January 30

OrthoSport Hawaii, Tuesdays and Thursdays through February, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free, RSVP. (373-1114)

Hanauma Bay Education Center Theater, 6:30 p.m., free, no parking charge after 5:30 p.m. Research biologist from Cascadia Research Collective presents about whales in Hawaii. (397-5840, hbaynews@hawaii.edu)

The Loading Zone, each Thursday in Jan., 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10/class. Learn the performing art of improvisation (728 7146, mraaronpresents@gmail.com)

OrthoSport Hawaii, Tuesdays and Thursdays through February, 9-10 a.m., free, RSVP. (373-1114)

Iolani Palace, Old Archives building, Jan. 30, Feb. 6,13, 20, 27 and March 6, noon-1 p.m, free. Now in its 27th year, the 2014 lectures will center on the theme of preserving the legacy of World War II. (522-0822)

Roosevelt High School auditorium, 6-8 p.m., free. UH partners with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, GEAR UP Hawaii, Pacific Financial Aid Association and the Native Hawaiian Education Association to present the 2013-2014 Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha. The series is open to anyone interested in learning about resources and financial aid available. (hawaii.edu/aha)

Pohai Nani retirement living, Bacon Auditorium, 7 p.m., contact for cost. Punahou Alums Chorale performs. (247-3448)

M Nightclub, 4-5:30 p.m., free, call to RSVP. Learn about the Hot Pursuit race and how to sign up with tips, prizes and fun. (791-8045)

Departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, daily through April 15, 8:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. (closed New Year’s Day), $24.78-$30.60, child free per paid adult. Enjoy Star of Honolulu’s four walk-around decks, observation sun deck and three types of stabilizers while searching for Humpback whales, or learn from trained Naturalist crew. Whale sightings are guaranteed or receive a free return cruise ticket until a whale is spotted. Breakfast buffet upgrades available. Contact to RSVP. (983-7827, starofhonolulu.com)

Departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, daily through April 15, 2014 (closed New Year’s Day), noon-2:30 p.m., $36.80-$45.43, child is free per paid adult. Star of Honolulu’s premier whale watch cruise voyages to Diamond Head to view Humpback whales. Also enjoy trained Naturalist crew, an interactive keiki program and Hawaiian cultural activities.Whale sightings are guaranteed or participants receive a free return cruise ticket until a whale is spotted. Lunch buffet upgrades are available. Contact to RSVP. (983-7827, starofhonolulu.com)

Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians, doors open at 7 p.m., $7-$10. (808showscom)

Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians, 7 p.m., $7-$10, all ages. (808shows.com)

Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, through Feb. 16, 5:30-8 p.m., free. The artists showcased capture the essence of Hawaii’s heritage through the familiar scenes of our Islands. (589-1580)