December 16

Mililani Marketplace, Bloodmobile, 7-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Waikele Center, Bloodmobile, 7-11 a.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 93-1039 Meheula Pkwy., 4-9 p.m., free. Enjoy an evening to ring in the Christmas season beginning with Christmas activities for children in the Children’s Room from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a Christmas concert from 6-7 p.m. There will also be a creche exhibit showcasing Nativity scenes from around the world throughout the evening. Light refreshments to be served. (623-1269, lds.org)

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, noon-4 p.m., free. Join a pool party with performances by local artists. Towels provided. (hifinest.com)

Hawea Heiau, 6888 Hawaii Kai Drive, 10-11 a.m., free. George Tsukazaki will tell stories about his younger years in Maunalua and what life was like at the fishpond. Feel free to bring a chair. (maunalua.net)

Hawaii Convention Center, Dec. 16-18, contact for times and costs. For the first time, this NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball tournament will follow an eight-team traditional bracket-style format. Tournament passes and daily passes are available with a reduced rate for students and Hawaii residents. (scoringlive.com/hoopsinhawaii)

O’Toole’s, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. (irishpubshawaii.com)

Aloha Stadium, parking lot, contact for time and cost. Try four timed laps at the Sports Car Club of America solo/autocross course in competition with other cars, SUVs and trucks. (sccahawaii.org)

Pearlridge Center, Downtown, center court, 1-3 p.m., free. Join a holiday-themed afternoon of fun and beauty tips featuring local fashionista Ava Jules. Jules will share out-of-the-box gift ideas and holiday fashion tips. (203-2358, pearlridgeonline.com/events)

Jodo Mission of Hawaii, 1429 Makiki St., 10 a.m., free. Alan Aoki will talk about his experience in finding more information about his immigration ancestors. Take an opportunity to see if you can trace back your family history. (949-3995)

Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, 6:30 p.m., $85-$110. Come see Streetlight Cadence perform alongside Raiatea Helm, Josh Tatofi, Hookena and Kanoe Gibson at Ben and Maila’s annual holiday concert. (944-4333)

Irish Rose Saloon, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. (irishpubshawaii.com)

Hawaiian Brian’s Crossroads, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 5-9 p.m., $10. Rocker Opera Theatre presents the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, with rock, blues and classical Christmas music. Hitbox Music Ensemble will open the show with music from video games and movies. (rockoperatheatre.com, ticketor.com/rockoperatheatre/tickets/rock-opera-theatre-presents-the-music-of-the-142043#buy)

Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Ka Makana Alii, center courtyard, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy., noon-1 p.m., free. Street Light Cadence gives a Westside holiday performance. (kamakanaalii.com/events)

WISP Hawaii, 2885 Kalakaua Ave., 6 p.m.-midnight, free. See a variety of creative designs handcrafted by the mother-daughter fashion team of Zhanneta and Victoria. Dress theme for the evening is “the Roaring ’20s.” (djnocturna.com)

Ala Moana Center, centerstage, 1 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)