January 17

Verizon Wireless at Pearl Highlands Center, 9-10 a.m., free. Learn how to get the most of your Android device. Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)

Verizon Wireless at Pacific Guardian Tower, 8:30-9:30 a.m., free. Learn how to get the most of your Android device. Pre-registration required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Education Alcove Classroom, 3-4 p.m., free. Dennis Hwang discusses “Are you ready? How to prepare for natural hazards in Hawaii.” (397-5840)

Kailua Town Center, 7-11:15 a.m., free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

St. John Vianney Parish Hall, 920 Keolu Drive, 8 and 10 a.m. and noon, $20-$12. St. John Vianney Parish hosts the 50th anniversary Breakfast with the Bishop, featuring Bishop Larry Silva discussing the value of a Catholic education. (261-4651)

Iolani Palace, noon, free. (922-5331)

Kapiolani Bandstand, 2 p.m., free. (922-5331)

Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court, 1-4 p.m., free. Local artists come together to draw, share work and talk story. (203-2366)

Hawaii Theatre, 4 p.m., $39-$79. Enjoy the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet with Ballet Hawaii’s performance of this dance parody. (hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506)

Ryan’s Grill, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., 6-9 p.m., $45. Join Wine and Canvas Hawaii for a painting class with cocktails! No experience necessary. Pre-registration required. (445-2475, infohawaii@wineandcanvas.com)

UH-Manoa’s East-West Center Gallery, 1601 East-West Road, 2-3 p.m., free. Ladan Hamedani discusses Persian culture. (944-7177)