Thursday, December 5:
Kaimuki Christmas Parade.  Parade starts at 6 p.m. Young and old will congregate along Waialae Avenue, starting at Chaminade University and traveling up to Koko Head Avenue, with Santa Claus as the finale. The parade culminates with the lighting of the Kaimuki Christmas Tree near the Fire Station.  Kaimuki Town, Waialae Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 739-5272 or email kbpa.hawaii@gmail.com.

Thursday, December 5: 
Pacific Aviation Museum’s 7^th Anniversary Dinner Gala: “Some Enchanted Evening”.  This year, the annual fundraiser for Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor takes you back to 1950s Bali Hai with Polynesian decorations, cuisine, and entertainment. Dan Cooke emcees. Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and silent auction to help support the Museum’s Education and Restoration programs. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, to sponsor tables, and for tickets call (808) 441-1006.

Thursday, December 5: 
Isreali Folk Dancing Maui – Annual Community Chanukah Party.  A festive elaborate traditional Chanukah pot luck dinner with live piano Jewish music, Chanukah candle lighting, and Israeli folk dancing.  The public is welcome, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Maui Lu, Kihei.

Every Wednesday: 
Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free.  For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program.  Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter 1 to 4 p.m. doing such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens.  Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. For information call (808) 877-3680, ext. 14.

Wednesday, December 4:
Castle Medical Christmas Tree Lighting. The event, a beloved family tradition for Windward Oahu, promise to be even more special this year as the medical center celebrates its 50th anniversary. Plans include colorful decorations, bright lights, holiday concerts and trolley rides. Photo opportunities with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and Nana Bear. A special holiday concert by Nathan Aweau at 7:30 p.m. Arrive at Castle early with your picnic supper and grab a prime spot on the lawn with your family & friends. Castle Medical Center 640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua. 6:15 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 263-5400 or visit www.castlemed.org.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  December 4 – Reunion at the Ritz with Dennis Kamakahe & George Kahumoku (this show only will be at the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua); December 11 – Ledward Kaapana; December 18 – George Kahumoku; December 25 – Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato – Christmas Show. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili (with the exception of the December 4^th show). 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Every Tuesday Morning: 
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Every Tuesday
features the new Emily T Gail Show.  Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage.  Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Friday – Sunday, December 20 – 22:
Ballet Hawai`i Presents – The Nutcracker. This classic Christmas ballet needs
no introduction. Performance is at the Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, featuring principal dancers
from New York City Ballet, Broadway star John Selva, Australian Ballet’s Steven Heathcote & the Hawai`i
Symphony Orchestra. For tickets and information call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ballethawaii.org.