June 20

Hawaii State Ballet, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., contact for cost. Under the direction of John Landovsky and Gina Surles, a beginning ballet class for children ages 3 to 8 begins open enrollment. Contact to register. (947-2755, info@hawaiistateballet.com)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, third floor waiting area, June 6-27, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., $28/non-members, $24/members. Learn self-defense while getting a good cardio workout. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Windward Community College Hale Palanakila 224, June 13 to July 18, Thursdays, 2-5 p.m., $225. Explore plot, theme, character, dialogue and the art of writing for performance. Discover the secrets of writing a successful play or screenplay and how to get your work produced and optioned. (235-7433)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC, June 20-Aug. 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., $91/non-members, $70/members. This beginning yoga class teaches basic poses. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC, Tuesdays and Thursdays thru June 13, 5-6 p.m., $70-$91. This beginning class teaches basic yoga poses. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Kaiser Permanente – Waipio Clinic, second floor waiting area, Thursdays thru Aug. 8 (no class on July 4), 5:30-6:30 p.m., $70-$98. A combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Fresh Cafe, doors open at 7 p.m., trading and bartering lasts from 8 to 10 p.m., visit website for cost. Come to Barter Bar with goods or services to trade, or knowing what you want to go home with. After introductions accompanied by some light conversation, refreshments and perusing, the trading bell rings and negotiations begin. (barterbarhi.com)

Na Mea Hawaii, Ward Warehouse, 6:30-8 p.m., free, donations welcome. Empowering ourselves and raising our vibration by connecting to our Kupuna and Ke Akua with Mele Apana aka “Mento Mele.” (738-5244)

Tokai University, June 20-21, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $199-$358. Counselors learn how to help their clients and patients change painful limiting beliefs. Training changes your treatment philosophy and style. (385-4550)

Contact for location, 11:30 a.m., contact for cost. The Newcomers Club of Honolulu hold a luncheon meeting with speaker Elizabeth Chun, honored for her work in early childhood education and community leadership, titled “School Readiness and Hawaii’s Keiki.” (591-7600, newcomersclubofhonolulu.org)

Bank of Hawaii – Wahiawa, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Small Business Administration’s staff can help existing small business owners and start-ups find the best resources and solutions for a variety of different business needs. Call to schedule an appointment. (541-2990 ext. 211)

PACT Family Peace Center, 1505 Dillingham Blvd. suite 208, June 20 and 21, 9 a.m.-noon, contact for cost. An informal financial learning circle for domestic violence survivors.(695-2603, kcoleman@ywcaoahu.org)

Wahiawa Public Library, 6 p.m., free. “Uncle Dwain” waves balloons and stories together to bring mythical creatures to life for the whole family to enjoy. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (622-6345)

Kaimuki Public Library, 3 p.m., free. Create your own corner creature bookmark. Supplies provided. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (733-8422)

Waimanalo Public and School Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Ronald McDonald offers a fun-filled interactive performance featuring a creative blend of music, magic and games. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (259-2610)

Aiea Library, 5:30 p.m., free. Aiea Library offers a screening of “Despicable Me,” rated PG and suitable for ages 5 and older. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (483-7333)

53 By The Sea, Thursdays through June 27, 9-11:30 p.m., free. Mango Season performs. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., 6-10 p.m., contact for cost. Rolando Sanchez performs salsa music. (780-7266)

R&D, 678 Auahi St., 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., $5 suggested donation. A printing demonstration takes place at 5:30 p.m. with Honolulu Printmakers and Limb. Screening of “Linotype” directed by Doug Wilson takes place at 7:30 p.m. (interislandterminal.com/rd)