Ongoing Events

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, mil itary, members and/or children; and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.

THE HOLIDAYS

KCAA Thrift Shop Holiday Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, KCAA Thrift Shop; free. 941-9989, 247-2688.

Honolulu Hale Christmas Choir Concerts: The Movement Center, 6 p.m. and The Group, 7 p.m. today; Musique Du Noel, 5:30 p.m. and Central Samoan Assembly of God Choir, 7 p.m. Saturday; The Lil' Stars, 5 p.m. and Ernie Cruz Jr. 7 p.m. Sunday; Kuhio School Choir, 6 p.m. Monday; Honolulu Community Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday; Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Keiki Palaka Band, 6 p.m. and Gordon Freitas' Local Folk, 7 p.m. Thursday; free. 523-2489.

Jingle Bell Corner, animated Christmas displays and carolers, 7-7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Dec. 18, Ward Centre; free. 589-1788.

"Christmas Talk Story 2004," presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Kumu Kahua Theatre, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, Tenney Theatre; 7 and older; $16*. 839-9885.

Candy Cane Train, 30-foot train, 10 a.m. daily through Jan. 1, Ala Moana Center; 12 and younger; $6. 955-9517.

Pearlridge Holiday Train Express, custom-built locomotive, 10 a.m. daily through Jan. 2 (closed on Christmas), Pearlridge Center Uptown; height limit of 48 inches; $3. 488-0981.

"The Christmas Gift of Aloha," musical stage show based on the Lisa Matsumoto children's book, 6 p.m. daily except Mondays, through Dec. 23, Ala Moana centerstage; free. 955-9517.

Honolulu City Lights Trolley Tours, 30-minute ride of the Christmas lights of City Hall and downtown, 6:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 24-25), Ward Warehouse; $3.50*. 589-1788.

Santa's Spectacular Aloha Christmas Parade, with characters from the children's book, "The Christmas Gift of Aloha," 7 p.m. daily except Mondays, through Dec. 23, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

Santa's Sleigh Rides, horse-drawn carriage rides with Honolulu Horse and Carriage, 6 p.m.-midnight nightly through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 11), front lawn of 'Iolani Palace; $15* per adult carriage ride or $12* per adult wagonette ride. www.honolulucarriage.com.

20 Years of Christmas Sparkle, Honolulu Hale trees and wreaths display, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily through Jan. 2, Honolulu Hale; free. 523-2489.

Christmas 2004 in Allantown, miniature village with four fantasy residences, daily through Jan. 4, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; free. 922-6611.

STAGE

"Half Dozen Long Stem," local humor in a Honolulu flower and lei shop, 8 p.m. today-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.

"Seussical," musical extravaganza based on Dr. Seuss characters, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 19, Diamond Head Theatre; also 3 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 18; extended 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-22; $12-$42*. 733-0274.

MUSIC & DANCE

International Samba Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.

International Rumba Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.

Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; free. 922-5331.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: Na Keiki 'O Manana, 3-4 p.m. today; 'Ahuimanu Chorus, 4:45-5:30 p.m. and Kulani Dance Studio, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday; 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; Soundettes of Hawaii, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; free. 922-2299.

Windward Mall entertainment: Na Keiki 'O Manana, 6-7 p.m. today; free. 235-1143.

Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Kauluwela Elementary School Chorus, 7-8 p.m. today; Shadiya and the Dancers of the Middle East, 12:30-1 p.m., and St. Elizabeth Choir, 1-2 p.m. Sunday; Lunalilo Elementary Choir, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Tuesday; The Movement Center, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday; free. 566-2337.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Halau Hula O Ilima, 7-8 p.m. today; Pearl Ridge Elementary School Chorus, 11 a.m.-noon, Waiau Elementary School Chorus, 1-2 p.m., Keiki Kani Inc., 3-4 p.m., Winston Tan, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; Leeward Dance Stars, 3-4 p.m., and Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy, 7-8 p.m. Sunday; Wheeler Elementary School Choir, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; students of harpist Sharene Boulos, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday; Waipahu Elementary School Sixth Grade Choir, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Nanakuli High School Performing Arts Program, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday; Uptown and Downtown — Tropichords, 12:30-2:30 p.m., and Wallen Ellingson, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday; Tradewinds, 6-8 p.m. Monday; Po'okela, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Simplisity, 7-9 p.m. today; Leo Nahenahe Singers, 7-9 p.m. Saturday; Islands of Aloha, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; food-court stage; free. 971-2080.

Waikele Premium Outlets entertainment, Leeward Dance Studio, 2-3 p.m., Na Ohana O Ke Anuenue, 3-4 p.m., Pearl Highlands Intermediate School Symphonic Band, 6-7 p.m. Saturday; free. 676-5656.

Kahala Mall entertainment: Kanilau, 6 p.m. Saturday; Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Hula, 1 p.m. Sundays; free. 732-7736.

FAMILY TIES

Toddler Storytimes, 10 a.m. Monday, Kapolei Public Library; ages 2-3; free. 693-7050.

"The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm," bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through Jan. 30, Children's Discovery Center; free with center admission ($8*). 524-5437.

Junior Keiki Tuesdays, with Chris da Clown and The Hobby Company, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.

Explore!, quilt-making activity, guided tours and living history stations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Mission Houses Museum; free with museum admission ($10* general, $8* kama'aina). 531-0481.