August 22

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Wednesday August 22
FAMILY FUN
Keiki Storytime
Kailua Public Library, Wednesdays until Aug. 29, 10:30-11 a.m., free. Keiki Storytime is recommended for children ages 3 to 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The storytime will include stories and fingerplays. (librarieshawaii.org)
MUSIC
Death Cab For Cutie Live
The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, show at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., $34/general, $65/VIP. BAMP Project, Hawaii’s premier concert production company presents Death Cab for Cutie live in Hawaii on August 22, 2012 at The Republik, Hawaii’s newest concert venue. (groovetickets.com, bampproject.com)
Shari Lynn, Chris Amemiya, Jim Howard, Steve Jones, Darryl Pellegrini
Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., free. Shari Lynn, Chris Amemiya, Jim Howard, Steve Jones, Darryl Pellegrini performs. (nuevavida@me.com)
COMMUNITY
Honolulu Chorale Auditions
Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., Honolulu, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., free. Seeking all parts for community choral group. (538-0196)
Blood Drive
HECO, Ward Avenue, Safety Division parking lot, Aug. 23-24, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (bbh.org)
Head, Neck Cancer Support Group
Kaiser Permanente, 2828 Paa St., Honolulu, noon to 1:30 p.m., free. Join others living with head and neck cancer. Learn how others have dealt with the same problems you may be facing, discuss your concerns and more. (432-8538)
CLASSES
Bridal Workshops
The Wedding Cafe, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1650, Honolulu, Aug. 1 to Oct. 17, call for times. Workshops will cover topics such as hair and make-up, décor, videography, and allow brides and grooms to ask questions and get advice from Hawaii’s top wedding professionals. (theweddingcafe.net, 591-1005)
Consulting For Business
Bank of Hawaii, Kapolei branch, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. SBA’s experienced staff can help existing small business owners and start-ups evaluate their current operations and find resources available to deal with these challenging economic times. Register online. (sba.gov/hi)
Survival Class
SoulTrex, Windward Mall, Second Level, Theater Wing, 6-7 p.m., free. Alex Dobrinsky is back hosting his popular series of survival classes, and will discuss everything from hints and tips for assembling an emergency kit to gear and supplies to keep on hand. Class: “Navigation and Signaling/Rescue.” (247-8735, SoulTrexInc.com)
Youth Flag Football Clinics
Kroc Center Hawaii, 3:45-5 p.m. beginners and intermediate, 5-6:45 p.m. advanced, $100-$150. Participants will learn and/or build on basic flag football skills and competitive play. Will be placed into teams for scrimmages. Ages 6–17. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer & Health Care Providers
American Red Cross, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $110. Learn the skills needed to respond appropriately to respiratory and cardiac emergencies and get trained how to operate an AED in case of a sudden cardiac emergency. Register online. (redcross.org)
What’s Love Got to Do with it?
Kroc Center Hawaii, Kapolei, 6:30-8 p.m., free. Everything we need to know about healthy relationships and how to build them based on the Word of God. Ladies only. Ages 16 & Up. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
THE ARTS
Songs Of Memory
East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, until Sept. 9, free. Songs of Memory: Music & Ceremony of Highland Southeast Asia. (arts.eastwestcenter.org, 944-7177)
“Textured Lives: Japanese Immigrant Clothing from the Plantations of Hawaii”
Castle Memorial Building, first floor, until Oct. 15, visit website or call for more information. “Textured Lives” features items carefully collected and researched by scholar and author Barbara Kawakami. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)
Art of Hawaiian Coffee
DFS Galleria Waikiki, Aug. 21-26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. free coffee sampling; daily/nightly history of Hawaiian coffee exhibit; 7-10 p.m. little chef activity for children, Aug. 25 from 2-8 p.m. barista’s latte art; Aug. 23 from 1-4 p.m. word record mosaic coffee art exhibit. (931-2700, facebook.com/artofhawaiiancoffee)
Art Opening Reception
Waialua Library, until Sept. 21, free. Five artists will present their interpretations of Life as we know it: Dante Brown, Erin Delventhal, Margaret and Owen Loof, and Quenda Jan Shults. (637-8286)
”Castaways” & “Out Of The Earth”
The Gallery at Ward Centre, until Aug. 30, free. Castaways: hot cast glass sculpture by Bud Spindt; Out of the Earth: mixed media paintings by Russell Lowery. (gwcfineart.com, 597-8034)
Criterion: Calvin Collins Exhibit
Gallery of Hawaii Artists, 1888 Kalakaua Ave. #C312, exhibit runs until Oct. 23, free. Criterion is an exquisite selection of mixed-media artwork by Honolulu-based artist, Calvin Collins. (galleryofhawaiiartists.com)
Engravings By Jared Wickware
Gallery on the Pali, until Aug. 23, free. The Gallery on the Pali is pleased to announce “Life in the Line”, engravings by award-winning artist Jared Wickware. (595-4047)
Historic Boat Photo Exhibit
The Royal Hawaiian Resort’s Coronet Lounge, until Jan. 31, free. This rare collection of photographs features the S.S. Lurline, Hula Boat Day greeting of passengers arriving at Aloha Tower, The Royal Hawaiian Band playing music at Aloha Tower, original Royal Hawaiian luggage tags and more. (starwoodhotels.com)
Honu By The Sea
The Royal Hawaiian’s Monarch Room, Wednesdays and Sundays until Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m., $125/adults, $85/children. Guests are invited to journey under the ocean with the show’s lead character “Kainoa,” a Waikiki Beach Boy who loves the ocean and dreams of living under the sea. (921-4600)
In The Pool
HPU Art Gallery, until Sept. 14, free. An exhibition of woodcut prints using the swimming pool as a metaphor for the larger world in which we live. (hpu.edu)
Landscapes By Rebekah Luke
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Aug. 6-30, call for more information. Landscapes By Rebekah Luke. (233-7323)
Life On The Line
Gallery on the Pali, free. Jared Wickware’s engravings will be on view from July 28 to Aug. 23. (davisw007@gmail.com)