October 18
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Thursday October 18
Aloha Paintings by Tami
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Learn to paint island style with Tami during her aloha painting classes. (surfjack.com)
Biki Social Rides Community Workshop
McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., 5-7 p.m., free. The workshop includes a hands-on tutorial with the Biki system, walkthrough of the registration process and free membership giveaways. Recommended for residents age 50 and older. (eventbrite.com/e/biki-social-rides-workshop-tickets-50618186358)
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)
Finding Common Sound: A Cultural Outsider’s Experiences Composing for Korean Instruments
Center for Korean Studies, 1881 East-West Road, 4-5:30 p.m., free. Music professor Thomas Osborne will discuss the experience of approaching a culture and its musical instruments from the perspective of an outsider, and will present the results of his collaborations with Korean performers in video and audio recordings. (956-7041)
The Business Owner’s Guide to Cyber Security Hygiene
The Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma St., 8-9 a.m., $10. Learn about top cybersecurity issues, the best cybersecurity practices, and tools and strategies to protect data from both outsiders and insiders. A continental breakfast will be provided. Pre-registration required. (bit.ly/2ND5mip, learn@hitechsupport.net)
Uncorked to Pumpkins
DeStash Hawaii, 736 South St., Suite 103, 6-8 p.m., $25. Create beautiful fall pumpkin decor. Participants without corks may purchase some for a minimal fee. Adults only. (lb@destashhawaii.com, 234-9810)
Two Scoops Funny
The ARTS at Mark’s Garage, 7:30 p.m., $25. See a variety show featuring a mixed plate of local comedians, musicians and all-around fun people as part of the fourth Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival. There will be sketch comedy, original comedic videos, live music and more. (hisketchfest.com)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kailua Town Center, Bloodmobile, 3-7 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kapiolani Community College, Iliahi 123 ABC, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.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)
Kaleo Phillips ‘E Mama’ CD Release Concert
Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. Teaming up with Uncle Willie K and the Maui Tribe Ohana, Phillips will be releasing his first solo album, “E Mama,” with original Hawaiian compositions written by himself and Devin Kamealoha Forrest, as well as some original contemporary Hawaiian favorites. (bluenotehawaii.com)
Michael Piranha
Kelley O’Neil’s, 5-8 p.m., free. (926-1777)
