thursday
Village Crafters’ Holiday Gifts: Stocking stuffers, home decorations and other gifts; sales benefit the cultural attraction. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St. 489-1509.
Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade: 6:30 p.m. Begins at Kuhio Elementary School; proceeds along South King, Beretania and Isenberg streets; ends at Old Stadium Park.
A Robert Cazimero Christmas: The multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner performs holiday favorites. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
friday-saturday
Comedian Doug Stanhope: Raw standup humor from a self-proclaimed anarchist and “drunk” whose last four comedy albums have been Billboard No. 1 bestsellers. 8 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $45. 946-1343, bluenotehawaii.com
friday
Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade: 6 p.m. Begins at Weed Circle; proceeds to Kamehameha Highway through Haleiwa Town; ends at Haleiwa Beach Park.
Not Quite Christmas Dinner Show: Entertainment by Shari Lynn and Friends, with a buffet. Saturday, 7-9 p.m., Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace. $75. 351-0901, 808ne.ws/notquitechristmas
Black Sands Brass Band: Nine-member New Zealand-based group plays pop, rock and funk. 9 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s Social Club. $10. 946-1343, hbsocialclub.com
saturday-sunday
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace: Live entertainment, free photos with Santa and Rudolph, food, gifts, books, apparel, jewelry and crafts. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. $3-$4. melekalikimakamarketplace
Hawaiian Antique Roadshow and Special Minerals and Gems Collectibles: Local vendors offer antiques, paintings, ornaments, gems, minerals and meteorites. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Ohana Hale Marketplace, 333 Ward Ave. 808ne.ws/AntiqueMinerals2019
saturday
Waimanalo Christmas Parade: 9 a.m.; lane closures from 8:45 a.m. Begins at Hihimanu/Kumuhau streets; proceeds to Kalanianaole Highway; ends at Waimanalo Beach Park.
Aiea Community Christmas Parade and Fun Fair: Parade begins at 9 a.m. at Pearlridge Elementary School/Pearlridge Community Park proceeds to Pearlridge Center and Aiea High School; ends at the old Sugar Mill site on Halewiliko Street. Fun fair begins at 10 a.m. at the old Sugar Mill, with games, entertainment, food and bouncers.
Honolulu Men’s Shed Woodcrafts Fair: Custom handmade wooden gift items will be available at bargain prices. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 619 Kukahi St. (near the old ferry terminal at Pier 19). honolulumensshed.org
“Pack Da House”: Goodwill Hawaii and the Hawaii FoodBank will accept donations of canned goods, clothing and household items, with holiday activities, entertainment, keiki games and photos with Santa. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 2610/2611 Kilihau St. higoodwill.org
Waipahu Christmas Carnival and Parade: Carnival rides, food, games, vendor booths, face painting, petting zoo and entertainment, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Parade begins at 3 p.m. at Waipahu District Park; proceeds to Farrington Highway, Pupukahi Street, Waipahu Street, and Leoku and Leolua streets; ends at Waipahu Town Center.
Manoa Community Christmas Parade: 5 p.m. Begins at Noelani Elementary School; proceeds to Woodlawn Drive, Kolowalu Street, East Manoa Road, Lowrey Avenue, Manoa Road; ends at Manoa Park.
sunday
Rainbow Bonsai Club Fair and Exhibit: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Noelani Elementary School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive. rainbowbonsai.com
Olomana Christmas Parade: 2 p.m. Begins at Maunawili Elementary School; proceeds to Ulupii, Ulupuni, Uluohao, Uluhala, Ulupuni and Ulukou streets; ends at Maunawili Elementary School.
Jingle Rock Block Party and Fun Run: Block Party starts at 3 p.m.; beginning at noon, the makai-most lane of Beretania Street fronting the State Capitol and all lanes of Richards St. between Beretania and King streets will be closed. Fun Run starts at 6 p.m.; begins at Richards Street; proceeds to King, Kawaiahao, Cooke, Auahi, Keawe, Queen, Halekauwila, Mililani, Queen, Bishop, King and Richards streets; ends at the State Capitol; lane closures begin at 4 p.m. along Richards Street from Beretania to Hotel streets; King Street from Alakea to Punchbowl streets; Kawaihao Street from King to Cooke streets; and Richards Street from Beretania to King streets.
Paradisco — DJ Bjak & Julio Bishop: House music veterans from Chicago, joined by residents FLX and Jimmy San, promise to fill the dance floor. 3-10 p.m., Hyatt Centric Waikiki. $10. paradiscos.com
Windward Choral Society’s Holiday Concert — “For a Breath of Ecstasy”: Choral works and sing-alongs to Christmas carols with members of the newly formed Parkinson’s Choir of Honolulu. 4 p.m., St. John Vianney Church, 920 Keolu Drive. 254-5717, thewindwardchoral society.org
Merry & Bright Winter Celebration: Keiki hula, aerial classes, bellydancing and Bollywood performances; also tai chi and sing-alongs to holiday favorites with Al Harrington. Bring pupus to share. 5-7 p.m., Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St. 397-7678, stillandmovingcenter.com
Jazzy Holiday Jam!: Get into the holiday groove with a performance by The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu. 5:30 p.m., Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. $10-$35. 528-0506, gmcofh.org
HAPA: Duo of Barry Flanagan and Keli‘i Kaneali’i are multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. 946-1343, bluenotehawaii.com
Citizen Cope: Clarence Greenwood performs a mix of blues, soul, folk and rock, with his band. 7-10 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s Social Club. $35. 946-1343, eventbrite.com
monday
IntoxiKa: 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.
A Frank Sinatra Holiday Featuring The Mike Lewis Big Band: Trumpeter Mike Lewis and a 17-piece big band celebrate Sinatra’s 104th birthday (on Dec. 12). 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. 946-1343, bluenotehawaii.com
Holiday Brass Quintet: Rudi Hoehn, Kenneth Hafner, JoAnn Lamolino, Anna Lenhart and Jason Byerlotzer play holiday favorites. $30. 7:30 p.m., Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. 489-5038, chambermusichawaii.org
tuesday
Na Palapalai: Group members Kuana Torres Kahele, Kapulanakehau Tamure and Keao Costa sing Hawaiian music. Special appearances by Miss Aloha Hula 2019 and Kamaha‘o Haumea Thronas. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. 946-1343, bluenotehawaii.com
Rich Crandall Trio presents Jazzed Holidaze Concert: Pianist Rich Crandall, bassist Bruce Hamada and drummer Stacey Tangonan perform jazz arrangements of holiday music. 7:30-10 p.m., Studio 909, 949 Kapiolani Blvd. $15. 941-3759, 808ne.ws/RichCrandallTrio2019
wednesday
Comedy U Presents: Hawaii’s top comedy acts and an open mic. 8:30-10 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St. 21+. $7-$10. 497-1602, 808ne.ws/ComedyUHawaii2019
dec.
Macy Gray: Raspy-voiced American R&B and soul music singer won a 2001 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “I Try.” 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $45-$65. 946-1343, bluenotehawaii.com
