TGIF Weekend Calendar
The • indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
YULE
• 'Ewa Beach Christmas Parade, 9 a.m., starting at 'Ilima Intermediate School, to Fort Weaver Road, to Kuhina Street, to Hanakahi Street, to North Road, to Fort Weaver Road, ending at 'Ilima Intermediate. 689-1311.
"Santa's Christmas Journey," annual holiday performance and meal provided by The Pineapple Room chefs, in the Special Events Room at Macy's Ala Moana; breakfast ($6.50) at 9 a.m., lunch ($7.50) at noon and dinner ($9.50), daily through Dec. 22. Call for ticket availability and reservations: 945-6427.
• Christmas Celebration at Salt Lake Shopping Center, with entertainment, Christmas carols, take-home crafts for children and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free. 735-8822.
• Jingle Bell Express, a 10-minute sing-along train ride for children under 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2:20-5 p.m. and 6:20-10 p.m., Ala Moana Center mall level; the train depot is located at Center Court; $4 (the 7 p.m. ride during Santa's Light Parade is sold out); continues through Dec. 23; 955-9517.
• Wai'anae Coast Christmas Parade, 10 a.m., starting at Wai'anae Boat Harbor parking lot, to Farrington Highway, ending at Wai'anae Mall. 696-7061.
• Hale'iwa Christmas Parade and Ho'olaule'a, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; parade starts at Weed Circle, through Hale'iwa town and ends at Hale'iwa Beach Park; ho'olaule'a throughout Hale'iwa town; free. 637-4558.
• Holiday Story Time for Children, 10:30-11 a.m., Hawai'i State Library children's room; free. 586-3510.
• Mililani High School Band, holiday entertainment, 11 a.m.-noon, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
• Ko'olauloa Lions North Shore Christmas Parade, 11 a.m., starting at Pupukea Road and Kamehameha Highway, to Kamehameha Highway, ending at Swanzy Beach Park parking lot. 293-8050.
• Ko'olauloa Singing Kids, holiday concert, 11 a.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• Pearlridge Elementary School Choir, holiday entertainment, 11 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Strolling Hawaiian Christmas Entertainment, featuring Kaliko 'O Kapalai and hula dancers, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free. 396-0766.
• Royal Hawaiian Band, holiday entertainment, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
• Kamehameha Middle School Orchestra, holiday concert, 1 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• "The Nutcracker," presented by Hawaii Ballet Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and Dec. 16; and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; $22*. 839-1596.
"Christmas Talk Story," a collection of holiday stories by local writers and a variety of Christmas songs, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 2:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Tenney Theatre, Queen Emma Square; recommended for ages 6 and older; repeats Dec. 15 at 2:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $10*. 839-9885.
Sounds of Aloha Annual Christmas Show, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Convention Center; $15*. 550-8887.
• Hope Chapel Kane'ohe, holiday concert, 3 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• Community Youth Choir, holiday entertainment, 5 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Family Worship Center, holiday concert, 5 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Candlelight Christmas at Mission Houses Museum, with tours through historic houses and live vignettes based on 19th-century journals and letters, Christmas carols and refreshments, 6-9:30 p.m.; repeats 6-9:30 p.m. Dec. 15; $10*. 531-0481.
Christmas Charity Concert, featuring Jake Shimabukuro; Yutaka Tobe, trumpeter with the Japan Philharmonic Symphony; gospel hula and more; 7 p.m., Mamiya Theater; proceeds will benefit the children of the victims of the Ehime Maru sinking; $10. 593-2880, 594-8915.
• "Christmas is Forever," the Honolulu Boy Choir Christmas concert, 7-9 p.m., Central Union Church; free. 596-7464.
• "Ever Wishing on a Star," Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Kawaiaha'o Church; free. 521-2982.
• Nanakuli Intermediate and High School Performing Arts, holiday entertainment, 7 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Santa's Light Parade at Ala Moana Center, with holiday decorated floats, performers and Santa riding his 40-foot illuminated train, 7 p.m., mall level, beginning near Macy's and ending at Sears; continues through Dec. 23 (except Monday); free. 955-9517.
