June 27

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)

American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Rd., from noon to 5 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies. Receive an American Red Cross certificate upon completion, valid for two years. Register online or call. (redcross.org, 1-800-733-2767)

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 – 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)

YWCA Laniakea, June 26 and 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A monthly benefit clothing sale for Dress for Success Honolulu. (538-7061)

Harbor View Center, Pier 38, 6-9 p.m., free. The public is invited to attend “Fishers Forum on King Shark: From Mano to Jaws,” to share their thoughts on the culture, science and management of sharks in Hawaii. (522-8220, info.wpcouncil@noaa.gov)

Mini Auditorium at New Hope Leeward, RSVP by June 27, swap takes place June 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. New Hope Leeward holds its first annual keiki clothing swap for ages 6-months to 18-years-old. Bring 5-10 items you would like to swap. Left over items to be donated to the West Shore Homeless Outreach. (urloved4life@gmail.com)

Central Pacific Bank – Ewa Beach Branch, 9 a.m.-2 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. 210)

Wahiawa Public Library, 6 p.m., free. “Find the Missing Water with Uncle Arthur,” presented by the Board of Water Supply. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (622-6345)

Ohana Music Together at Smart Karate, Kapolei, 10 a.m., free. Music Together is the first early childhood music program designed to fully recognize and honor the natural musicality of children ages birth to 5-years. (732-7464, ohanamt.com)

Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library, 1 p.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. (733-8488)

Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield, 3 p.m., free. Kelvin Chun performs his award-winning magic show as part of the 2013 Summer Reading Program. (655-8002)

Ohana Music Together Kaimuki Studio, 3 p.m., free. Music Together is the first early childhood music program designed to fully recognize and honor the natural musicality of children ages birth to 5-years. (732-7464, ohanamt.com)

Foster Botanical Gardens, 5:45-6:30 p.m., donations accepted. Featuring music performed by The Fairytale Ensemble, sing-a-long songs by CoCo More and a teddy bear parade. Also make a fairy garden. Bring your own teddy bears, picnics and blankets. (522-7065)

Aiea Library, 5 p.m., free. Young adults ages 12 and older are invited to participate in the CSI-inspired interactive game to solve a murder mystery. 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)

REAL a Gastropub, 8:30-11 p.m., free. Saloon Pilots perform bluegrass and Americana music. (596-2526)

Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., 6-10 p.m., contact for cost. Featuring rock n’ roll music. (780-7266)

Pacific Beach Hotel, Neptune Room, 5:30-9 p.m., $40 plus tax per person. Pacific Beach Hotel presents its Passport to Wine and Dine summer series, part one, “Taste of the Mediterranean.” The event features cuisine and wines from Italy, France and Spain, plus live entertainment. (921-6137)

The Reublik, 6 p.m., no cover charge, all ages accompanied by an adult. Artist Ben Horton presents his art show, and meet and greet. Horton is best known as the muralist for The Republik and designer of The Republik’s successful limited edition RVCA T-shirts. (benhortonart.com)

Manoa Valley Theatre, June 27 to July 14, visit website for schedule and tickets. The incredible legacy of the young man with glasses, whose musical career spanned an all-too-brief period during the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll, continues to live on in Buddy. (manoavalleytheatre.com)