June 8

American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30-2:50 p.m., $110. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants and learn how to use an AED. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $90. Get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and learn how to administer CPR and use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Carole Kai Charities, Inc. Office, 418 Kuwili St. #102, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through August, 9-11 a.m. or noon-2 p.m., free. Senior citizens are invited to learn more about basic computer concepts including email, the internet and more. Pre-registration required. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)

American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., $70. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Waianae Public Library, 3-5 p.m., free. Kellen Smith teaches you how to grow your own food in a bucket for a low-maintenance home garden. (697-7868)

Lyon Associates, 45 N. King St., noon-1 p.m., free. Historic Hawaii Foundation and Chinatown Improvement District host a seminar on “Building System Upgrades: Mechanical Systems and Energy Conservation.” Pre-registration recommended. (historichawaii.org)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, Wednesdays and Saturdays in June, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Pick up free Akiohala (Purple Hibiscus) seeds from the garden. (748-5363)

Island Brew Coffeehouse in Hawaii Kai Shopping Center, 9 a.m.-noon, free. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery or any type of needle arts, come and talk story and bring a project for show ‘n tell. (beachcombers3@hotmail.com, 429-5106)

NOAA Fisheries, 1139 N. Nimitz Hwy. #220, 1-4 p.m., free. The Reserve Advisory Council for NOAA’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve meets to discuss previous proposals to expand the site. (725-5818)

Mililani Public Library, Quiet Room, 3-6 p.m., free. Teens age 12-19 of all skill levels are invited to compete. Pre-registration required. (627-7470)

Pearlridge Center, Uptown and Downtown Center Courts, June 4-July 24, Mondays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Enjoy this hands-on exhibit featuring rope mazes, larger-than-life checkers, the trampoline-bungee and more. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Waipahu Public Library, Young Adult Room, 5-7 p.m., free. Play with LEGOs or join in a “Minecraft” challenge with PC Gamerz. Recommended for children 7-12 years old. (675-0358)

Lulu’s Surf Club, 6-9 p.m., free. (383-3103)

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Prince Court, June 5-10, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $32-$16. A daily lunch showcase of delicious Filipino food, with entertainment from Filipino-American performers. (944-4494)

UH-Manoa’s Art Building Gallery, May 29-June 24, weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays from noon-4 p.m., free. Mixed media works by students in advanced sculpture classes at UH, utilizing materials like metal, ceramics, wood, glass, plastic and even sound. (956-8364, gallery@hawaii.edu)

Honolulu Hale, Lane Gallery, May 27-June 29, weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. An exhibit in celebration of Philippine Independence Day, showcasing local artists and Filipino culture items. Reception is June 16 from 2-4 p.m. (768-6666)

Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., May 22-July 9, weekdays from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., free. The 90th anniversary show features oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and photography. Opening reception is June 5 from 5-7 p.m. (623-6497)

UH-Manoa’s East-West Center Gallery, June 5-Sept. 11, weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays from noon-4 p.m., free. Scottish photographer John Thomson’s work in Hong Kong and China in the 1800s will be on display. (944-7177, arts.eastwestcenter.org)

Louis Pohl Gallery, 1142 Bethel St., May 27-June 24, Tuesdays-Fridays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Mark Brown displays his plein air paintings of Chinatown. (521-1812)

Gallery on the Pali at First Unitarian Church, June 5-July 7, Tuesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., weekends from 2-6 p.m., free. North Shore artist Holly Hughes displays her watercolor, gouache and metallic acrylic art. Reception is June 10 from 6-8 p.m. (unitariansofhi.org/exhibits, 595-4047)

Ala Moana Center, Mauka Wing and Bloomingdale’s, May 1-June 30, mall hours, free. See an exclusive collection honoring the Hawaiian slack-key tradition. (alamoanacenter.com)

Bishop Museum, March 19-July 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $22.95-$10.95. Hawaii’s native birds are on display at the museum, focusing on the science and cultural significance behind these magnificent creatures. (847-3511)

Ala Moana Center, Center Stage, 3 p.m., free. (955-9517)

Queen Emma Summer Palace, March 19-Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. See examples of traditional and contemporary feather lei hulu, kahili pa‘a lima, kahili and ‘ahu ‘ula. (595-3167, daughtersofhawaii.org)

Waikiki Parc Hotel, Parc Promenade, April 7-June 24, business hours, free. UH-Manoa graduate Percy Lam displays his PEZ candy-inspired art and sculptures. Reception is April 7 from 6-8 p.m. (956-8364)

T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii, May 7-Aug. 31, business hours, free. See Zak Noyle’s exclusive photography from the recent Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. (931-2700, dfs.com/en/tgalleria-hawaii)

Kapiolani Community College Library, Lama Gallery, June 1-Aug. 5, Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Watercolors by Michael S. Teruya. (michaelsteruya@hotmail.com)