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CELEBRATING THE SEASON
A Night of Wishes: A Christmas party for small businesses and their employees that benefits Make-A-Wish Hawaii, 5:30- 9:30 p.m. today, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Regency Ballroom. With food stations, wine and whiskey tasting, games, door prizes, dancing and entertainment by Gregg Hammer and Kaleo Pilanca. $100,$900 for table of 10. 237-6230, hnlrwcatering@hyatt.com
Christmas at Queen Emma Summer Palace: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, 2913 Pali Highway. View the new “The Craft of Hawaiian Plaiting” exhibit with the Makaloa Mat of Queen Liliuokalani, listen to Christmas music and learn about King Kamehameha IV’s 1862 proclamation that made Christmas a holiday in the kingdom. $1-$5, free for ages 3 and under. 595-3167, daughtersofhawaii.org
‘Iliahi—The Wahiawa Giving Tree: Community outreach event to collect donations for gifts and meals for homeless individuals. 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Wahiawa District Park. Requested items include ornaments and decorations, two tents, centerpieces for 16 tables, food and drinks; also seeking sponsors for Christmas wish lists and event-day volunteers. Sponsored by Wahiawa Community Church of the Nazarene, Wahiawa Homeless Alliance and ALEA Bridge. 492-2214, 238-7763, aleabridge.org, nazkine.com
MUSIC AND MERRIMENT
Sandsational Snowmen: View two “Snowmen on Vacation” sand sculptures by Florida-based Sandsational Sand Sculpting. Through early 2017 at Sheraton Waikiki. sheraton-waikiki.com
Benefit Christmas Concert: Sixth annual event, featuring the Melemai Kapu‘uwaimai choir and guests from Nanaikapono Elementary School. 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Waipahu United Church of Christmas, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu. $10-$15. Tickets:
294-1184.
Windward Choral Society 2016 Holiday Concert Series: “A Carol of Joy” concert with Marine Forces Pacific Band’s Wind Ensemble at both events, 7-8:30 p.m. today, Central Union Church, with organist Margaret Lloyd; and 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, St. John Vianney Church, Kailua. Donations welcome. 254-5717, thewindwardchoralsociety.org
Christmas Musical Event: Performance by Honolulu Blend Chorus and Arsenio, 7:30-8:30 a.m. today, Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard, 733 Bishop St. 382-9495
“Willow Sings Songs of the Season”: Vocalist Willow Chang and guests Bobbie Nishida, Duane Padilla and Ernie Provencher celebrate the season through music, stories and movement. 7:30 p.m. today, Honolulu Museum of Art, Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St. $20-$25. 292-0820, willowchang.com
Christmas with Brother Noland: Noland will be joined by his band and special guests Blayne Asing and Lanai Tabura. 9 p.m. today, Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar, 1108 Keeaumoku St. $10. 479-6004, lolashawaii.com
Holiday Concert Series at Kahala Mall: With Streetlight Cadence, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, and Kupaoa and Mark Yamanaka, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 23. kahalamallcenter.com
Carols with the Chorale!: Festive holiday songs performed by members of the Kapolei Chorale. 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Waipahu Public Library, 94-275 Mokuola St. 675-0358
“A Carols Concert”: Karol’s Karolers perform Christmas classics and songs from around the world. 1 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050, 808ne.ws/2hC7zOz
“Hula Aloha Hula”: Vocals by Alii Manu and hula from his halau He Makana o Aloha. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel main lobby. 922-0811, hiltonwaikikibeach.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 30th annual Christmas Concerts: Performances by the Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra, the children’s and youth’s choirs, Drill Team Hawaii, Honolulu Handbell Ensemble and singers Tory Current, Christopher Lowe and Kristian Lei. Visit the “Giving Tree” to donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children. 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St. 358-6935
Kawaiaha‘o Church Christmas Concert: Performance by the Ministry of Music & Performing Arts as a gift to the community. 7 p.m. Saturday, 957 Punchbowl St. 532-1260
The Amy & Willie Holiday Show: Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom and Willie K, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St. $65-$95. hawaiitheatre.com
Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble’s 25th annual Christmas Concerts: Traditional and contemporary seasonal music with guests Sara Stejskal, Jennifer Lane, Buz Tennent and Scott Fikse. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University of Honolulu. $5-$35. 550-8457, honoluluboxoffice.com
Music of Hawaii: HAPA: Barry Flanagan and Ron Kualaau perform the duo’s trademark songs and holiday selections, with Tarvin Makala on bass and vocals, and Miss Hawaii USA 2006 Radasha Hoohuli. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $20-$25. 808ne.ws/musichapa
Oahu Civic Orchestra Winter Concert: Part of the museum’s Family Sunday. 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. 734-2925, honolulumuseum.org
Mele Mai Paki Lima Handbell Concerts: Holiday celebration features the joyous sounds of Christmas handbells. 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Marriott Ko Olina Beach Resort, 92-161 Waipahe Place, Kapolei; and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Christ Lutheran Church, 95-1361 Meheula Parkway, Mililani. 295-2107, melemai@hawaiih andbells.com
The 41st annual “Christmas in Ensemble” Concert: Students of the Ernest Chang Piano Studio perform traditional and contemporary holiday music in duets, trios and quartets on two pianos. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, UH Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Presented by Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club. $10-$15. 536-0218
Masaki School of Music’s Christmas Strings Concert: Performance by the school’s violin and cello students. 4 p.m. Tuesday, Kahala Mall. 593-9395,masakischoolofmusic.com
ManoaDNA’s “Boys & Their Toys” Christmas Concert: Enjoy the three-part harmony and upbeat sounds of this multigenerational family group. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tuesday, Bluenote Hawaii, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; doors open 5 and 8:30 p.m., respectively. $15-$35. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
Na Leo & Friends’ Joyful Christmas Celebration: Enjoy an evening of music, hula and laughs with Na Leo, Jerry Santos, Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole and Miss Aloha 2016 Kaiulani Carr. The event aims to bring awareness to Joyful Heart Foundation’s mission to empower victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. 7:45-9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom, 100 Holomoana St. $70-$85; discounts for ages 2-12. 441-9977, 944-4494, info@naleo.net, hawaiiprincehotel.com
Home for the Holidays Concert: Performances by Kupaoa, Streetlight Cadence, Blayne Asing, Alx Kawakami. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. $42, includes cocktail. 952-4789, hawaiiprincehotel.com
Christmas Concert & Brunch: 10 a.m. Dec. 24, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Performances by Jay Larrin, Melveen Leed, Blayne Asing, Streetlight Cadence and others. $69. 952-4789, hawaiiprince hotel.com
Rock-a-Hula’s Magical Christmas Show: Features hula; fireknife dancing; tribute performances of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Celine Dion; holiday music; gourmet food; and meet-and-greet with the cast. Dec. 24 and 25; dinner at 6 p.m., shows begin 8 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $66-$185. 629-7469, rockahulahawaii.com
ON STAGE
Hawaii State Ballet’s “Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. today, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School. $20-$36; discounts for seniors, military, children and groups. Tickets: danceticketing.com/23357. 947-2755, hawaiistateballet.com
Ballet Hawaii’s “Nutcracker”: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Concert Hall. Set in the kingdom of Hawaii circa 1858, with Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and guest artists from New York City Ballet and Carolina Ballet. $39-$120 via phone, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com or Blaisdell Box Office. ballethawaii.org
“A Christmas Carol, the Musical”: Broadway version of Charles Dickens’ story of Ebenezer Scrooge, past, present and future. Limited seating available, 7:30 p.m. today and Dec. 23, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Ave. $15- $35. 733-0274, diamond headtheatre.com
32ND ANNUAL HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS
Open daily, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., through Jan. 1. For details, visit honolulucitylights.org.
