December 4

Hawaii Okinawan Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m., free. Learn what AARP is doing on Oahu to help caregivers, fight fraud and ensure that people live life to the fullest. (aarp.event.com/communityinfosessions)

Hawaii United Okinawan Center, 94-587 Ukee St., 8:30 a.m.-noon, free. AARP hosts sessions on fall prevention, senior living options, understanding Medicaid and Homefit. Pre-registration required. (1-877-926-8300, aarp.event.com/safeandsecure)

UH-Manoa’s Center for Korean Studies Auditorium, 1881 East-West Road, 4-5:30 p.m., free. Michelle Mope Andersson, spiritual director and pastoral counselor, discusses life in North Korea. (956-7041)

Castle Medical Center, four Thursdays starting Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. Designed and taught by experienced labor and delivery nurses, this class is specifically geared for couples giving birth at Castle Medical Center. You will learn different aspects of the birth experience, from preparing for the hospital to caring for you and your baby. This class is suggested for couples in their 3rd trimester. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 7-8 p.m., $7. Hang out with Nia belts and dig a little deeper into understanding the body. (397-7678)

St. Christopher’s Church, 93 N. Kainalu Dr., Dec. 4, 11, 18 and Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 6-8:30 p.m., free. Learn the concepts and approaches presented in the “Teen Wise” book set, and learn how to develop solution-based strategies in an open, interpersonal communicative environment. RSVP required. (teenwise@teenwisebook.com, 688-4540)

Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 7-8:15 p.m., $69/series, $25/session. Workshops will focus each week on rejuvenating a different portion of the spine, while always addressing the back as a whole. (397-7678)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 9, 5-6 p.m., contact for cost. Promote your health and well-being using basic yoga poses. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Waipio Medical Office, Thursdays through Dec. 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

East-West Center, 1601 East-West Rd., Dec. 4-5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Items for sale include Asia-Pacific handicrafts, handmade jewelry, stationary, plants, local snacks and more. (944-7111)

Kaneohe Hawaii Stake Center, 46-117 Halaulani St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii hosts its last free kidney screening for the year. Pre-registration required. (589-5903)

Parade runs along Waialae Avenue from Saint Lous School to Koko Head Avenue, 6 p.m., free. Enjoy the longest-running parade on Oahu, plus the official lighting of the Kaimuki Christmas tree. (779-5407)

UH Manoa Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, 677 Ala Moana Blvd. #625, RSVP by Dec. 4, meeting date is Dec. 6 from 10-11 a.m., free. Those who stutter are invited to a meeting of mutual support and social activities. (nsahawaiichapter@gmail.com)

Waialua Public Library, 9:30-11 a.m., free. Discuss “The Odyssey” by Homer, or sit back, listen and enjoy the company. (637-8286)

Aina Haina Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Join The Fairy Grandmother (Susie Roth) for Christmas stories, magic, puppets, and songs. (377-2456)

The Grove, 33 Aulike St., 6 p.m., free. Gigi Love performs. (262-2898)

Pearlridge Downtown Center Court, 7-8:30 p.m., free. (203-2366)

Mililani Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. The Mililani High School Glee Club, under the direction of Chorus Master Keane Ishii, will perform a selection of holiday season songs. (627-7470)

Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 8 p.m., $7. (945-0800)

The Republik, Dec. 4, 5 and 6, 8 p.m. show, $39.50/general, $49.50 premium, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show, 18 and older. Thunder From Down Under hits an intimate Vegas stage every night of the week showing off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm that you won’t be able to resist. (bampproject.com)

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St., 5-7:30 p.m., free. Art sale and exhibit benefits the hospital and its programs. (566-3790, mmullen@rehabhospital.org)

Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., play runs Nov. 6-Dec. 7 on Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., $5-$20. Susan Soon He Stanton’s play “the underneath” makes its world premiere at Kumu Kahua. (536-4441, kumukahua.org)