February 17

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Feb. 17, 22 and 27, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $110. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants and learn how to use an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Feb. 17 and 27, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies and learn how to use an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

William S. Richardson Law School, Classroom 2, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Learn more about applying to law school. (surveymonkey.com/s/pacFeb17)

Call for location, 6:30 p.m., free. (372-9304)

Hale Pulelehua Studio in Kaneohe, Feb. 17, 24 and March 3, 9:15-9:40 a.m., $8/per family. Parents and keiki can participate in singing and dancing in Hawaiian and English. (247-9440, workshops@hulapreservation.org, halepulelehua.org)

First Presbyterian Church at Koolau Golf Club, 45-550 Kionaole Road, Tuesday nights from Feb. 3-March 24, 6:30-8:45 p.m., free. The Alpha Course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith where attendees can ask questions about God, faith, and life in general in a relaxed and non-threatening environment. What to expect: dinner, video teaching, and discussion in small groups. (532-1111, fbchawaii.org/alpha)

Honolulu Hale, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood to Blood Bank of Hawaii. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Kailua Complex at Kailua District Park, 21 S. Kainalu Drive, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $15/membership. Representatives of the Shriners will make a presentation of the Shriners here in Hawaii and globally. (266-7652)

Kahuku Public and School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy., 5:30 p.m., free. Screening of “CJ7” to celebrate Chinese New Year. (293-8935)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free. Storytelling, crafts and nature walk activities. Bring a snack, walking shoes, rain gear and insect repellant. (233-7323)

Mililani Public Library, 95-450 Makaimoimo St., Tuesdays through Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m., free, ages 2-5 with adult. Listen to stories and poems, learn finger plays and sing songs. A simple make-and-take craft will follow each storytime. (627-7470)

Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre 115, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., 7–8:30 p.m., free. The seven-octave handbell ringers will perform American folk tunes, popular Broadway and classical hits. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/hakuoh-univ-handbell)

Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., 7 p.m., $35. The Harlem Quartet brings classical and jazz tunes to Hawaii. (528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com)

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)

UH-Manoa’s Music Department’s Lecture Classroom #36, 4-6 p.m., free. Kineya Katsukuni and his ensemble will present a special lecture-demonstration. (956-7756)

Downbeat Diner & Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St., 8 p.m., free, ages 21 and up. James McCarthy presents Infamous Bourbon Boys and Prospectors. (533-2328)

Pohai Nani Auditorium, 7-8 p.m., free. Windward Chorale presents its spring concert. (436-4578)

Various locations in Chinatown Arts District, 6 p.m., $5-$15. Hit 10 nightclubs with special Mardi Gras activities, including cabaret shows, live entertainment, and Louisiana-inspired foods. (mardigrashonolulu.eventbrite.com)