January 11

Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, Diamond Head stage area, Jan. 11 and 18, 6 p.m. signups, 7:10 p.m. classes, call for cost. Ala Wai Chapter of Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association has international dance classes in tango and samba. (222-7851)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5/non-members. Learn what plants or flowers attract beneficial bugs, as well as how to identify and manage garden pests using environmentally friendly techniques. Pre-registration required. (748-5315, workshops@hbws.org)

Call for locations and times in Aiea/Moanalua area, Thursdays, $5/month. Traditional Shorinryu classes for children, adults and families. Learn etiquette, values and self defense. (292-4125)

Anna O’Brien’s, 8:30 p.m., $7-$5, age 21 and up only. Derek Riemers, Jasmine Bautista, Anthony Silano and Patrick Tyrrell perform, followed by Open Mic Comedy. Musical guest is Acoustic Cover Girls. (facebook.com/comedyu)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, Wednesdays and Saturdays in January, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Pick up a free starter slip of the Night Blooming Cereus (dragon fruit or strawberry pear). (748-5315, facebook.com/bwshxg)

Bishop Square, 1003 Bishop St., 11 a.m., free. Hoola Na Pua sponsors a day of informational booths, speakers and a 1-mile walk. (tammy.bitanga@hoolanapua.org, 221-0015)

Ward Village Courtyard, Nov. 25-Jan. 16, check website for hours, $16/person. An open-air ice rink returns for the holiday season at Ward Village. (wardvillage.com/icerink)

Departs from Pier 6 at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Dec. 16-April 2, meet at 11 a.m. for 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. cruise, $87-$50.50. Sail on the 150-foot Majestic and look for humpback whales returning to Hawaii’s springtime waters. (973-1311)

Turtle Bay Resort, 7-9 p.m., $80-$40. Paddle through the calm waters of Kawela Bay by the moonlight, then enjoy a bonfire with heavy pupu. Reservations required. (293-6020)

RSVP for meeting place in Capitol District, daily in January, 1-5 p.m., $40. Tour the 52 sites related to the War Years in the downtown Honolulu/Chinatown area. Pre-registration required. (filmguy54@hotmail.com, 395-0674)

Call for location in Honolulu, Kaimuki, Mililani or Waipahu by Feb. 28, dates and times, $50/month. Hawaii Youth Chorus is enrolling new singers for its spring season. (623-2411, hawaiiyouthchorus@yahoo.com)

Monterey Bay Cannery at Pearlridge Center, Jan. 11 and 12, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. Enjoy classic rock, disco, top 40s and contemporary music. (483-3555)

Blue Note Hawaii, Jan. 10-14, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $45-$25. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 11 a.m., free. (922-5331)

Hard Rock Cafe, 9-11 p.m., free. (955-7383)

Waikiki Parc Hotel Promenade, Nov. 17-Feb. 3, business hours, free. David Harada displays his sculptures at the hotel. (956-8364)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Main Gallery, Jan. 8-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. An art exhibit celebrating Hoomaluhia Gardens. Reception is Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. (lindaumsteadillustrations@gmail.com)

Bishop Museum, Dec. 1-March 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $12.95-$22.95. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the museum highlights the stories of the citizens and civilians who endured that fateful day in Hawaii. (bishopmuseum.org)

Bishop Museum, Aug. 13-Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $22.95-$12.95. Explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, their biodiversity and cultural significance. (bishopmuseum.org)

Louis Pohl Gallery, 1142 Bethel St., Jan. 2-Feb. 18, business hours, free. Lauren Okano presents an exhibit of her work. A portion of proceeds go to The Life Foundation. Reception is Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. (521-1812)

Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., Nov. 27-Jan. 14, business hours, free. Reception is Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. (bit.ly/2fCVXG1)

Hokulani Imaginarium at Windward Community College, 7 p.m., $7-$5. Watch a show in the observatory. (235-7433)

Gallery on the Pali at First Unitarian Church, Jan. 8-Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2-6 p.m. weekends, free. Paul Nagano displays drawings and photographs revolving around this year’s zodiac. Reception is Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. (595-4047, gallery@unitariansofhi.org)