Ongoing Events
Advertiser Staff
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.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Honolulu City Lights Exhibit, with Christmas Tree Exhibit and Holiday Wreath Display, at Honolulu Hale, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily through Jan. 4; free. 523-2489.
Jingle Bell Express, train ride sing-along through the mall level, 10 a.m.-closing daily through Thursday, Ala Moana Center; for 12 and younger; $5. 955-9517.
Pearlridge Express, train ride through Candyland, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today-Jan. 4, Pearlridge Center Uptown; for kids 48 inches and shorter; $3. 488-0981.
Honolulu City Lights Trolley Tours, departing every half hour from 6:30 p.m. today through Tuesday, Ward Warehouse canopied bus stop on Auahi Street; $3*. 589-1788, 593-2376.
STAGE
"Peter Pan," family musical, 8 p.m. Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42*. 733-0274.
SHOWROOMS
"One," dinner variety show with illusionist Greg Gabaylo, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Leahi Showroom; $49.99*. Reservations: 921-5000, 921-2014.
"Blue Hawaii: The Show," Jonathon Von Brana sings Elvis tunes, 5 p.m. dinner seating, 5:45 p.m. cocktail seating, 6:15-7:30 p.m. show, nightly except Tuesdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 923-1245.
"Creation A Polynesian Journey," 5:15 p.m. buffet dinner show or 6 p.m. cocktail show, nightly except Mondays and Wednesdays, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Ainahau Showroom. 922-5811.
Magic in Paradise, with Mark Allen Mauricio, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Showroom; $20.95* includes buffet dinner. 955-0555, ext. 546.
Society of Seven Las Vegas, variety show, 8:30 nightly except Mondays, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Main Showroom. 923-7469.
Frank De Lima, comedy with Troy Lazaro, 8:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $22*. Reservations: 923-7469.
Andy Bumatai and Paul Ogata, late-night comedy, 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $19. Reservations: 923-7469.
Perry and Price Saturday Morning Show, with guest appearances by entertainers and celebrities, 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, John Dominis; $24.95*. Reservations: 523-0955.
Mel Cabang, late-night comedy, 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Brew Moon; $10. 593-0088.
Don Ho Show, Hawaiian and Polynesian music and dance, 7 p.m. dinner seating, 7:45 p.m. cocktail seating, 8:15 p.m. show, Sundays-Thursdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Hoku Hale Showroom. 923-3981.
Kalo's South Seas Revue, dinner show, 5:30 p.m. seating, 6:30 p.m. show, nightly, Hawaiian Hut. 941-5205.
Magic of Polynesia, dinner seating 7 p.m., cocktail seating 8 p.m., show at 8:20 nightly, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel showroom. 971-4321.
MUSIC & DANCE
Torch-lighting Ceremony and Mini-show with Polynesian Cultural Center, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.
IslaTango Milonga, Argentine tango dance party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays, 419 South St., Suite 140; $6. 721-2123.
Mini-show with Polynesian Cultural Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2233.
Country Line Dance Classes, sponsored by Parents Without Partners, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Ward Warehouse; free. 262-7441.
Na Leo Lani Chorus, weekly rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School; free. 944-3373.
"Aloha Waikiki," Hawaiian music and dance show with a Boat Days theme, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, DFS Galleria in Waikiki; free. 931-2655.
Chaminade Chorus rehearsals, open to the public, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Chaminade University, Eiben Hall; free. 261-6495.
Ballroom dancing, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. Register: 988-3461.
Square dance and round dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani Retirement Community; $3. 254-2333.
Western line-dance classes, Fridays; 9-10 a.m. Super Beginners, 10-11 a.m. Easy Dances, 11 a.m.-noon Intermediate, Palladium, Ala Wai clubhouse; $1.50 per class. 988-1818.
International Market Place entertainment: Ka'ala, 7-9 p.m. Friday; Nihoa, 7-9 p.m. Saturday; Khausak, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; "Islands of Aloha," 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; food-court stage; free. 971-2080, 236-7104.
