Hawai’i Cinema Showcase- Double Feature
2014-12-04 17:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, December 4:
Hawai’i Cinema Showcase- Double Feature. Special double-feature of two award-winning made-in-Hawai’i movies! First, THE HAUMANA, a heartfelt story about traditional hula that challenges contemporary Hawaiian stereotypes. Then, an outrageous comedy, GET A JOB, starring Willie K, Eric Gilliom, Carolyn Omine, Augie T, and Jake Shimabukuro. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. The Haumāna – 5:30 p.m., Get A Job – 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org. For more information visit www.HawaiiCinema.com.

White Christmas
2014-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96816, United States
Weekends, December 5 – 12:
White Christmas. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this romantic comedy/musical revolves around two World War II army buddies who have become a very successful song and dance team, making it big in nightclubs, radio and then on Broadway. They meet two talented sisters at a nightclub in New York and the light hearted and touching story evolves from there. Diamond Head Theatre (DHT), 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu. For information, show times and tickets call (808) 733-0274 or visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Christmas Craft Fair
2014-12-05 09:00 - 21:00 | Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, December 5:
Christmas Craft Fair. Before, during and after the Lights on Rice Parade, celebrate Christmas with the Kaua`i Museum as you create your own crafts along with the craft fair vendors. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2014-12-05 11:00 - 13:00 | VAC Gallery Porch, 1 Crater Rim Dr., Volcano, HI, 96718, United States
Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 5 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 12 – Spirit of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 19 – From Mountain to Sea; December 26 – Dreams Come True. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2014-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, December 5:
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.

Festival of Lights Opening Ceremonies
2014-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Kaua`i Historic County building, 4396 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, December 5, thru New Year’s Eve:
Festival of Lights Opening Ceremonies. The Park lights will glow every night through the New Year. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s gorgeous creations, and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua`i artisans, is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. through Christmas Eve with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kaua`i Historic County building, 4396 Rice St., Lihue. Free admission. For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit www.kauaifestivaloflights.com.

Lights on Rice Parade
2014-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Vidinha Stadium, 2900 Hoolako St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, December 5:
Lights on Rice Parade. A fun parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts at 6 p.m. The parade route starts at the Vidinha Stadium in Lihue and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. For information call (808) 639-6571.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2014-12-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Dusk – 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2014-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. December 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 26 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2014-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hanapepe, HI, United States
Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Kahilu Theatre Masquerade Ball
2014-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Hilton Waikoloa Village Grand Ballroom, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Friday, December 5:
Kahilu Theatre Masquerade Ball. This is a dazzling night of hot gypsy jazz, featuring music by the Hot Club of Hulaville. Expect gypsy tents with fortune telling, tattoos and tarot. Belly-dancers and magicians will roam the room. Don your mask and glamorous gypsy inspired attire and celebrate with the glitterati for a full night of surprise and delight. There will be a live and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Kahilu Theatre. Hilton Waikoloa Village Grand Ballroom, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 6 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person, or a table of 10 for $1,500. For information and tickets, call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Herb Alpert
2014-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, December 5: Herb Alpert, with wife and vocalist Lani Hall. The duo performs a sophisticated concert with a trio of musicians and songs from their exciting new album, In The Mood and last year’s Grammy-winning album Steppin Out. The concert will include a glittery jazz set sprinkled with Brazilian flavors and songbook favorites like “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “Moondance,” “Let’s Face the Music & Dance,” “Fever,” “La Vie en Rose,” a Tijuana Brass medley and many others. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert
2014-12-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Friday, December 5:
Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert. Jake Shimabukuro will close out his 2014 worldwide tour with a show celebrating his career, which was rooted by his upbringing, both personally and musically, in Hawai`i. Neil S Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
2014-12-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Saturday, December 6:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Beautifully handmade products by local artisans will be available to purchase such as bags, custom made note books, carved bone jewelry, floral hair pins, fabric angels, quilts, shell jewelry, and much more. Local grinds will be available to purchase. Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (880) 635-4314.

Honolulu City Lights Opening Ceremonies and Parade
2014-12-06 08:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu Hale, 550 S. King St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
December 6:
Honolulu City Lights Opening Ceremonies and Parade. Experience the lighting of the 50-foot Norfolk Christmas tree on the Honolulu Hale lawn, live entertainment and the unique Electric Light Parade along King Street. Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with food booths and Keiki Rides at Sky Gate, tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Electric Light Parade, which begins at A`ala Park and continues down King Street. After the parade, families can view the decorated Christmas tree and wreath displays in the courtyard of Honolulu Hale before venturing over to Sky Gate, on the grounds of the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, to watch the star-studded holiday concert and enjoy the family rides and food booths. Decorated wreath exhibit in Honolulu Hale will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. until January 2, 2015. Honolulu Hale, 550 S King St., Honolulu. For information and parade map, visit www.honolulucitylights.org.

8th Annual Paradise Studio Tour
2014-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 15-1570 Makuu Dr, Kea`au, HI, 96749, United States
Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7:
8th Annual Paradise Studio Tour. See arts and crafts galore. Meet the artists and have an opportunity to appreciate art in the atmosphere in which it was created. Visit artists in their home studios in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea`au, on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Nine studios with 27 local artists showing oil painting, watercolors, collage, pastels, acrylic, cement, wood sculpture, jewelry making, pottery, ceramics, soap making, silk painting, fashion art, gourd crafting, photography and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Featured demonstrations will be offered throughout the weekend. For information, brochure and map, visit www.paradisestudiotour.com or call (808) 936-9818.

