December 12

Homer A. Maxey International Trade Resource Center, Conference Room M-401, 10 a.m.-noon, $10. Learn about all the important factors of starting a business on Oahu. (clients.hisbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=4380024)

Hale Kalanianaole, Bloodmobile, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Kapilina Beach Homes, Bloodmobile, 3-6:15 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Sheraton Waikiki, Kauai Ballroom, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Bishop Museum, Castle Memorial Building, 1525 Bernice St., Nov. 3-May 5, museum hours, contact for cost. See more than 150 cultural treasures and never-before-seen biological specimens, allowing visitors to learn about the environment of Rapa Nui, the island’s unique history and about how the island community is striving for sustainability in a global context. (bishopmuseum.org)

Hokulani Imaginarium, 7 p.m., $6-$8. Hokulani Imaginarium presents “Stargazing” with Krissie Kellogg. Payments must be cash or check. Reservations recommended. (235-7433, aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu.html)

Ala Moana Center, mall level 2, Mauka Wing, Nov. 10-Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, contact for cost. Get the family together and grab a picture with Santa Claus. No personal cameras permitted. (alamoanacenter.com)

Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy., 3:30 p.m., free. Waianae Library will provide Narnia-inspired activities and crafts following a short reading from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” (697-7868)

Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave., Dec. 12-19 and 21-24, contact for times, free. More than 60 schools, piano and dance studios, hula halau, choirs, community groups, Kahala Mall carolers and top artists will give special festive performances. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Hawaii Theatre Center, 7:30 p.m., $27-$79. Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, led by maestro Rob Fisher, presents a seasonal celebration of holiday favorites, featuring classics with local flair. (hawaiitheatre.com)

Basalt, 2255 Kuhio Ave., 6 p.m., free. Enjoy an evening of R&B, pop and contemporary music. (basaltwaikiki.com)

Mililani Public Library, 95-450 Makaimoimo St., 6 p.m., free. The Mele Mai Paki Lima Handbell Ensemble performs holiday favorites. (melemai@hawaiihandbells.com, 295-2107)

Blue Note Hawaii, Dec. 12-15, 8 p.m., $85-$150. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Hard Rock Cafe, 280 Beach Walk, 9-11 p.m., free. See a live performance by Oahu’s premier bluegrass and Americana music band. (955-7383)

Honolulu Country Club, Lobby Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., daily through Feb. 9, 8 a.m.-4:40 p.m., free. Peruse a multimedia 2D festive holiday season art show featuring local artwork in oils, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media and photography. (286-5675, onoaloha@hawaii.rr.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)

Gallery on the Pali, 2500 Pali Hwy., Dec. 2-Jan. 10, gallery hours, free. View the artistic works of retired canoe coach Sam Ahai. (uuhonolulu.org/gallery)

Louis Pohl Gallery, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 31, contact for cost. Peruse the works of artist Peggy Chun. (louispohlgallery.com)