TGIF Weekend Calendar
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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.
MUSIC
Piano performance by students of Ellen Masaki School of Music, 10 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach hotel; free. 921-9711.
"Reggae with Maacho," part of the Kwanzaa 2001 celebration, 5-6 p.m., the Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 532-8741.
Na Hihimanu, Hawaiian with hula, 6-8 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
"Pre-New Year's Eve Celebration 2002 — Latino Style!," music, dance bands and dance performances, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m., United Puerto Rican Association Social Hall, 1249 N. School St.; $20* plus nonperishable food item to benefit the Hawaii Foodbank. 847-2751, 234-0772.
Kona Wind, contemporary, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, with maestro Samuel Wong and the Honolulu Symphony and Honolulu Symphony Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; the program will include Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9" and Bach's "Suite No. 3, D Major"; repeats at 4 p.m. Sunday; "concert conversations" with the maestro one hour prior to each performance; $15-$55. 792-2000, 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
KIPO Blues Night, a CD release party for Keahi Conjugacion's "Live at the Atherton," 8:30 p.m., Anna Bannanas; featuring Conjugacion and her band; Jeff Said No will be the opening act; dancing till 1 a.m.; $7*. 955-8821.
DANCE
Ewalani Hula Maids and Na Kane, hula, 4-5 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Na Opio Me Na Kupuna O Ko'olau, 6-7 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; 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.
Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in, hip-hop, samba/salsa, Tahitian, ballroom and belly dancing; fees vary. Call for schedule/registration: 732-7603.
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 1:30 p.m. Sunday; $40* and $55*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
NATURE
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.
Weekend Fishing, 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; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.
"Exploring the Reef at Night," presented by Waikiki Aquarium, 7-9:30 p.m.; explore a reef flat and learn about marine life natural history, reef walking safety and conservation; minimum age is 5, and youngsters must be accompanied by an adult; $10*. Register: 923-9741.
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 Sunday; $2.50*. 591-8411.
Honolulu City Lights, daily through Tuesday, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (except Monday), 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 Tuesday; $3. 488-0981.
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.
"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.
Special Olympics Holiday Parade, 10 a.m., beginning at Beach Walk and Kalakaua Avenue, traveling along Kalakaua Avenue to Monsarrat Avenue, and ending at Kapi'olani Park. 926-2244.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m., Borders Waikele; repeats at 11 a.m. Saturdays and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; free. 676-6699.
Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m., Borders Ward Centre; repeats at 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 591-8995.
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.
"Sunset on the Beach," 4-9 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach; with food, entertainment 4-6 p.m., and the feature film "Star Wars" on a 30-foot screen at 6:30 p.m.; food from local restaurants and eateries; "Sunset on the Beach" repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free admission. 523-2489.
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.
MUSIC
Royal Hawaiian Band, with hula, Hawaiian trio and soloists, 2-3 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats Sundays; free. 922-5331.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, with maestro Samuel Wong and the Honolulu Symphony and Honolulu Symphony Chorus, 4 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; the program will include Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9" and Bach's "Suite No. 3, D Major"; "concert conversation" with the maestro one hour prior to the performance; $15-$55. 792-2000, 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
Hannah Hsu Wang, piano recital including works by Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Ravel and Debussy, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, Ke'eaumoku Street; free. 531-8930.
DANCE
Keiki Hula Show, with Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; repeats Sundays; free. 955-9517.
Halau O Keaunui, hula, 5-6 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Ka Pa Ku Kaiaulu, 6-7 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
"A Holiday Season Swing Dance," presented by Swing Dance Club of Hawaii, 6-9 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom; free pupu and soft drinks 6-6:30 p.m., and free dance lesson; $5*. 926-9974, 734-2914.
Hawaii Jitterbugs' One Year Anniversary Party, bring a potluck pupu to share, 7 p.m., no class; $5. 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.
Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in hip-hop, samba/salsa, Tahitian, ballroom and belly dancing; fees vary. Call for schedule/registration: 732-7603.
