Saturday, December 3:
City Lights Family Evening.  Enjoy the tradition of the Honolulu City Lights Parade from the viewing grounds of Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S. King St., Honolulu. Family and children’s activities from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., $5 per person. For information call (808) 447-3910 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

Saturday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 3 – Gifts of the Ancestors; December 10 – For the Birds; December 17 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; December 24 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; December 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Weekends throughout December: 
Festival of Lights.  See the Festival of Lights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua`i artisans.  Historic County Building, 496 Rice Street, Lihue.  6 to 8 p.m.  Free event.  For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit http://kauaifestivaloflights.com/.

Saturday, December 3:
“For Love of Country – Pass it on” Opening Gala:  Pacific Aviation Museum.  The Museum will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Guests will get a first look at newly restored aircraft fresh out of Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 10 p.m. For more Information, or to sponsor tables and tickets, call (808) 441-1006, email Carol@PacificAviationMuseum.org, or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Saturday, December 3:
Pearl Harbor 7^th Commemoration – The Swingin’ Blue Stars Performance.  It’s Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy time, so Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree. Come hear the great music of the 1940’s and 50’s— with harmonies reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, McGuire Sisters, the Chordettes and other big band singers.    Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu.  1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com.

Friday, December 2:
First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Ruth Freedman will be playing holiday classics on her antique harp. Galleries will be open late, including the “I Love Art” hands-on play area. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum.  Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2^nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Friday & Sunday, December 2 & 4: 
Movie on the Beach (U.S. Air Force Theme).  Enjoy a wonderful movie on the beach, fun for the whole family.  Waikiki Outdoor Theater, Queens Beach, 2629, 2685 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  7:30 to 10 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 589-5592 or visit https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com/.

Thursday – Tuesday, December 1 – 6:
Pearl Harbor 75^th Anniversary – Military Band Performance.  A wonderful live military band performance at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, playing a variety of patriotic and stirring melodies. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl., Honolulu.  8:45 to 10 a.m. Free admission.  For information call (808) 589-5592 or visit https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com.

Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays.  For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

Sunday, November 27:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Ku`uipo Kumukahi.  Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability.  Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu.  5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.