>> Employee Christmas tree displays and the holiday wreath contest: Entries are on view in Honolulu Hale.
>> Free photos with Santa: In Honolulu Hale, 7-9 p.m. today and Dec. 23 (courtesy Kraft Heinz).
>> Free movie night: 7 p.m. Saturday on Civic Center grounds.
>> Performance by Hula Hui o Kapunahala o Nuuanu YMCA: 5:30 p.m. Sunday fronting Honolulu Hale.
Honolulu City Lights Trolley Tours: 6:30-9 p.m. through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 24-25). $7.75, free for keiki under 3. Proceeds benefit Hawaii Foodbank. 591-8411, wardvillage.com/trolley, holidaylightstour.com
LIGHTS AND FESTIVITIES
Lights on the Hill: First Assembly of God, 3400 Moanalua Road. Walk through a 50-foot lighted tunnel to Santa’s Workshop, where you’ll find a 20-foot-tall Olaf (“Frozen”), towering Christmas trees and a manger scene, plus 60-foot laser light show synchronized to music. Lights are turned on nightly, 6-10 p.m., through Dec. 25. 836-2300, firstaog.com
Chaminade University’s holiday lighting event: The public is welcome to drive through the campus throughout the holidays. Fronting Clarence T.C. Ching Hall, 3140 Waialae Ave. 735-4711, chaminade.edu
Winter Walk 2016: Through December, Chinatown businesses, shops, boutiques, restaurants and galleries provide those on foot with a nighttime Winter Walk filled with festive window decorations. For map and list of participants, visit facebook.com/discover chinatown.
FAMILY FUN
Ward Village Ice Rink: Food and refreshments available. Cost with skate rental:
$16 for 90 minutes; $11 4-9 p.m. Jan. 10. Daily through Jan. 16 (except Dec. 20) in Ward Village Courtyard. wardvillage.com/icerink
>> Skate with special guests: Including Santa Claus on Saturday and princesses Jan. 7 and 14.
Christmas in Polynesia: 6-9:30 p.m. through Thursday (closed Sunday), Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie. 293-3333, polynesia.com
Pearl Harbor Holiday Festival of Lights: Enjoy a public tour by boat along the harbor to view festive ship and submarine lighting. 6-8 p.m. today; departs from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Arizona Memorial Place. Tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 5:30 p.m. at the visitor center. 226-4100, 808ne.ws/2hK4mZk
Live Nativity Christmas Story: With country market, s’mores, fire pits and more. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Waimanalo Country Farms, 41-225 Lupe St.; gates open 6:45 p.m. and close at 7:15 p.m. 306-4381, 808ne.ws/2f0pttv
Breakfast With Santa at the Moana Surfrider’s Veranda: Breakfast buffet comes with a personal visit with Santa, gingerbread decorating with the hotel’s pastry chef and special gift from Santa. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and Sunday, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki. $35-$45. Reservations: 921-4600.
Ewa Beach parade: 10 a.m. Saturday. Starts at Ilima Intermediate School parking lot, proceeds to Fort Weaver Road, Kuhina and Hanakahi streets, North and Fort Weaver roads; returns to school parking lot. Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club.
