September 27
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Thursday September 27
Between the Streets and the Assembly: Protests, Activists and Political Parties in Korea
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for Korean Studies Auditorium, 4:30 p.m., free. Attend a lecture by Yoonkyung Lee, 2018 holder of the Arthur Lynn Andrews chair in Asian and Pacific studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa. (hawaii.edu/korea)
Child and Family Service Gerontology Health Maintenance Program
Asing Community Center, 91-450 Renton Road, Thursdays through Dec. 13, 9-10:30 a.m., free. This class is a low-impact beginner’s class for seniors. The focus is to provide evidence-based techniques to improve flexibility and balance. (681-1463)
Hawaii Financial Free Thinkers Academy
Boy Scouts of America, 42 Puiwa Road, 5-7 p.m., free. Learn how to create your own tax-free cash growth warehouse and where you can create such specialized accounts, as well as how to add 30 percent to your annual income. Pre-registration required. (infinitebankinghawaii.org, 841-7733)
EndMoneyBail for a Better Hawaii and a Better Nation
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. Attend a panel discussion on how Hawaii can dismantle mass incarceration, starting with ending bail practices that let the wealthy accused walk free while people who cannot pay bail remain in jail, no matter the charge. Pre-registration required. (endmoneybail.eventbrite.com, 522-5904)
Goodies & Grinds Farmer’s Market
Washington Middle School, Portable Courtyard, 3:30-6 p.m., free. Washington Middle School presents a farmers market to raise money for its science department to start its own hydroponic and quaponic systems. There will be locally sourced produce, drinks and shave ice. (wmssbghi.wixsite.com/sbgeaglesnest)
Kumu Kahua Theatre Annual Kala-bash Fundraiser
Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., 6-8:30 p.m., $60-$75. This fundraiser will include live music by Paul Wilcox and Hamajang, as well as a unique silent auction featuring items ranging from home decor and jewelry to two-round trip flights with Alaska Airlines. There will also be food from neighborhood restaurants such as Pig and the Lady, Encore, Butcher & The Bird, Nosh, Murphy’s Bar & Grill, Pili Group by Chef Mark and Cakeworks. (kumukahua.org)
Kupuna Independent Life Series
HCAP Leeward District Service Center, 85-555 Farrington Hwy., Thursdays through Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., contact for cost. Seniors age 55 and older can receive health and wellness workshops, exercise, support groups, free and nutritious breakfast and lunch, and more. (696-4261)
An Evening of Music & Comedy with Creed Bratton
Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$35. Creed Bratton of “The Office” fame gives a live show blending his offbeat comedy mixed with quality rock music. (bluenotehawaii.com)
‘Hello, Dolly!’
Diamond Head Theatre, Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 14, contact for times, $15-$50. Diamond Head Theatre presents Hello, Dolly! — one of Broadway’s most famous musicals. (diamondheadtheatre.com)
