Saturday, December 14: Santa Arrives on his Outrigger Canoe. Welcome Santa ashore, where he will be greeted by the keiki (children) of Halau O Pua Kapele followed by a meet-and-greet and complimentary photo-taking with Santa in the lobby of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Free. 9 a.m. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua […]

December 14 – 22:  Hawai`i State Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”. The Hawai`i State Ballet Junior Company, directed by John Landovsky, proudly presents its 27th annual production of this perennial Christmas favorite about a young girl's journey through a dream world of toy soldiers, scurrying mice, and dancing sweet sugar plums. Mamiya Theatre, 3142 Waialae Ave., St. […]

Saturday, December 14: Kapolei City Lights. Featuring a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, West Oahu Electric Light Parade and much more. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with food booths, free keiki games and entertainment on Uluohia St., in front of Kapolei Hale. The parade begins at 6 p.m. For information call (808) 768-6622.

Saturday, December 14: The Orchestra of the Hawaiian Islands performs its much anticipated Honolulu debut concert at 6PM, at the Calvary by the Sea Church, 5339 Kalanianaole Highway.  The “Holiday Pops Concert” will include Christmas music of Leroy Anderson and Hanukkah selections by Ilya Levinson.  It will be led by Resident Conductor Philip Simmons, along […]