Saturday, December 6:
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Moonlight Talk Story on the Land Hike Series. The hike will take place along the Waihe`e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge. 5:30pm-8:30pm. R.S.V.P. at (808) 244-5263 or info@hilt.org. A $25 suggested donation is requested as light appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Halewaiu Rd., Wailuku. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hilt.org.

Saturdays, through December 20:
HTY’s “Rock’n the Holidays with Rakugo!” Rakugo is an ancient style of Japanese storytelling currently making a comeback in contemporary Japan. See what happens when this ancient style mixes with classic stories of the holidays. The show promises humor, magic and a uniquely cultural perspective on the holiday season. World premiere. Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Corner of Beretania St. and Alakea St. Show time is 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 839-9885, ext. 720, or visit www.htyweb.org.

Saturday, December 6:
Christmas at Kamakahonu Bay. Twenty top Hawai`i chefs and confectioners will use primarily locally sourced ingredients to prepare tantalizing cuisine with a holiday twist. Enjoy live music and dancing under the stars, plus an exciting silent auction. Tickets are $85 on-line and $90 at the door. The fundraiser benefits local culinary students attending HawCC in Kona, the “Equip the Kitchens” campaign for the future HawCC-Palamanui and members of the Kona Kohala Chefs who want to further their education. King Kamehameha Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 895-1987 or visit www.konakohalachefs.org.

Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7:
8th Annual Paradise Studio Tour. See arts and crafts galore. Meet the artists and have an opportunity to appreciate art in the atmosphere in which it was created. Visit artists in their home studios in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea`au, on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Nine studios with 27 local artists showing oil painting, watercolors, collage, pastels, acrylic, cement, wood sculpture, jewelry making, pottery, ceramics, soap making, silk painting, fashion art, gourd crafting, photography and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Featured demonstrations will be offered throughout the weekend. For information, brochure and map, visit www.paradisestudiotour.com or call (808) 936-9818.

Weekends, December 5 – 12:
White Christmas. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this romantic comedy/musical revolves around two World War II army buddies who have become a very successful song and dance team, making it big in nightclubs, radio and then on Broadway.  They meet two talented sisters at a nightclub in New York and the light hearted and touching story evolves from there. Diamond Head Theatre (DHT), 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu. For information, show times and tickets call (808) 733-0274 or visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Friday, December 5: Herb Alpert, with wife and vocalist Lani Hall. The duo performs a sophisticated concert with a trio of musicians and songs from their exciting new album, In The Mood and last year’s Grammy-winning album Steppin Out. The concert will include a glittery jazz set sprinkled with Brazilian flavors and songbook favorites like “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “Moondance,” “Let’s Face the Music & Dance,” “Fever,” “La Vie en Rose,” a Tijuana Brass medley and many others. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 26 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Friday, December 5:
Christmas Craft Fair. Before, during and after the Lights on Rice Parade, celebrate Christmas with the Kaua`i Museum as you create your own crafts along with the craft fair vendors. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 5 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 12 – Spirit of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 19 – From Mountain to Sea; December 26 – Dreams Come True. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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 5:
Kahilu Theatre Masquerade Ball. This is a dazzling night of hot gypsy jazz, featuring music by the Hot Club of Hulaville. Expect gypsy tents with fortune telling, tattoos and tarot. Belly-dancers and magicians will roam the room. Don your mask and glamorous gypsy inspired attire and celebrate with the glitterati for a full night of surprise and delight. There will be a live and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Kahilu Theatre. Hilton Waikoloa Village Grand Ballroom, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 6 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person, or a table of 10 for $1,500. For information and tickets, call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.