24th Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
2017-02-04 09:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
The Waimea Arts Council will be a big part of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival like every year.
There will be the art show with a Cherry Blossom Theme that will be on display through the month of February.
Plus on February 4 Ikebana
Contemporary freestyle Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) will be demonstrated during the morning hours, a ceramic Japanese Doll Collection, and the every popular all ages sidewalk chalk drawing.

Open Farm Day!
2017-02-04 09:00 - 2017-02-05 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Naked Cow Dairy Hawaii, 86-344 Kuwale Rd, Waianae, HI, 96792, United States
Join us for a day of fun on the farm! No reservations needed! Just show up, learn about our animals, pet and feed them, shop farm fresh Naked Cow Dairy products in our farm store, and hang out on the farm! Bring the whole family!

Chinese New Year Drop-In Crafts
2017-02-04 09:30 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, 96768-9464, United States
Enjoy Makawao’s Chinese New Year Lion Dance – and stop by the library to make lucky red envelopes and Chinese lanterns!
Presented by Au’s Shaolin Arts Society, the lion dance begins at 10:00 am, on the corner of Baldwin and Makawao Avenues, and the lion is expected to visit the library around 10:30. The library’s free craft activity will be available all day.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Admissions Open House
2017-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Waimea Country School welcomes interested children and their families to our Admissions Open House on Saturday, February 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come see the campus and hear directly from our faculty, students, and parents about Waimea Country School’s fully accredited learning program and wonderful ‘ohana atmosphere that is the spirit of our school.
We teach the whole child, developing social competency, and using a hands-on, multisensory approach. Our students build independence, confidence and academic excellence as we tap into each child’s natural enthusiasm for learning.
Come down and see us! The Waimea Country School campus is located at St. James’ Circle in the heart of Waimea. Please call 885-0067 for more information, visit us on the web at http://www.waimeacountryschool.org or find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/waimeacountryschool
PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR 2017/2018 APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 6.

Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival Auditions: Baldwin Wallace
2017-02-04 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/study/vocal-program-2/

Honolulu Cooking Class: Heart Healthy Dinner
2017-02-04 11:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Down to Earth Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, United States
No Reservations Required
$10/Student, Children under 12 are Free
Cash or Check payments will be accepted at the door
• Spinach & Kale Soup
• Legume Loaf w/ Gravy
• Mashed Garlic Cauliflower
• Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Join our Love Life! Team's Monthly Cooking Class in our beautiful new Honolulu Community Room every 1st Saturday of the Month
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Why ride bicycle?
2017-02-04 11:00 - 2017-02-05 11:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Waipahu Public Library, 94275 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI, 96797, United States
Get fit! Save money! Stay healthy! The Hawaii Bicycling League will provide a 30-minute presentation on getting into bicycling. They’ll cover bicycling from scratch — finding the right bike, your rights as a cyclist, theft prevention, and more! And remember that parking is FREE on Saturdays!

Meditative Coloring
2017-02-04 13:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kealakekua Public Library, 81-6300 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, 96750, United States
Can you remember the sense of peace and enjoyment you felt while coloring as a child? Can coloring help you relax?
From choosing colors to the gentle, repetitive motion of your hands as you bring color to paper, coloring can be seen as a form of “active meditation”. Oftentimes, when you think of meditation, you think of sitting still for a long period of time. With active meditation, it is just the opposite: repetitive motions such as coloring can help strengthen your focus and easily shift your attention back to a relaxed state. Stressful thoughts and future worries can be simply pushed aside as you take time to enjoy the present. Join us every Saturday for this mellow, relaxing event.
Program schedule is subject to change. Program is suitable for ages 16 and older. All materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring your favorite pencils, pens, or pastels. To arrange a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation, please call the hosting library as soon as possible: 323-7585.

