Sunday, November 15:  Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum.  The day offers a program of art activities, entertainment and film focused on an exhibition or art principle and features 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 […]

Friday & Saturday, November 20 & 21:  Surf Art and the Surfer Art Festival.  This event will consist of art galleries, live music, live art, food trucks, local vendors, and a family fun environment.  Surfing The Nations (STN) strongly believes in using art and surfing as a medium to change communities and bring people together. […]

Friday, November 27:  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, […]

Fridays & Saturdays, November 28 – December 12:  Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s – Rudolf’s Reindeer Games.  Ring in the holidays with a fun, interactive comedy extravaganza built in collaboration with some of Honolulu’s best improvisers. Packed with sing-a-longs, games, original writing and more than a few surprises, this is truly the show to put your […]

Wednesday, December 2:  Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Castle Medical Center.  Enjoy colorful decorations, bright lights, holiday concerts and trolley rides.  At 6:15 p.m., enjoy a pre-ceremony Christmas concert by the Marine Forces Pacific Band. At 7 p.m. the formal ceremony that includes special music, the lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa. […]

Thursday, December 3:  Kaimuki Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting.  Parade begins at 6 p.m. and runs along Waialae Avenue from Saint Louis School/Chaminade University to Koko Head Avenue. Over 40 groups will be marching in the parade, including Santa, beauty queens, and local area schools and bands.

Sunday, January 24:  Chicago.  One of America’s most dynamic, high-energy bands, Chicago has had an amazing 25 Top Forty singles and 5 consecutive #1 albums over the course of their 48-year career; they are among Billboard’s Top 100 artists of all time, ranked at #13. With 33 albums to their credit, Chicago is the first American […]

Friday, January 1: Hatsumode 2016.  For the Japanese, shogatsu or New Year’s remains the country's most important seasonal celebration when millions of people visit a Shinto shrine during the first three days of the New Year. The purpose of the Hatsumode ritual is to enhance the New Year with health, joy, abundance and positive energies […]

Friday, January 1:  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. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Every Monday through Saturday Night:  Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupu, 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.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.