Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7: 
Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair.  Enjoy the company of some of Hawai`i’s best artists and producers of fine handmade crafts and gifts. Enjoy live entertainment along with delicious food, refreshments and prize drawings. Free Admission.  Ah Fook Chinen Civic Auditorium, Manono St., Hilo, Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 966-4647 or visit www.namakua.com.

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, December 6 – 22:
Aloha Theater: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”.  Barbara Robinson’s 1982 feel-good comedy about six juvenile delinquents who come to church for the free food—and end up in a Christmas pageant–with starring roles!  Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m. at Aloha Theater in Kainaliu, 8 miles south of Kailua-Kona. Reserved seats call (808) 322-9924 or online www.alohatheater.com, or tickets at the door one hour before showtime. Advance ticketing is recommended…these shows often sell out.

Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, December 6: 
The Festival of Lights, Opening Ceremony.  The Park lights glow every night through the New Year. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s gorgeous creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kauai artisans is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. through Christmas Eve with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free. For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit www.kauaifestivaloflights.com.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 6 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 13 – For the Birds Slack Key; December 20 – Heart of Slack Key; December 27 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday, December 6: 
Tower of Power and War.   Long considered as one of the greatest horn sections ever, Tower of Power band members have recorded with most of the legends of rock, funk, blues, soul and jazz. War’s memorable hits spanning four decades include the unforgettable “Cisco Kid”, “Low Rider”, “Why Can’t We Be Friends”, and many more. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, December 6: 
Christmas Craft Fair and Lights on Rice Street!  Celebrate Christmas with the Kaua`i Museum as you create crafts of all sorts and watch stunning floats as they glow and glisten along Rice Street.  The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Craft fair hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find authentic gifts from Kaua`i for your friends, family and loved ones.  For information, call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  December 6 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 20 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 27 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Thursday, December 5: 
Hui Noeau’s First Night.  Enjoy festive drinks and pupus, spirited music, and door prizes.  Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao.  5 to 8 p.m.  Fee $30 per person.  For information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com.