Archive for "December, 2016"

Movie on the Beach

Oahu

Friday & Sunday, December 2 & 4: 
Movie on the Beach (U.S. Air Force Theme).
  Enjoy a wonderful movie on the beach, fun for the whole family.  Waikiki Outdoor Theater, Queens Beach, 2629, 2685 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  7:30 to 10 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 589-5592 or visit https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com/.

First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum

Oahu

Friday, December 2:
First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum. 
Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Ruth Freedman will be playing holiday classics on her antique harp. Galleries will be open late, including the “I Love Art” hands-on play area. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum.  Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum

Kauai

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.
  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free.  For information visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair

Kauai

Friday, December 2: 
Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair.
Fun Parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights (at the Historic County Building) lights up at 6 p.m. Parade route begins at the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. There is also a craft fair at the Kaua`i Museum that lasts all day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with food vendors; the museum will be open 10 a.m to 4 p.m.  The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  For information on the parade, call (808) 639-3571. For information on the craft fair, call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Maui Friday Town Parties

Maui

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties.
 Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  December 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 23 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; December 30 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For transportation packages to Lanai Friday Town Party, visit http://go-lanai.com/. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

Hui Holidays First Night Celebration

Maui

Thursday, December 1: 
Hui Holidays First Night Celebration.
  Hui No’eau’s highly anticipated “Hui Holidays” artisan showcase returns with a winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list. Enjoy drinks, pupu, and spirited music while surrounded by the holiday décor of the dramatically decorated Kaluanui Estate. First Night guests will also have first access to the Hui’s beautiful and sought after handmade wreaths. Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. 5 to 8 p.m. $30 admission. For tickets and information call (808) 572-6560 or visit http://www.huinoeau.com/.

Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary – Military Band Performance

Oahu

Thursday – Tuesday, December 1 – 6:
Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary – Military Band Performance. 
A wonderful live military band performance at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, playing a variety of patriotic and stirring melodies. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl., Honolulu.  8:45 to 10 a.m. Free admission.  For information call (808) 589-5592 or visit https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com.

Let it Snow

Maui

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through December 24:
Let it Snow.
  Enjoy a magical winter wonderland experience with snowfall, holiday music and free Starbucks hot chocolate served by Jingle Ambassadors.  Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 W Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  December 1 – 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; December 24, Noon to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 856-8109 or visit http://queenkaahumanucenter.com/.

Jazz Minds

Oahu

Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds.
  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays.  For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.