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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 23, 2001

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.

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Dec. 23

YULE

Randy and Gay Hongo, praise music, and Christmas Service, 7:45 and 10:45 a.m., Honolulu Christian Church; free. 973-4345.

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); last day. 955-9517.

Christmas Variety Show with A Class Act Show Kids and Star of the Sea Lil' Stars, noon-12:45 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.

"Christmas Fantasia," holiday music and dance with Pacific Island Praise Choir, 1 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Ballet Hawaii's "Nutcracker," with the Honolulu Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; featuring American Ballet Theatre's Ashley Tuttle; final performance; $35*-$55*. 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

"Santa Claus Lives in Hawaii," a new holiday musical by Art Freedman (book and lyrics) and Roslyn Catracchia (music), presented by Army Community Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; final performances; $12* and $15*. 438-4480, 438-5230.

"Shout! Christmas is Coming" choral performance by students of 'Ewa Elementary School, 2-2:30 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

"The Nutcracker," presented by Hawaii State Ballet, 2:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre, St. Louis Center for the Arts; final performance; $16*-$22*. 947-2755, 783-2747.

Merry TubaChristmas 2001, featuring Christmas carols performed on euphoniums and tubas, 3 p.m., Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

Kevin Hopkins, holiday music, 4 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Waipahu High School Project SMILE Troupers present A World of Peace musical presentation, 4-4:30 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

Royal School Bell Choir, 5-5:45 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel lobby; free. 922-4422.

The Honolulu Boy Choir, 5 p.m., Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-5666.

Honukai, Christmas music performance, 6 p.m., Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 523-4385.

"From Heaven's Throne," a Christmas musical presented by New Hope Christian Fellowship, 6 p.m., Farrington High School Auditorium; final performance; $9*. 842-4242, ext. 661.

Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy, holiday dance recital, 6-6:30 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

King's Guards, dressed as toy soldiers, perform a rifle drill to the music of "March of the Wooden Soldiers," 6:15 p.m. at the front gate of King's Village Shopping Center in Waikiki; last day. free.

Honolulu City Lights Trolley Tour, a benefit for Hawaii Foodbank, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Ward Warehouse; tours begin every half-hour; last tour leaves at 9 p.m.; continues daily through Dec. 30 (except Monday and Tuesday); $2.50*. 591-8411.

City Lights Tour, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., beginning at Ala Moana Center, mauka side; tour the Honolulu City Lights display and walk through the Honolulu Hale courtyard; continues Monday; $10* ($6* kama'aina). Reservations required: 539-9400.

19th Annual Live Nativity, presented by The Salvation Army, every half-hour between 7 and 10 p.m., Waioli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road; featuring costumed actors and animals dramatizing the first nativity in an outdoor setting; repeats Monday; free. 988-2136.

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; last day; free. 955-9517.

"A Glorious Christmas Concert," featuring the Honolulu Stake Tabernacle Concert Choir, Youth Choir, Children Choir and Concert Orchestra, 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1560 S. Beretania St.; no children under age 6, please; free.

Handel's "Messiah," performed by the Aloha Community Chorus, 7 p.m., Schofield Barracks' Main Post Chapel; free. 624-5108.

"Celebrate Life!" Christmas musical, 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church in Makiki; free. 538-6833.

"Christmas in Paradise" dinner-concert with The Makaha Sons, 7:30 p.m., 'Ilikai hotel; also featuring Chinky Mahoe and Halau Hula 'O Kawaili'ula and host Rodney Villanueva; doors open at 5:30 p.m.; $40* ($350 for tables of 10). Reservations: 944-6372.

Slava's Snowshow, a Cirque du Soleil-style show with acrobats, mimes and "snow," 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Dec. 28; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 29; and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 30; $40* and $55*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

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. 523-4385.

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

Brother Noland's "New Faces, New Music" CD release performance, noon-12:30 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

Royal Hawaiian Band, with hula, Hawaiian trio and soloists, 2-3 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats Sundays; free. 922-5331.

DANCE

Keiki Hula Show, with Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; repeats Sundays; free. 955-9517.

Hip-Hop Dance Class for teens, 2-3 p.m., Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace; repeats Sundays; $10. Register: 224-4777.

Hickam Halau, hula, 5-6 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Halau Kawaianuhealehua, 6-7 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

Swingsation, learn to Lindy hop with Hawai'i Jitterbugs, at Atherton YMCA; 7-8 p.m. intermediate-level lesson, 7:30-8 p.m. beginner-level lesson; 8-10 p.m. social dance; free. 545-7600.

International Folk Dancing, 7-9:15 p.m., Makiki District Park; learn Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Israeli and other international folk dances; repeats 7-9:15 p.m. Sundays; $3. 521-2270.

STAGE

"Annie," a musical presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 4 p.m., at DHT; final performance; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.

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. Monday; free admission. 396-4018.

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

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.

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas Day) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

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.

Box Car Racing, by American Box Car Racing International, 1-5 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; also 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday through Dec. 28; $6*. 947-3393.

Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 737-3323.

"Sunset on the Beach," 4-9 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach; with food, entertainment 4-6 p.m., and featured films ("Apollo 13" and "White Christmas") on a 30-foot screen at 6:15 p.m.; food from the following restaurants and eateries: Keo's, Yoshiya Japanese Restaurant, Skyline Cafe, Seafood Village, Simply Ono, Davey Jones Ribs, Royal Hawaiian Hot Dog, Mr. Pizza, Beach House Beverage Cart and Popcorn Express; "Sunset on the Beach" repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free admission. 523-2489.