10th annual Candlelight Christmas Concert, with Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $17.50*. 524-0815, ext. 245.
"A Cazimero Christmas," with Robert and Roland Cazimero, Leina'ala Kalama Heine, the Royal Dance Company, and Halau Na Kamalei, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; also featuring Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday; $22.50*-$40*. 528-0506.
The Magic of Christmas 2001, featuring seven local magicians performing Christmas shows on a rotating basis, with at least three magicians in each evening's show, 7:30 p.m., Monty's Magic Theater, 1270 Queen Emma St., suite 612; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in December; $12*. 524-1791.
• Honolulu City Lights, daily through Jan. 1, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (except New Year's Eve), Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-6060.
• Pearlridge Express, a train ride for keiki up to 4 feet tall, Pearlridge Center Uptown; continues during mall hours, through Jan. 1; $3. 488-0981.
MUSIC
• Lokahi Tree Giving Project Kick-off Concert, featuring Opihi Pickers, Brickwood Quartet, Miko Sweet and more, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Ala Moana Centerstage; free. 946-2811.
• "The Voice of Hope," featuring 13-year-old Kimberly Thach, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's National Youth ambassador, 11 a.m., Planet Hollywood Honolulu; free. 924-7877.
• Wiki Waki Woo, hapa-haole music with Hawaiian themes, 2 p.m., Manoa Public Library; free. 988-0459
• Na Opio O Koolau, Polynesian performance, 7 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• Melodious Solutions, reggae, alternative and contemporary, 7-10 p.m. Koko Crater Coffee Roasters, Hawai'i Kai; free. 393-2422.
• Antonio Vivaldi's "Gloria," performed by the Kapi'olani Community College chorus, guitar and synthesizer ensembles, 7:30 p.m., KCC Maile Auditorium; $3. 734-9748.
DANCE
• Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Maelia Lobenstein and Kapa Hula O Ka Ua Noe O Wa'ahila, 6-7 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
"Burning Ambition," a contemporary dance concert presented by Castle Danceforce Production, 2 and 8 p.m., Ronald E. Bright Theatre, Castle High School; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday; $12*. 373-3393.
STAGE
"Derelict," an interactive theatrical experience presented by Cruel Theatre that deals with the fallout of the war on drugs and the experience of street life, 7-10 p.m. (performances begin every 30 minutes), Kickstand Cafe, corner of Kona and Pensacola streets; repeats Thursday and Dec. 14-16; $12*. 523-1004.
"Annie," a musical presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 3 and 8 p.m., at DHT; repeats at 8 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 14 and 21-22, 4 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 16 and 23, and 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
James Joyce's "The Dead," by Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey, presented by Hawai'i Pacific University, 8 p.m., HPU Theatre; repeats at 4 and 8 p.m. Sunday; $14*. 375-1282.
"Ola Ka Lau," by Kimo Armitage, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday; $15*. 536-4441
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
• Kailua High School's Annual Breakfast with Santa/Craft Fair, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., on school grounds, 451 Ulumanu Drive; free admission. 266-7900.
• Christmas Fair, with crafts and baked goods, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Anthony's Church Outreach, 114 Makawao St., Kailua; free admission. 266-2226.
• Star of the Sea Church Thrift Store Ministry Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on church grounds; continues 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 15; free admission. 734-0396.
• Lunalilo Fun Fair, with crafts, children's games and entertainment including Frank DeLima, Jake Shimabukuro and Full Circle Band, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunalilo School field; free admission. 539-1391, 741-1391.
• Mililani High School Athletic Booster Club Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on school grounds; free admission. 627-7369.
• Pre-Christmas Sale, with ceramics, jewelry, drawings, prints and exotic collectibles, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 641 Pa'opua Loop, Kailua; free admission. 261-8124.
• Waimea Arboretum Christmas Plant Sale, featuring various native Hawaiian plants, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Waimea Falls Park; free admission to sale. 638-8655.
• 5th annual Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunset Beach Elementary School; free admission. 638-8777.
• Koko Marina Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Koko Marina Center; continues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; free admission. 259-6527.
