On the Grid — 4/8/16
The Willards: Genre-bending duo The Willards take the stage AT DOWNBEAT LOUNGE APRIL 9 AT 8 P.M.
April 8 FRI
PAINT YOUR PARADISE WORKSHOP
AT MORI BY ART & FLEA
Hang out with artist Danielle Groff and get in touch with your artistic side as she hosts a workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mori By Art & Flea. A $45 fee gets you all necessary supplies — but only 11 seats are available, so reserve your spot now. If you miss this night’s session, other classes take place every Friday through April 29. artandflea.com/events
CHINATOWN INVASION
AT ONG KING ART CENTER
Think Fast Improv takes over Ong King Art Center for ImprovHI — a night that promises “unscripted fun and laughter.” Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show is set to start at 8. Tickets cost $10, and remember to bring cash for the bar, where you will be able to get all-you-can-drink kava for $5. thinkfastimprov.com
April 8-10 FRI, SAT, SUN
KAWAII KON
AT HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER
Catch the 12th annual Kawaii Kon this weekend at Hawaii Convention Center. The three-day fest promises panels, events, contests, video games, table-top games, performances by Eyeshine and Loverin Tamburin, an appearance from Jessica Nigri and much more. P.S. Be on the lookout for Metro cartoonist Nick Smith (his illustrations are pictured at right) and his beloved character Husky. kawaiikon.com
April 9 SAT
ANIMAL COMMUNICATORS HAWAII
AT HAWAII DOGGIE BAKERY & GIFT SHOP
If you could somehow know what your dog is saying when it barks or whimpers, well, life would be so much easier. Now you can find out. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., animal communicators Eileen Abe and Shiori Nihei of Animal Communicators Hawaii will give tips on understanding pets. Plus, all dogs that visit with their owners also will get treated to complimentary energy healing. hawaiidoggiebakery.org
THE WILLARDS
AT DOWNBEAT LOUNGE
Duo Scott Imanaka and Nicholas Kaleikini — better known by their stage moniker, The Willards — perform at 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Joining them that evening will be Native Hawaiian activist, vocalist and guitarist Nalu O’Connor. Best part? No cover charge. (808) 533-2328
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