September 12
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Friday September 12
CLASSES
Tai Chi
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Fridays through Dec. 5 (no class Nob. 28), 5:30-7 p.m., contact for cost. A blend of medical qi gong and martial art gi gong, tai chi is a mind-body-spirit exercise. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)
COMMUNITY
Vermicasting
Nuuanu Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m., contact for cost. Ralph Rhoads, “da worm guy” from Washington serves as vermicomposting speaker. After the worm talk, the church’s sustainability ministry members Wayne Kobayashi and/or Joyce and Mel Uyehara show simple ways to grow some hydroponic lettuce with an introductory kit for families to try at home. Advanced registration is required. (kimoment2@hawaiiantel.net)
Jose Dynamite and Friends
O’Toole’s Celtic Room, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, $10, ages 21 and older. Anthony Silano hosts the night, which features Anthony Nigrelli, Jhonny Rox Hollywood and Rob Ryan, with headliner Jose Dynamite. (391-5673)
Hope Chapel Choir
Town Center of Mililani, 5-8 p.m., free. (towncenterofmililani.com)
Kukaini Auxiliary Bazaar
Kuakini Hale Pulama Mua Building, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 13. The Kuakini Auxiliary Bazaar features handmade crafts, potted plants, house items, books and snacks like sushi, waffle dogs and andagi. Proceeds go to Kuakini Foundation. (547-9186)
Skin Care Fairs
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Mapunapuna Medical Office, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Learn about the latest products and speak with a license clinical aesthetician. (432-5670)
MUSIC
11th Hour Live
Rivals Waikiki, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour delivers solid sets of original and cover rock music. (347-1323)
Christian Yrizarry Duo
Duke’s Waikiki, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, contact for cost. Christian Yrizarry Duo offers up late-night entertainment. (922-2268)
DJ Fred Matters
Addiction, Sept. 12-13, contact for times and cost. The MODERN Honolulu hosts one of the country’s leading DJs, DJ Fred Matters, as he spins music. (themodernhonolulu.com/dj-fred-matters-addiction-nightclub)
DJ Tennis
eleven44, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $15-$20, ages 21 and older. DJ Tennis performs, with Bernie’s Diction, Jimmy Lee, Captain Timo and Ramyt opening. (tennisateleven44.brownpapertickets.com)
DJ Tennis Live
Eleven44, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $15/advance, $20/door. Tickets online. During the last 2 decades, DJ Tennis (Manfredi Romani) has produced music for theatre, movie soundtracks and the international club industry. (tennisateleven44.brownpapertickets.com)
Live Music
Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, 5-12 p.m., no cover charge. Johnny Helm performs from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Streetlight Cadence at 10 p.m. (hardrock.com/honolulu)
N.BS
1 Aloha Tower Drive, suite 1123, 8-11:30 p.m., no cover charge, $5 parking. (599-4877)
SuperCW’s Sunny Daze CD Party
The Safehouse, 9 p.m. show, no cover, 21 and older. Specializing in indie dance, tropical, fun, feel-good vibes, Christa Wittmier aka SuperCW was raised on motown and ‘80s funk. An award-winning percussionist, she sailed through school performing in the classical and marching bands and in the youth symphony program in Washington. (jointherepublik.com)
James Campbell 1969 Reunion Picnic
Pearl Harbor Rainbow Marina Cabanas (next to Schooner’s Restaurant), deadline to register and mail payment is Sept. 12, event takes place Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-sunset, contact for cost. James Campbell class of 1969 holds a picnic and BYOB drinks. (facebook.com/jchsclassof69)
THE ARTS
Plant Sale and Exhibit
Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Featuring bromeliads from local and continental growers for sale, alongside related arts and crafts. (222-8561)
’From Me to You’
Hawaii Public Radio Atherton Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30 p.m., $30 general, $25 HPR members. Stories and poems by local writers performed by seven actors under the direction of Jonathan Kay Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio. (955-8821)
Ka Waiwai Mohala
Windward Community College, Gallery Iolani, Sept. 12-Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday, contact for cost. Gallery Iolani presents a new exhibit showcasing student artwork. An artists’ reception takes place Sept. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. (gallery.windward.hwaii.edu)
’Saving Paradise’ Auditions
ArtZone Hawaii, 6 p.m., free. ArtZone auditions for its upcoming “Saving Paradise,” running from Oct. 21-Dec. 21. (595-6591)
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
The Brad Powell Theatre, Dole Cannery Square, Sept. 12-Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, $14-$25. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, Penn., where they bicker and complain about their lives before their movie-star sister Masha comes into town with new boy toy Spike. (taghawaii.net, 722-6941)