January 24

Location and times provided with registration, classes run Saturdays and Mondays starting Jan. 24. $200. Acting workshops for kids, teens and adults. (733-5806, modelingschoolshawaii.com)

4155 Diamond Head Road, Jan. 24-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $250. For those interested in becoming American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructors. (456-0431, earl.yamaguchi@redcross.org)

The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 14, March 7, 1-3 p.m., $20-$25. Our resident soil expert, John Cayot, will guide you through the steps to creating the most nutritious and delicious soil ever. This hands-on, hands-dirty workshop will explore how to “grow” healthy soil through hot composting. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)

Mulkern Landscaping and Nursery, 41-639 Kaulukanu St., 10 a.m., free. Plan your dream garden with landscape designer Susan Mulkern. (396-6595, mulkernlandscaping.com)

Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., Saturdays through Jan. 31, 4-5:30 p.m., $75/series, $17/drop-in. Join Miranda Rudegeair on a five-week journey of GROOVE with simple dance moves that challenge cardio fitness, strength, flexibility, rhythm and more. (397-7678)

Happiness U, 560 N. Nimitz Hwy. #117A, 1:30-2:30 p.m., free. Founder Alice Inoue discusses how to change your life by changing your focus, plus experience firsthand what Happiness U has to offer. Pre-registration required. (yourhappinessu.com)

Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., Jan. 24 and Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., $5/park admission. Information on shooting macro, flower pictures, cameras, accessories, equipment, and techniques. The workshop will feature photo shoots at each of the Botanical Gardens to practice techniques, learn about each of the botanical gardens, and what is blooming. Bring a DSLR or a camera with macro mode. (220-4529)

The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., 10 a.m.-noon, $25. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of natural cleaning. We will make a batch of pure handmade soap and re-imagine the cleaning recipes our grandmothers used to make using pure essential oils. Pre-registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)

Kapolei Library, 1020 Manawai St., 1 p.m., free, ages 12 and up. Dr. Yoko Haneda discusses how to take care of new pets before Monica Roberts discusses working with service animals. (693-7050)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden. 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $15/non-members, $10/FOHXG members. Participants will be taught how to mix vermicast (organic fertilizer) and vermicast tea into plant growing media that will satisfy all of the plants’ nutritional needs. Pre-registration required. (748-5312, workshops@hbws.org)

Location and times provided with registration, classes run Saturdays starting Jan. 24. $475. Self-improvement classes for teens. (733-5806, modelingschoolshawaii.com)

Location and times provided with registration, classes run Saturdays starting Jan. 24. $475. Modeling and self-improvement workshops for teens. (733-5806, modelingschoolshawaii.com)

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, 4460 Kapolei Pkwy., 10 a.m., free. Military personnel can learn the differences between renting, buying or living on base, as well as hear from speakers who will be sharing their experience on making the most of Hawaii. Pre-registration required. (947-8101)

Niu Valley Elementary School, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Check website for acceptable and unacceptable materials. (kokuahawaiifoundation.org, 3rs@kokuahawaiifoundation.org)

Louis Pohl Gallery and eleven44, 1142 and 1144 Bethel St., noon-4 p.m., free. Oahu’s best, most intuitive psychics, healers and practitioners gather to offer hands-on creative experiences and exclusive products. (799-9511, creativeartsexperience@gmail.com)

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $68. World Of Feng Shui USA Honolulu presents 2015 Feng Shui Outlook for the Year of the Yin Wood Sheep by expert consultant, Peter Lung, to benefit Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. (739-8288, info@wofsusa.com)

Castle High School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Drop off your recyclables, including e-waste, usable clothing, one TV per car, cell phones, HI-5 beverage containers and more. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)

Pearlridge Center Downtown, fourth-level parking lot above Pearlridge West 16 theaters, 5-9 p.m., free. (203-2366)

University Laboratory High School Band Room, 1771 University Ave., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., donations welcome. Traditional Japanese kimono dressings for the Coming of Age Ceremony hosted by UH Kimono Program for any ages of female, 5-year-old (Shichigosan style), and any adult male. (772-8194)

Community Learning Center at Ma‘ili, 89-790 Kulauku St., free. Learn about different preschool programs and connect with keiki resource providers. RSVPs encouraged. (620-2045, ksbe.edu/kapua)