Pearlridge Center entertainment: Hokupa'a, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: Pua Kapele Halau O Hula, 7-8 p.m. Saturday; Greg and Junko, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Ku'uipo Kumukahi, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Pu'uhonua, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Kilinahe, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; free. 922-2299.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: Ala Moana Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.
International folk dancing, Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Israeli and others, 7-9:15 p.m. Sundays, Manoa Valley District Park; $3. 941-6453, 521-2270.
Square dance, mainstream and plus with rounds, 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays, Ala Wai Golf Course ballroom; $4. 456-8465.
Swing Dance, hosted by Hawaii Jitterbugs, 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Atherton YMCA; $10 includes lesson. 545-7600.
Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6-7 nightly except Wednesday-Thursday, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
FAMILY TIES
Chess lessons and practice competition, 5-8 p.m. Mondays (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Ala Moana Centerstage (955-9517); 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1143); free.
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders Waikele; free. 696-6699.
Keiki Tuesdays, with clowns, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center uptown; free. 488-0981.
Preschool Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble; Children's Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 737-3323.
Family Night Wednesdays, with clown/puppet show, balloons and bingo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
American Box Car Racing International, open family racing, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, ABCRI Box Car Track; tennis shoes and long pants required; $6*. 947-3393.
Keiki Monday, with clown show, storytelling and face-painting, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
NATURE
Foster Botanical Garden Tours, guided tour with docents, 1 p.m. weekdays, Foster Botanical Garden. Details or reservations: 522-7060.
Arboretum Tours, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Lyon Arboretum; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.
Tropical Plant Walk, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent, light rain gear recommended; free. 233-7323.
Weekend Fishing, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, bait and buckets. Insect repellent, walking shoes, light rain gear and picnic lunch are recommended; free. 233-7323.
Petroglyphs and Waterfalls, a walking tour in Nu'uanu Valley to Kapena Falls and other sites, Saturdays-Sundays; presented by Hawai'i Geographic Society; $15*. Details or reservations: 538-3952.
Garden Tour by Tram, a 2-mile narrated tour through valleys of flowers and trees, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1, 2, and 3 p.m. daily, Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, 47-285 Pulama Road, Kahalu'u; $10*. Reservations: 239-6775.
TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Eaton Square; lessons $5. 842-6541, 942-3993.
Ola Na Mo'olelo Series, Hawaiian history storytelling, 1:30 p.m. weekdays, Bishop Museum; free with general museum admission of $14.95* or kama'aina $7.95*. 847-3511.
'Iolani Palace Grand Tour, 1 1/2-hour tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, every 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; $20* ($15* kama'aina). Galleries tour only: $10*. 522-0832.
Mission Houses Museum Tours: Visitors Center and Ka Hale La'au at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Ka Hale Pa'i and Ka Hale Kamalani at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays-Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.
Hawai'i Theatre Docent Tours, includes a demonstration on the 1922 Robert Morton theater organ, 11 a.m. Tuesdays; $5. 528-0506.
Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, by the Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, meet at Ramsay Galleries Museum; $10*. 521-2749.
Honolulu Zoo Train, with audio presentation, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Honolulu Zoo; $1. 971-7171, 523-2489.
King's Jubilee, a tribute to King Kalakaua, with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, 6:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks show, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. 949-4321, ext. 77881.
Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt classes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 'Iolani Palace Old Archives Building, $5 plus materials. 524-0394.
Hawaiian Train Rides, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays, 91-1001 Renton Road, 'Ewa; narrated 90-minute round trip to Kahe Point; $8*. 681-5461.
"Navigating Change: The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands" exhibit, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Hawai'i Maritime Center; $7.50*. 536-6373.
Chocolate, traveling, interactive exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Changing of the King's Guard, with flag ceremony and rifle drill exhibition, 6:15 nightly, King's Village Shopping Center; free. 944-6855.