September 27

4155 Diamond Head Rd., Sept. 27-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., contact for cost. Advanced registration is required. (456-0431, earl.yamaguchi@redcross.org)

Verizon Wireless, Kapolei Commons, 8:45-10 a.m., free. Learn the basics of your new iPhone, reviewing hardware functions, device features and more. Advanced registration required. (https://vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)

The Green House, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $20/parent-keiki team. Experience how to prepare a garden bed, plant and harvest veggies, make a planting container and more. Advanced registration required. (524-8427, thegreenhousehawaii.com)

SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 learn skills necessary for independent living and socializing. (348-5056)

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Honolulu Medical Office, Saturdays through Dec. 6, 9-10 a.m., $60-$97.50. A slow-paced yoga class to promote inner peace by matching breath with the movement of your body. Advanced registration is required. (432-2260)

1127 11th Ave., second floor, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2-3:30 p.m., donations accepted. Receive meditation instruction and talk and guided discussion in a safe, supportive environment for healing. All are welcome. Topics include stress and anxiety, grieving, listening and speaking, and more. (catherinehage@hotmail.com)

Masaki School of Music, Saturdays through Nov. 15, 9-10 a.m. ages 6-7, 10:15-11:15 a.m. ages 8-14, $210. Chris Suzuki teachers music theory for children ages 6-14. Advanced registration is required. (593-9395, masakischoolofmusic@gmail.com)

Gaia Hawaii Metphysical Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $50. Expand your psychic abilities with fun, easy and effective tools and exercises. Advanced registration is required. (983-3344)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5. Learn how to turn garbage into nutrient-rich soil for gardens, including methods like traditional compost piles, vermicast, Bokashi and more. Must pre-register. (748-5363)

Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 114, 9-10:30 a.m., $45. Overview and tips for using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube. (235-7323)

SECOH Ocean Pointe Location, Sept. 20 through Dec. 20, 2-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m., $40 private pay, may be billable to insurance. Teens age 15-23 will learn social skills and foster healthy peer interactions in small groups. (348-5056)

Mulkern Landscaping & Nursery, 10 a.m., free. Learn how to save money on your water bill and avoid sprinkler problems. (396-6595)

Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Circle, second Saturdays through Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m., contact for cost. Ron Takamoto leads trainees for Walk the Dance, Dance the Walk, open to school children and adults. (597-1341)

Waipahu High School cafeteria, 7 p.m., $10. Augie T performs, with music from Mike T and hosted by Lil Guy. (slammers98b@gmail.com)

Neal Blaisdell Arena, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, contact for cost. (ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000)

Ong King Art Center, 184 N. King St., 8 p.m., $8/online, $10/door. Think Fast celebrates three years of comedy with an improv night based on audience suggestions, featuring Patrick Tyrrell of Comedy U, James Mane of Mars Comedy and Klinton Imai. (thinkfastimprov.com)

Town Center of Mililani, 9-11 a.m., free. (towncenterofmililani.com)

Central Union Church, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Materials accepted include computer monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, servers and more. TVs, alkaline batteries, microwaves and home appliances are not accepted. (ewastehawaii.com, 488-8870)

Whole Foods Parking Lot (in Kailua), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., fun. An emergency preparedness town fair includes demonstrations, educational opportunities and more. (ctomasa@gmail.com, 783-5396)

Ward Village, 5-9 p.m., free. Complimentary cocktails from Pinnacle Vodka accompany live performances and special savings from Ward Village vendors. (wardcenters.com)

UH Manoa Center for Korean Studies, 1881 East-West Road, 9-10 a.m., call for cost. Three gubernatorial candidates convene to discuss key issues, hosted by Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. (342-3223)

Makua Beach, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. The festival celebrates 10 years of peace in Makua Valley with a Ka Lei Maile Alii reenactment, entertainment, photo history, food vendors and more. (696-4677)

McKinley High School Pensacola Street parking lot, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Accepted items include computers, printers, scanners, cell phones, ink cartridges, scrap metal, appliances, batteries, used cooking oil, prom dresses, incandescent light bulbs and more. (291-6151)

Town Center of Mililani, 9:30 a.m.-noon, free. (towncenterofmililani.com)

Windward Mall Center Court, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Bring prescription drugs to dispose of safely and learn more about the potential for medication abuse. (235-1143)

Call for locations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Turn in expired or unused medication for safe and anonymous disposal. (541-1930)

Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $5. Susan Asato demonstrates vegan cooking, leads discussion and screens two documentaries. (dharma.connection@gmail.com)

Moanalua High School gym, 2 p.m., free. Christian youth seminar will discuss how to combat cyberbullying, drugs, and more, with guest speaker Brenda J. Robinson and music from New Desire and Sons of Yeshua. (656-4700)

Town Center of Mililani, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. (towncenterofmililani.com)

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii – Spalding Clubhouse, 1704 Waiola St., 9-11 a.m., free. Chaminade University players and coaches teach fundamentals of basketball to 100 participants in grades 2-8; attendees will receive a souvenir T-shirt and basketball. (942-5111)

