Neighbor Islands
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, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.
BIG ISLAND
√ At Hilton Waikoloa Village; free; 808-886-2884, www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com:
"A Christmas Carol," stage adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel; 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21; continues 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 29; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $12*; 808-322-2323.
"I Saw Scrooge in His Underwear," behind-the-scenes look at preparations for a performance of "A Christmas Carol," includes show admission, backstage tour, after-party and souvenirs; 1 p.m.; Dec. 23; Aloha Theatre; $75*; reservations: 808-322-9924.
"Tales of Hans Christian Andersen," winter vacation workshop series for 8- to 12-year-olds, culminating in a performance; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 27 and 28 and Jan. 2-5; Aloha Performing Arts Company loft and the Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $175, partial scholarships available; lunch not provided; limited enrollment: 808-322-9924.
"Mystery of the Christmas Star" and "Holiday Music Magic," holiday planetarium programming; "Mystery" plays at 1 and 3 p.m. daily, "Holiday" plays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays, 12 p.m. Sundays and various times Tuesdays-Thursdays from Dec. 26 to Jan. 10 (except Christmas and New Year's Day); both through Jan. 12; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; free with $14.50* admission; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.
"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au; 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*; reservations, 808-930-4900.
√ Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth Hawaiian forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
After Dark in the Park, speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Tuesdays (except Christmas and New Year's Day); Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $10*; 808-985-6000.
√ Azure McCall and Lorenzo Hawkins, jazz vocals and piano; 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays; Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge; 808886-1234.
√ David Gomes, slack-key; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge; 808885-6622.
√ Niaulani Forest Work Day, volunteer to preserve the beauty and diversity of the rainforest; 9 a.m.-noon, third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-8222.
MAUI
√ "Dissent: Voices of Conscience," book reading by retired Col. Ann Wright and Susan Dixon; 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 21; Gallerie Ha, Wailuku; free; 808-573-6343.
√ A visit from Santa Claus, special appearance by Santa, who will arrive at the Hula Grill Kaanapali on an outrigger canoe; 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 23; free; 808-667-6636.
Maui Film Festival — FirstLight, movie screenings; through Dec. 30; Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; $8 per afternoon show, $12 per evening show; 808-579-9244.
√ WOW! Wailea, weekly entertainment; 6:30-8 p.m.; Wednesdays; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770, www.shopsatwailea.com.
"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner seating 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays (except Christmas); kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.
KAUA'I
"A Kaua'i Christmas Hula Concert," music and hula concert hosted by kumu hula and musician Leilani Rivera Bond; 7 p.m.; Dec. 21; Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, Po'ipu; $25*; 808-651-0682, 808-651-0864.
"Kauai Sings! Christmas," cabaret-style concert featuring the island's best singers; 7 p.m.; Dec. 21; Kilohana's Luau Pavilion, Lihu'e; $25*; 808-246-9577, events@malama-pono.org.
√ Festival of Lights opening night, with caroling, Santa and display of Christmas decorations; 6-8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 31; Historic County Building, Lihu'e; free; 808-828-0014.
Release, with featured DJs and guest performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.
√ Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 4-6 p.m., Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m., and Sidekicks, 9-11 p.m. Fridays; Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Mondays through Sundays; Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge; 808-246-9599.
√ Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Aloha Friday, 4:30-7 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; Randy Carnevali Trio, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays; Jonah Cummings, 7-10 p.m. Mondays; Hanalei Hula Night, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Alan Thomas, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; Norman "Ka'awa" Solomon, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; Hanalei Bay Resort; no cover charge; 808-826-6522.
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