August 22

University of Hawaii at Manoa Sinclair Library Basement Room 3, Aug. 15-22, 6-9 p.m., $100. Take your photography to the next level by exploring the world at night. Learn how to manipulate the camera’s manual settings specifically for low light scenarios. Call to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm, 956-8400)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC, every Mon. thru Thurs. through Aug. 22 (no class on May 27), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4-$5/class. Warm-up, stretch and do range-of-motion exercises, and strength training with weights. Written doctor’s authorization is required to attend the class. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Castle Medical Center’s Wellness Center, 6-7 p.m., $10/person. Learn recipes to keep your kitchen – an your – cool with this themed cooking demonstration, “Chill Out with Cool Foods.” Call or register online. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Hawaii Agriculture Research Center in Kunia, 6-8:30 p.m., free. Learn more about pesticide use, farm food safety, lease opportunities, loans and apply for an agricultural cost reimbursement program. Free pesticide sprayer calibration and mixing demonstrations also take place. (483-8600 ext. 104, jason.shintanishi@hi.usda.gov)

Hawaii Kai Library, Aug. 22-24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Featuring a variety of cheap books for all ages, CDs, DVDs and puzzles. Visit website for regular bookstore hours. (ow.ly/neyjm)

Waiau Rec Center, 9 a.m., free. Moms Club of Central Oahu is hosting a free potluck picnic and membership rally. Learn more about Moms Club, bring your keiki and meet other stay-at-home Moms like you. Email to RSVP. (momsclubwpahawaii@gmail.com)

Hanauma Bay Education Center, Thursdays through Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., free. August’s Thursday evening programs discuss Coral Reef Ecosystems. September’s Thursday evening programs discuss Exploring Hawaii’s Marine Environment with COSEE Island Earth. Parking is free after 5:30 p.m. (hbaynews@hawaii.edu)

Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Aug. 22 and 29, 6-10 p.m., contact for cost. The Johnny Rock Society II performs rock ‘n’ roll music. (780-7266)

53 By The Sea, Thursdays through Aug. 29, 9-11:30 p.m., free performance. Mango Season Trio performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

REAL a Gastropub, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover charge. (596-2526)

Murphy’s Bar and Grill, visit website for time, $100 ($55 of each ticket is tax deductible). An evening of hosted food stations in a block-party style gathering along Merchant Street. Over the years, the event has raised more than $1.5 million for University of Hawaii Warrior Football. (hawaiibowlfoundation.org)

Hawaii Convention Center, Aug. 22-23, visit website for times, $190 and up. The Hawaii Tourism Authority holds its annual 2013 Hawaii Tourism Conference. Attendees have the opportunity to hear from this year’s keynote speaker, Andrew McCarthy, best-selling author, editor-at-large for National Geographic Traveler, and actor in films such as “Pretty in Pink.” (hawaiitourismauthority.org/tourismconference)

Hawaiian Humane Society, 6-7 p.m., contact for cost. The Hawaiian Humane Society’s foster care program helps to save thousands of treatable, orphaned animals. Volunteers must have transportation for health care appointments and have time to spend with the animals. Short- and long-term care opportunities available. (lshaughnessy@hawaiianhuman.org, 356-2229)