Why Ride a Bike
2017-02-04 15:00 - 15:45 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hawaii State Library, 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
The Hawaii Bicycling League presents a 45-minute talk on the benefits of bicycling. Covering bicycling from scratch, as well as bicycling benefits, where to ride, and how to have the most fun on two-wheels. The presentation will be held in the library's main lobby.
Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library's Art, Music & Recreation Section at 586-3520 ten days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Hot Damn Scandal w/ Ani Banani Blues
2017-02-04 18:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kukuau Studio, 43D Kukuau, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Bellingham Washington's, Hot Damn Scandal plays ‘Tipsy American Gypsy Blues' – an original mix of outlaw ballads, dirty jazz, circus freakouts, ragtime sea-shanties, string band funk, lonesome heart-breakers, and the occasional tender love song.
Don't miss Hot Damn Scandal
with special guest Ani Banani Sings the Blue
Saturday February 4th, 6-9pm
$10 don.

Girls Nite Out band
2017-02-04 20:30 - 23:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Wai’oli Lounge & iCafé, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Featuring: Suzanne Mac Adam (vocals)
Jeff Enriques Ikeda (bass and vocals)
Will Divine (drums and vocals)
Wesley Matsuda (guitar and synthesizers)

Reiki, Relaxation & Meditation
2017-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
This class is lead by Dr. Susan Gregg, she is the author of 14 books including ‘Dance of Power' and ‘The Toltec Way'
Questions? Call 966-8730

Yellowcard
2017-02-05 20:00 - 23:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd 3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
BAMP Project presents Yellowcard live in Honolulu at the Republik, Sunday, February 5th, 2017. Tickets will be on sale to the General Public on Monday, October 17th starting at 9:00am at all the locations listed below. This is an all ages accompanied by an adult event.
Putting this into words hasn't been easy. When saying farewell, it is hard to know where to start, especially when there are so many reasons not to say it, but the time has come to share this news. After countless discussions and months of thought, we have decided that it is time for Yellowcard to come to an end. This will be our last album and our final world tour.
The decision was an incredibly difficult one for us to make. We considered so many things – our families, our health, our future endeavors. In the end we realized that this was the right time to step away and preserve the legacy and integrity of the band. It is with you, the fans in mind, that this decision was made, We wanted to have the chance to share our farewell with as many fans around the world as we could, and now is the right time to do just that
We went into this record knowing it would be the last, which is why we chose to have Ryan Key and Ryan Mendez produce it. The motivation behind this was to make sure these songs came from a place that was deeply rooted in us. We wanted to push ourselves to create a lasting finale for this incredible story on our own. It is also why we chose to self-title the album. We were lucky to still have our friend and mentor, Neal Avron, on board as Executive Producer and mixer and we've made one of the strongest records of our career and a fitting final creative piece.
We will be forever grateful to Yellowcard fans all over the world for the opportunities you have given us. We have played shows for nearly two decades on six continents, and had the chance to keep recording the music we love year after year. While it is with sadness that we say goodbye, it is with gratitude and amazement that we look back on a career we can be proud of, and were so very lucky to have had.
Please come and join us on our last trip around the globe. We hope to share this final record and tour with each and every one of you.
-Ryan, Sean, Ryan, and Josh
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997 and based in Los Angeles since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, which brings a melodic element to the genre. They are best known for their singles “Ocean Avenue”, “Lights and Sounds”, and “Light Up the Sky”. The band went on a two-year hiatus from 2008 through 2010 and they returned with their seventh studio album, When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes, in March 2011, and then Southern Air in August 2012.
A local opening act will be announced soon.
Details on the Show:
Where: The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd 3rd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96814
When: Sunday, February 5th, 2017
Lounge Doors: 6:00pm (21 and up)
Hall Doors: 7:00pm (All ages accompanied by an adult)
Show: 8:00pm (All ages accompanied by an adult)
Prices: $31.00 General Admission plus applicable fees, increase on the day of the show plus applicable fees
Tickets available to the General Public Friday, October 17th at 9:00am at:
BampProject.com / JointheRepublik.com / Flavorus.com / Local Motion Stores / Navy/Hickam ITT Offices / Army LTS Offices / UH Campus Center / The Republik Box Office Tuesday through Friday 10:00am until 6:00pm with a $2.00 service fee per ticket.
High-resolution photos and interviews upon request.
For more information on Yellowcard, please visit yellowcardrock.com
Mahalo to our sponsors ROCKSTAR Energy Drink, Bud Light and Wahoo's.
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Priority Deadline for 2017/2018 Applications
2017-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Priority Deadline for new applications for the 2017/2018 academic year. Visit our WCS website for application documents and information.

