December 13

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Nov. 25-Jan. 13, $70. Learn to use your aesthetic awareness to assemble materials and endow them with a value transcending that which they had in nature. (235-7433, windwardcce.org)

Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St., Wednesdays through Dec., 8:30 p.m., $5-$7. Enjoy a comedy performance featuring various entertainers such as Jose Dynamite, Shane Lucas Price and Jasmine Bautista. (comedyuhawaii.com)

4444 Rice St., Conference Room B, free. Discuss community activities, socialize and learn something new. (823-0502, deana_shelby@hotmail.com)

Hawthorne Cat, Bloodmobile, 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Honolulu International Airport, Bloodmobile, 2:15-5:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Queen’s Medical Center West Oahu, 8 a.m.-noon, 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)

The Ritz Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, noon-5 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Manoa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Manoa Road, 3:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. Islanders are invited to taste Austrian-made chocolates from Josef Zotter. (manoavalleytheatre.com, 988-6131)

Bishop Museum, Nov. 4-June 24 during museum hours, $10.95-$22.95. Guests will be able to see immersive technology bring wayfinding to life as they explore the art and science of traditional navigation and the extraordinary story behind its resurgence. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)

Royal Hawaiian Center, 1-4 p.m., free. Learn about retail associate and leadership positions available at Honolulu Cookie, starting at $13 an hour. (instagram.com/p/BcYkbeen67k/?taken-by=honolulucookie)

KEY Project, 47-200 Waihee Road, 8-9 a.m., free. (239-5777)

Royal Hawaiian Center, Wednesdays through December, 6 p.m., free. Enjoy a fast-paced, interactive and entertaining show. (royalhawaiicenter.com)

Prince Waikiki, 100 Sails Naio Room, 6-7 p.m., free. The series will feature nationally renowned poet Craig Santos Perez and the hotel’s own chef de cuisine Joseph Almoguera, who will discuss their culture over a special selection of Chamorro cuisine. Reservations recommended. (smarturl.it/princeconnects-dec)

Kapolei Public Library, Dec. 1-30, contact for time, free. The Reading Without Walls challenge promotes diversity and opens readers’ eyes to new ideas and experiences. The program is open to all ages. (librarieshawaii.org/event/reading-without-walls-challenge)

Turtle Bay Resort, Dec. 10-Feb. 10, contact for time and cost. In honor of Triple Crown of Surfing, a new exhibit curated by California Surf Museum will display 21 of the most famous boards ridden at Pipeline. (293-6020, turtlebayresort.com)

Leilehua Golf Clubhouse, 7:15-8:30 a.m., contact for cost. Bring a donation of toiletries and help create 400 bags of goodies for the homeless. (yoshd5000@gmail.com, 389-1166)

Waianae Public Library, 3:30 p.m., free. Join an interactive screening of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The 30-minute movie will be followed by crafts and activities inspired by the book. (697-7868, librarieshawaii.org/waianae)

Aiea Public Library, Dec. 1-16, contact for time, free. Children are invited to use their creativity to decorate a paper ornament. Prizes will be awarded and all entries will be displayed on Dec. 18. (librarieshawaii.org/event/holiday-ornament-contest-aiea)

Waianae Public Library, 6:30 p.m., free. The whole family is invited to bring an ukulele and join the Hauoli Kupuna Ukulele Club as they strum and sing holiday favorites. Cookies will be provided. (697-7868, librarieshawaii.org/waianae)

Contact for locations and times, Mondays-Thursdays through December, $40. Get spooked on this haunted tour featured by Lopaka Kapanui s Mysteries of Hawaii. Reservations required. (mysteries-of-hawaii.com/tours)

Duke’s Waikiki, daily through December 30, 4-6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. Celebrate the holiday season with live music from some of Hawaii’s most talented artists. (922-2268, dukeswaikiki.com)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 7 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Arts at Mark’s Garage, 7:30 p.m., $28-$35. Katie Thiroux will be joined by pianist Justin Kauflin and drummer Matt Witek. (eventbrite.com/e/katie-thiroux-trio-jazz-concert-tickets-40753085576?mc_cid=d67eb6b836&mc_eid=6cecb86b23)

Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. Robert Cazimero was intrumental in the resurgence of Hawaiian music and culture, having experience as a musician, composer and kumu hula. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Hard Rock Cafe, 280 Beachwalk, 9 p.m.-11 p.m., free. Enjoy the sounds of Oahu’s premier bluegrass and Americana music band. (955-7383)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 5 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)

Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Ave., Dec. 1-23, contact for times, $15-$50. A classic animated television special comes to life on stage. (kaimukihawaii.com/calendar/201712/16052.html)

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily through Jan. 14, $14.95-$22.95, free admission for children 3 years and younger. Using 19 interactive components from drawing stations to a 3D stop-motion station, visitors will see their favorite animated characters come to life and learn about the history of animation. (bishopmuseum.org/animationacademy)

Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., Nov. 26-Jan. 13, contact for times, free. Peruse 2-D and 3-D works related to the joy of family, faith and blessings. There will be an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 10. Music and refreshments will be provided by the club. (286-5675, onoaloha@hawaii.rr.com)

Ravizza Brownfield Gallery, Tuesdays through Saturdays, Oct. 21-Jan. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., contact for cost. Come see Andy Warhol’s unique silkscreen prints at this exhibit. (ravizzabrownfield.com)

Cedar Street Galleries, second floor, gallery hours, Nov. 17-Dec. 30, contact for cost. Come see this group show exhibition. (infofriedmanart@icloud.com)

Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., Nov. 30-Apr. 15, gallery hours, contact for cost. See how two manga artists look at the inhumanity and hardship that communities are forced to endure during periods of dramatic social upheaval. (532-8700, honolulumuseum.org)

Louis Pohl Gallery, 1142 Bethel St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 31-Dec. 29, contact for cost. Come see this exhibition featuring a variety of glazed clay pots. There will be an artist’s reception at 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3. (521-1812, louispohlgallery.com)