October 21
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Saturday October 21
Animal Hero Class
Hawaiian Humane Society, 1:30-4:30 p.m., $25. Students interested in animal-welfare education projects can learn more about what is required and what resources are available. Pre-registration required. (356-2206)
CyberSafety 101 – Holiday Edition
Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 114, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 9-11 a.m., free. Learn to safely shop online and prevent yourself from being a victim of online fraud. (235-7433, windwardcce.org)
Happiness Talk with Alice Inoue
Happiness U, SALT at Our Kakaako, 3:30-4 p.m., free. Hear from Alice about how you can create your life to be in greater sync with your vision. Reservations recommended. (yourhappinessu.com)
Happy Think Well, Age Well
Happiness U, SALT at Our Kakaako, 2-3 p.m., $25. Join this dialogue about aging, see what you believe and find ways to decrease the negative subliminal messages speeding up the clock that ages you. Reservations recommended. (yourhappinessu.com)
HoopDance Fitness
Waikiki Beach Walk, Thursdays through October, 5-6 p.m., call for cost. Registration recommended. (349-5936)
Nutrition Class for Seniors
Na Kupuna Makamae Center, 8:30-11:30 a.m., $10. Learn about nutrition and maintaining overall health for seniors. RSVP requested. (773-7047)
Oktoberfest Cooking Class
BLT Steak Waikiki, 223 Saratoga Road, noon-3 p.m., $100. Attend this cooking class with chef de cuisine Fred DeAngelo and Austrian chef Guido Ullman, where you’ll learn authentic Oktoberfest recipes, classic beer pairings and German cooking techniques. Guests will also be provided with a tour of the restaurant’s kitchen followed by a three-course luncheon paired with selections from the restaurant’s personal cellar. (683-7440, hawaiicooks.brownpapertickets.com)
Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women
Aina Haina Public Library, private meeting room, 1 p.m., $30. Attend if you are thinking about or are in the process of divorce or legal separation. This workshop will provide you with knowledge and resources that you need to inform, prepare and protect yourself and your family. (395-0200)
Writing Retreat
Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa Cafeteria, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 9:30-2 p.m., $12. Attend this opportunity to met and write in the company of other beginning and experienced writers with instructor Lillian Cunningham. Reservations required. (235-7433, windwardcce.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
CrossFit 808, Bloodmobile, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kapolei Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Charity Fundraiser Rummage Sale
7124 Naakea St., Hawaii Kai, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., call for cost. There will be a large selection of artwork, collectibles, clothes, books, objects d’art, kitchen items and much more. This sale will help abandoned pets by raising funds for spay/neutering, microchips, vet bills and other expenses. Attend and be a part of the solution. (294-0205)
Christian College Fair
Hawaii Baptist Academy, 2429 Pali Hwy., 6-8 p.m., free.
DanceMagic808 Halloween Dance & Costume Contest
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, palladium 2nd floor, 6-9:30 p.m., $3-$6. DanceMagic808 is holding its annual Halloween dance and costume contest. There will be prizes in at least 5 categories. (dancemagic808.com, 372-2256)
Discover Your Future in Aviation
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5. This is an interactive fair that will provide youth and young adults with information and resources related to the aviation and aerospace industries. Pre-registration required. (pacificaviationmuseum.org)
Fall Admissions Open House at Hanalani Schools
Hanalani Schools, 94-294 Anania Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Preview the Hanalani experience for preschool through grade 12, take a student-guided tour of the campus, learn about Hanalani’s curriculum, and meet teachers, administrators and current students. (hanalani.org/openhouse, 625-0006)
Family Storytimes
Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Enjoy books, songs and crafts with the whole family. This program is recommended for preschool-age children and older, but all are welcome. (697-7868, librarieshawaii.org/waianae)
Fireworks at Ka Makana Alii
Ka Makana Alii, 7 p.m., contact for cost. Ka Makana Alii will feature a fireworks show, followed by a concert in center court by Kimie Miner. (kamakanaalii.com)
Footsteps to Transition Fair
Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa, 8:30 a.m.-noon, free. This is an event for middle and high school students with special needs, and their families, to assist in making a successful transition to adult life and independence. Families will meet adult service organizations, take steps in developing their transition plan, hear stories from other students on their paths to success, and network with other families walking in their shoes. Pre-registration required. (footstepstotransition.weebly.com, 586-8126)
Halloween Costume Bingo Night
A Cup of Tea, 6-9 p.m., $31.95. The price includes all-you-can-eat sandwiches, soup, salad and desserts. First and second prizes will be given for best costume. Reservations required. (230-8832, acupoftea.com)
Hana Hoohiwahiwa O Kaiulani
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, 120 Kaiulani Ave, 9 a.m., contact for cost. Come to this hula festival celebrating island music and culture with dance performances by more than 75 keiki. The keiki share their love for hula to celebrate the life of the young princess and help perpetuate Hawaiian culture. (922-5811, princess-kaiulani.com)
Hawaii Music Hall of Fame Inductees Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Kou Ballroom, 10:55 a.m.-12:45 p.m., $60-$65. Attend this annual meeting to introduce the 2017 class of inductees. Lunch and entertainment will be provided. Reservations recommended. (392-3649, admin@hmhof.org)
Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival
Parade at Kalakaua Ave., Festival at Waikiki Shell Diamond Head Greens, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $10 suggested donation. The parade will kick off at Magic Island, delighting locals and tourists in the heart of Waikiki. The festival will feature a spectacular lineup of local and national entertainment. There will also be booths hosted by the community, business and nonprofit groups, ono food and lots of aloha from the community. (honolulupride@hawaiilgbtlegacyfoundation.com)
Hot Hula Fitness
Ka Makana Alii, center court, 10-11 a.m., contact for cost. Sponsored by HMSA and the Kroc Center, each Keiki Fitness Friday features a new and fun exercise for kids ranging from Zumba to fun games and activities. (kamakanaalii.com)
Hot Rods & Classic Car Show and Cruz Night with Bleizn’ FX
Pearlridge Center, Downtown, fourth level parking lot, 5-9 p.m., free. (203-2366, pearlridgeonline.com)
Job Fair
Kahala Mall, center court, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., contact for cost. Meet with 23 retailers, restaurants and other mall merchants who are looking to hire. Bring a resume and interview on the spot. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, as well as supervisor positions. (kahalamallcenter.com)
Purple Prize Conclusion Event
University of Hawaii West Oahu, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., contact for cost. Finalists will pitch to a public audience and judges, and all teams will demo their innovations to the public. There will also be a panel on Indigenous tech innovation. (purpleprize.com)
SALT Bar Crawl – Oahu Brewed
SALT at Our Kakaako, 5 p.m.-closing, contact for cost. Enjoy local offerings from local breweries, including Honolulu Beerworks, Waikiki Brewing, Aloha Beer Co., Beer Lab HI, Lanikai Brewing, Home of the Brave Brewing Company and Inu Island Ales. Hawaiian Humane Society will also be there to raise awareness of their programs and accept donations. (saltatkakaako.com)
Secure Your ID Day
Various times and locations, contact for cost. Let BBB shred your personal documents. (bbb.org/hawaii/news-events/events/2017/08/secure-your-id-day-2017/)
Simulated Emergency Test
Contact for locations, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. This is an opportunity to exercise equipment and practice communication procedures. This year, Hawaii will have two scenarios being practiced: reporting on tsunami damage immediately after the event, and welfare traffic to mainland stations in Oregon. (683-8163, kh7ho@arrl.net)
Spook Life Park
Sea Life Park, noon-4 p.m., $13.01. Festivities include trick-or-treating throughout the decorated park grounds, a Haunted Theatre to explore, underwater pumpkin carving demonstrations, a Monster Mash Bash costume contest, and more. (259-2500, sealifeparkhawaii.com/halloween17)
Third Annual Great Waikiki Beer Festival
Hilton Hawaiian Vilalge Waikiki Beach Resort, Great Lawn, 6-9 p.m., $75-$105. In addition to an array of local and national brewers, the evening will feature a selection of wines, sakes and beer-friendly foods all set to the tunes of some of Hawaii’s most beloved artists. (greatwaikikibeerfestival.com, 949-4321)
Waianae Eat Local Challenge
Makeke Waianae, Waianae Mall, 86-120 Farrington Hwy., Saturdays Oct. 7-28 at 8 a.m.-noon, free. Support local farmers and take the challenge to eat more healthy, Hawaiian-grown foods. Stop by the Makeke Waianae information booth to pick up your free gift bag and Challenge Stamp Card to compete to win prizes. (697-3236)
