August 29

St. Christopher’s Church (93 N. Kainalu Dr.), Fridays through Aug. 29, 6-9 p.m. (no class July 4), free. An innovative approach created to compliment the healing process for abused victims who have chosen to discover the benefits of counseling. Walk-ins are welcome. (cmgonsal@hawaii.edu, 688-4540)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 114, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $210. Level 1 covers key introductory Microsoft Powerpoint skills. Topics covered include themes, bulleted lists and outlines, and more. Advanced registration is required. (235-7433)

Kailua High School, baseball field, Aug. 29-31, contact for times, $200. Dr. Tom House of the National Pitching Association, recently portrayed in Disney movie “Million Dollar Arm,” holds a three-day throwing and pitching clinic for those ages 8 and older. (hawaiibaseballacademy@gmail.com, 306-3184)

Kailua High School, Aug. 29-31, contact for times, $200. Baseball Academy of Hawaii holds a clinic with coach Tom House, a pitching coach who was portrayed in the film “Million Dollar Armm” for those ages 8 and older. House teaches proper throwing techniques, mechanics and arm strengthening. Advanced registration is required. (hawaiibaseballacademy.com, 306-3184)

Waikiki Aquarium, 6-8:30 p.m., $9/FOWA members, $12/non-members, keiki ages 2 and under are free. Join Waikiki Aquarium for its family night with the Aquarium’s Fintastic Four: Quicksand, Smasher, Invisio and Fission for an evening of unique animal encounters, arts and crafts, and fun during the “animal superhero” themed event. Guests are invited to bring a picnic. Advanced registration is required. (rservations@waquarium.org, 440-9011)

REAL a Gastropub, 9:30-11:30 p.m., contact for cost. (596-2526)

Mercury Bar, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5, ages 21 and older. (facebook.com/goodft)

Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, 5-11 p.m., no cover charge. Johnny Helm performs from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Retro 5-0. (hardrock.com/honolulu)

Nico’s Pier 38, 6-8 p.m., free. Mango Season Trio performs its sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

Olive United Methodist Church, 7 p.m., free. Volunteer music therapists who share their musical talents with Alzheimer and dementia patients presents a mini concert to perform songs and instrumental music from the classic period of Western music. (lindseygp@yahoo.com)

Gordon Biersch, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, #1123, 8-11:30 p.m., no cover charge, $5/parking flat fee. N.BS performs rock and alternative rock. (enomotodarin@hotmail.com)

O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., contact for cost. (536-4138)

Two locations: Tropics Taphouse from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Kelly O’Neil’s from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., contact for cost. (Tropics, 955-5099; Kelly O’Neil’s, 926-1777)

Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Hawaiian Theater, Aug. 29-31, 6-9:30 p.m., contact for cost. Join the Rock-A-Hula! cast in celebrating the King of Pop’s legacy. All guests receive a souvenir trivia card with little known facts about the King of Pop, and get to attend a meet-and-greet with “Michael” and other tribute artists after the show. (rock-a-hula.com, 629-7469)

McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The homeless program with the Department of Veterans Affairs conducts a Stand Down and Homeless Summit, which provides a one-stop for homeless veterans or veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless. (433-0335)

The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii, 6-8 p.m., free. Kroc Center Hawaii celebrates the arts with Art Night: I “Heart” HI, which features an art show showcasing Kroc art students and local artists,as well as live art demos, free art projects and live music. Attendees also can strike a pose in an Insta-photo Booth. (693-8356)

Cedar Street Galleries, Aug. 22-Sept. 21, Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., contact for cost. Cedar Street Galleries hosts an opening reception for a show featuring new work by Maui artists Jonathan Yukio Clark. (cedarstreetgalleries.com)

Meet at top of Haiku Rd. by the new Kamehameha preschool, deadline to RSVP is Aug. 29, service day takes place Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants are advised to wear long pants, long sleeves, closed toe shoes, sun screen and mosquito repellent. Lunch and tools provided. (221-5662, koolaufoundation@gmail.com)