Nutcracker Sweets

Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11: Nutcracker Sweets.  Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents Nutcracker Sweets, a delightful family-friendly production of the treasured classic featuring 150 MAPA students. With sumptuous costumes and inspired choreography set to the timeless Tchaikovsky score, Nutcracker Sweets is a must-see holiday event for all ages.  Maui Arts & […]

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll

Hulihe`e Palace 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Sunday, December 11: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own […]

Free

Princeville Night Market

Princeville Shopping Center 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States

Sunday, December 11: Princeville Night Market.  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina

Kamehameha Iki Park 525 Front St., Lahaina, HI, United States

Tuesday, December 13:  Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina.  As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Moku`ula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina features a free cultural and educational program open to the public. Hawaiian music and storytelling mix when popular musicians share the stage with local elders who tell their stories about […]

A Nutcracker Sweet

Blaisdell Concert Hall 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Wednesday, December 14: A Nutcracker Sweet.  Ballet Hawai`i puts on one of the most anticipated programs of the holiday season, “The Nutcracker”. Enjoy a sampling of this sweet concert with the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. You will enjoy a free lanai performance at the Blaisdell Concert Hall during the December Farmer’s Market. Get into the holiday […]

Free

Live Nativity

Crossroad Christian Fellowship Kapa`a Bypass Rd., Kapa`a, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, December 16 & 17: Live Nativity.  Celebrate Christmas by bringing your ohana (family) to Crossroads’ drive-through Live Nativity.  Enjoy different scenes depicting the timeless story of Christ’s miraculous birth.  You can also park your car and enjoy festivities in the main tent.  Free crafts for keiki (children), hula, keiki (children’s) choir and […]

Hula Kahiko Performance

Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United States

Saturday, December 17: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring […]

Free

Kaua`i Choral Holiday Concert: The Colors of Christmas

Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center Theater 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, HI, United States

Saturday, December 17:  Kaua`i Choral Holiday Concert:  The Colors of Christmas.  Kaua`i Chorale continues its tradition of a glorious holiday concert with “The Colors of Christmas.” The show starts at 7:30pm. Box office will open 30 minutes prior to concert time. Tickets may be purchased in advanced for $12 from any chorale member and $15 […]

$5 – $15

The Nutcracker Ballet

Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States

Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 - 22: The Nutcracker Ballet.  West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet." This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, […]

Jim Gaffigan: Fully Dressed

Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Wednesday, December 21: Jim Gaffigan:  Fully Dressed.  Actor, writer, producer, Grammy nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum selling father of five. In 2015, Jim became one of only ten comedians in history to sell out the famed Madison Square Garden arena for the finale of his “Contagious” tour, he […]