko presents the 15th annual Hookupu Aloha “Holomua,” with food, crafters, music and hula. (499-9499)
Kodomo no Hi
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free admission. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii presents Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest featuring fun for all ages including hands-on activities based on Japanese traditions and a Keiki Kendama Tournament ($5 entry). (jcch.com, 945-7633)
Hawaii Comic and Toy Expo
Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai Room, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $3 (children 5 and under are free). The first annual Hawaii Comic and Toy Expo features over 20 dealers with comics, toys, collectibles and fun. (384-7800, hawaiicomictoyexpo.com)
Hoomenemene Awards Banquet
Waialae Country Club, 5:30 p.m., $100. The 25th anniversary celebration of the Counseling and Spiritual Care Center of Hawaii, and Hoomenemene Awards Banquet features a silent auction, cocktail reception, dinner and formal program. The night honors Dr. Gerard Akaka and Terry Fisher. Proceeds benefit the Counseling And Spiritual Care Center of Hawaii’s programs and services. (545-2740, cscch.org)
Polo Game
Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 2 p.m. matches start, 11 a.m. gates open, $10/field seating, $25/clubhouse area. Cinco De Mayo Celebration. (Hawaii-polo.org, hpsocialclub@gmail.com)
THE ARTS
DHT Performing Arts Program
Diamond Head Theatre, March 30-May 25, contact for days, times and cost. Diamond Head Theatre’s spring session teaches song and dance of musical theatre to learning the dynamics of a scene. Classes are available for children, teens and adults. (diamondheadtheatre.com/classes, 733-0277)
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)
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)
Seussical, the Musical
Mililani High School, May 4, 9-10, contact for time, $5-$12. Central Theatre Academy of Arts presents “Seussical, the Musical,” featuring students from Mililani and Radford High, Mililani Middle and Mililani Ike and Mauka Elementary. May 9 features a special dinner show ($17-$30). (centraltheatreartsacademy.org)