October 1

Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, 98-019 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 211A, 7-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 8-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, contact for cost. Take classes in west coast swing, fox trot, mambo, rumba, tango and more. Registration is during the first two sessions. (753-8673, hbdahawaii.org)

Honpa Hongwanji Social Hall, 1727 Pali Hwy., Mondays through Oct. 8, 6:30-7:15 p.m., $16. Come learn basic and intermediate international waltz and samba, with instruction by Richard and Lynn Nakamura. Pre-registration required. (dancemagic808.com, 372-2256)

Na Kupuna Makamae Center, 653 Ala Moana Blvd., 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10 donation. This is a survey of how the pre-contact Hawaiian people survived and thrived as seen through activities derived from their core concepts, beliefs and values. Some aspects of cultural evolution in the 19th and 20th centuries, and contemporary events and issues will also be discussed. Reservations recommended. (773-7047, carmenlee@pacificgatewaycenter.org)

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, Community Room, 1259 Aala St., 6 p.m., free. Myths related to home ownership will be dispelled, and considerations of renting versus owning will be part of the presentation. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the purchase process and how to prepare for it. (523-9500, info@hihomeownership.org)

Pali Momi Medical Center, Trauma Center, 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., free. Stop the Bleed is a national campaign to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. (matthew.wells@palimomi.org, 485-3038)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Oct. 1-31, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $49. Learn a style of venerable Chinese martial arts to improve mental and physical health. This is an excellent prescription for stress relief. Pre-registration required. (235-7433, windwardcce.org/taichi.htm)

Aloha Sophia Wellness, 7:15 p.m., free. Enjoy an intimate evening which includes a short explanation of NSA Care and a live demonstration of “Network Healing Waves.” Prospective clients who attend the introductory evening will receive a discount on their initial visit. (alohasophia.com, 823-0418)

Dole Cannery, Bloodmobile, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Servco Pacific Inc., Pikake Room, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Hawaii Convention Center, Oct. 1-3, 7 a.m., $50-$425. This year’s summit will focus on sustainability and how it is incorporated into the future of tourism. The significance of Hawaiian culture, global marketing, technology and innovation will also be highlighted in presentations and panel discussions. (globaltourismsummithawaii.com)

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Mahina Cocktail Lounge, Oct. 1-31, 5-10 p.m., contact for cost. Enjoy live music by Hawaii’s finest, along with cocktails made with PAU vodka. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Foundation. (surfjack.com)

Duke’s Waikiki, daily through October, 4-6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. Enjoy live performances by a number of local musicians, including Henry Kapono. (dukeswaikiki.com)

Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30-9 p.m., $25-$45. Join in for a star-studded evening of music, featuring pianist Jeannette Trevias with special guests Little Albert, Ben Vegas, Rocky Brown and more. Receive a kamaaina discount with the code MAHALO15 when purchasing tickets online. (ticketweb.com)