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Local favorite Celebrating Kalakaua The Friends of 'Iolani Palace's annual commemoration of King David Kalakaua's birthday takes place Nov. 16 at the palace. The Royal Hawaiian Band performs at 11:30 a.m.; review of the Royal Guard begins at 11:50 a.m.; a program of hula begins at 1 p.m. It's free; the public is invited to bring mats and beach chairs. 522-0832.

The "Annual Dance Concert: Bigger Than Life!" by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance, takes the Kennedy Theatre's mainstage for one weekend only. It's a multimedia event featuring pieces by UH faculty that blend computer/video technology and dance. 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m. Nov. 18. $12 general, $9 seniors, military, faculty and staff, $7 non-UH students and children, $4 UHM students with valid ID. 956-7655.

CONCERTS: Nov. 16-19

Blues Traveler, the blues/rock quartet whose latest release is the May 2001 "Bridge," will perform on four islands:

• 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater (doors open 5:30 p.m.). $37.50 general, $30 advance; at the box office, Tropical Disc-Kihei, Groove 2 Music-Lahaina. (808) 242-7469.
• 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Waikiki Shell (doors open 5:30 p.m.). $30 grass seating ($25 advance), $30 second terrace, $35 first terrace, $40 reserved pool seating; at Blaisdell box office, Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400, ticketplushawaii.com. 591-2211.
• 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Hilton Waikoloa Hotel Grand Ballroom. $50 ($40 advance); at MJS Music & CD Wizard in Hilo, Byrd's-Waimea, Mele Kai Music-Kona, Sack 'n Save-Hilo, Kona, Puainako. 526-4400.
• 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Kauai Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom. $40, with limited number of $50 "golden circle" reserved tickets; at Foodland stores at Waipouli and Princeville, Marriott hotel's concierge desk. (808) 245-5050.'

JAZZ AND ART: Nov. 18

The sweet sounds of jazz will combine with the fine arts at La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls Nov. 18. Shari Lynn and Jimmy Borges, accompanied by Fascinatin' Rhythm, and special guest Gabe Baltazar on sax will provide the music. Tagami and Powell Fine Art Gallery provides paintings, wood-turned bowls, glass art and other gifts for perusal and purchase. Art show 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; music 6-7 p.m. on the great lawn of the campus, 2933 Poni Moi Road at the base of Diamond Head; lawn open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. $26, includes dessert, wine, coffee, soft drinks; a benefit for the school. 924-7515.

COMEDY: Nov. 17, 21

Comic Pauly Shore whose "Totally Pauly" show was a staple on MTV for four years, is coming for a standup show at World Cafe. Veteran standup comic Matt Kazam also will make his Island debut. 8 p.m. Nov. 17 (doors open at 7 p.m.). $22.50 advance; at the box office, Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Tower Video, Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear, Pearl Harbor Block Arena, ITT Marine Corps Base Hawai'i. 585-2877. Note: A Maui show has just been added: 9 p.m. Nov. 21 at Hapa's; $20 or $17 advance. (808) 870-9001

CONCERTS: Nov. 23-24

Jazz/blues guitarist Dave Specter will offer two performances on O'ahu:

• 10 p.m. Nov. 23, Haleiwa Joe's, with his combo; $10 cover, at the door. 637-8005.
• 9 p.m. Nov. 24, Anna Bannanas; $15; $10 advance; at Anna Bannana's, Tower Records (Kahala and Ke'eaumoku). Hawai'i's own blues ensemble Third Degree will be special guests. 946-5190.

CONCERT: Nov. 24

New Found Glory the Coral Springs, Fla., punkster band that blends hardcore, emo and rock, is heading for a concert at World Cafe. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24. $17 advance, at Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Tower Video, Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear Kailua, Pearl Harbor Block Arena, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Campus Center, ITT Marine Corps Base Hawai'i. 526-4400.

COMEDY: Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Comedian Margaret Cho brings her "Notorious C.H.O." tour to three islands:

• 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29: Kauai Marriott Resort. $30, $27.50 advance; at Kmart, Larry's Music, The Body Shop, Hanalei Surf Company, Progressive Expressions and the Kauai Marriot Resort.
• 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30: Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. $25, $35; at the box office.
• 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1: Blaisdell Concert Hall. $25, $35, $45; at the box office, Ticket Plus outlets, Hula's Bar and Lei Stand. 526-4400.