• Moanalua Winter Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Moanalua High School; free admission. 737-0092.
• Christmas Pot Sale, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 'Iolani Building, Windward Community College; free admission. 235-7323.
• World Art Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., The Art Center at Linekona (a new location this year); handcrafted baskets, masks, ceramics, textiles, folk art, ethnic fashion and jewelry from around the world; continues 1-5 p.m. Sunday; proceeds will support Honolulu Academy of Arts programs; free admission. 532-8700.
• The Whole Bead Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Heliconia Room, Doubletree Alana Waikiki Hotel; continues noon-5 p.m. Sunday; $5. 1-800-292-2577.
• Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; free admission. 396-4018.
• Hawai'i's Biggest Holiday Gift & Food Expose, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; $3.50. 676-7775.
• Holiday Gallery, with ceramics, glass, woodwork, dolls, jewelry and more, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; free admission. 596-8128.
• "A Christmas Fantasy," student Christmas art sale featuring handmade ornaments, note cards, photography, paintings and ceramics, 1-5 p.m., 'Iolani Gallery, Windward Community College; repeats 1-5 p.m. daily (except Sundays and Mondays) through Dec. 15; free admission. 235-7346.
• Friends Craft Fair, Health Fair & Antiques, 2-8 p.m., Waikiki Community Center; free admission. 734-7021.
• Hawai'i Prince Hotel Craft and Music Faire, 2-8 p.m., in the hotel lobby; entertainment by Ed Chevy and Colleen Matusof, sign-language music; continues 2-8 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 22; free admission. 956-1111.
NATURE
Breakfast Behind the Scenes, a tour with breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Honolulu Zoo; $20*. 926-3191.
• Tropical Plant Nature Walk, 10 a.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; repeats at 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays; free. Register: 233-7323.
• Family Fishing Day, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring hand-held poles, small barbless hooks, bait and buckets; insect repellent, walking shoes, light rain gear and picnic lunch are recommended; repeats 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; free. 233-7323.
• Halawa Xeriscape Garden, a three-acre botanical park with more than 200 varieties of plants that conserve water, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 99-1268 Iwaena St., Halawa Valley Industrial area; also features water-saving irrigation systems, mulch, and other xeriscape (water-saving landscape) ideas; repeats Wednesdays and Saturdays; free. 527-6113, 527-6126.
• Arboretum Tours, 1-2:30 p.m., Lyon Arboretum; repeats Saturdays and 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.
• "Singin' in the Rainforest," an illuminated garden event with caroling, keiki events, a bazaar, games and prizes, 7-8 p.m., Wahiawa Botanical Garden; free. 621-7321.
MIXED BAG
• "The Diamond Head Story," a two-mile walking tour led by volunteers of The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon, from the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo to the crater entrance; repeats Saturdays; $5*. 948-3299.
Sea Life Drop and Shop, for ages 6-11; animal visits, Christmas crafts, snacks and more to keep children occupied while parents go Christmas shopping, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sea Life Park; $16; limited to 18 participants. 259-2512.
• Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m., Borders Waikele; repeats Saturdays and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; free. 676-6699.
• Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m., Borders Ward Centre; repeats Saturdays; free. 591-8995.
• Storytelling with Bradajo, for all ages; 11:30 a.m. and noon, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; free. 845-8949.
• Sunset on the Beach, with entertainment, food and featured films on a 30-foot screen; 4 p.m. entertainment; 6:15 p.m. short film, "Elvis Presley: Aloha Concert"; 6:30 p.m. featured film, "Top Gun"; Queen's Surf Beach; featuring food from restaurants and eateries including All Star CafŽ, Dixie Grill and Sunset Grill; repeats Sunday with 6:30 p.m. featured film, "Blue Hawaii"; free admission. 523-2489.
• Yo-yo and Spin Top Classes for all ages, 1 p.m. at Daiei Waipahu, 4-6 p.m. at Ward Warehouse amphitheater, and 7-9 p.m. at Windward Mall; repeats Saturdays; also, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays at Town Center of Mililani, 5-7 p.m. Fridays at Kapolei Shopping Center, and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 834-2828, 554-4969.
• Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 4:30-6 p.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats 9-10:30 a.m. weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
YULE
"Santa's Christmas Journey," annual holiday performance and meal provided by The Pineapple Room chefs, in the Special Events Room at Macy's Ala Moana; breakfast ($6.50) at 9 a.m., lunch ($7.50) at noon and dinner ($9.50), daily through Dec. 22. Call for ticket availability and reservations: 945-6427.
• Jingle Bell Express, a 10-minute sing-along train ride for children under 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2:20-5 p.m. and 6:20-10 p.m., Ala Moana Center mall level; the train depot is located at Center Court; $4 (the 7 p.m. ride during Santa's Light Parade is sold out); continues through Dec. 23; 955-9517.
• "The Nutcracker," presented by Hawaii Ballet Theatre, 2 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 16, and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; $22*. 839-1596.
• Santa's Light Parade at Ala Moana Center, with holiday decorated floats, performers and Santa riding his 40-foot illuminated train, 7 p.m., mall level, beginning near Macy's and ending at Sears; continues through Dec. 23 (except Monday); free. 955-9517.
"A Cazimero Christmas," with Robert and Roland Cazimero, Leina'ala Kalama Heine, the Royal Dance Company, and Halau Na Kamalei, 2 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; also featuring Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom; $22.50*-$40*. 528-0506.
• "Music in the Afternoon," with holiday tunes by the Keiki Kani Music Studio Choir, 4 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheatre; free. 487-2275.
• Pearl City Christmas Parade, 4 p.m., starting at Momilani Elementary School, to Ho'oki'eki'e Street, to Ho'omoana Street, to Ho'olaule'a Street, ending at Pearl City Shopping Center. 593-1533.
• Samoan Traditional Christmas Festival, presented by the Samoan Cultural and Arts Federation, 5-9:30 p.m., Honolulu Hale; free. 523-4674.
• 'Aiea Community Christmas Festival, with musical performances and Santa Claus, 6 p.m., Halawa Gymnasium; free. 488-9873.
• O'ahu Christmas Festival, presented by the Salvation Army Leeward Corps, 6-8 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room; $5*. 487-1636.
• Honolulu City Lights, daily through Jan. 1, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (except New Year's Eve), Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-6060.
• Pearlridge Express, a train ride for keiki up to 4 feet tall, Pearlridge Center Uptown; continues during mall hours, through Jan. 1; $3. 488-0981.
MUSIC
• Herb Ohta Jr., 2 p.m., Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
• Opihi Pickers, 2 p.m., Borders Waikele; free. 676-6698.
• Pau Hana Concert, students of ethnic music and dance classes present their end-of-semester performance, 3 p.m., Orvis Auditorium and courtyard, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 956-8742.
Piano Concert, featuring students of Ellen Masaki; presented by Hawai'i Public Radio, the Ellen Masaki School of Music and Thayer Piano Co.; 4 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $12.50*. 955-8821.
DANCE
• Keiki Hula Show, with Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; repeats Sundays; free. 955-9517.
"Burning Ambition," a contemporary dance concert presented by Castle Danceforce Production, 2 p.m., Ronald E. Bright Theatre, Castle High; $12*. 373-3393.
• Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Leimomi Ho and Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula, 6-7 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
Swingsation, learn to Lindy hop with Hawai'i Jitterbugs, 7-8 p.m. intermediate lesson ($10 includes social dance); 7:30-8 p.m. beginner lesson ($5 includes social dance); 8-10 p.m. social dance ($5); Atherton YMCA, 1810 University Ave; continues Dec. 23. 545-7600.
• International Folk Dancing, 7-9:15 p.m., Makiki District Park; learn Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Israeli and other international folk dances; repeats Sundays; $3. 521-2270.
STAGE
"Ola Ka Lau," by Kimo Armitage, presented by Kumu Kahua, 2 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $15*. 536-4441.