Kapolei Commons, 4450 Kapolei Parkway, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Featuring 10 carnival games, clowns, jugglers, face painting, a climbing wall, contests, giveaways, a Down to Earth mosaic collage and more, with food from Subway. (thekapoleicommons.com)

Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery, Aug. 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Tuesdays), $8.95-$19.95. Showcasing rare, beautiful and fascinating examples from the Museum’s world-renowned collections. The exhibit brings together natural and cultural worlds for a visual celebration of the aesthetic beauty of unique specimens. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)

Snappers Sports Bar and Grill, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 11th Hour performs live. (347-1323)

Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. DJs compete to win $200 cash and a chance to show off in the finals Nov. 29, exhibiting their mixing ability, transitional flow, technical skills and more. DJs Nocturna and Rhombus play beforehand. (429-4111)

Bevy, 661 Auahi St., 7 p.m., call for cost. Bevy celebrates its first anniversary with music by DJ Timo, SuperCW, Ramyt, Kevin Kog and Gnaraly. (741-9299)

Duke’s Waikiki, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, contact for cost. Chris Murphy Duo offers up late-night entertainment. (922-2268)

Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $95-$40. Hawaii Pops take a nostalgic trip down Penny Lane with the music of The Beatles, along with food, drinks and dancing, in the first of the group’s “Nightclub Series.” (523-7677)

Byodo-in Valley of the Temples, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy., 12:30-3:30 p.m., $3/adult, $2/seniors and children. Featuring Ta’ltosh on guitar, Mark Tanouye on bass, Joshua Kaye on keyboard and Mihoko M on vocals. (239-9844)

Duke’s Waikiki, 4-6 p.m., contact for cost. Kona Chang Band performs live on the beach. (922-2268)

The Studio, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 18 and older. MYSTIKAL VIBEZ & Lion-I live. September birthdays get free cover. (450-0045)

Aloha Festivals Parade, 9 a.m., free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

Kakaako Waterfront Park, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., contact for cost. The 16th annual Love Festival Hawaii is recognized as the largest electronic dance music event in Hawaii with over 10,000 people expected to attend. (thelovefestival.com)

Town Center of Mililani, 7-9 p.m., free. (towncenterofmililani.com)

Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $40-$95. Hawaii Pops kicks off its new season with a celebration of the music of The Beatles. Hawaii Pops runs through May 2015 and features a wide variety of popular music performances. (hawaiipops.com)

Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park, 9 a.m., free. The 68th annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade features a colorful equestrian procession of pau (long-skirted riders), exquisite florals with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula halau and more. (alohafestivals.com)

Duke’s Waikiki, 10 a.m.-noon, contact for cost. The ninth annual Duke’s Ukes Contest invites amateur ukulele performers of all ages to have the chance to take home a new Kamaka Ukulele, competing in four divisions: soprano division, concert division, tenor division and baritone division. Advanced registration is required. (dukeswaikiki.com/dukes-ukes)

Heeia State Park, 4:30-9 p.m., contact for cost. The first annual Flavors By The Bay fundraiser seeks to raise funds to build a Heeia Learning Center, which will perpetuate Hawaiian culture and also serve as a visitors welcome center. (262-3626, events.kamaainakids.com)

Kalama Beach Club, 280 N. Kalaheo Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m., $30. Kalama Beach Club hosts pupus, no-host beer, dinner, wine tasting and silent auction, catered by The Food Company, with wine from Oeno Winemaking. (262-5995)

The Groove Hawaii in Kakaako, 805 Ala Moana Blvd., 3 p.m. first boat, 5:45 second bout, $15. Pacific Roller Derby hosts matches between Pacific’s The Bizznass vs. Hawaii Island’s Waimea Wranglers, followed by South Shore Sirens against Leahi Diamond Dolls. Merchandise and food will also be sold. (pacificrollerderby@gmail.com)

Beautiville Salon, Spa & Boutique, 525 Farrington Hwy. Ste. 102, free. In honor of International Women’s Friendship Month, Beautiville hosts a book signing and photo op with Mermaid Kariel, with refreshments from The Sugar Hut. (674-9999)

Hilton Waikiki Beach (2500 Kuhio Ave.), 5:30-9 p.m., $75. The Locations Foundation Presents its second annual casino night fundraiser featuring roulette, craps and black jack with prizes, dinner and a silent auction. (winforwin2014.eventbrite.com)

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 27-28, gates open at 10 a.m., contact for cost. Wings Over the Pacific offers a variety of static displays with vintage and modern aircraft, food and merchandise booths and an “Xtreme Fun Zone” for kids featuring rides, games and more. (wingsoverthepacific.com)

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Sallie Yoza and Halau O Napuala‘ikauika‘iu perform. (843-8002)

Koko Head District Park, 432 Kaumakani St., 9-11 a.m., free. Malama Maunalua educates volunteers on healthy watershed practices and restores park land. (395-5050)

Pouhala Marsh, Waipahu, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Hawaii Nature Center seeks volunteers to help wetland restoration at Pouhala Marsh. Work involves invasive plant removal. Bring work gloves and bottled water. Wear a hat, use sunscreen and dress to get dirt, wet and muddy. Footwear and long pants are required, and participants are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, towel and slippers for after. Advanced registration is required. (955-0100 ext. 118, volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org)