October 9

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, Hawaii Kai Clinic, Oct. 9 and Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $15-$20. This class allows those over 50 to brush up on driving skills. Advanced registration is required. (19-866-295-7282)

Windward YMCA, 1200 Kailua Road, 12:15-1:15 p.m., free. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii sponsors a Senior Summit Seminar on emergency preparedness with info and materials to better prepare you and your family for the next disaster. Advanced registration required. (261-0808)

Down to Earth Kailua, 5-6 p.m., free. Dr. Kenneth Howayeck discusses bone density and does individual screenings. (947-3249)

Castle Medical Center’s Wellness Center Auditorium, 6-7:30 p.m., free. “In Sickness & In Health Seminar: Chronic Illness – Planning for Medical & Personal Needs” focuses on palliative care, quality of life and planning for patients with advanced illness. Pre-registration required. (263-5400)

Masaki School of Music, eight Thursday lessons through Oct. 23, 4-5 p.m. ages 4-5, 5:10-6:10 p.m. ages 5-6, $140. Chet-Yeng Loong, Ph.D. teaches an early childhood summer music program. Advanced registration is required. (masakischoolofmusic@gmail.com)

Castle Medical Center, four Thursday sessions starting Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. Geared towards couples in their third trimester giving birth at Castle Medical Center to learn about different aspects of the birth experience. (263-5400)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Waipio Medical Office, Thursdays through Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 27), 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

The Republik, 6 p.m., Oct. 9 and 10, $29/general seating, $39/premium seating, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Jim Jefferies, the Australian stand-up comedian, first established himself as one of the outstanding comedians of his generation in Europe, making his mark selling out at the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal Just for Laughs festivals before moving to Los Angeles in 2009. (bampproject.com)

Ferguson’s Pub in Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard, 5-11 p.m., $25. Aloha Shriners host Oktoberfez, with two drinks and food with cost of ticket, in support of Shriners’ patient transportation fund. (oktoberfez.com)

Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Oct. 9 and 23, Honolulu, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $7. (945-0800)

Pali Momi Medical Center Conference Center, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Waianae Mall, Bloodmobile, 7:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Ward Village Information Center and Sales Gallery courtyard, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 6 p.m., free, tickets online. This month’s event will screen “A Long Way Down.” (wardvillagecourtyardcinema.com)

Center for Korean Studies, 1881 East-West Road, 4-5:30 p.m., free. Korean poet Ko Un reads from his works, with commentary and translation from Brother Anthony. (956-7041)

Kirsch Gallery at Punahou School, exhibit runs from Oct. 9-23, gallery open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Marshall Fergerstrom displays his welding skills and creativity in his sculptures and art pieces. (943-3675)

UH-Manoa Art Auditorium, 5:15-5:50 p.m. reception, 6-7:30 p.m. public lecture, free. Lecture on the use of video in contemporary Pacific art from Lisa Reihana, intersections visiting artist.