"Annie," a musical presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 4 p.m., at DHT; repeats at 8 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 14 and 21-22, 4 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23, and 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
James Joyce's "The Dead," by Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey, presented by Hawai'i Pacific University, 4 and 8 p.m., HPU Theatre; $14*. 375-1282.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
• Windward Year-End Craft Fair, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., He'eia Elementary School; free admission. 247-6106 or 239-3922.
• Koko Marina Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Koko Marina Center; free admission. 259-6527.
• Hawai'i's Biggest Holiday Gift & Food Expose, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3.50. 676-7775.
• Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; free admission. 396-4018.
• The Whole Bead Show, noon-5 p.m., Heliconia Room, Doubletree Alana Waikiki Hotel; $5. 1-800-292-2577.
• World Art Bazaar, 1-5 p.m., The Art Center at Linekona (a new location this year); handcrafted baskets, masks, ceramics, textiles, folk art, ethnic fashion and jewelry from around the world; proceeds will support Honolulu Academy of Arts programs; free admission. 532-8700.
NATURE
• Family Fishing Day, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring hand-held poles, small barbless hooks, bait and buckets; insect repellent, walking shoes, light rain gear and picnic lunch are recommended; repeats 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; free. 233-7323.
• Tropical Plant Nature Walk, 1 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; repeats at 1 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m. Saturdays; free. Register: 233-7323.
MIXED BAG
Honolulu Marathon, a 26-mile course beginning at Ala Moana and Queen Street extension and ending at Kapi'olani Park, 5 a.m; 734-7200, honolulumarathon.org. Also: Mayor's Walk, a 6.2-mile course, 5:15 a.m. at marathon starting line.
Diamond Head Lighthouse Walk, a two-mile stroll presented by The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon, starting at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo; repeats Sundays; $10*. Register: 948-3299.
Jan Ken Po, live taping of the game show about Hawai'i, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., 'Ewa Town, 91-1001 Renton Road; narrated 90-minute round-trip ride to Kahe Point; repeats Sundays; $8*. 681-5461.
• Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 737-3323.
Box Car Racing, presented by American Box Car Racing International, 1-5 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; repeats Saturdays and Sundays, and 3-9 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays; $6*. 947-3393.
• Sunset on the Beach, with entertainment, food and featured films on a 30-foot screen; 4 p.m. entertainment; 6:15 p.m. short film, "Elvis Presley: Aloha Concert"; 6:30 p.m. featured film, "Blue Hawaii"; Queen's Surf Beach; featuring food from restaurants and eateries including All Star Cafe, Dixie Grill and Sunset Grill; free admission. 523-2489.
• Honolulu Candle-lighting Vigil, presented by the Honolulu Chapter of the Compassionate Friends in memory of Hawai'i children who have died and those who were lost Sept. 11, 6 p.m., La Pietra School for Girls courtyard; held in conjunction with National Children's Memorial Day; free. 524-7400.
YULE
"Santa's Christmas Journey," annual holiday performance and meal provided by The Pineapple Room chefs, in the Special Events Room at Macy's Ala Moana; breakfast ($6.50) at 9 a.m., lunch ($7.50) at noon and dinner ($9.50), daily through Dec. 22. Call for ticket availability and reservations: 945-6427.
• Waimanalo Elementary School, holiday performance, 4:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• 'Ewa Elementary School, holiday performance, 6:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• Kids for Christ Church Choir, holiday entertainment, 7 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
A Holiday Brass Concert, presented by the Honolulu Brass Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts central courtyard; $10*. 532-8700.
"The Gift" From Chamber Music Hawai'i, with musicians from the Honolulu Symphony and featuring the Spring Wind Quintet, Galliard String Quartet and the Honolulu Brass, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church Kailua; repeats 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Lutheran Church of Honolulu; $15*. 524-0815, ext. 245.
• Honolulu City Lights, daily through Jan. 1, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (except New Year's Eve), Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-6060.
• Pearlridge Express, a train ride for keiki up to 4 feet tall, Pearlridge Center Uptown; continues during mall hours, through Jan. 1; $3. 488-0981.
MUSIC
• Jay Larrin, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki; free. 923-0711.
