THURSDAY-SUNDAY
>> Island 98.5 Rocksteady Reggae Series Featuring the Wailers: The band will perform the 40th anniversary of “Survival.” From 1972 to 1980, Bob Marley and the Wailers played before millions. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $45-$55. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
>> Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo: About 400 of the state’s best handcrafters and food vendors will be there. Melveen Leed (noon, Saturday), Kapena (2 p.m., Saturday), Ben & Maila (Sunday, noon) and Kupaoa (Sunday, 1 p.m.) will perform. Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. $5-$7. 808ne.ws/IslandwideChristmas2019
FRIDAY
>> Windward Potters Sale: Independent potters will have raku, sculptural and useful pieces. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Kailua Elementary School. 383-9487
>> Josh Tatofi: Na Hoku Hanohano award winner sings Island Reggae, R&B and traditional Hawaiian music during the Muliwai Market. Market from 4-8 p.m., Tafofi concert at 6 p.m., Prince Waikiki’s Hinana Bar. Complimentary parking. 956-1111, princewaikiki.com
>> Liliha/Palama Parade: 5:30 p.m. Begins at United Church of Christ; proceeds to Judd, Liliha and North King streets; ends at Kohou Street.
>> Waikiki Parade: 7 p.m. Begins at Saratoga Road/Kalakaua Avenue; proceeds along Kalakaua Avenue to Monsarrat Avenue; ends at Kapiolani Park. Event honors Pearl Harbor survivors and U.S. military members. Toys For Tots of Kaneohe will collect toys along the parade route. waikikiholidayparade.com
>> Kalihi Parade: 6:30 p.m. Begins at Kalihi Union Church; proceeds to North King and Mokauea streets, Dillingham Boulevard, Waiakamilo Road/Houghtailing Street and North School Street; ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.
>> Mike Izon: Oahu-born artist specializes in reggae music. 8-9 p.m., Heart Moon Bar & Bistro, 2334 S. King St. $10. 485-9264, jazzhonolulu.com
>> Funkafiles: Vocalist Riya Davis, saxophonist Jason Gay, keyboardist/guitarist Timothy MacMaster, bass guitarist Nathan Ng and drummer Ian Wacksman play late ’80s/early ’90s music of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Babyface, Bobby Brown, TLC, Johnny Gill and others. 9:30 p.m., Heart Moon Bar & Bistro, 2334 S. King St. $10. 485-9264, jazzhonolulu.com
SATURDAY
>> Hawaiian Mission Houses Holiday Craft Fair: With 60-plus vendors selling made-in-Hawaii items such as glass art, jewelry, pottery, woodwork and silk scarves. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, 553 S. King St. The Kawaiaha‘o Church hold its Holiday Ma‘keke and Craft Fair across Kawaiahao Street. 447-3910, missionhouses.org/calendar
>> Keiki Kalikimaka Parade & Christmas Carnival: 10 a.m. Begins at Kamiloiki Community Park; proceeds to Lunalilo Home Road; ends at Koko Marina Center, with a Christmas Carnival, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring cookie decorating, holiday crafts, games, balloon sculptures and face painting. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and enjoy free rides. 295-7197, 808ne.ws/KeikiKalikimaka2019
>> Waianae Coast Parade: 10 a.m. Begins at Waianae Boat Harbor; proceeds to Farrington Highway; ends at Waianae Mall. 696-7061.
>> West Oahu City Lights Opening Night Block Party: Festivities include keiki games, activities, free photos with Santa, food and craft booths, entertainment. 5-9 p.m., Kapolei Hale outdoor courtyard. The West Oahu Electric Light Parade begins 6 p.m., corner of Kapolei Parkway and Fort Barrette Road, proceeds on Kamaaha Avenue and ends at Kapolei Hale, with tree lighting at 7 p.m. Henry Kapono and friends perform at 7:30 p.m., Kapena take stage at 8 p.m.
>> Kids Hurt Too Hawaii Fundraising Gala: Organization helps youth ages 3 to 18 cope with the loss of a parent due to divorce, death, incarceration or foster care. With live entertainment. 5 p.m., Koolau Golf Club’s Ballrooms & Conference Center, 45-550 Kionaole Road. $200. 545-5683, kidshurttoo.org/annual-gala
>> Mahina Night Market — The Holiday Edition: Local organic farmers, craft businesses, live music, fresh food, cocktails, live art performances and more. 6-9 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort. 293-6020, 808ne.ws/MahinaNightMarket2019
>> Noizu: L.A.-based house music specialist. 9 p.m., Hawaii Brian’s Social Club, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd.$20. 946-1343, 808ne.ws/Noizu2019
>> Saloon Pilots: Local band plays bluegrass and American roots music. 9-11:45 p.m., Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St. 533-2328
SUNDAY
>> Windward Choral Society Holiday Concert — “For a Breath of Ecstasy”: 4 p.m., Nu‘uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway. 254-5717, 808ne.ws/WindwardChoral2019
>> Pearl City Parade: 4 p.m. Begins at Momilani Elementary School; proceeds to Hoolaulea Street; ends at Pearl City Shopping Center.
>> Street Bikers United Toys for Tots Parade: noon. Begins at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park; ends at Waikiki Shell.
MONDAY
>> IntoxiKa: Group members Thomas Mackay, Augie Lopaka Colon Jr. and Ernie Provencher play classic Les Baxter compositions. 6-9 p.m., La Mariana Sailing Club, 50 Sand Island Access Road. 848-2800, lamarianasailingclub.com.
TUESDAY
>> Jingle to Mingle Toy Drive: Networking opportunity; bring a toy to enter. Benefits Project Hawaii, Inc., serving homeless children. 5:30-9 p.m., Haus Supper Club, Ala Moana Center. 808ne.ws/JingleMingle2019
WEDNESDAY
>> Cherry Poppin’ Daddies: American swing and ska band puts on “The Daddies WWII Christmas Canteen,” inspired by big band legends Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $35-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
>> The Billie Beimes Band: With Rich Crandall, Dean Taba, Konrad Kendrick and Robert Shinoda. 6:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 599-4877
THURSDAY
>> Kaimuki Parade: 6 p.m. Begins at Saint Louis School/Chaminade University grounds; proceeds to Waialae and Koko Head avenues; ends at the municipal parking lot.
>> Comedian Hari Kondabolu: Writer, filmmaker, host of a Comedy Central show and his own podcast covers topics like race, identity, inequality and the LGBT community. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
