LOOK
» HMSA is sponsoring a free blood pressure workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Kaimuki Plaza, 3465 Waialae Ave., Suite 400. To register, call 432-9220.

LISTEN
» “;The Broken Girl”; by Allison Moorer (www.myspace.com/allisonmoorer)

DO
» Windward Community College is hosting a “;Cultural Astronomy”; workshop on the zodiac from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at 'Imiloa 133. Cost is $10 general, $7 seniors and students. Call 235-7433.

VIGNETTES

Slow Art Fridays to offer laid-back Chinatown vibe

With the success of First Friday established, the art galleries of the Chinatown District are organizing a more laid-back gallery walk for the third Friday of each month, beginning this Friday.

From 5 to 7 p.m., attend openings of new shows and enjoy special local, organic and drink recipes at bars and restaurants in the area. Organizers hope the quieter atmosphere will allow visitors to take their time appreciating the artwork on display and create opportunity for discussion among the artists, gallery directors and their audience.

A press release announcing the new event says, “;Slow Art Friday seeks to encourage a shift toward slowing down, taking time to enjoy the moment, and fostering deeper connections to art, to people and to life.”;

Call 545-4810.

Continuing

» “;ChoiceArt2,”; the second annual benefit for Planned Parenthood of Hawaii, runs through Jan. 29 at Pegge Hopper Gallery, 1164 Nuuanu Ave. The exhibit of works by a who's who of local artists continually changes as pieces are purchased in the cash-and-carry event. For an online view of the collection, visit www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22625434. Call 524-1160 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

» “;Saturated Landscapes + Burningman”; by David Wallave is January's exhibit at Canon Photo Gallery. The show runs through Jan. 28. The gallery is located at 210 Ward Ave., Suite 200. Call 522-5930.

Last chance

» “;Hans Loffel: Two Dimensions,”; an exhibit of prints, paintings and drawings by the artist, runs through Friday at Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 593-2205.

» “;Hui Panala'au,”; a collection of photographs, logbooks, drawings, maps and artifacts that explore the occupation of the Pacific islands before World War II, ends Saturday at the ARTS at Marks Garage, 521-2903.

» “;Rock 'n' Roll Revelation,”; works on paper and leather by Dieter Runge, shows through tomorrow at the Contemporary Museum Cafe. Call 526-1322.

FOR A CAUSE

Group photo for marine protection

Show your support for stronger federal protections for oceans and marine life by showing up at the State Capitol building's 4th floor lanai between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday. Supporters are being asked to “;wear blue for the ocean,”; and for a group photo taken at noon to send President Obama a message, “;malama our oceans,”; before the White House Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force delivers its final recommendations.

The first 200 to arrive will receive free blue T-shirts featuring cartoon characters, Finley and Clawdia the Crab from Jim Toomey's nationally syndicated cartoon strip, “;Sherman's Lagoon.”;

Learn more at wearblueforoceans.org.

READ ALL ABOUT IT

Memories of moms being sought

Share your love for your mother by submitting a story to “;My Mama Monologues.”;

Local playwright Pat Matsumoto will be assembling the stories into play form and presenting the show at The McCoy Studio Theater at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Mother's Day.

The deadline to send in your story has been extended to Thursday.

For more information or instructions, visit www.mymamamonologues.com or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).