Drum Joy! Classes, 3-5 p.m., Atherton YMCA; learn basic hand drumming techniques in playing traditional and contemporary African rhythms and songs from Guinea, Mali and Senegal; repeats 3-5 p.m. Mondays; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1007 Waimanu St.; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.
• Greg MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.
• "Islands of Aloha," with vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free. 236-7104.
DANCE
• Keiki Hip-Hop Class, for students in grades 3-7, 4-5 p.m., West Oahu Family YMCA; repeats Mondays; $5. Register: 625-1040, ext. 242.
• Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
• Star of the Sea Church Thrift Store Ministry Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on church grounds; continues 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and and Dec. 15; free admission. 734-0396.
• Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; free admission. 396-4018.
NATURE
Kadomatsu Class, make a miniature kadomatsu for the holiday season, 9-10 a.m., Foster Botanical Garden; $18*. 537-1708, 522-7064.
MIXED BAG
• Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and older, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
• Princess Ka'iulani Historical Tour, 4 p.m., Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hotel; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and the 'Ainahau mansion where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 922-5811.
• Chess Lessons and practice play competition, 5-8 p.m. (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Centerstage, Ala Moana Center (955-9517); repeats Mondays. Also: 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1143); free.
YULE
"Santa's Christmas Journey," annual holiday performance and meal provided by The Pineapple Room chefs, in the Special Events Room at Macy's Ala Moana; breakfast ($6.50) at 9 a.m., lunch ($7.50) at noon and dinner ($9.50), daily through Dec. 22. Call for ticket availability and reservations: 945-6427.
• Jingle Bell Express, a 10-minute sing-along train ride for children under 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2:20-5 p.m. and 6:20-10 p.m., Ala Moana Center mall level; the train depot is located at Center Court; $4 (the 7 p.m. ride during Santa's Light Parade is sold out); continues through Dec. 23; 955-9517.
• St. John Vianney School Choir, holiday entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; free. 922-4422.
• Kahalu'u Chorus, holiday performance, 6:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• Family Worship Church Choir, holiday entertainment, 7 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Santa's Light Parade at Ala Moana Center, with holiday decorated floats, performers and Santa riding his 40-foot illuminated train, 7 p.m., mall level, beginning near Macy's and ending at Sears; continues through Dec. 23; free. 955-9517.
• Messiah Community Sing, a presentation that allows the audience to sing favorites from Handel's oratorio, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square; free. 524-2822, ext. 223, 486-4662.
• Honolulu City Lights, daily through Jan. 1, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also:indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (except New Year's Eve), Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-6060.
• Pearlridge Express, a train ride for keiki up to 4 feet tall, Pearlridge Center Uptown; continues during mall hours, through Jan. 1; $3. 488-0981.
MUSIC
Drum Joy! Classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1007 Waimanu St.; learn basic hand drumming techniques in playing traditional and contemporary African rhythms and songs from Guinea, Mali and Senegal; repeats Tuesdays; also, 3-5 p.m. Mondays at Atherton YMCA; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.
Leo Kottke in concert, presented by Upwest Arts and Hawai'i Public Radio, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $25. 528-0506.
DANCE
• Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 945-1851.
• "Kneeling Deeply to Rise," Butoh and poetic drama performance directed by Maureen Freehill as part of her M.F.A. thesis project, 12:30-1 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Sinclair Library; free. 739-6544, 956-2598.
• Hula Halau Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha, 5:30 p.m., Hawai'i State Library children's room; free. 586-3510.
• Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
• Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; free admission. 396-4018.
• "A Christmas Fantasy," student Christmas art sale featuring handmade ornaments, note cards, photography, paintings and ceramics, 1-5 p.m., 'Iolani Gallery, Windward Community College; repeats 1-5 p.m. daily through Dec. 15; free admission. 235-7346.
NATURE
• Arboretum Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Lyon Arboretum; repeats Tuesdays and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.
MIXED BAG
• Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
• Children's Craft and Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Tuesdays; free. 737-3323.
• Keiki Tuesday, with games, clowns and more, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Tuesdays; free. 488-0981.
• Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Borders Waikele; repeats Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.
