Holiday Craft Fair at the Hawaiian Mission Houses
Saturday, November 26:
Holiday Craft Fair at the Hawaiian Mission Houses. Attend Oahu’s oldest and finest Holiday Craft Fair to get your one-of-a-kind, Island handmade crafts. Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S. King St., Honolulu. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Admission. For information call (808) 447-3910 or visit www.missionhouses.org.
Waikiki Holiday Parade
Friday, November 25:
Waikiki Holiday Parade. Since 1998, the Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor Survivors and the anniversary of the attacks. Thousands of spectators, residents and visitors gather on the Friday after Thanksgiving to watch this non-competitive parade, which hosts local bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials, dignitaries and entertainers. Kalakaua Avenue, between Kuhio Avenue and the Honolulu Zoo. Parade begins at 7 p.m. For information call (800) 331-8579 or visit www.waikikiholidayparade.com.
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday
Sunday, November 20:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Honolulu Museum of Art’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show Holiday Edition
Sunday, November 20:
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show Holiday Edition. An all vintage (20 years & older) collectibles and antiques show and sale. This is Hawai`i’s only strictly vintage show with no pre-sales to vendors. Shop antiques, Hawaiian jewelry, aloha shirts, art, estate jewelry, vintage fashion, dolls, tribal art, beads, tiki, gold & silver, koa, furniture, kimono, kitchenware, ukuleles, toys, kokeshi, Mid-Century décor, movie posters, Chinese & Japanese antiques, Mings jewelry, Niihau shell leis, lauhala hats, stamps, coins, comics, shabby chic, Victorian, sportscards, Hawaiian Monarchy items, prints, textiles, postcards, aloha shirts, Pyrex vintage Christmas and more! Blaisdell Hawai`i Suites 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 941-9754 or visit www.ukulele.com.
Mele at the Moana Featuring Raiatea Helm
Friday, November 18:
Mele at the Moana Featuring Raiatea Helm. Raiatea Helm burst into the music scene in Hawaii as a teenager, and her virtuoso recordings and performances launched her onto the international music scene. In 2006, she became the first female recording artist from Hawai`i to be nominated for a Grammy Award for her second CD, “Sweet and Lovely.” Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, under the banyan tree, 2364 Kalakaua, Honolulu. Music begins at 5:30 p.m., with the featured performer taking the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 271-9176 or visit www.moana-surfrider.com.
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Walt Keale
Sunday, November 13:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Walt Keale. 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.
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
November 12 – December 20:
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Known as the longest running and most prestigious surf event in history, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is comprised of three jewels – the Hawaiian Pro, Vans World Cup of Surfing and Billabong Pipe Masters. Showcasing the endurance and versatility of approximately 170 surfers, watch as the world’s best fight for points, money and glory at the world’s most elite waves. 3 events, 39 days. Total prize purse: $1,150,000; $50,000 bonus for VTCS champion. Competition takes place on the biggest and best 4 days of surf. Admission is free. Parking is first come first serve. North Shore, Oahu. November 12 thru 23 – Hawaiian Pro, Ali`i Beach Park, Haleiwa; November 24 thru December 6 – Vans World Cup of Surfing, Sunset Beach; December 8 thru 20 – Billabong Pipe Masters, Banzai Pipeline (schedule is tentative, visit website for updates). For information visit www.vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com.
Terry Fator Aloha from Hawai`i
Friday & Saturday, November 11 & 12: Terry Fator Aloha from Hawai`i. This world famous Las Vegas ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, singer and entertainer appears at the Historic Hawai`i Theatre. Fator burst onto the national scene after winning “America’s Got Talent” in 2007. A native of Texas, he spent over 20 years on the road performing in every type of venue, from schools to county fairs, before becoming a Vegas headliner. Hawai`i Theater, 1130 Bethel, Honolulu, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.
Dessert Fantasy 2016
Sunday, November 6:
Dessert Fantasy 2016. Along with decadent desserts, enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction and voting by the public for the best 2016 dessert. All proceeds from the event will stay in the islands and help support, “life without limits for people with disabilities.” Advance Tickets are $25 per person, $15 children 6-12 years, (children 5 and under free). At the door, tickets will be $30 per adult. Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom, 2490 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 532-6744 or visit www.ucpahi.org.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s “Blue”
Saturday, November 5:
Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s “Blue”. Meet Inky Blue and Pale Blue. Happy in their blue world. This is a simple story of what happens one day when color comes into their lives. Filled with fun, humor and whimsy, the show introduces the idea of tolerance and understanding in an age-appropriate theatrical experience that was a sleeper hit in 2012 and is now back by popular demand. Tenney Theatre, Corner of Beretania St. and Alakea St., Honolulu. 9:30 a.m. For information call (808) 839-9885 or visit www.htyweb.org.