November 4

Ala Wai Golf Course, Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave., 6-9:15 p.m., $5-$8. There will be music by Bert Burgess and a lesson by Greg Underwood, featuring swing and many other dance styles. Snacks will be provided. (277-5105)

Anchor Church Kaneohe, Bloodmobile, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Radford High School, Bloodmobile, 7-11:30 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Waikele Center, Bloodmobile, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 4 p.m., $15-$25. Attend a special appearance by master slack key musician John Cruz. (955-8821, hprtickets.org)

Kailua High School, gym, 7 a.m., $12-$30. Friends of Kailua High School sponsors a 5K run, 10K run and 1-mile walk event. Net proceeds will go to the Kailua High School for various programs and needs. Pre-registration required. (edracers@aol.com, active.com)

Waikiki Aquarium, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $5-$12. Join paina with Umi Kai of Pa Kai A Lua. See demonstrations and learn about ulumaika (stone bowling), moa pahee (dart slide), kulakulai (chest slapping), hakaka a moa (lua using feet, legs, shoulders and head), pa uma (wrist wrestling), honuhonu (sitting game) and konane (checkers). (waikikiaquarium.org)

Open Space Hawaii, 810 Pohukaina St., 3-7:30 p.m., free. Attend the opening of a one-stop shop for performing arts, martial arts and healing arts. There will be activities, people to meet and space to realize your goals. (facebook.com/openspacehawaii)

PetVet Animal Hospital, 848 Ala Lilikoi St., Suite 101, free with donation. There will be refreshments, a holiday craft fair, raffle prizes and photos with Santa Paws. Reservations recommended. (834-7387)

Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Join Hawaii SEED and Slow Food Oahu for a seed and plant-cutting swap. There will also be a variety of information and inspiration for backyard gardeners and farmers, including four workshops on a variety of subjects from community experts. (facebook.com/HawaiiSEEDorg)

Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Hwy., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Over 25 local vendors will present a wide array of handcrafted gifts, homemade foods, jewelry and treats for all ages. Potato latkes, fresh baked goods and other handmade foods will also be available, along with local and cultural dishes such as Israeli food. (hitemplesisterhood@gmail.com, shaloha.com)

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Angelfish Ballroom, 1-3 p.m., $15-$30. Attend a sampling and judging of sweets and desserts to support those with disabilities in the community. There will also be a high school dessert bake-off, a silent auction, live entertainment and children’s activities. (532-6744, ucpahi.org)

Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory, 4 p.m., $5-$35. Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble begins its 27th season with music by Debussy, Byrd, Brahms, Runestad and Arvo PArt. The concert features laments balanced by music of joy and celebration, from the Renaissance to the present day. (honoluluboxoffice.com, 550-8457)

Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom, 4:30 p.m., contact for cost. Hawaii Youth Symphony presents a He Makana O Na Mele Gala Fundraiser featuring over 100 of Hawaii’s top high school musicians, a special guest performance by Raiatea Helm, and a performance by The Combo, HYS’ newest ensemble. (hiyouthsymphony.org/namele)

Ward Village Courtyard, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $95. Join a champagne-chic brunch with live entertainment, bites from Hawaii’s top restaurants and bottomless libations, all benefiting local keiki with critical illnesses. (wafflesforwishes.com)

Ala Moana Center, 1 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Hawaii Theatre Center, 7 p.m., $60-$150. See a on-night-only live performance by the world-famous Las Vegas ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, singer and entertainer Terry Fator. (hawaiitheatre.com, terryfator.com)

East-West Center Gallery, 2-3 p.m., free. See a performance demonstration of Japanese classical dance by artists Gertrude Tsutsumi and Howard Asao. (arts.eastwestcenter.org)