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
√ Holiday season kickoff, holiday train display unveiling and tree-lighting ceremony; 4:30-6 p.m. today; Hilton Waikoloa Village; free; 808-886-2884.
√ Kahumoku 'Ohana, with other entertainers, in concert; 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Pahala Plantation House, Ka'u; free; 808-928-9811.
Cecilio & Kapono in concert; 8 p.m. Saturday; Hilton Waikoloa Village, Grand Ballroom; $45; 808-886-1234, ext. 54.
The Derek Trucks Band, blues/rock/jazz/world music; 7 p.m. Saturday; Palace Theater, Hilo; $48; 808-934-7010.
The Yoga of Sacred Song and Chant, concert featuring Deva Premal and Miten, with Manose; 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 14; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $40*; 808-875-8820.
"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; both through Jan. 12; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; free with $14.50* admission; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.
MAUI
"A Maui Christmas To You," musical comedy; 7 p.m. today; 'Iao Theater, Wailuku; $20*; 808-242-6969, www.mauionstage.com.
√ Official Women's Billabong Pro Kickoff Party, concert, proceeds support the Global Angels Foundation; 9 p.m. today; Hard Rock Cafe Maui, Lahaina; $5 donation; ages 21 and older; 808-667-7400.
"Lei of Aloha," open house and benefit, with demonstrations, holiday decorations, food and more; 2-5 p.m. Saturday; Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono; $20*; 808-244-5897, www.mauiinn.com.
√ "Pa'ia Gives: An Evening of Giving and Holiday Shopping," fundraising raffle for more than 30 charities, with entertainment, food, shopping and more; 6-9 p.m. Saturday; various stores in Pa'ia; $5 per raffle ticket; 808-579-9199.
√ Holiday art show, featuring works, gifts and more from three galleries; 6-10 p.m. Saturday; Pa'ia General Store Building; free; 808-579-6242.
At the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:
The Yoga of Sacred Song and Chant, concert featuring Deva Premal and Miten, with Manose; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Maui Prince Hotel, Makena; $40*; 808-875-8820.
√ 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; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808667-0128.
KAUA'I
√ Christmas craft fair, food, music and hula, handmade items and more; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; free; 808-245-6931.
√ Festival of Lights opening night, with caroling, Santa and display of Christmas decorations; 6 p.m. today, continuing 6-8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 31; Historic County Building, Lihu'e; free; 808-828-0014.
√ "Merrily Sing Noel," Kaua'i Community College Garden Island Singers choral music concert; 5 p.m. Sunday; KCC Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $5*; 808-245-8269.
Badi Assad, singer and guitarist; 7 p.m. Tuesday; KCC Performing Arts Center; $35*; 808-245-7464.
√ "Giving Thanks at Christmas Time," Kaua'i High School Singers and Chorus winter concert; 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; free, with donation of one food item per person; 808-274-3173, ext. 132.
Release, with featured DJs and guest performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.
√ 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.
