January 18

Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, Diamond Head stage area, Jan. 11 and 18, 6 p.m. signups, 7:10 p.m. classes, call for cost. Ala Wai Chapter of Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association has international dance classes in tango and samba. (222-7851)

Nuuanu YMCA, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Older drivers can learn to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them, increase safety and more. Pre-registration required. (536-3556)

Happiness U in SALT at Our Kakaako, 675 Auahi St., Suite E3-205, 6-6:30 p.m., $20. The number “1” is the numerical vibration of 2017. Learn to recognize its impact and potential in your life. Pre-registration required (yourhappinessu.com)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $35-$5. Learn how collecting rain water reduces the amount of drinking water used for irrigating landscapes. Pre-registration required. (748-5315, workshops@hbws.org)

Hawaii VA Loans Office, 338 Kamokila Blvd. #202, 6:30-8 p.m., free. Hawaii VA Loans hosts a seminar on VA loan eligibility and benefits, the home buying process and more. Pre-registration required. (hawaiivaloans.com/va-seminar, 792-4251)

Anna O’Brien’s, 8:30 p.m., $7-$5, age 21 and up only. Shane Lucas Price, Brandi Morgan and Patrick Tyrrell perform, followed by Open Mic Comedy. Musical guest is Aaron Johnsen. (facebook.com/comedyu)

Chaminade University, Ching Conference Center, 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Kaimuki High School, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Mililani Market Place, 3-7 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 101, 103 and 105, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, Wednesdays and Saturdays in January, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Pick up a free starter slip of the Night Blooming Cereus (dragon fruit or strawberry pear). (748-5315, facebook.com/bwshxg)

Makiki Community Library, 6-8 p.m., free. Katherine M. Nohr discusses, “Speaker Topics: Writing Legal Mysteries (“Land Sharks” and “Freewheel” and Practicing Law in Hawaii.” (sisters-in-crimehawaii.blogspot.com)

Departs from Pier 6 at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Dec. 16-April 2, meet at 11 a.m. for 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. cruise, $87-$50.50. Sail on the 150-foot Majestic and look for humpback whales returning to Hawaii’s springtime waters. (973-1311)

RSVP for meeting place in Capitol District, daily in January, 1-5 p.m., $40. Tour the 52 sites related to the War Years in the downtown Honolulu/Chinatown area. Pre-registration required. (filmguy54@hotmail.com, 395-0674)

Blue Note Hawaii, Jan. 17-22, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $85-$65. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Call for location in Honolulu, Kaimuki, Mililani or Waipahu by Feb. 28, dates and times, $50/month. Hawaii Youth Chorus is enrolling new singers for its spring season. (623-2411, hawaiiyouthchorus@yahoo.com)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 11 a.m., free. (922-5331)

RSVP by Jan. 18 for Jan. 28 event at Japanese Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $40-$50. McKinley Alumni Association hosts its annual brunch, honoring six model Tiger alumni. (222-2877)

Waikiki Parc Hotel Promenade, Nov. 17-Feb. 3, business hours, free. David Harada displays his sculptures at the hotel. (956-8364)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Main Gallery, Jan. 8-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. An art exhibit celebrating Hoomaluhia Gardens. Reception is Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. (lindaumsteadillustrations@gmail.com)

Bishop Museum, Dec. 1-March 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $12.95-$22.95. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the museum highlights the stories of the citizens and civilians who endured that fateful day in Hawaii. (bishopmuseum.org)

Bishop Museum, Aug. 13-Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $22.95-$12.95. Explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, their biodiversity and cultural significance. (bishopmuseum.org)

Louis Pohl Gallery, 1142 Bethel St., Jan. 2-Feb. 18, business hours, free. Lauren Okano presents an exhibit of her work. A portion of proceeds go to The Life Foundation. Reception is Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. (521-1812)

Honolulu Country Club Gallery, Jan. 15-Feb. 25, business hours, free. Association of Hawaii Artists hosts its first exhibit of 2017. Opening reception is Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. (onoaloha@hawaii.rr.com)

Gallery on the Pali at First Unitarian Church, Jan. 8-Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2-6 p.m. weekends, free. Paul Nagano displays drawings and photographs revolving around this year’s zodiac. Reception is Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. (595-4047, gallery@unitariansofhi.org)

Waianae Public Library, 3:30 p.m. keiki, 6 p.m. adults, free. Keiki read “Almost Super” by Marion Jenson, while adults read “My Life on the Road” by Gloria Steinem. (697-7868)