Saturday, December 19: 
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply.  Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, December 19: 
Goodnight Gecko 25^th Anniversary Performance.  Entrance fee for non-members pays for touring Maui Ocean Center and a production of Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ (MAPA) “Goodnight Gecko”. Author Gill McBarnet will be autographing books after the performance in the Ocean Treasure Gift Shop from 12:30-2:30 p.m. indoors in the “Hawaiians and the Sea” section of the park.  Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea.  11:30 a.m.  For information call (808) 270-7069 or visit www.hawaiianchildrensbooks.com.

Thursday, December 19: 
Kona Harp Ensemble – Celtic Christmas.  Ancient Hawaiian Music and the Spirit of Christmas meet at Kahilu Theatre, featuring three Harps and Woodwinds – including Clarinet, Sax, Hawaiian Bambooflutes, Shakuhachi and Bansuri flutes. Enjoy listening to music by Bach, Pachelbel, Tchaikovsky, O’Carolan, traditional Hawaiian, Celtic, Japanese and Indian Music.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.