Keiki Chess
2017-02-06 15:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, 96768-9464, United States
All ages and levels welcome for relaxed chess play.
Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library (10 days for Oahu; 15 days for neighbor islands) in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Growing Up With Sugar
2017-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | North Kohala Public Library, 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, 96755, United States
North Kohala Public Library in Kapaau will host the first of three a Hawai’i History “talk story” sessions with Kohala historian, Boyd D. Bond, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 6. In the discussion, “Growing of with Sugar, Family Life on a Plantation,” Bond will talk about plantation life in general interspersed with stories of his family as well as the heritage of families who worked for Kohala Sugar Company.
Boyd Bond’s knowledge of Hawaii’s history stems from his academic studies and from a lifetime spent in Hawaii as a 6th generation descendent of early western settlers in Hawaii. Boyd was raised in Hawaii in a sugar plantation family, living on plantations throughout the state.
Of his interest in Hawaiian history, Bond says, “I can’t ever remember a time when I wasn’t immersed in it. Many of the stories of Hawaii’s history are also our family stories.” Bond earned a BA in Hawaiian history from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and went on to earn a masters degree in education.
Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Intermediate Lindy Hop w/ Andie Gil
2017-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
The Lindy hop is an American dance that evolved in Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s and 1930s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time. It was very popular during the Swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway, and Charleston.

Beginning 6-Count Swing w/ Andie Gil
2017-02-06 20:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Also known as East Coast Swing, this is a great class for beginners!

Bamp Project & Island 98.5 Presents: Steel Pulse
2017-02-06 20:00 - 23:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd 3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Bamp Project Presents Steel Pulse live
at The Republik on February 6th, 2017
This is an all ages accompanied by an adult event.
Tickets are on sale Friday, December 23rd at 9:00am.
Steel Pulse is a roots reggae musical band, formed in 1975 at Handsworth Wood Boys School, in Birmingham, England, composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ronald McQueen (bass). Their debut release, Kibudu-Mansatta-Abuku arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban black youth with the image of a greater African homeland. They soon followed it with Nyah Luv for Anchor.
Steel Pulse also received Grammy nominations for Victims (1991) and Rastafari Centennial(1992). In 1989, the group contributed I Can't Stand it to the soundtrack of Spike Lee's film Do The Right Thing. In 2004, Steel Pulse returned to their militant roots with African Holocaust – their eleventh studio album. With guest appearances by Damian Marley, Capleton, and Tiken Jah Fakoly.
In 2010, they released a single Hold On 4 Haiti – 100% of the proceeds go to Haiti – to solar electrify health clinics through the Solar Electric Light Fund and Partners In Health.
A local opening act will be announced soon.

Hand Sewing Classes
2017-02-07 15:00 - 17:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kahuku Public & School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, 96731, United States
Bring a sewing project you need help with or just learn the basics of hand sewing with us! (Children 8+ allowed but must be accompanied by an adult)

Hatha Yoga
2017-02-07 16:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha simply refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar and Power Yoga classes are all Hatha Yoga. The word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or “forceful,” or the yoga of activity, and as “sun” (ha) and “moon” (tha), the yoga of balance. Hatha practices are designed to align and calm your body, mind, and spirit in preparation for meditation.

Free Kailua Cooking Class: Heart Healthy Breakfast
2017-02-07 16:30 - 17:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Down to Earth Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, United States
No Reservations Required
Join the Love Life! Team in Kailua for their FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class! They'll be showing how to make easy and incredibly delicious vegetarian meals.
Every 1st Tuesday of the month 4:30pm-5:30pm
We'll be teaching the following recipes:
• Tropical Baked Oats
• Berry Turnovers
• Spinach Pineapple Smoothie
For more information, please call (808) 947-3249 or visit our Cooking Class page.

Therapeutic Yoga
2017-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Class taught by Katy Benjamin; she can be reached at (808) 321-7077 or katybenjamin@gmail.com
http://www.katybenjaminyoga.com/

Blues Dance Fundamentals
2017-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Blues dancing is a family of historical dances that developed alongside and were danced to blues music, or the contemporary dances that are danced in that aesthetic.