STAGE
Slava's Snowshow, a Cirque du Soleil-style show with acrobats, mimes and "snow," 1:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; final performance; $40* and $55*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Ala Moana Center's New Year Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Centerstage; featuring a "Year of the Horse" presentation by Temari, kadomatsu-building demonstration, taiko drumming, storytelling, hands-on activities, Chinese lion and dragon dances, and more; free. 955-9517.
NATURE
Weekend Fishing, 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.
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.; last day; $2.50*. 591-8411.
Honolulu City Lights, through Tuesday, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily except Monday; 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 Tuesday; $3. 488-0981.
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 through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.
Hawaii Junior Miss contestants, 11 a.m., Windward Mall stage; 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.
"Sunset on the Beach," 4-9 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach; with food, entertainment 4-6 p.m., and the feature film "Titanic" on a 30-foot screen at 6:30 p.m.; food from local restaurants and eateries; "Sunset on the Beach" repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free admission. 523-2489.
FIREWORKS
All fireworks scheduled for midnight.
Largest display: At Sand Island State Park, off Ala Moana Beach and Honolulu Harbor. Presented by Fireworks by Grucci, visible from Waikiki, Ke'ehi Lagoon, downtown heights. Sponsored by Aloha Tower Marketplace. Also, free keiki games, magicians, fire and knife dancers and prizes beginning at 6 p.m. at Aloha Tower Marketplace and for the adults, live music at Aloha Tower restaurants beginning at 9 p.m. 566-2337.
West O'ahu display: Off Ihilani Resort. Viewable from surrounding neighborhoods. Sponsored by the hotel.
Kahala beach: Off Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii. Viewable from heights, East O'ahu coast. Sponsored by the hotel.
Waikiki beach: On a barge off Waikiki. Viewable from Waikiki, heights. Sponsored by the Halekulani.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
New Year's Eve Celebration, dinner 7-9 p.m., live big band entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kahuku Ballroom, Turtle Bay Resort, North Shore; $99 per person includes dinner, party favors and glass of champagne at midnight. Reservations required: 293-8811, ext. 6532.
"Starlet New Year's Eve Fireworks & Cocktail Cruise," two-hour cruise from 10:30 p.m. to view coastal firework shows, cocktails and dancing; leaves from Kewalo Basin; $30 general, $25 kama'aina. Reservations required: 983-7827.
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 (except Jan. 7); free. 236-7104.
DANCE
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.
Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in hip-hop, samba/salsa, Tahitian, ballroom and belly dancing; fees vary. Call for schedule/registration: 732-7603.
NATURE
Hike by Moonlight to Ka'ena Point, one-mile hike on well-marked trails and gourmet dinner at Shell Beach, sponsored by "Get With It, Island Trails" hiking program, begins at 5:30 p.m. at Camp Mokule'ia; $20. Registration: 637-6241.
YULE
Honolulu City Lights, through Tuesday, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; free. 523-4385.
Pearlridge Express, a train ride for keiki up to 4 feet tall, Pearlridge Center Uptown; continues during mall hours, through Tuesday; $3. 488-0981.
MIXED BAG
Blood Bank of Hawai'i blood drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Windward Mall, lower level, Macy's wing. 235-1143.
"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.
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.
MUSIC
Moana Allen and guests, dance styles from R&B to Tahitian to modern, 1-2:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
YULE
Honolulu City Lights, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., 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; $5* plus two city bus fares or a bus pass. Register: 948-3299.
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.
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 (except Jan. 7); 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.
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.
Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in hip-hop, samba/salsa, Tahitian, ballroom and belly dancing; fees vary. Call for schedule/registration: 732-7603.
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.
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.
MUSIC
Pu'uhonua, traditional Hawaiian music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., third floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats 6:30-8:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays; 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 (except Jan.7); 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.
Scandinavian Folk Dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Atherton YMCA; repeats Thursdays. $3. 386-2876.
24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.
Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in hip-hop, samba/salsa, Tahitian, ballroom and belly dancing; fees vary. Call for schedule/registration: 732-7603.
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.
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.
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.