• Preschool Story Circle, 11 a.m., Native Winds Gift Gallery and Craft Supply; repeats Tuesdays; free. 734-8018.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
• Chess Lessons and practice play competition, 5:30-9 p.m. (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); repeats Tuesdays. Also: 5-8 p.m. Mondays (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Centerstage, Ala Moana Center (955-9517); and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1143); free.
• "Deep Impact: Mission to Comet Tempel 1," a presentation by University of Hawai'i astronomer Karen Meech, 7:30 p.m., NASA Pacific Regional Planetary Data Center, Sinclair Library basement, UH; part of the Hawai'i space lecture series; free. 956-3132.
YULE
"Santa's Christmas Journey," annual holiday performance and meal provided by The Pineapple Room chefs, in the Special Events Room at Macy's Ala Moana; breakfast ($6.50) at 9 a.m., lunch ($7.50) at noon and dinner ($9.50), daily through Dec. 22. Call for ticket availability and reservations: 945-6427.
• Jingle Bell Express, a 10-minute sing-along train ride for children under 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2:20-5 p.m. and 6:20-10 p.m., Ala Moana Center mall level; the train depot is located at Center Court; $4 (the 7 p.m. ride during Santa's Light Parade is sold out); continues through Dec. 23; 955-9517.
• Kanoelani Elementary School, "Na Mele O Kanoelani" holiday performance, 6:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• 'Ewa Beach Elementary School Choir, holiday entertainment, 7 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Holiday Party and Christmas Tree Lighting at Restaurant Row, with entertainment by Ballet Hawaii's "Nutcracker" and the Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars, 7 p.m., in the plaza; free. 532-4750.
• Santa's Light Parade at Ala Moana Center, with holiday decorated floats, performers and Santa riding his 40-foot illuminated train, 7 p.m., mall level, beginning near Macy's and ending at Sears; continues through Dec. 23; free. 955-9517.
• Honolulu City Lights, daily through Jan. 1, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also:indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (except New Year's Eve), Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-6060.
• Pearlridge Express, a train ride for keiki up to 4 feet tall, Pearlridge Center Uptown; continues during mall hours, through Jan. 1; $3. 488-0981.
MUSIC
• Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
• "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Boat Days" theme, 6-6:30 p.m., DFS Galleria in Waikiki; repeats Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 931-2655.
• Hawaiian Thistle Pipe Band, 7-8 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 239-6609.
• Greg MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.
• "Islands of Aloha," with vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free. 236-7104.
DANCE
• Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 945-1851.
• Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
• Star of the Sea Church Thrift Store Ministry Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on church grounds; continues 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Dec. 15; free admission. 734-0396.
• Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; free admission. 396-4018.
• "A Christmas Fantasy," student Christmas art sale featuring handmade ornaments, note cards, photography, paintings and ceramics, 1-5 p.m., 'Iolani Gallery, Windward Community College; continues 1-5 p.m.Thursday through Dec. 15; free admission. 235-7346.
NATURE
Preschool Pirates, for ages 2-5; meet sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, 10-11:30 a.m., Sea Life Park; $15 for parent and child (includes park admission). Register: 259-2512.
• Halawa Xeriscape Garden, a three-acre botanical park with more than 200 varieties of plants that conserve water, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 99-1268 Iwaena St., Halawa Valley Industrial area; also features water-saving irrigation systems, mulch, and other xeriscape (water-saving landscape) ideas; repeats Wednesdays and Saturdays; free. 527-6113, 527-6126.
MIXED BAG
• Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
Box Car Racing, presented by American Box Car Racing International, 3-9 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; repeats Fridays and Wednesdays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and most holidays; $6*. 947-3393.
• Princess Ka'iulani Historical Tour, 4 p.m., Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hotel; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and the 'Ainahau mansion where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 922-5811.
• Chess Lessons and practice play competition, 6-9 p.m., (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (586-6151, 235-1143); repeats Wednesdays. Also: 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 5-8 p.m. Mondays (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Centerstage, Ala Moana Center (955-9517); free.
