November 7

Windward Community Guitar, Hale Palanakila 106, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Wednesdays through Nov. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $85. Learn chord progressions and scales to utilize the guitar as an accompaniment or lead instrument. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/music.htm)

Pre-registration required by Nov. 7 for Nov. 14 event at Adventist Health Castle Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center, 6-8 p.m., free. Learn more about metabolic and bariatric surgery, as well as the latest surgical options from Dr. Steven Folwer and members of the bariatric team. This presentation is particularly beneficial to individuals considering surgery for weight loss and metabolic diseases such as diabetes. (263-5050, adventisthealthcastle.org)

Hawaii Voice KTV & Lounge, 808 Sheridan St., Wednesdays through Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., contact for cost. Take a practical introduction to the Christian faith that allows attendees to explore questions about God and faith in a relaxed and nonjudgmental setting. (532-1111, jenny@fpchawaii.org)

Waikiki Yacht Club, 1599 Ala Moana Blvd., noon, $20. Angela Deocampo, general manager of Honolulu Volkswagen, will speak about how the company was recently named the third-best dealer to work for in the US. Payment is by credit card only and includes meal, iced tea, tax and tip. Pre-registration required. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)

First Hawaiian Bank Kapiolani Branch, Bloodmobile, 7-10:45 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Hawaii Department of Human Services, Bloodmobile, 1390 Miller St., 8 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Na Lama Kukui, Bloodmobile, 60 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, 12:45 p.m.-4 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Nanakuli High School, Classroom C-113, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Pre-registration required by Nov. 7 for Nov. 14 event at Mid-Pacific Country Club, 266 Kaelepulu Drive, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $25. Special guest Jim Kennedy will speak about how Hawaii Fi-Do Service Dogs got started, how they train their dogs and their mission to help people in Hawaii with disabilities other than blindness. Cost includes buffet lunch. Pre-registration required. (kailuachamber.com/event-2750807/Registration)

Iwilei Senior Residence, 888 Iwilei Road, Wednesdays through Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. Seniors age 55 and older can receive health and wellness workshops, exercise, support groups, free and nutritious breakfast and lunch, and more. (732-7755)

Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha, Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $65 donation. Children dressed in kimono can visit the Shinto shrine to report their healthy development and receive divine blessings. Pre-registration required. (jinja.us/shichigosanjusanmairi.html)

North Shore Chamber of Commerce, 66-434 Kamehameha Hwy., 5-8 p.m., $10. THere will be food and beverages compliments of Dat Cajun Guy, Banzai Sushi, Stormy’s, Paala Kai Bakery, II Gelato and Turtle Bay. Members receive free admission. (eventbrite.com/o/north-shore-chamber-of-commerce-17721899963)

Pearlridge Center, 8-9 a.m., free. Those dealing with the loss of a loved one are invited to enjoy the camaraderie of a supportive community. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Oahu Veterans Center, 1298 Kukila St., contact for cost. Veterans who served on active duty in the US Armed Forces between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to participate in the ceremony. A free veterans health and service fair will follow. Pre-registration required. (540-2570)

Duke’s Waikiki, daily through Nov. 30, 4-6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to midnight, free. Enjoy live music by various performers, including Henry Kapono. (dukeswaikiki.com)

Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Basalt, Nov. 7 and 21, 6 p.m., free. Enjoy a performance of R&B and Hawaiian music. (basaltwaikiki.com)

Hideout, 2299 Kuhio Ave., 7-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 30, contact for cost. Enjoy live music from a wide range of artists. (laylowwaikiki.com)

Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove, Nov. 7-8, 6-7 p.m., free. Attend slack key guitar and Hawaiian piano performances. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)

Ala Moana Center, centerstage, Nov. 7 and 14, 11 a.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Louis Pohl Gallery, 1142 Bethel St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 9, contact for cost. View a wide range of dog-themed paintings and ceramics by various local artists. (louispohlgallery.com)

1132 Bishop St., during gallery hours through Dec. 1, free. This exhibit explores the past through the eyes of five artists with diverse backgrounds and varying interests. (735-2462, mattokahata@gmail.com)

Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., gallery hours through January, free. See an exhibition that focuses solely on artistic depictions of men. (586-9959)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitor Center Gallery, 45-680 Luluku Road, daily through Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. View original 2D and 3D pieces in all media from members of Association of Hawaii Artists. All artwork is for sale. (associationhawaiiartists.com)

Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy., 3:30 p.m., free. Professional storyteller Julie Moss will share folktales from around the world, family and personal stories, and literary tales. (697-7868)

First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Hwy., Oct. 28-Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m., free. Peruse works by Hawaii artist Yvonne Manipon, who recently returned from a two-week artist program in France. (unitariansofhi.org/exhibits)