May 16

Kakaako Agora, 441 Cooke St., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $40. Designed and led by a working artist with expertise in bookkeeping, budgeting, tax preparation, and financial management, this workshop will raise participants’ level of financial literacy, whatever their prior level of experience. Pre-registration required. (wei@interislandterminal.org, interislandterminal.org)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, May 16 and 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $250. Being a Red Cross instructor is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. This course will prepare you to lead First Aid, CPR and AED courses. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 4:30-6 p.m., $25. Learn an easy meditation appropriate for any age or experience level. (397-7678)

Kapolei Public Library, 1 p.m., free. Learn more about GERD, importance of screening, side effects and more. (693-7050)

Geobunga Salt Lake, 4404 Malaai St., 9-10 a.m., free. Learn how to transplant, split, prune, arrange and properly care for orchid plants. Pre-registration required. (geobunga.com/workshops)

Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 3:30-6:30 p.m., $40/individual, $70/couple. Learn the fundamentals of Thai massage. (397-7678)

Happiness U, 560 N. Nimitz Hwy. Ste. 117A, 1-2 p.m., free. Founder Alice Inoue discusses how it is possible to change your life by changing your focus. Experience firsthand what Happiness U has to offer. Pre-registration required. (yourhappinessu.com)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, May 16 and 17, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., $110. Learn first aid principles and skills to respond and give emergency care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS); to include wilderness and remote environments and in urban disasters after earthquakes or hurricanes. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Hawaiian Brian’s, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 8 p.m., $10. Laugh with the future comedy stars of Hawaii in one big stand-up comedy showcase. (marscomedy.com, 779-5579)

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

UH-Manoa’s Kuykendall Hall, Room 210, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Karl Kim and James Dator present on disasters in Asia and the future of Korea as part of the Asia Today Series of the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange. Pre-registration required. (942-8553, cape@cape.edu)

Windward Mall, Macy’s parking lot, 5-9 p.m., free. (235-1143)

Highline Kitchen Systems, 1276 Young St., May 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Purchase Sakyamuni Handcrafted Nepalese Rugs, with portion of proceeds to benefit Himalayan relief efforts. (225-9359, alexanderassociatesllc@gmail.com)

Mililani Public Library, 95-450 Makaimoimo St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Find bargains on a large variety of books, CDs and DVDs. Volunteers welcome. (626-7292)

Windward Mall, center court, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Get to know your neighborhood at the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Preparedness Event. (235-1143)

Windward Mall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Learn what to do to prepare for an emergency and what organizations in our community are doing to make Kaneohe a better place to live. (375-1114, 235-1143)

Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Browse a large selection of rare and unusual plants, plus try gardening classes, garden tours and more. (537-1708)

Patsy Mink Regional Park, must email for appointment time, $25-$130 depending on animal. Poi Dogs and Popoki hosts a mobile clinic for pet owners to get their cats spayed and neutered at an affordable cost. (alicia@poidogsandpopoki.org, 551-7915, poidogsandpopoki.org)

Walk begins and ends at Ala Moana Beach Park’s McCoy Pavilion, 5 a.m. registration, 7 a.m. race start, see website for cost. Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association gives everyone a chance to raise money for Hawaii charities. (charitywalkhawaii.org)

Waialua Library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Great finds at great prices. (637-8286)

Town Center of Mililani, May 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Play Yu-Gi-Oh! with others. (625-0108)

Pacific Aviation Museum’s Hangar 79, 319 Lexington Blvd., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free with museum admission. Climb into the cockpit of one of several of our historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. (441-1000, pacificaviationmuseum.org)

Hawaii State Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Enjoy a puppet show about the dangers of water pollution, starring lovable o‘opu fish Apoha and ninja opae shrimp Holokai. (586-3510)

Meet at Hauula Community Center, May 16, June 20 and Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Visit one of the last remaining heiau in the Koolauloa area, led by Christina Aiu. (498-8385, christina@hilt.org)

Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m., $5. Kepi Ghoulie performs with The Josh Sharp Band, Josh Nordgren and more. (808shows.com)

Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. Honolulu Blend Show Chorus (11-11:30 a.m.), MDL Voice Studio (noon-1 p.m.) and Pearl City Piano Studio (1:30-2:30 p.m.) perform. (203-2366)

Waianae Mall, 10 a.m., free. (922-5331)

Bishop Museum’s J. Watumull Planetarium, 1525 Bernice St., May 16, and June 6 and 20, 8-9 p.m., $6-$8. Mike Shanahan presents live classical guitar alongside a tour of the evening sky. Reservations required. (bishopmuseum.org/planetarium/skytonight.html)

Hawaii Pacific Radio’s Atherton Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30 p.m., $30. Celebrate the soul songs of James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more with Chris Vandercook and other special guests. (955-8821, hprtickets.org)

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

The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., 8 p.m., $25/advance. BAMP Project presents The Expendables. (jointherepublik.com)

Fleet Reserve Association campus, 891 Valkenburgh St., noon-6 p.m., free. Celebrate the armed forces while raising funds for Jacob Butierries, son of an active duty Coast Guardsman, who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Expect a cook-out, games, prizes, music, auctions and more. (422-2121, fleetlounge@hawaii.rr.com)

Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., May 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5.50. Over 150 exhibitors offer invaluable information, products and services for expectant moms and their families, friends and more. Expect hourly entertainment, demonstrations and more. (239-7777, info@familyexpositions.com, newbabyexpo.com)

Ma‘ema‘e School Dining Hall, 319 Wyllie St., 6-9 p.m., $35. Support Ma‘ema‘e School Foundation at a night of great food, entertainment, a silent auction and Las Vegas raffle. (maemaeschoolfoundation.com)

Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Halau Hula O Leilehua (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and Mehtia Pearl City Hula and Tahitian Dance (1-2 p.m.) perform. (203-2366)

Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama, Kekuhaupi‘o Gymnasium, 10 a.m., $8-$10. The annual Malia Craver Hula Kahiko Competition features middle and high schools from around the state. (521-6905, info@kpcahawaii.com)

Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., May 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., check website for cost. Enjoy hands-on activities, demonstrations, talks, gallery walks, presentations, entertainment and performances, plus food and art. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)

UH-Manoa’s Earle Ernest Lab Theatre, 7-10 p.m., free. Hawaii Theatre auditions actors for its upcoming production of “Reeling,” a tribute to Buster Keaton and the Golden Age of silent film in Hollywood. (956-2391, branner@hawaii.edu)

Kawainui Neighborhood Park, 750 Kaha St., 9 a.m.-noon, free. Volunteer to maintain Kaha Garden with Hui o Koolaupoko. Pre-registration required. (huihawaii.org/hok-rsvp-form.html)