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COMEDY: Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Comedian Margaret Cho, right, 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 Marriott 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. 593-8333.
Also: Cho is scheduled to appear at an after-concert party Dec. 1 at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, from about 10:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. $5 donation ($3 with Hula's Hui Card), includes a drink; proceeds to go toward the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation).
CONCERTS: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
"A Merry Christmas with Friends and Nabors" brings Jim Nabors, right, 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 and $50, with $5 discounts for seniors citizens and students; at the box office. 528-0506.
CONCERTS: Dec. 6-9
"A Cazimero Christmas," featuring Island favorites Robert and Roland Cazimero, right, 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.
CONCERT: Dec. 15
CoCo Lee, a musical star in Asia with a dozen albums and the voice on the Oscar-nominated song "A Love Before Time" from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," gives a concert at the Waikiki Shell. Lee, who was born in Hong Kong and raised in San Francisco, fuses R&B and Taiwan pop sounds; her U.S. debut release is titled "Just No Other Way." 7 p.m. Dec. 15. $20 general, $40 and $60 reserved seats; discounts available until Nov. 30. Part of the proceeds will go to the University of Hawai'i Foundation and the September 11 Disaster Relief fund. 222-8183, www.hkchcc.org/Event.htm
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.
CONCERT: Nov. 30
Grammy-winning reggae/pop star Shaggy, whose "It Wasn't Me" blockbuster single got its launch by Hawai'i radio stations, offers "The Mahalo Concert" at Pipeline Cafe. Shaggy's "Hotshot" compact disc has since sold more than 6 million in the United States; his "Boombastic" won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 1995. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. $25, on sale at Pipeline Cafe, Tower Video Ke'eaumoku, Tower Records (Kahaha, Pearl Kai), Cheapo Music at Puck's Alley, Hungry Ear in Kailua, all Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400, 593-0757.
CONCERT: Dec. 1
The Ying Quartet, right, winner of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and one of America's most highly regarded ensembles, returns for a concert at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Orvis Auditorium. The siblings last performed in Honolulu in November 1998. 8 p.m. Dec. 1. $24 general, $15 students; available at the Campus Center ticket office. A free question-and-answer period will take place 7-7:30 p.m. 956-6878.
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 in the Honolulu Hale courtyard will be open daily 8 a.m.-11 p.m. (closed New Year's Eve). It's all free. 527-6060.
CONCERTS: Dec. 7-9, 11
Singer-guitarist Leo Kottke 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, left, 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.
LOCAL FAVORITE: Candlelight Christmas
The Mission Houses Museum hosts an old-fashioned holiday with Christmas carols, music and refreshments, all by the glow of candlelight. 6-9:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 15. Tickets are $10 general, $9 students, $7/$6 for members, free for kids 5 years old and younger. 531-0481, ext. 16.
STAGE: Dec. 19-30
"Slava's Snowshow," featuring the Russian clown Slava Polunin and "snow," has a 14-show run at the Hawai'i Theatre. Opening night — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, $25 all seats — is a benefit for Hawaii Foodbank. The rest of the schedule:
- Dec. 20, 21: 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 22: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 23, 24: 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 26: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 27, 28: 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 29: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 30: 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $40 and $55 general, $25 and $35 children, students, seniors, military; $5 discount for Hawai'i Theatre members; at the box office. 528-0506; 732-7733 for group discounts.
CONCERT/FILM: Dec. 21
Jack Johnson, athlete/musician/filmmaker whose debut compact disc is titled "Brushfire Fairytales," performs at World Cafe. He will also screen his surfing film, "The September Sessions." Johnson was born and raised in Hawai'i and is a former pro surfer. 8 p.m. Dec. 21; doors open 7 p.m. It's an all-ages show. $15, on sale beginning Nov. 24 at Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Tower Video Ke'eaumoku, Cheapo Music, Hungry Ear, military outlets, Ticket Plus (526-4400). 599-4450, 947-3633.
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Coming up ...
- Hawaii Ballet Theatre's "Nutcracker," Dec. 8-9, 15-16, Leeward Community College Theatre
- Na Leo Pilimehana, with the Honolulu Symphony, Dec. 13-15, Blaisdell Concert Hall
- Hawaii State Ballet's "The Nutcracker," Dec. 14-16, 21-23, Mamiya Theatre
- The Honolulu Advertiser Jingle Bell Run, Dec. 15, downtown
- Brunch on the Beach, Dec. 16, Kalakaua Avenue, between Ka'iulani and Lili'uokalani avenues, Waikiki
- "Home for the Holidays" concert, with Ho'okena, Keali'i Reichel and more, Dec. 16, Hawai'i Theatre
- Ballet Hawaii's "Nutcracker," Dec. 21-23, Blaisdell Concert Hall
- Earth, Wind & Fire, Jan. 5, Blaisdell Arena
- The Makaha Sons, Hana Hou! Hawaiian Music Series concert, Jan. 11, Hawai'i Theatre
- Jacques Thibaud Trio, Jan. 12, UH-Manoa's Orvis Auditorium
- Henry Kapono and Robi Kahakalau, with the Honolulu Symphony, Jan. 18-19, Blaisdell Concert Hall