Holiday read-aloud: Features students from University of Hawaii West Oahu’s Student National Education Association, with craft projects and games. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050, 808ne.ws/2gFiLKp
“A Very Kunia Kalikimaka”: Activities include a miniature craft fair, make-and-take craft ornaments, seasonal songs by Sounds of Aloha Chorus’ Wong Fu A Capella Quartet and a Santa appearance. 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Kunia Shopping Center, 94-673 Kupuohi St., Waipahu. kuniashoppingcenter.com
Breakfast With Santa: Take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy face painting, balloon twisting and a breakfast buffet. Guests encouraged to donate school supplies in support of the Read to Learn program and Helping Hands Hawaii. 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki; doors open 7:30 a.m. $19-$39, free for under age 2. 952-4789, hawaiiprincehotel.com/events
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art. Activities include cookie decorating, creating a solstice globe, a Pasko celebration and parol-making workshop, entertainment by Oahu Civic Orchestra and Mango Season, and free Family Film Sunday showings of New York International Children’s Film Festival’s Best of the Fest at 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ride free shuttle bus to Spalding House for an extension of activities. 808ne.ws/2g4y9Me
Holiday Cheer at Haleiwa Store Lots: Appearance by Surf Santa with photo opps in the Kamehamalu Courtyard, with entertainment by Island Melodies in Kaiona ArtsCourtyard. 2-5 p.m. Sunday, 66-111 Kamehameha Highway. haleiwastorelots.com
“Frozen” Sing-along: Enjoy an interactive, sing-along version of the Disney film, with live performers and special appearances by Elsa and Olaf. 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $10-$15. 808ne.ws/2gTpNHi
Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s Jingle Rock Run 2016: Sunday; festivities begin 3 p.m. Keiki Sprint for ages 12 and under at 5:15 p.m. and 5K Run/Walk at 6 p.m., starting and ending at state Capitol and passing by Honolulu City Lights displays. After-party includes entertainment and food vendors. Pet division offered. $25-$40. jinglerockrun.com
ARTS & CRAFTS
Holiday Swags: From Garden to Table: Learn how to use various types of foliage, flowers and dried materials to create centerpieces for the dining table. Sponsored by Garden Club of Honolulu; materials provided, or bring items from your own garden, along with clippers. 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road. $20, plus $25 supply fee. 988-0456, manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum
Ocean Craft Day — Christmas Crafts: Create a Christmas tree T-shirt or shell art, for all ages. 10 a.m. Saturday, Living Art Marine Center, 3239 Ualena St. $8-$20. Reservations: 841-8080, livingartmarinecenter.com/family.htm
CRAFT & GIFT FAIRS
WCC Christmas Pottery Sale: Unique and affordable ceramics pieces by more than 30 artists and students, including stoneware, porcelain, raku and pit-fire vases, teapots, bowls, covered jars and bakers, planters, mugs, sculptural pieces and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila, Room 216. 235-7323
Season’s Best Christmas Craft & Gift Fair: With more than 250 vendors. 5-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. $3. 683-6064, seasonsbestcraftfair.com
Holiday Crafts Fair at North Shore Country Market: Made-in-Hawaii items, jewelry, photos, art, flowers, produce, hula performance and entertainment by Ron Artis II. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sunset Beach Elementary School. Free. 234-9421
Mililani High School Athletic Booster Club Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, school gymnasium, courtyard and parking lot. glenn_nitta@notes.k12.hi.us
“Holidaze Market” in Chinatown: Art + Flea x OED presents this second annual event with more than 40 vendors offering last-minute shopping with local businesses and designers, Chinatown merchants, fashion, art, live DJs and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday along Nuuanu Avenue and Pauahi Street. artandflea.com
Rainbow Bonsai Club’s annual Christmas Bonsai Fair and Exhibit: Features bonsai trees by club members and a sale of plants, bonsai tools and accessories. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Noelani Elementary School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive. 531-1862, keoni@mail.com
808 Craft and Gift Fairs’ “Celebrations”: 10 a.m. Sunday, Moanalua 99. 808craftandgiftfairs.com
Fishcake Pop-up Fishmarket: Handcrafted items and gifts. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 31 at South Shore Market, 1170 Auahi St. 593-1231, fishcake.us
Holiday Shoppe @ Moanalua 99: Pop-up vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, 1151 Mapunapuna St. 808craftandgiftfairs.com
Art on the Zoo Fence: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Dec. 31, along Honolulu Zoo fence, 2760 Monsarrat Ave., Waikiki. 372-9578, artonthezoofence.com
AT THE MALLS
Ala Moana Center, alamoanacenter.com
>> Photos with Santa: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 23, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24, Mall Level 2, Ewa Wing in Bloomingdale’s Court
>> Holiday hula shows: 1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and a special keiki hula show Sundays, Centerstage
International Market Place, Waikiki, shopinternationalmarketplace.com
>> Strolling Santa: An aloha attire-clad Santa Claus will greet visitors, posing for photos, 3-10 p.m. weekends through Dec. 24.
