November 5
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Thursday November 5
A New Approach to Paying for Long-term Care
Windward YMCA, 1200 Kailua Road, 12:15-1:15 p.m., free. Life expectancy is increasing, but as a result many people are living longer in poor health. Coupled with rising health costs, it is extremely important that everyone have a long-term care plan. In this seminar, David S. Chang covers a new strategy to pay for the top-notch care you deserve. Pre-registration required. (261-0808)
Hawaii Sjogren’s and Lupus Lecture Series
The Queen’s Conference Center, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Dr. Greg Schmidt talks as part of the Sjogren’s and Lupus lecture series. RSVP requested. (alwaysbhealthynhappy@gmail.com)
Hawaiian Wreath
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 10-11:30 a.m., $25. Make a Hawaiian wreath using dried and fresh materials to decorate your holiday door. (522-7066)
The Public Trust Doctrine: Some Jurisprudential Variations and Their Implications
UH Law School, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free. Thomas W. Merrill, former Department of Justice deputy solicitor general, gives the 2015 Distinguished Gifford Lecture on public trust doctrines. (389-5736)
‘A Raisin in the Sun’
Brad Powell Theater at The Shops at Dole Cannery, 650 Iwilei Road #101, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., $25/general. A poor black family finds strife when they come into an insurance windfall in this classic play. (741-4699, taghawaii.net)
Celebration of the Arts Hawaii’s Modern Masters
Luxury Row, 2100 Kalakaua Ave., 6-8 p.m., free. The 10th annual Celebration of the Arts features Hawaii’s Modern Masters at Luxury Row. (luxuryrow.com/en/modernmasters)
‘Charlotte’s Web’
Diamond Head Theatre, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m., Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 7 at 3 and 7 p.m., $25-$5. Iolani School presents the classic children’s story, “Charlotte’s Web.” (943-2244)
‘My Boy He Play Ball’
Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., Nov. 5-Dec. 6, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., $5-$20. A football scholarship leads to unexpected family and cultural strife in a Hawaiian home. (kumukahua.org, 536-4441)
‘Short Story’
Kirsch Gallery, Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., Nov. 5-19, Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Honolulu artist Brady Evans presents an exhibition of manga-style drawings inspired by the mythical beings of his daydreams. Reception is Nov. 5 from 3:30-6 p.m.(943-3247)
‘The Wizard of Oz’
Mamiya Theatre at St. Louis School, Nov. 5, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., Nov. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m., $20-$10. Sacred Hearts Academy presents “The Wizard of Oz,” featuring many of the songs from the classic MGM musical film. (sacredhearts.org/tickets, 734-5058 ext. 232)