Aloha 'Oe Ceremony for the departing Norwegian Star, 7:30 p.m., Pier 10, Aloha Tower; Hawaiian music and hula; free. 566-2337.

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Dec. 24

YULE

Honolulu Madrigal Quartet, noon-12:30 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

Vocal & Dance Expressions, 5-5:45 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel lobby; free. 922-4422.

Christmas Eve Dinner Show, with comedian Frank DeLima and singer/pianist Jay Larrin, 6-9:30 p.m., Hibiscus Ballroom, Ala Moana Hotel; no-host cocktails 6 p.m., dinner buffet 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; $50* (includes dinner; cocktails extra). Reservations: 955-4811.

City Lights Tour, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., beginning at Ala Moana Center, mauka side; tour the Honolulu City Lights display and walk through the Honolulu Hale courtyard; last day; $10* ($6* kama'aina). Reservations required: 539-9400.

Waipahu Samoan Assembly of God Youth Choir, 7 p.m., Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-5666.

19th Annual Live Nativity, presented by The Salvation Army, every half-hour between 7 and 10 p.m., Waioli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road; featuring costumed actors and animals dramatizing the first nativity in an outdoor setting; last day; free. 988-2136.

Slava's Snowshow, a Cirque du Soleil-style show with acrobats, mimes and "snow," 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 28; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 29; and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 30; $40* and $55*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

"The Gift," a dramatic presentation, and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 8 p.m., Honolulu Christian Church; free. 973-4345.

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. 523-4385.

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! Class, 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; also 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1007 Waimanu St.; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.

"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

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.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.

Dances We Dance offers classes in modern dance, at the studio at Mo'ili'ili Community Center; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 537-2152.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; last day; free admission. 396-4018.

MIXED BAG

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas Day) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.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.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission: $14.95* general or $7.95* kama'aina). 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.

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Dec. 25

YULE

Mrs. Claus performs holiday tunes on her harp, 5 p.m., Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-5666.

The Honolulu Boy Choir Christmas Dinner Concert, at the Monarch Room, The Royal Hawaiian hotel; seating at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.; $65*. Reservations: 923-7311.

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. 523-4385.

MIXED BAG

Holiday Hike, a three-mile hike on Hau'ula Loop Trail; meet at 9 a.m. at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo; the hike is from noon to 2 p.m.; presented by The Clean Air Team; repeats Jan. 1; $5* plus two city bus fares or a bus pass. Register: 948-3299.

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Dec. 26

YULE

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. 523-4385.

Honolulu City Lights Trolley Tour, a benefit for Hawaii Foodbank, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Ward Warehouse; tours begin every half-hour; last tour leaves at 9 p.m.; continues daily through Dec. 30; $2.50*. 591-8411.

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

"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.

"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, formerly known as the Kodak 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.

Swingtime in Honolulu, swing dance lessons, practice and potluck snack, 6:45-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; $4. 236-4082.

New York Salsa Styling Class, with Minnie Ruiz, 8-9:30 p.m., Aloha Activity Center; repeats Wednesdays; $15 singles, $25 couples. Register: 926-8037.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.

Dances We Dance offers classes in modern dance, at the studio at Mo'ili'ili Community Center; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 537-2152.

STAGE

Slava's Snowshow, a Cirque du Soleil-style show with acrobats, mimes and "snow," 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 28; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29; and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 30; $40* and $55*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

NATURE

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

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.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.

Box Car Racing, by American Box Car Racing International, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; also 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 28; $6*. 947-3393.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission: $14.95* general or $7.95* kama'aina). 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, 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.

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Dec. 27

YULE

Honolulu City Lights Trolley Tour, a benefit for Hawaii Foodbank, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Ward Warehouse; tours begin every half-hour; last tour leaves at 9 p.m.; continues Dec. 28-30; $2.50*. 591-8411.

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. 523-4385.

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

Ellen Masaki's School of Music presents a piano performance, 10 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach hotel; repeats Dec. 28-29; free. 921-9711.

"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, formerly known as the Kodak 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.

Samba/Salsa Class for teens and adults, taught by Adela Chu, 7-8 p.m., Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace; repeats Thursdays; $10. Register: 737-8852, 224-4777.

Scandinavian Folk Dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Atherton YMCA; repeats Thursdays. $3. 386-2876.

Merengue, Rumba and Mambo Class, 8:15-9:15 p.m., Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace; repeats Thursdays; $15. Register: 732-7603.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.

STAGE

Slava's Snowshow, a Cirque du Soleil-style show with acrobats, mimes and "snow," 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 29 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 30 at 1:30 p.m.; $40* and $55*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

MIXED BAG

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.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.

Box Car Racing, by American Box Car Racing International, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; also Dec. 28, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; $6*. 947-3393.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission: $14.95* general or $7.95* kama'aina). Register: 847-8243.

Moana Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Banyan Court, Sheraton Moana Surfrider; music by Hawaii Loa at 5:30 p.m., official program at 6:30 p.m. with hotel and employee representatives showcasing the items to be placed into the koa time capsule; music by Kapena 7-8:30 p.m., pianist Ginny Tiu 8:30-10:30 p.m.; part of the hotel's 100th anniversary celebration; no cover charge (seating open to bar and restaurant patrons only). 922-3111.

'Iolani Palace Evening Tours, 15-minute tours celebrating the birthday of Queen Kapi'olani, beginning at 6 p.m. and continuing every 10 minutes until 8:30 p.m.; must be age 5 and older; first come, first served; repeats Dec. 28; $2*. 522-0822.

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.