May 1
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Friday May 1
CLASSES
SmartCheck ScamJam
Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom 1, 410 Atkinson Drive, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Learn how to conduct background checks and access other useful tools and information on SmartCheck.gov. (1-877-926-8300, aarp.cvent.com/scamjam5-1)
SmartCheck ScamJam
Kahala Mall – Courtyard Area, 4211 Waialae Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. Learn how to conduct background checks and access other useful tools and information on SmartCheck.gov. (1-877-926-8300, aarp.cvent.com/scamjam5-1)
COMMUNITY
Friends of Waimanalo Library Book Sale
Waimanalo Public & School Library, meeting room, 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy., May 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Sale proceeds benefit the library and its programs. (259-2610)
Kipapa Elementary School Parent Night
Kipapa Elementary School, event is May 14 from 5-8 p.m., deadline to purchase tickets May 1, $3. Attend a parent night at Kipapa Elementary School with a chili dinner and live entertainment. (627-7322)
Sound Healing Lighten Up
Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive #205, $15/advance, $20/at the door. Where are you holding stress? In your physical body? Emotionally? Enter the deep relaxation of healing sounds. Vocal tones are unique for each individual in the group. Pre-registration required. (wingsound.com)
MUSIC
Cradle to Grave
Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $7. (945-0800)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Lei of Stars 2015
Pomaikai Ballrooms at Dole Cannery, 735 Iwilei Road, 5 p.m. dinner, 5:45 p.m. concert, $125. Honor the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame’s 2014 class of inductees with entertainment from Beverly Noa, Haunani Apoliona, Natalie Ai Kamauu and many more. (392-3649, hmhof.org)
May Day Waikiki – Beach Boys, Memories and Music
Beach fronting Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, 3-5 p.m., free. Danny Kaleikini and Anuhea perform after a homage to the Waikiki Beach Boys. (facebook.com/maydaywaikiki)
Soul Patrol
St. John Vianney School, 920 Keolu Drive, 9-10 p.m., free. (262-8317)
Lei Day in Chinatown
Club Hubba Hubba, 25 N. Hotel St., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. for art and treasure fair, 5:30-8:30 p.m. for photo contest, $20/dinner. Join in a First Friday community celebration with an Art & Treasures Fair, and a photo contest reception at the Historic Club Hubba Hubba. (589-9927, cidchinatownhawaii.org)
THE ARTS
Canvas of a Different Nature Exhibit
Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Events Room, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., free. Check out works from 808 Urban, a local art collective inspiring the youth of Hawaii. (956-1250)
MOA Hawaii Children’s Art Celebration
Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court, May 1-3, center hours, free. Mokichi Okada Association displays the creativity of dozens of talented Leeward-area children. Hands-on flower arranging activities will take place on Saturday. (203-2366)
’Na Loea: The Masters II’
Honolulu Museum of Art, Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30 p.m., free. Screening of documentary “Na Loea: The Masters II,” with a panel discussion to follow. (honolulumuseum.org)
Nanakuli High and Intermediate School’s 2015 May Day Ho‘olaulea
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, 89-980 Nanakuli Ave., 5-9 p.m., free. Enjoy continuous entertainment, including Tahitian, Hawaiian and Samoan dancing; fire knife dancing; the May Day court; Alu Like kupuna performances and Hawaiki, plus crafts, games, bouncers and food. (305-7693)
Windward Nazarene Academy May Day Program
Windward Mall, center court, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. Windward Nazarene Academy performs a special May Day program. (235-1143)