WEDG Fall Harvest
Dot’s Wahiawa, 130 Mango St., 5-10:30 p.m., $25. Come to this fundraiser hosted by Whitmore Economic Development Group for entertainment, bingo, door prizes, produce and heavy pupu. (781-1212)
Maryknoll School Paina
Maryknoll Grade School Campus, 1722 Dole St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Purchase delicious paina plates, enjoy a variety of fun activities and attractions, and see live performances by the high school drama students and grade school choir. Paina plates are also available at a discounted price for pre-order. (maryknollschool.org, 952-7310)
Pick Out Your Local Pumpkin
Red Barn Farmstand, Haleiwa, business hours, Oct. 21-22, free. The Red Barn Farmstand will open its field to keiki and Halloween lovers of all ages for pumpkin picking. Locally grown pumpkins from Twin Bridge Farms, a partner in the Red Barn Farmstand, will be available for purchase. Business hours will be extended to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday. (753-4350, aloha@redbarnfarmstand.com)
Midnight Ghost Hunters Bus Tour
Hawaii State Library, 11:45 p.m., $40. Travel to a few haunted spots to hear some of the scariest stories about the island. This event is for those age 12 and up. Reservations required. (mysteries-of-hawaii.com/octoberevents)
Unity Walk in Celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of Bahaulla
Oahu Cemetery, Nuuanu Ave., 9 a.m.-noon, free. Meet for devotions at the gravesite of Martha Root, illustrious world-traveling teacher of the Bahai Faith, before cotninuing the 1.8-mile walk to Kawaiahao Church Cemetery for devotions and refreshments at the gravesite of Agnes Baldwin Alexander, who introduced the Bahai Faith to the Hawaiian Islands in 1901. (351-3439)
Waahila Ridge to Manoa Valley Hike
Waahila Ridge, 8 a.m., contact for cost. Participate in this Sierra Club hike along Kolowalu Trail. (489-1695, danderhi@gmail.com)
Brian Bent Live
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 7-9 p.m., free. Kick back poolside and enjoy an evening of art and music with California-based surfer, artist and musician Brian Bent. (surfjack.com)
Jazz at the Dragon Upstairs
The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., 7-10 p.m., $5. Attend this live jazz performance featuring Jim Guss, Roland Sugimoto, Alex Morrison and Chris Pangaribuan. (526-1411)
Mayday Parade
The Republik, 8 p.m., $25. Mayday Parade performs live. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. (simpleplan.com, jointherepublik.com)
Na Mele ko Kai
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, $35-$30. A concert laden with stories and lore, songs, hula and chant. (missionhouses.org, 447-3926)
Piano Jazz Master Rich Crandall
Atherton Studio, Hawaii Public Radio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30 p.m., $15-$25. Rich Crandall opens Atherton Winter Season with his recently released solo album of standards “Buddy Nowhere 1930” as well as his original compositions. (hprtickets.org, 955-8821)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Pride Parade, 11 a.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
Wine & Tango – A Night of Argentine Tango
Paradise Tango, 150 N. King St., Suite 202, 6:30-10 p.m., $20-$25, age 21 and up. Join us for a night of wine tasting, pupu, socializing, a 45-minute Argentine Tango lesson and social dancing. (831-239-6529, info@paradisetango.com)
A Film for Every Decade: ‘Lilo & Stitch’
All Consolidated Theatres locations, check website for times, $4. To celebrate its centennial, the theater shows classic films. (consolidatedtheatres.com)
Beyond Time And Space Artist’s Reception
First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Hwy., 6-8 p.m., call for cost. (595-4047, gallery@unitariansofhi.org)
Hula Hoolauna Aloha
Ala Moana Centerstage, 10 a.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
Hula Kahiko
Royal Hawaiian Center, Saturdays at 6 p.m. through October, free. Come see this performance of ancient Hawaiian dance by a local halau hula. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)
Scary Stories
Kapolei Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Members of the Hawaiian Fiction Writers group will share stories that are sure to send some shivers your way. This program is suitable for adults. (librarieshawaii.org)
The Sakada Series
Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Place, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Come see this series of three short films capturing the personal stories and successes of the Sakadas and of the Filipino-American second generation. (thesakadaseries.com)