YULE
"Santa's Christmas Journey," annual holiday performance and meal provided by The Pineapple Room chefs, in the Special Events Room at Macy's Ala Moana; breakfast ($6.50) at 9 a.m., lunch ($7.50) at noon and dinner ($9.50), daily through Dec. 22. Call for ticket availability and reservations: 945-6427.
• Jingle Bell Express, a 10-minute sing-along train ride for children under 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2:20-5 p.m. and 6:20-10 p.m., Ala Moana Center mall level; the train depot is located at Center Court; $4 (the 7 p.m. ride during Santa's Light Parade is sold out); continues through Dec. 23; 955-9517.
• Wai'anae Intermediate School Choir, holiday entertainment, 10:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
A Musical Christmas Tea and Tour, with a tour of the Medieval and Renaissance galleries, a musical performance and light refreshments, 2-4 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts; reservations must be made by Dec. 7; $8*. 532-8726.
• "Twelve Days of Christmas," holiday entertainment with Honolulu Chorale, 5-5:45 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; continues daily with various entertainment through Dec. 24; free. 922-4422.
• Kids for Christ, holiday performance, 6:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
• Pearl City Elementary School Choir, holiday entertainment, 7 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Santa's Light Parade at Ala Moana Center, with holiday decorated floats, performers and Santa riding his 40-foot illuminated train, 7 p.m., mall level, beginning near Macy's and ending at Sears; continues through Dec. 23; free. 955-9517.
Christmas with Na Leo Pilimehana and the Honolulu Symphony, also featuring Daniel Ho, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats Dec. 14 and 15; $15-$55. 792-2000, 526-4400.
"From Heaven's Throne," a Christmas musical presented by New Hope Christian Fellowship, 7:30 p.m., Farrington High School Auditorium; repeats 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 19-21; and 6 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; $9*. 842-4242, ext. 661.
"Duck, Duck, Scrooge: A Commedia Christmas Carol," an improvised adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic presented by the Lizard Loft, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; repeats 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15, and 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16; $10. 536-8047.
• Honolulu City Lights, daily through Jan. 1, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (except New Year's Eve), Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-6060.
• Pearlridge Express, a train ride for keiki up to 4 feet tall, Pearlridge Center Uptown; continues during mall hours, through Jan. 1; $3. 488-0981.
MUSIC
• Children's Choir of the Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus, 5:30 p.m., Hawai'i State Library children's room; followed by a storytime; free. 586-3510.
"Islands of Aloha," with vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free. 971-2080.
DANCE
•Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 945-1851.
•Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
•Swing Dance Lesson, 6:45-9 p.m. (7:30 p.m. free basic lesson), Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; $4. 236-4082.
•Beginning Hip-Hop, for teens and adults, 7:30-8:30 p.m., West Oahu Family YMCA; $5. Register: 625-1040, ext. 242.
•Scandinavian Folk Dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Atherton YMCA; repeats Thursdays. $3. 386-2876.
STAGE
"Annie," a musical presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 8 p.m., at DHT; repeats 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21-22, 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 15, and 4 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
•Holiday Pottery Sale, presented by the potters of Toshiko Takaezu Ceramics Studio, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., LaniÅkea YWCA; continues Dec. 14, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; free admission. 538-7061.
•Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; free admission. 396-4018.
•"A Christmas Fantasy," student Christmas art sale featuring handmade ornaments, note cards, photography, paintings and ceramics, 1-5 p.m., 'Iolani Gallery, Windward Community College; continues 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14- 15; free admission. 235-7346.
•Annual Holiday Open House and Book Sale, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Hawaiian Historical Society library, on the grounds of Mission Houses Museum; free admission. 537-6271.
MIXED BAG
•Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
Walking Tour of Historic Capitol District, presented by Mission Houses Museum, 10 a.m.; repeats Thursdays; $15. 531-0481.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
•Yo-yo and Spin Top Classes for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Thursdays; also 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays at Town Center of Mililani, 5-7 p.m. Fridays at Kapolei Shopping Center, 1 p.m. Saturdays at Daiei Waipahu, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays at Ward Warehouse amphitheater, and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays at Windward Mall; free. 834-2828, 554-4969.