HTY’s “Rock’n the Holidays with Rakugo!”
2014-12-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Saturdays, through December 20:
HTY’s “Rock’n the Holidays with Rakugo!” Rakugo is an ancient style of Japanese storytelling currently making a comeback in contemporary Japan. See what happens when this ancient style mixes with classic stories of the holidays. The show promises humor, magic and a uniquely cultural perspective on the holiday season. World premiere. Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Corner of Beretania St. and Alakea St. Show time is 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 839-9885, ext. 720, or visit www.htyweb.org.

Christmas at Kamakahonu Bay
2014-12-06 17:30 - 20:00 | King Kamehameha Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, December 6:
Christmas at Kamakahonu Bay. Twenty top Hawai`i chefs and confectioners will use primarily locally sourced ingredients to prepare tantalizing cuisine with a holiday twist. Enjoy live music and dancing under the stars, plus an exciting silent auction. Tickets are $85 on-line and $90 at the door. The fundraiser benefits local culinary students attending HawCC in Kona, the “Equip the Kitchens” campaign for the future HawCC-Palamanui and members of the Kona Kohala Chefs who want to further their education. King Kamehameha Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 895-1987 or visit www.konakohalachefs.org.

Pacific Aviation’s 8th Anniversary Dinner Gala - “Destinations & Dreams”.
2014-12-06 17:30 - 21:30 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, December 6:
Pacific Aviation’s 8th Anniversary Dinner Gala – “Destinations & Dreams”. The annual fundraiser for Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and prize opportunities to help support the Museum’s Restoration and Education programs. Tickets are $250 for the gala event in the battlefield hangars of Ford Island, on the night before the anniversary of the December 7th attack that occurred in 1941. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Boulevard, Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, sponsor tables & ticket sales at PacificAviationMuseum.org or call (808) 441-1006.

Xterra Trail Run World Championship
2014-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States
Sunday, December 7:
Xterra Trail Run World Championship. This 21-kilometer half-marathon course is takes runners through some of the most diverse – and scenic – terrain on the planet. There is no qualifying process to enter the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship. It is an event open to runners of all ages, from elite to beginner. A variety of courses are available to accommodate all skill levels: the 21K championship course, a 10K, a 5K, and an “adventure walk.” Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information call (877) XTERRA-1 (877-983-7721) or visit www.xterraplanet.com.

Waipa Kalo (Taro) Festival
2014-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Halulu Fishpond, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday, December 7:
Waipa Kalo (Taro) Festival. Enjoy poi pounding, educational displays, tastings, contests, a silent auction, and home grown live music all day, plus hands-on activities, local artisans & crafts, and food inspired by kalo. Halulu Fishpond, Waipa, Hanalei. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 826-9969 or visit www.waipafoundation.org.

The attack on Pearl Harbor Blackened Canteen Ceremony
2014-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Aiea, HI, 96818, United States
Sunday, December 7:
The attack on Pearl Harbor Blackened Canteen Ceremony. The 73rd Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor Blackened Canteen Ceremony hosted by Dr. Hiroya Sugan M.D. will be aboard the USS Arizona at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Hiroya Sugano 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 as an offering to the spirits of the fallen. Park opens at 7 a.m. Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Aiea. For information call (808) 441-1013 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/news/events.

Holiday Pops
2014-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, December 7:
Holiday Pops. The traditional holiday Pops concert is especially enhanced this year by The Maui Pops Chorus and guest artist Doug LaBrecque, who has been a soloist with some of the world’s finest symphony orchestras and has had leading roles in numerous Broadway shows, including Phantom of the Opera, Showboat, Oscar Hammerstein’s 100th Birthday Celebration, and many others. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 7 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; December 14 – Kaua`i Slack Key Guitar & Ukelele Concert; December 21 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; December 28 – Circle of Life. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Ukulele Master, Jake Shimabukuro
2014-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Sunday, December 7:
Ukulele Master, Jake Shimabukuro. With his new record “Grand Ukulele,” Shimabukuro’s star may burn even brighter. An ambitious follow-up to 2011’s Peace, Love, Ukulele (which debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Charts), this Hawaiian musician’s new record finds him in collaboration with legendary producer/engineer Alan Parsons. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Holiday Hula Christmas Celebration
2014-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Sunday, December 7:
Holiday Hula Christmas Celebration. Enjoy an evening of hula, chant, music and holiday spirit, with over 150 dancers and musicians. Be a part of this festive evening with Halau Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani and their Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i, 1571 Poipu Rd., Poipu. 6 to 8 p.m. Fee $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For information call (808) 335-6466.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise
2014-12-12 09:30 - 15:30 | Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, December 12:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.

Hula Kahiko Informance: Po`o Kumu Huihui Mossman with Ka `Umeke Ka`eo Public Charter School
2014-12-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Volcano Art Center, Crater Rim Drive, Volcano National Park, HI, 96785, United States
Saturday, December 13:
Hula Kahiko Informance: Po`o Kumu Huihui Mossman with Ka `Umeke Ka`eo Public Charter School. Hula halau 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. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

MAPA’s Nutcracker Sweets
2014-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, December 13:
MAPA’s 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 event for all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Two shows – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
