May 2

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 12:30-2:15 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. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 12:30-1:15 p.m., $70. Learn to recognize and care for victims of life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies and to use an AED on adults. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 12:30-1:30 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. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Hawaii Convention Center, Lili‘u Theatre, 12:30-4 p.m., $20/pre-sale, $30/at the door. Hear and experience benefits of Brain Education. Learn to empower children while reducing stress and anxiety. (596-9642, hawaiibraineducation.com)

Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria St., Saturdays from April 11-May 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., check website for cost. Local ikebana masters share their expertise and joy of flower arranging with youth grades 2-12. (532-8741, honolulumuseum.org/learn/classes)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, May 2 and 5, 8:30-11:30 a.m., $110. For those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) learn skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course includes two-man CPR method, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and bag-valve mask to care for cardiac arrest and breathing emergencies. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

St. Andrew’s Priory School, 224 Queen Emma Square, 9 a.m.-noon, $200/individual, $350/pair. This course is for girls who are looking for a hands-on introduction to programming and computer science. (kiang.net/gocode)

Geobunga Salt Lake, 4404 Malaai St., 9-10 a.m., free. Learn how to compost using free, readily available food waste and other organic material from yards. Pre-registration required. (geobunga.com/workshops)

Kaiser Permanente Mapunapuna Medical Office, 2828 Paa St., May 2, June 6 and Aug. 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. An educational program for adults with cancer and their family members and friends. Get information about cancer diagnosis and treatment and receive practical help in coping with some of the emotional issues resulting from a cancer diagnosis. Pre-registration required. (432-2260, 432-8538)

Mililani Hockey Rink, 95-1000 Makaunulau St., 4:30 p.m., free. Aloha City Rollers presents their annual Star Wars Scrimmage. (808derby.com)

UH-Manoa’s Kuykendall Hall, Room 210, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Deane Neubauer presents on education in Asia and ASEAN as part of the Asia Today Series of the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange. Pre-registration required. (942-8553, cape@cape.edu)

Pearlridge Center, Downtown in Chili’s parking lot, May 2 and June 6, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Donate blood to save lives. (203-2366)

Various Hawaii Public Libraries, check website for complete list, 9 a.m., free. Hawaii Public Libraries celebrates Free Comic Book Day with free comics to those with Hawaii State Public Library cards while supplies last. (librarieshawaii.org)

Access Information Management Destruction Plant, 98-736 Moanalua Loop, 8 a.m.-noon, free. AARP Hawaii and Access Information Management host a document shredding event. Limit four file boxes or bags of paper per vehicle occupant. (aarp.cvent.com/shred5-2)

Ala Wai Boat Harbor, 1651 Ala Moana Blvd., 8-11:30 a.m., free. Acceptable items include scrap metal, computers, HI-5 beverage containers, batteries and more. Check website for complete list. (opala.org, 291-6151)

Haleiwa Store Lots, 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Join the community for educational activities, arts and crafts, walking tours, prize giveaways, entertainment and a festive day in Haleiwa. (haleiwastorelots.com)

Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds at Honolulu Hale, May 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Enjoy two days packed with readings and discussion with local, national and internationally known authors, plus performances from musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers. (hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org)

Hawaii Tokai International College, 91-971 Farrington Hwy., 10 a.m.-noon, free. Tour the new Hawaii Tokai International College at Kapolei, meet students, faculty and staff, and learn more about West Oahu’s newest educational opportunity. (983-4109)

Kualoa Ranch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Kuhai Halau ‘O Kahealani Pa ‘Olapa Kahiko presents its 16th annual Ho‘okupu Aloha, with food, arts and crafts, entertainment. (754-5035, nanikilauea@yahoo.com)

Honolulu Cookie Company at Ward Warehouse, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Honolulu Cookie Company celebrates Mother’s Day with mini blind-tasting competitions, where the team with the most correct flavors wins Mother’s Day cookie gift baskets. (866-333-5800, honolulucookie.com)

Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island, 7 a.m., $30. Chase after life-sized bananas around a 5K course (500 meters for keiki). Wear a superhero costume and enter to win a trip for two on Alaska Airlines. (active.com, 847-1858, jambahawaii.com)

Kanoelani Elementary School, 9-11 a.m., free. All incoming kindergartners who will turn 5 on or before July 31, 2015, and live in the Waipio, Crestview or Seaview area should register for school. RSVP requested. (675-0195)

Noelani Elementary School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive, May 2 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and May 3 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Enjoy beautiful orchid displays and find great deals on plants, plus baked goods, water plants and more. (456-1857)

Pearlridge Elementary School, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Pearl City Bonsai Club hosts its annual Bonsai Show and Plant Fair, with beautiful bonsai and all other kinds of plants. (mypearlcity.com)

UH-Manoa Campus Center, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25. SPIN supports families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them, with 16 workshops, lunch and more than 50 table displays from agencies and support groups. Pre-registration required. (spinhawaii.org, spin@doh.hawaii.gov, 586-8126)

Hike along Ka Iwi Coast, call for meeting place, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $10/non-members, age 6 and up. Enjoy a day of hiking and a leisurely lunch at Pele’s Chair on this two-mile hike. (955-0100)

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., May 2 and 30, 9 p.m., $7. (945-0800)

Hawaiian Brians, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, age 18 and up. Reggae music, acoustic style. (450-0045)

Bishop Museum’s J. Watumull Planetarium, 1525 Bernice St., May 2 and 16, and June 6 and 20, 8-9 p.m., $6-$8. Mike Shanahan presents live classical guitar alongside a tour of the evening sky. Reservations required. (bishopmuseum.org/planetarium/skytonight.html)

Kailua District Park, 5 p.m., free. Hawaii Symphony Orchestra performs. A special pre-concert performance featuring Le Jardin Academy’s Jazz Ensemble begins at 4:15 p.m. (94-MUSIC, hisymphony.org)

Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., 5-9:30 p.m., $250. Enjoy “Midnight in Miami” with salsa dancers, Tropicale performers, steel drums, island jazz and Son Caribe. (595-7500, hopegalahonolulu.org)

Restaurant Row, 5-11 p.m., $10/wristband. Celebrate the best of Latino culture in Hawaii with food, dance, music and more, including a keiki corner, DJs and more. (cincodemayohawaii.com)

Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom, call for times, $79.50. Watch the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao on three large HD screens, with food, soft drinks and more. Special room rates available for the weekend. (847-7954)

Star of the Sea Church and School, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $75. Honolulu’s largest food and wine festival will feature dozens of Hawaii’s hottest restaurants and performances from Led Kaapana, Keauhou and Kona Winds. (734-0396, ehffinfo@gmail.com)

Outrigger Resorts, 4-10 p.m., free. Celebrate Hawaii’s favorite staple with SPAM-inspired food, musical entertainment and more. (spamjamhawaii.com)

Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Events Room, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Participate in workshops from 808 Urban, including street art, experimental galleries, graffiti and photography. (561-8489, prime.808urban@gmail.com)

Waipahu Public Library, 94-275 Mokuola St., 11:30 a.m., free. Honolulu Theatre for Youth performs “Happy” for ages 3 and up. (675-0358)

Kapolei Public Library, 1 p.m., free. Local Kapolei resident Jason Scott Jones, a movie producer of “Bella,” “Crescendo” and “The Stoning of Soraya M,” will discuss his first book, “The Race to Save Our Century: Five Core Principles to Promote Peace, Freedom, and a Culture of Life.” (693-7050)

Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 2-4 p.m., $12/advance, $15/at the door. A vegetarian potluck will precede performances by Kumu Malia’s hula dancers. (397-7678)