October 8

4155 Diamond Head Road, 1-3:15 p.m., $110. Online blending course to get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults, children and infants, and learn how to use an AED. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

4155 Diamond Head Road, 1-3 p.m., $90. Online blended course to 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)

4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30-11:30 a.m., $110. For professional rescuers and health care providers to learn to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)

Manoa Valley Church, 9-11 a.m., free. Informational presentation led by Dr. Naori Yamashiro will demonstrate healthy brain exercises and other activities. (988-3271)

Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115, 9:45-11:45 a.m., $12. Learn techniques to reduce eye strain and improve relaxation from principles of tai chi and the Dr. Bates Method of Vision Training. (235-7433)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua Medical Center, Wednesdays through Nov. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., contact for cost. This class features a combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

Kalihi-Palama Library, 1325 Kalihi St., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. Gently used audiobooks, DVDs and CDs will be on sale at bargain prices, with proceeds going to the library. (832-3466)

Center Kewalo Conference room, second floor, Ward Warehouse, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Month’s topic is “Let’s go … using public transportation in Honolulu.” RSVP requested. (528-3058)

YWCA Fuller Hall on Richards Street, 8-10:30 a.m., free. Gubernatorial candidates Duke Aiona, David Ige, Jeff Davis and Mufi Hannemann participate in a community forum. (594-7758)

Lulu’s Surf Club, Oct. 8, 15 and 29, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season Duo performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (253-9099)

Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 7:30 p.m., $7. (945-0800)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 11 a.m., free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

UH-Manoa Commons Gallery in the Art Building, exhibit runs from Oct. 5-31, call for times and cost. ARTSPEAK aims to stimulate discussion among Pacific Island artists about the different languages, vocabulary and concepts they use to articulate contemporary creative practice. (956-9043)

University of Hawaii Art Gallery at UH-Manoa, exhibit runs Oct. 5-Dec. 5, gallery hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., free. “Binding & Looping: Transfer of Presence in Contemporary Pacific Art” brings together artists from Hawaii and the Pacific. (956-9043)

University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Oct. 5-Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sun., free admission, donations accepted. Binding and Looping: Transfer of Presence in Contemporary Pacific Art features artists from Hawaii and the Pacific for whom fiber and concepts of binding are a respected tradition and inspiration for contemporary art. (hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions+events/exhibitions)

East-West Center Gallery, UH-Manoa campus, exhibit runs through Jan. 11, 2015, weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., free. Scroll paintings and other folk art forms from India are on display. (944-7177)

Pegge Hopper Gallery, exhibit runs through Oct. 11, Tuesdays-Fridays 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m., reception Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m., free. Global Caravan brings carpets, rugs, jewelry, textiles and more from Turkey, Afghanistan, Turkistan and more. (281-0975)

Living Art Marine Center, 3239 Ualena St., exhibit runs through Nov. 30, call for cost, free admission on Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and 15. Kahi Bisho opens his first art exhibition, showcasing his wave photography art. (841-8080)

The Gallery at Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., exhibit runs until Oct. 30, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., call for cost. Mark Norseth’s “Of Light and Air’ paintings and Ryan Roberts’ “Fire Ware” ceramics are on display. (597-8034)

The ARTS at Marks Garage, boxes available for pickup now, entries due between Oct. 14-17, display runs from Oct. 21-Nov. 1, $15/entry. To celebrate Day of the Dead, Marks Garage is looking for artists to decorate birdcage-like boxes that will hang in the venue’s windows during the Halloween season. (artatmarks.com)

Waikiki Parc Hotel, Parc Promenade Gallery, Sept. 4-Nov. 21, daily hotel hours, free admission (complimentary parking with hotel validation). Waikiki Parc features Emily Patacsil’s glass and mixed media sculptures. (921-7272)