Kapolei High School cafeteria, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $8/adults, $4/students age 12-17, free/under 12. Westside Comics and Games is hosting a special day for tabletop and card gaming, including tournaments for Vanguard, Magic the Gathering, Heroclix and the 2014 Store Championships for X-Wing. (674-2866, service@westsidecomicsandgames.com)

Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua St., 9:30 a.m., free. Observe Waldorf education in action, experience our joyful and inspired teaching, meet faculty members and discuss your child’s educational options. (377-5471, admissions@honoluluwaldorf.org)

Doris Duke Theatre at Honolulu Museum of Art, 6:30 p.m. meet the artist talk, 7:30 p.m. performance, $48/general. Enjoy a genre-bending blend of klezmer, classical and world music from across the Jewish diaspora from Big Galut(e). (honolulumusem.org, 532-8700)

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Jan. 24 and 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $7. (945-0800)

The Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/advance, $10/at the door, ages 18 and up. Gavinchi Brown performs alongisde Isouljahs, Kapu System and Mystikal Vibez. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)

The Magic of Polynesia Showroom in The Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 8:45 p.m., $50-$70. Eclectic band Hiroshima returns to Hawaii. (951-696-0184)

Byodo-In Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy., 12:30-3:30 p.m., $3/adult, $2/keiki and seniors. Visiting NYC musicians Valery Ponomarev and Rob Scheps perform with some of Hawaii’s finest musicians. (239-9844)

HPR’s Atherton Studio, 7 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. performance, $15-$30. Guitarist Shoji Ledward, bassist Alika Lyman and violinist Duane Padilla unite for an evening of “JazzStory.” (955-8821, hprtickets.org)

Nico’s Pier 38, 6-9 p.m., free. Enjoy sun-kissed island soul jazz. (253-9099)

Kawaiaha‘o Church, 6 p.m., $30. George Kuo, Danny Akaka Jr., Kalena Silva and more celebrate the life and music of Rev. Dennis Kamakahi. (392-3649, hmhof.org)

Pearlridge Center Uptown, noon, free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

Windward Mall Center Court, 12:30-2 p.m., free. St. Ann’s Catholic Schools performs. (235-1143)

M Honolulu, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., 6-9:30 p.m., $20. A birthday celebration and charity event featuring live music, food, prizes, auction and a celebrity fashion show. (rizenhawaii.org)

Polynesian Cultural Center, 10:30 a.m., $25. The second annual event will feature the unveiling of the permanent Hall of Fame exhibit at the Polynesian Cultural Center and enshrinement ceremony for the 2015 class of inductees: Luther Elliss, Jesse Sapolu, Ray Schoenke, Mosi Tatupu, Mark Tuinei, and Russ Francis. Also being honored is Marcus Mariota, winner of the inaugural Polynesian College Football Player of the Year. (293-3333)

Oahu Country Club, 5 p.m., $90/members, $100/non-members. Celebrate Scottish culture with the Caledonian Society of Hawaii, with traditional music, food, plays and more. Reservations required. (591-9398, scotsinhawaii.org)

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound near Duke Kahanamoku statue, 6-7 p.m., free. Joan S. Lindsey and the Joan S. Lindsey Hula Studio perform. (843-8002)

Tenney Theatre, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m., Jan. 31 at 1:30 p.m., $10-$20. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents “Suzette Who Set to Sea,” about a girl who longs to go to sea and gets her chance when the village sailors one day go missing. (839-9885, htyweb.org)

HPR’s Atherton Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 12:30 p.m. doors open, 1 p.m. start, $10/adults, free for keiki under 18. Hawaii Opera Theatre presents a family-friendly opera production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” (955-8821, hprtickets.org)

Waialua Public Library, 67-068 Kealohanui St., 11 a.m., free. Bring sketchbook, pencils and an object for a group still-life. (637-8286)

Enter through road next to Sumida Farm in Pearl City, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Help restore the lo‘i in Kalauao and plant native vegetation. Bring gloves and tools if you have any, and wear long pants and shoes. RSVP required. (397-8685, kaonohipoi@gmail.com)

Pouhala Marsh in Waipahu, meeting place provided with signup, 8:30-11:30 a.m., free. Help Hawaii Nature Center restore the wetlands in West Oahu. (955-0100 ext. 118, volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org)