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 […]

Thursday, December 6: Blackened Canteen Ceremony & Youth Symposium. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General 3 of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial […]

Thursday, December 6:  A Manoa Christmas.  The University of Hawai`i at Mānoa’s Music Department and Department of Theatre and Dance are collaborating on a classical holiday celebration of live music, dance, and theatre. Join the musicians, actors, and dancers of UH Mānoa for this festive celebration of the season with performances from the UH Symphonic […]

Friday, December 7: Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade.  Gaily lit and decorated F-104 Starfighter joins the other floats and bands, to honor and pay respect to the Pearl Harbor survivors, our veterans, active duty military and their families. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will be giving out free “Traveling P-40” magnets to spectators.  The parade takes […]

Friday, December 7: First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]

Friday, December 7: First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided.  All ages welcome.  Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines […]

Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9: Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace 2018.  Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a shoppers’ emporium of great local gifts and activities for the whole family. This show will feature over 150 exhibitors with a weekend full of interactive family activities. Features include a winter wonderland with real snow effect, food samplings […]

Saturday, December 8:  Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.  For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.

Saturday, December 8: Kapolei City Lights Opening Night Celebration & Parade.   A festive holiday event for the whole family. Visit the beautifully decorated Kapolei Hale. Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the street festival featuring food booths, craft vendors and live entertainment at Hawai`i Tourism Authority's `Aha Mele - Hawaiian Music Series […]

Saturday, December 8: “For Love of Country” Annual Gala.  The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will celebrate its 12th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Historic Hangar 79 on Ford Island will be transformed into a spectacular venue welcoming international celebrities, corporate and military leaders and government officials. The evening gala includes entertainment, […]