February 8

Ewa Mahiko Park, Thursdays through March 15, 9-10 a.m., contact for cost. This is an 8-week session on the basics of picking, timing, singing, tuning and tablature. Pre-registration required. (681-8315, fongmusic.homestead.com)

Ewa Mahiko Park, Thursdays through March 15, 10:15-11:15 a.m., contact for cost. This is an 8-week session on the basics of ukulele, as well as the dynamics of playing ukulele, guitar and bass together. Pre-registration required. (681-8315, fongmusic.homestead.com)

Hawaii State FCU, 98-150 Kaonohi St., 2 p.m., free. This free session takes an up-to-date look at the more common types of fraud and cons, providing valuable tips on how not to get taken. (hawaiistatefcu.com/event/free-seminar-retirement-preparation)

St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Thursdays through March 8, noon-1 p.m., free. Attend this series of lectures on the Battle of Nuuanu. (historichawaii.org)

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, theater, Thursdays through Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Attend a series of seminars on invasive species in Hawaii. (397-5840)

Kaiser Hawaii Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalanianiole Hwy., 9 a.m., $15-$20. This class helps older drivers in your community be safer drivers. Pre-registration required. (721-7430)

Square Barrels 1001 Bishop St., Thursdays through Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m., $5-$7. See a quick showcase featuring a number of local and touring comedians. (comedyuhawaii.com)

Cycle City, LTD, Bloodmobile, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts, Bloodmobile, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Adventist Health Castle Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Learn how to boost a kid’s emotional intelligence at a seminar addressing screen time, sugary drinks, smoking and marijuana. Pre-registration required. (adventisthealthcastle.org, 263-5050)

Aloha Stadium, 5 and 8 p.m., Feb. 8, 4 and 7 p.m., Feb. 10, $9-$20. Attend this annual international showcase of professional soccer in Hawaii. (etickethawaii.com, 483-7123)

Blue Note Hawaii, Feb. 8-11, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $45-$65. Listen to the musical stylings of Grammy Award-nominated musician Chick Corea. (bluenotehawaii.com)

The Laylow, Autograph Collection, Feb. 8, 15 and 22, 7-10 p.m., free. (laylowwaikiki.com/event-directory)

Royal Hawaiian Center, 5 p.m., free. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)

Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., 8 p.m. Feb. 8-10, 15-17, $5-$25. See this semi-autographical comedy by playwright William Kahele. (536-4441, kumukahua.org)