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CONCERT: Nov. 29

The Local Divas present "This One's for You, Loyal," a holiday concert at the Hawaii Ballroom of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The Divas are Carole Kai, Melveen Leed, Nohelani Cypriano and Loyal Garner, who has been battling cancer. Comic Mel Cabang also will be part of the show. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. $28, $40 and $50; available at the dining desk of the Sheraton Waikiki, Tower Video on Ke'eaumoku, Tower Records (Kahala and Pearl Kai). 922-4422.

CONCERTS: Nov. 30-Dec. 2

"A Merry Christmas with Friends and Nabors" brings Jim Nabors and guests Karen Keawehawai 'i, Emma Veary, Frank DeLima, Philip Huber and the Huber Marionettes, the Diamond Head Shooting Stars, Chinky Mahoe's Halau Hula Kawaili'ula and more to the Hawai'i Theatre stage. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2. $40, $50, with $5 discounts for seniors citizens and students; at the box office. 528-0506.

DANCE: Nov. 30

Bayanihan, the National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines, which is touring the United States, will give its finale concert at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. The troupe has packed houses in San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Malibu, Phoenix and Tucson; other destinations will include Ohio, New York, Washington, D.C., and Florida. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. $30 balcony seats, $40 orchestra ($5 discounts for seniors 65 and older and children 4-12); available at the box office. 591-2211, 526-4400.

CITY LIGHTS: Dec. 1-Jan. 1

There's no better way to get into the holiday spirit than to tour the annual Honolulu City Lights display, which encircles much of the downtown Capitol District. It all begins Dec. 1 at Honolulu Hale (City Hall) with children's entertainment from 4 p.m. on the municipal lawn; opening-night ceremony at 6 p.m.; Electric Light Parade, 6:25 p.m. in front of Honolulu Hale; Christmas tree lighting, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.; and the arrival of Santa, 7:30 p.m. Indoor Christmas tree and wreath exhibits inside Honolulu Hale will be open daily 8 a.m.-11 p.m. (closed New Year's Eve). It's all free. 527-6060.

CONCERTS: Dec. 6-9

"A Cazimero Christmas," featuring Island favorites Robert and Roland Cazimero, will offer Hawaiian and traditional holiday melodies at the Hawai'i Theatre. The Royal Dance Company and Halau Na Kamalei also will perform; Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom will be a special guest. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 2 p.m. Dec. 9. $22.50-$40, at the box office. 528-0506.

CONCERTS: Dec. 7-9, 11

Singer-guitarist Leo Kottke, right, will make a four-concert, three-Island tour in December, culminating with a performance Dec. 11 at the Hawai'i Theatre. A Windham Hill artist, Kottke now is a regular guest on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show.

Kottke's schedule:

• 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7: Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. $10. $18, $24. (808) 242-7469.
• Dec. 8, time to be announced: Aloha Theatre, Kailua-Kona. $25. (808) 322-2323.
• Dec. 9, time to be announced: Palace Theatre, Hilo. $25. (808) 934-7777.
• 8 p.m. Dec. 11: Hawai'i Theatre, Honolulu. $25. 528-0506.

CONCERT: Dec. 8

"Punk on the Rock," a concert featuring Strung Out, Bouncing Souls, Swingin' Utters and Youth Brigade, will rock Pipeline Cafe. Doors open 4 p.m. Dec. 8. $16.50, at Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai, Ke'eaumoku), Cheapo's (Pearl Kai, Puck's Alley), Jelly's ('Aiea). 589-1999.

COMING UP

• "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" opens Nov. 16 in movie theaters
• Rosemary Clooney, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 16-17, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Nov. 24, Honolulu Academy of Arts theater
• Eroica Trio, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 24-25, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• "The First Noela," open-house holiday benefit for Hawai'i Theatre Center, Nov. 24-25, 3929 Noela Place
• Hawaii Ballet Theatre's "Nutcracker," Dec. 8-16, Leeward Community College Theatre
• Na Leo Pilimehana, with the Honolulu Symphony, Dec. 14-15, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• "Home for the Holidays" concert, with Ho'okena, Keali'i Reichel and more, Dec. 16, Hawai'i Theatre
• "Slava's Snowshow," featuring the Russian clown Slava Polunin, Dec. 19-30, Hawai'i Theatre
• Earth, Wind & Fire, Jan. 5, Blaisdell Arena
• Henry Kapono and Robi Kahakalau, with the Honolulu Symphony, Jan. 18-19, Blaisdell Concert Hall

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