November 16

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 9 a.m.-noon, $70. Learn to recognize and care for victims of life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies and to use an AED on adults. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 9 a.m.-2:30 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. Pre-registration required. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $20-$15. Create a functionally artful planter from recycled wood and funnels. Bring apron, safety goggles, Phillips screw driver and a good attitude. Pre-registration required. (748-5315, workshops@hbws.org)

Anna O’Brien’s, 8:30 p.m., $7-$5, age 21 and up only. Jose Dynamite, Harold Wong and Shane Lucas Price perform, followed by Open Mic Comedy. Musical guest is Shaunalei Awong. (facebook.com/comedyu)

Hawaii Pacific University, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Main Meeting Room, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Mililani Market Place, 3-7 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Windward Community College Service Learning, Hale Akoakoa 101-105, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Waianae Public Library, 3:30 p.m. keiki, 6 p.m. adults, free. This month’s books are “The Fourteenth Goldfish” by Jennifer Holm (keiki) and “The Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline (adult). (697-7868)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, Wednesdays and Saturdays in November, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Pick up a free Christmas Candle Plant cutting. (boardofwatersupply.com, 748-5315)

Inouye Regional Center, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 175, Room 1564, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. The Reserve Advisory Council for NOAA’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve will discuss updates on Monument activities and hear briefings on related efforts. (725-5807)

Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, Oct. 23-Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $60. Children ages 3, 5 and 7 are invited to come get blessed to celebrate their passage into middle childhood. Weekend visitors get a free kimono rental and dressing. Blessing includes omamori, candy and gift. (e-shrine.org/shichigosanjusanmairi.html, 847-2033)

Ala Moana Center, Ewa Wing, Nov. 12-Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 16-23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24, check website for cost. Take photos with Santa for the holidays. (alamoanacenter.com)

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

Mahina & Sun’s at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 6-9 p.m., free. (surfjack.com)

Blue Note Hawaii, Nov. 16-20, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., $35-$55. (777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com)

Iolani Palace, 11:30 a.m., free. Celebrate King Kalakaua’s 180th birthday with a special concert, review of the Royal Guard, tributes and more. (iolanipalace.org)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitor Center Gallery, Nov. 6-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. AHA hosts its fifth annual miniature show. Reception is Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. (associationhawaiiartists.com, 230-3189)

UH-Manoa’s East-West Center Gallery, Sept. 25-Jan. 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, free. Examine the ties between Okinawa and Hawaii with collections of textiles, lacquerware, ceramics, carvings, glass and more. (arts.eastwestcenter.org, 944-7177)

Windward Community College, Oct. 28-Nov. 28, 1-5 p.m. weekdays and Sundays, free. The college displays student work from its studio art classes in ceramics, design, color theory, drawing, painting photography, screen printing, sculpture, and gallery design and management. Reception is Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. (236-9155, gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu)

Bishop Museum, Oct. 8-Jan. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $10.95-$22.95. Learn more about space, plants, animals and rainforests with Dora and Diego of the hit Nickelodeon shows. (bishopmuseum.org)

Mission Social Hall and Cafe, Sept. 23-Dec. 21, business hours, free. Marcia Timboy displays her work. (facebook.com/events/327154870953130/?ti=cl)

Louis Pohl Gallery, Nov. 1-Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, free. Reception is Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. (521-1812)

Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., Oct. 16-Nov. 26, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays, free. Artist reception is Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. (bit.ly/2daVmdn)

UH-Manoa’s Art Gallery, Oct. 2-Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, free. Six Japanese artists showcase their mastery of history and the technical aspects of Japan’s pre-20th century art and craft traditions. (956-8364)

Bishop Museum, Aug. 13-Jan. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $22.95-$12.95. Explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, their biodiversity and cultural significance. (bishopmuseum.org)

The ARTS at Marks Garage, Nov. 1-26, noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, free. This exhibit dedicated to the Makahiki and Hawaiian New Year features work by Carl F.K. Pao, Kupaa Hee, Cory Taum and Nicole Naone. (artsatmarks.com)

Brue Bar, 119 Merchant St., exhibit on display through November, business hours, free. Printmaker Paula M. Nokes displays her work. An opening reception is Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. (441-4470)

Kapolei Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Master taiko drummer Kenny Endo demonstrates and discusses the art of taiko. (693-7050)

Gallery on the Pali at First Unitarian Church, Oct. 23-Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2-6 p.m. weekends, free. The Total Life Recovery Program at Women’s Community Correctional Center presents their artwork. Reception is Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. (595-4047, gallery@unitariansofhi.org)

Waianae Public Library, 6 p.m., free. This month’s discussion is “The Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. (697-7868)

Waianae Public Library, 3:30 p.m., free. This month’s discussion is “The Fourteenth Goldfish” by Jennifer Holm. (697-7868)