Kahala Mall, kahalamallcenter.com
>> Photos with Santa: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 23, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24
>> Today: H.U.M.B.O. Hearts, 4 p.m.; 4 U Ukulele Quartet, 6 p.m.; HI Praises, 7 p.m.
>> Saturday: Dance Junction Hawaii, 10 a.m.; Waiokeola Twirlers, noon; Streetlight Cadence, 2 p.m.; All Shores Musicians, 4 and 6 p.m.
>> Sunday: Ginny Haugrud, 9:45 a.m.; Renee Teruya Music Studio, 11 a.m.; Joyfull Noise, noon; Yumiko Yagi Music Studio, 1 p.m.; Emily Stanford, 2 p.m.; H.U.M.B.O. Hearts, 4 p.m.
>> Monday: Ke Mele Nani String Ensemble, 4 p.m.; Honolulu Blend Chorus, 6 p.m.
>> Tuesday: Air Force Band of the Pacific, noon; Farrington High School band, 4 p.m.; The Performing Artist-Rhapsody, 6 p.m.
>> Wednesday: Farrington High School orchestra, 6 p.m.
>> Thursday: H.U.M.B.O. Hearts, 6 p.m.
Pearlridge Center, pearlridgeonline.com.
>> Photos with Santa: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. through Dec. 23; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24. $25 and up. Also: Keiki under 48 inches tall may ride on a custom-built, scale-model train through a holiday Toyland, through Jan. 8, Uptown Center Court; $3.50, $29 for booklet of 10.
Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki. 922-2299, royalhawaiiancenter.com
>> Meet “Santa Marty”: He greets visitors beneath a 25-foot holiday tree, with entertainment by Weldon Kekauoha, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center.
Ward Village, wardvillage.com
>> Photos at Santa’s Beach House: Through Dec. 24, Ward Entertainment Center, box office level. $20 and up.
Windward Mall, 235-1143, windwardmall.com
>> Photos with Santa: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, with daily breaks 2-3 p.m. through Dec. 24, at Toy Works Santa Photo Set, Windward Mall. $25 and up. 951-7827
>> Snow Flurry Tree: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Dec. 24, Sears wing. Enjoy a “white Christmas” show every 15 minutes at the top of the hour.
>> Today: Waipahu Elementary School Chorus, 10:30 a.m., and Pali View Baptist Church, 7 p.m.
>> Saturday: Ke Kula Mele Hawaii o Akaka Winter Concert, 11 a.m.; Inspiration Studios, 1:30 p.m.; Halau Hula Mai ka Pu‘uwai a ka Mana‘o, 3:30 p.m.; and WindwardBaptist Church, 6 p.m.
>> Sunday: Halau Olapakuikala‘i o Hokuaulani, 5 p.m.
PET-FRIENDLY
Photos with Santa:
>> Ala Moana Center: For cats and dogs only, 6-9 p.m. Monday, Mall Level 2, Ewa Wing (in Bloomingdale’s Court).
>> Ward Center: 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Santa’s Beach House, Ward Entertainment Center, box office level.
>> Windward Mall: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Hawaiian Humane Society’s “A Home for the Holidays”: Adopt a pet Dec. 23-24 and take advantage of the “Twelve Days of Pet-mas” adoption special with $12 adoption fees for all animals. For an additional $100, Santa’s elves will make a special delivery of adopted pets on Christmas morning between 8 a.m. and noon. 356-2218, hawaiianhumane.org/ holidaydelivery