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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 3, 2006

TGI Sunday

Advertiser Staff

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

THE HOLIDAYS

Gingerbread Festival, create your own house, presented by Easter Seals Hawai'i and Alan Wong's Restaurant, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $39, if kits are available; free for onlookers. www.easter sealshawaii.org.

Street Bikers United/Toys for Tots Caravan, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., begins at Magic Island in Ala Moana Beach Park to Kalakaua Avenue, to Diamond Head Road, ending at Kapi'olani Community College; free.

"The Hawaiian Nutcracker Ballet," with warrior battles, the waltz of the hibiscus flowers and the magical land of the rainbows, 2 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $10-$24. 528-0506, www.hawaii theatre.com.

Pearl City Christmas Parade, with 1,000 marchers, floats and vehicles, 4-5 p.m., starts at Momilani Elementary School to Ho'olaule'a Street ending at Pearl City Shopping Center; free.

Advent Procession Service, with seasonal lessons, textile art and music, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St.; freewill offering. 941-2566.

CONCERTS

Na Mele Nei, with Kapakahi Band and Na Kapuna O Na Mele Nei featuring Wahine U'i, 1 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheater; free. 596-8885.

Pau Hana Concert, ethnic music and dance classes present their end-of-semester performance, 3 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; free. 956-8742.

Winter Concert, three orchestras of the Hawaii Youth Symphony perform, 4 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $15*, 18*. 591-2211.

Hot Buttered Rum, bluegrass/folk/ jazz/rock/blues, with opening act Jake Shimabukuro, benefit for Hana Honua Life Boat Charity, doors open at 6 p.m., show at 6:30, Waimea Valley Audubon Center; $25*. 550-8457, www.honolulu boxoffice.com.

"Godspell," New Hope Christian Fellowship Youth Choir, 7 p.m., Farrington High School auditorium; $12 orchestra, $10 balcony. 842-4242, ext. 778.

Advent Lessons and Carols, with Alan Sunnarborg and St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-2822.

DANCE

Israeli Circle Dancing, 1-4 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course ballroom; $5*. 373-2561.

DANCE CONCERT

"That Was Then ... This Is Now," featuring Castle Danceforce, with ballet, jazz and hip-hop, 3 p.m., Ronald E. Bright Theatre; $5. 233-5626.

STAGE

"Uncommon Women and Others," comedy/drama by Wendy Wasserstein, final performance 2 p.m., Richardson Theatre; $6*. 438-4480.

"Fish Head Soup," humor, secrets and shame emerge as a family's youngest son who was presumably dead suddenly shows up at the front door, 2 p.m., UH-Manoa, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $12*. 956-7655, 483-7123.

"Who the Fil-Am I?" a trip to the Philippines forces three FilipinoAmericans to come to grips with their ancestry, 2 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org,

"Fully Committed," comedy about a reservationist for a Manhattan restaurant, final performance 4 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131, www.manoavalley theatre.com.

"Cinderella," with songs, wicked stepsisters and glass slippers, 4 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42. 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

"The Lion in Winter," in 1183 King Henry II and family prepare for a holiday reunion, 4 p.m., Paul and Vi Loo Theatre (formerly Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre), HPU Kane'ohe campus; $20*. 375-1282.

"K2," The Actors' Group presents the story of two climbers stranded on a mountain ledge, 4 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

FILMS

"Hawaii, Oslo" (2004, Norwegian with English subtitles), 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"Border Cafe (Cafe Transit)" (2005, Greek, Persian and Turkish with English subtitles), 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

"Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" (2006), 3 p.m., UH-Manoa Spalding Auditorium; $5*. 223-0130.

"Vajra Sky Over Tibet" (2006), 5 p.m., UH-Manoa Spalding Auditorium; $5*. 223-0130.

NATURE

Wai'anae Kai, 6-mile hike to Mount Ka'ala down the foothills of Wai'anae, 8 a.m., meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation. 696-4746.

Holiday Eco-Crafts, create ornaments, wrapping paper, and more from recycled materials, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; $16* parent/child team. 955-0100.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

A Family A-Fair Christmas Craft Fair, clothing, jewelry, toys, plate lunch, shave ice, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., McKinley High School's lawn, sponsored by state Council on Hawaiian Heritage; free. 536-6540.

Makana Mai Ka Pu'uwai (Gift From the Heart), jewelry, beaded lamp glass and raku beads, plants, T-shirts, baked goods, silent auction, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Bead Gallery, 250 Ward Ave., proceeds benefit Kapi'olani Breast Center; free. 625-3911.

