August 31

Pre-registration required by Aug. 31 for Sept. 6 event at Impact Hub Honolulu, 1050 Queen St., Suite 100, Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. through Nov. 15, $100. Girls ages 12-19 can develop film and critical-thinking skills by examining issues in their communities. Scholarships are available. (hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org/making-media-that-matters)

Pre-registration required by Aug. 31 for Sept. 1 event at Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m., $5. Learn how to make paper pots from recycled newspaper and decorative paper. (748-5315, workshops@hbws.org)

O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., $10. (josefigueras@ohanabroadcast.com)

Leeward Community College, Education Building, Bloodmobile, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Pali Momi Medical Center, Conference Center, 7:30-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Topa Financial Center, conference rooms 301 and 302, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Youth Challenge Academy, Bloodmobile, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Mililani Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 239 Palii St., 9:20 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 9:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 7, free. This three-day program will include numerous Bible-based talks, interviews and multimedia presentations that will focus on practical ways to face present and future challenges with courage. A feature film on Sunday will demonstrate why the biblical character Jonah needed courage to fulfill his assignment and how he overcame his initial fears. (jw.org)

Formaggio Wine Bar, 7-10 p.m., contact for cost. Enjoy a performance with Mihoko M on vocals and Sonny Silva on guitar. (formaggiohonolulu.com)

The Modern Honolulu, Sunset Pool, 1775 Ala Moana Blvd., free. Enjoy an evening pool party with wine and cocktails, live music, sunset views and fireworks. Dessert pairings will be available for purchase. (themodernhonolulu.com)

Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. Due to popular demand, original members Kelii Kanealii and Barry Flanagan will reunite once again on the Blue Note Hawaii stage. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Basalt, 6 p.m., free. Enjoy a contemporary and island musical performance. (dukeslanehawaii.com)

Hawaii Theatre Center, 7 p.m., contact for cost. Attend a special film screening to help raise funds for Hawaii Nature Center. (528-0506, info@hawaiitheatre.com)

The Arts @ SZ, 50 Kihapai St., 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 9, $20-$30. See an acclaimed play about nine high school girls on an indoor soccer team. (kailuaonstagearts.com)