January 20

Adventist Health Castle, 6-7:15 p.m., $12. Learn how to prepare delicious plant-based recipes, mingle with like-minded people who are looking to improve their well-being and enjoy samples of each dish. RSVP required. (263-5050, hawaii.bluezonesproject.com/events)

Happiness U, 675 Auahi St., Suite E3-205, 2-3 p.m., $25. Explore how your concept of self lays the foundation from which you manifest your reality. Reservations recommended. (yourhappinessu.com)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $30. Have fun creating an impressionistic, vibrant cactus painting. No painting experience required. Pre-registration required by Jan. 19. (748-5315, workshops@hbws.org)

Healing Arts Center Aiea, 98-030 Hekaha St., Room 21, 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m., $25-$125. Learn to ease pain, increase mobility and enhance performance. (484-4881)

Ilima at Lehano, 739 Leihano St., 10-11 a.m., free. Learn how to access the best local professionals. Debbie Kim Morikawa from Gym Guyz will share some insight into health and fitness. There will be complimentary fruits, pastries and coffee. Pre-registration required. (792-5188, info@kupunawiki.com)

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Orvis Auditorium, 4 p.m., $20. Internationally renowned concert pianist will present a workshop on learning and memorizing music, followed by a Q&A by Iggy Jang. Students will receive free admission with an ID. (hmtna.org)

Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa Cafeteria, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $12. Take this opportunity to write in the company of other beginning and experienced writers. Pre-registration required. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/writing)

Daihonzan Chozen-Ji, 3565 Kalihi St., Jan. 20-21, 3-5 p.m., donations are appreciated. The two-day seminar will touch on the basics of Zen training and how it applies to people’s lives as they face the tough challenges associated with illness. (chozen-ji.org)

Ala Wai Promenade, 1901 Kapiolani Blvd., 9-11 a.m., free. This workshop is for any adult who doesn’t know how to ride a bike. Students will meet in a safe learning space free from cars and get rolling with skilled, friendly instructors. Bring your own bike or borrow one. Reservations required. (735-5756)

Webling Elementary School, 99-370 Pahi St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. There will be 200 dogs of various breeds. Only dogs entered by exhibitors are allowed on the field. (hawaiidach@yahoo.com, infodog.com)

Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, free. Take the opportunity to discover or rediscover your gifts and talents, learn how to navigate through life’s transitions, and improve your well-being by living your purpose. RSVP required. (info.bluezonesproject.com/ke/purpose)

McCoy Pavilion, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $4-$5. All healthy, CFA-registered cats and non-pedigree cats are welcome to enter. Contact for entry information. (jdesimone10@aol.com, 857-939-8855)

Kahala Mall, noon-1 p.m., free. The 15 queen contestants will practice their public speaking skills. Cultural entertainment will be provided by Hanayagi Dancing Academy. (cbfhawaii.com)

Hawaii Convention Center, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $20-$75. Eight of the nation’s accomplished thought-leaders in education will be sharing actionable concepts. This conference is for students, parents, educators, education leaders and community members. Pre-registration required. (eih4-2018.eventbrite.com)

Kahala Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. This is a great opportunity to get children tested. Children must be age 3 or older. A parental permission slip is required to be filled out. (hawaiilions.org, 456-7278)

Greek Orthodox Church, 930 Lunalilo, 6-9:30 p.m., $15-$30. There will be a Greek dinner, dance instruction, a dance and bouzouki performance and door prizes. Only 100 tickets available. (521-7220)

Kekaha Boat House, 8948 Kaumualii Hwy., 5-9 p.m., $25. Join in for a fun event with live Hawaiian music, a silent auction, ono Hawaiian food and entertainment. All proceeds raised will support the Kokee Resource Conservation Program. (335-0045, kokeeresource@gmail.com)

Contact for locations and times, free. Hawaii Lions are asking people to gather their used eyeglasses and hearing aids, and donate them to the Lions Recycle for Sight program. (hawaiilions.org, 456-7278)

Foster Botanical Garden, 10:30 a.m., free. Learn about the plants and trees that were utilized as natural remedies before modern medicine. Reservations required. (522-7066)

Blaisdell Concert Hall, contact for time and cost. Mike Tyson will tell his personal story the way that only a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world can. (200-4339, 306-2926)

Master Sha Tao Center, 885 Queen St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., contact for cost. Discover and learn about your spiritual channels and how to communicate with and receive messages from your soul for a happier and healthier life. (988-8090)

Ala Moana Center, Lorna Jane, 8-9:30 a.m., free. Learn about the effectiveness of interval training. (371-2882, jpang@pangcomm.com)

SALT at Our Kakaako, 5 p.m., free. This cultural showcase brings local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners. (saltatkakaako.com)

Pearlridge Center, Downtown, Saturdays through February, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Over 40 vendors will be offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants and freshly made treats, including oven-fresh breads and baked goods. (203-2366, pearlridgeonline.com)

Moanalua Gardens, 2850 Moanalua Road, 5-7 p.m., $60. Oranized by the Moanalua High School Music Boosters, this event will feature a night of beer, wine, poke and music. Funds will help Moanalua High School’s Symphonic Orchestra attend the National Orchestra Festival. Attendees must be age 21 or older. (306-6878, fundingaloha.com/poke)

SALT at Our Kakaako, 5-10 p.m., donations appreciated. This celebration will feature selections from the acclaimed Firestone Walker Brewing Company. (saltatkakaako.com)

University Laboratory School, 1776 University Ave., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., donations appreciated. Available for children, men and women of all ages. Bring your camera. Reservations required. (488-1154)

Waianae Public Library, Saturdays through January, 10:30 a.m., free. Enjoy books, songs and crafts with the whole family. This program is recommended for children preschool-age and older. (librarieshawaii.org/waianae, 697-7868)

1038 Nuuanu Ave., 7-10 p.m., $5. Enjoy a jazz performance by Chris Yeh, Rolando Sugimoto, Chris Pangaribuan, Alex Morrison and Mihoko M. (526-1411)

Anna O’Briens, 2440 S. Beretania St., 9 p.m., $7-$10. Marcqiese will appear as a guest artist. (universe.com)

Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30 p.m., $15-$25. The a capella Sounds of Aloha Chorus presents “Songs from the Great American Songbook.” (955-8821, hprtickets.org)

TAG, 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 101, 6:30 p.m., donations appreciated. Female playwrights will be showcasing their unproduced works. (facebook.com/hawaiiwomensvoices)

268 Hamakua Drive, 9-11 a.m., free. Join in to help maintain the native forest and learn about native plants, as well as see endangered wetland birds up close. Gloves and tools will be provided. Bring a water bottle, covered shoes and sun protection. Keiki under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Those under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent. (healthyclimate@hawaii.rr.com, healthyclimatecommunities.org)