Thursday, December 18: Music of Hawai`i Concert Series – Mike Love & Paula Fuga. Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre, 901 Kinau St., between Ward Avenue and Victoria Street (at rear of museum). For tickets and information call (808) 532-8701 or visit www.honolulumuseum.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 […]

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 21:  Hawai`i Kai Marina Holiday Boat Parade. Find a great spot at Hawai`i Kai Towne Center, 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, to watch the boat parade lighted up as it makes its way around the marina! Starting at dusk. Concert entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m., "Festival of Lights" Holiday Boat Parade starts at 6:10 p.m. […]

Saturday, December 21:  Hawai`i Pops Presents “It’s the Holiday Season!”: Dinner, Dance & Concert. Starring Amy Hanaiali`i, the Diamond Head Theater Shooting Stars; special appearances by Jim Nabors and Emma Veary. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 550-8457 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Sunday, December 22: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday – Celebrate!  Make a snow globe, make a Christmas ornament, enjoy live entertainment, watch a magic show with storytelling, kids (ages 1-17) can enter a drawing contest.  Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit […]

Every Monday through Saturday Night:  Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 to 2 a.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Friday, January 3: First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone! Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Friday, January 3: The Neon Vibe 5K Run.  The Neon Vibe is a night-time 5k fun run that features UV black lights and vibrantly awesome colors. In association with The Children’s Miracle Network, the run will benefit the Kapiolani Medical Center. The goal is to promote healthy living while having a great time.  Aloha Stadium, […]

Monday – Sunday, January 6 – 12: Sony Open in Hawai`i PGA Tour Golf Tournament 2014.  The only full-field PGA Tour golf tournament in the State of Hawai`i. This tournament benefits Hawai`i charities and is the flagship event for Friends of Hawai`i Charities, Inc. Waialae Country Club, 4997 Kahala Ave., Honolulu.  Admission is Free Monday […]