A Taste of Castle, clothing, koa gift items, plants and containers, jewelry, books, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Castle High School; free. 554-9620.

Art Sale, ceramics, jewelry, paintings and collectibles, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Manoa Gardens Community Center, 2790 Kahaloa Drive; free. 263-0105, 779-7543.

Holiday Sale, blown-glass ornaments, vases and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 171-A Hamakua Drive, Kailua; free. 263-4527.

Holiday Studio Sale, R. Jeff, Carol Lee Ceramics and M. Goodwill, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., private residence, 68-474 Crozier Drive, Mokule'ia; free. 637-4207, 637-8934.

St. Andrew's Cathedral Annual Craft Fair, proceeds benefit Episcopal Relief and Development, 11:30 a.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square; free. 524-2822, ext. 220.

ETC.

Hawaiian Chopper Winterfest & Bike Show, motorcycle build-off, meet and greet celebrity builders, displays, contests, entertainment and food, 10 a.m., Kapi'olani Community College; $20* general, free for children under 15. www.hawaiianchops .com.

Sparkle!, holiday fashion show featuring Ann Namba styles and more, 12:30 p.m., Kahala Mall, center stage; free. 732-7736.

"Let's Dance 'Neath The Holiday Moon," benefit for the Lupus Foundation of America, with Pat Hennesey's Big Band, George Chun, special guests and host Tom Moffatt, 6-9 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Monarch Room; $20*. 538-1522, www.lupushawaii.org.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Late Night at The Pyramids, presented by Hawaii Belly Dancer Monthly Magazine, 6-10 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

DANCE VENUES

DJs KSM and Al-X, with food by Paniolo Beachside Grill, 5 p.m.closing, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Amateur Talent Night, 7 p.m., Panama Hattie's; followed by reggae and hip-hop. 485-8226.

Piranha Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ Joel, 1-4 a.m. 926-7066.

Casa, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bliss; 18 and older. 528-4911.

DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.

Sizzlin' Sundays, with DJs Mike D, Rude Dogg and LX, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

Faded Five, with DJs Technique, Goodvybe, JT, Delve1der and Zack, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

Eric Lee and Shauna Sanborn, 7:30-9 a.m., ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.

Carol Miyamoto and Aileen Kawakami, harp and flute, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Halekulani, Orchids. 923-2311.

Banyan Serenaders, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Mel Amina, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Sonny Silva, jazz, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Cha Cha Cha Salsaria. 395-7797.

Steve Lucas, noon-2:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Eric Ho, 1-3 p.m. also Ka'ala Boys, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Jonny Kamai, with hula, 2-4 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Mikey and Shawn, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Mike Kaawa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim, Eddie Kamae and Analu Aina, 3:30-7 p.m., Honey's at Koolau Golf Club. 236-4653.

Concerts on the Beach, with Henry Kapono, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

Jonny Kamai, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Ryan Tang 'Ohana, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Alika Souza and Joe Kingston, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Ray Sowders, slack key, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Celtic Waves, 5-8 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Jamie Winpenny's Local Band Night, 5-8:30 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Pa'ahana, with hula by Debbie Nakanelua, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Pu'uhonua Trio, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Ledward Kaapana, traditional Hawaiian, 6-8 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Mark Yim Trio, with hula 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and singing competition finals, 6-9 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi, Hawaiian slack key, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

The Geezers, classic country, 6-10 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Tennyson Stevens, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Ruby Fruit Sundays, jazz, 6-11 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411.

Kaimana, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Na Palapalai, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Tradewinds, relive the classics, 6:30-9 p.m., Miramar at Waikiki hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 922-2077.

Jeff Peterson, guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.

Soul Bucket, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Ellsworth Simeona, with Dwight Kanae, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 7-9 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.

Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-6000.

Dean & Dean, contemporary, 7 p.m.midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Kit Samson, guitar and vocals, 7:30-10 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

Kelly DeLima Ohana, with hula, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Stardust, with Tricia Marciel, Jimmy Funai and Brian Robertshaw, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Rico, blues, 8 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Jonny & Dennis, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

Sunway, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Christian and Sani, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Zanuck and Johnny, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals, 8:30 p.m.midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older. 921-4600.

Brendan and Dewing Time, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Mike Lundy and Sefa Tuai, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Squirrel Hunters, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Ellsworth Simeona, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

DJ Miki Mixitup, 10 p.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. 923-0033.

Lawrence Kidder, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar. 922-2268.

Stewart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.