December 16

Happiness U, 675 Auahi St., Suite E3-205, 2-3 p.m., $25. Learn a pre-paving strategy that will help you learn to manifest outcomes you desire and not worry about outcomes you don’t desire. (yourhappinessu.com)

Happiness U, 675 Auahi St., Suite E3-205, 3:30-4:30 p.m., $25. Learn about how the choices you make can have an effect on your dog, as well as the role you play as its caregiver. (yourhappinessu.com)

Contact for location, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 17, $250. This class will include a review of reiki first degree, a book, sacred symbols, treatment of others and the self, attunement, a ceremony, and a certificate. (652-2909)

Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Kapolei Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Laie Shopping Center, Bloodmobile, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Kani Ka Pila Grille, 8-10 a.m., contact for cost. (outrigger.com)

Outrigger Reef Waikiki, Kani Ka Pila Grille, 8-10 a.m., contact for cost. There will be a breakfast buffet, balloon twisting, body art and pictures with Santa. (outrigger.com)

Aikahi World War II Tunnels, 221 Iliaina St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $3-$5. Guided tours of the WWII gunnery tunnels will be given at 10, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enjoy a huge variety of garage sale items at great prices, including toys, clothes, kitchenware, furniture and more. All proceeds go directly to Hawaii Animal Sanctuary for the care and feeding of animals. (253-0675, 824-1068)

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 5-9 p.m., contact for cost. Stock up on a couture collection of vintage curiosities, curated exclusives and a wide selection of Hawaii-based brands. Mahina & Suns will provide complimentary libations throughout the festive evening. (cocostradingpost.com)

Mililani High School, gymnasium, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Purchase a copy of Hawaiian Electric’s new cookbook, “Everyday Recipes for Everyday Energy.” Gift-wrapped copies will be available. Supplies are limited. Proceeds go to Aloha United Way. (542-4501)

Royal Hawaiian, contact for time, $100-$310. (921-4600, tdrc.hawaii@starwoodhotels.com)

Kunia Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of 12 classic holiday songs for a chance to win great prizes. The event will also feature rides on the Kunia Xpress Train, and keiki and families can visit Santa to get a free treat. (shopkunia.com)

Turtle Bay Resort, Kuilima Ballroom, 5:30 p.m., $85-$120. While enjoying the sounds of The Makaha Sons, guests will feast on a special prime rib dinner with wine pairings. Reservations recommended. (293-6020, turtlebayresort.com)

Red Barn Farmstand, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $15-$25. Santa will be available for photo-taking. Ticket purchases include brunch, a photo op and five photo prints. Pre-purchase ticket-holders are moved to the head of the photo line. (aloha@redbarnfarmstand.com, 753-4350)

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St., free. View a mochi-pounding demonstration for the Japanese new year. Attendees may also experience mouch-pounding hands-on and take home 6 plain and 6 azuki mochi. Pre-registration for hands-on participation is required and costs $20-$30. (945-7633 ext. 28, programs@jcch.com)

Queen Emma Summer Palace, 5-9 p.m., $5 donation. Come for palace tours, holiday carolers, a craft fair and a bake sale. (595-6291)

Waianae High School, 85-251 Farrington Hwy., 8-11:30 a.m., free. Hawaiian Humane Society will be providing free services and activities, such as onsite micro-chipping, spay and neuter coupons, a pet food bank, games, prizes and much more. (356-2240, education@hawaiianhumane.org)

Central Oahu Regional Park, Field #4, 9 a.m.-12 noon for those 11 years and under, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for those 12 years and older, donation of canned goods for admission. (861-2488)

Arts At Mark’s Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., 7-10 p.m., $100-$120. Enjoy a seasonal feast, including a performance by Taimane and her crew. (taimanefete.eventbrite.com)

130 California Ave., 4-9 p.m., free. Join this community Christmas block party that will feature entertainment, food vendors, gift-giving and a keiki fun zone. (972-900-5475, msisson@aleabridge.org)

Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, 7 p.m., free. There will be Greek and international Christmas carols sung. All are welcome to come and celebrate the Christmas season. (facebook.com/alohayouthchoir)

Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St., Dec. 16-17, 7 p.m., free. Enjoy traditional carols and holiday songs sung by children, youth and adult choirs, and orchestral selections. (358-6935)

Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 7:30 p.m., $15-$25. International guitar virtuoso David Becker will make his Hawaii debut at this live performance. (955-8821, hprtickets.org)

Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, 6:30-9 p.m., $10-$20. All admission tickets come with a Greek dinner plate. There will also be an Aloha Youth Choir mini concert and live bouzouki music for dancing. A sweets bake sale will have goodies for participants to take home and enjoy. (facebook.com/alohayouthchoir)

The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., 7-10 p.m., $5. Listen to the jazz stylings of Chris Yeh, Ronald Sugimoto, Jay Jaskot, Mihoko M. and more. (526-1411)

Kapolei Library, 1020 Manawai St., 11 a.m.-noon, free. Special solo talents will join in the program. (doris@kapoleichorale.com)

The Hawaii Convention Center, Liliu Theatre, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., 8 p.m., $30-$150. Apaulo Music Productions presents a Christmas concert featuring Danny Kalekini, Rene Paulo, Melveen Leed, Michael Paulo, Nicholas Kalekini and more. (tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=1018223)

Chaminade University of Honolulu, Mystical Rose Oratory, 3140 Waialae Ave., 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 5 p.m. Dec. 17, $5-$35. Listen to the sounds of Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble, which will be under the direction of Timothy Carney. (honoluluboxoffice.org, 550-8457)

Windward Mall, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. (windwardmall.com/events/concert-mall-featuring-streetlight-cadence)

Paradise Tango, 150 N. King St., Suite 202, 6:30-10 p.m., $20-$25, age 21 and up. Join us for a night of wine tasting, pupu, socializing, a 45-minute Argentine Tango lesson and social dancing. (831-239-6529, info@paradisetango.com)

Wet’n’Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Hwy., 6:30 p.m., free. Enjoy a free screening of ‘A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa’ and enter a video karaoke contest with lots of prize giveaways. Santa will also make an appearance for photo-ops. (674-9283, wenwildhawaii.com)

Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove Stage, Saturdays through December, 6 p.m., free. Attend this performance of ancient Hawaiian dance by a local halau hula. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)