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
Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii's "Breakfast With Santa," meal, games, crafts, entertainment, magicians, photos with Santa, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, Barney, Tweety and more, 8:30-10:30 a.m. breakfast and noon-2 p.m. lunch, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom; $20 donation. 440-4613.
√ "Keiki Christmas Party" with music, dance performances, art activities, storytelling and a visit from Santa, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts; free, sponsored by Bank of Hawaii. 532-8700.
"A Merry Christmas With Friends & Nabors," starring Jim Nabors with special guests, 2 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $25-$75. 528-0506, www .hawaiitheatre.com.
"Nutcracker," presented by Ballet Hawaii with the Honolulu Symphony and special guest dancers, 2 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $25-$75. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
"Christmas in Ensemble," featuring students of Ernest Chang Piano Studio, highlighting the program will be Tschaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" (narrated by Denise Werle at 2:30 p.m. and Carole Kai at 7:30), 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., UH-Manoa Orvis Auditorium; $6, $10. 536-0218.
"The Nutcracker," presented by Hawaii State Ballet, 2:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre; $16-$27. 550-8457.
Candlelight Christmas Concerts, Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble, 4 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University; $5-$35. 550-8457, www .honoluluboxoffice.com.
"The Nutcracker," a Hawaii Ballet Theatre production, 4 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; $25*. 456-8100.
√ The Kapolei Chorale, Christmas favorites, 5 p.m., Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki; free. 672-8888.
√ Holiday Festival of Lights Pearl Harbor Boat Rides, harborside tours of boats decorated with lights, 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m., USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center; repeats 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. Monday; free. 422-2771.
√ Honolulu Hawai'i Stake Chirstmas Concert, with carols, songs and orchestral selections, 7 p.m., Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St.; free. 948-6866.
SPECIAL EVENT
"Willie Kalikimaka Island Tour," 7 p.m., Paliku Theatre; $25, $30. 235-7310, www.etickethawaii.com.
CONCERTS
√ Na Mele Nei Concert, with Manny Fernandez, Greg & Junko MacDonald and Fusion, noon, Ward Warehouse stage; free. 596-8885.
"Holiday Concert," presented by Hawaii Youth Symphony, 2 p.m., Kaimuki High School auditorium; $8*. 941-9706.
√ Bluegrass Hawaii's Holiday Jam, music, potluck and swap meet, 2-6 p.m., First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway; donations accepted. 621-9040, www.bluegrasshawaii.com.
"Godspell," presented by New Hope Christian Fellowship Youth Choir, 7 p.m., Farrington High School auditorium; $10, $12. 842-4242, ext. 778.
DANCE
√ Tea Dancing, with music from the golden age of dance, 1-3:30 p.m., Elks Club, 2933 Kalakaua Ave; free. 923-9070.
STAGE
"Cinderella," with songs, wicked stepsisters and glass slippers, 4 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42. 733-0274, www.diamondhead theatre.com.
"K2," The Actors' Group presents the story of two climbers stranded on a mountain ledge, final performance 4 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
FILM
√ "Wordplay" (2006), 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.
NATURE
√ Pauoa Woods, intermediate hike, 8 a.m., meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation. 778-8629.
Rural Ramble Through Scenic Splendors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., begins at Father Damien statue; $10 plus city bus fare. 948-3299.
Hawaiian Angels, decorate with natural materials from Waimea Valley, 2-3 p.m., Waimea Valley Audubon Center; $11*. 638-9199.
√ Honolulu Christmas Bird Count, times vary and there are several meeting places for groups in different areas; $5 donation, free under 18. For information and registration: 988-9806.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
√ Garage sale fundraiser, proceeds benefit Santa Clara University's Hawaii Club, baked goods and treasures, 8 a.m.-noon, Wai'alae School cafeteria; $5 donation. 387-5672.
√ Rainbow Bonsai Club, Christmas bonsai exhibit, plant sale and craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Noelani Elementary School; free. 239-9681.
√ McKinley Band Boosters Craft Fair, handmade crafts and food, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., school's cafeteria; free. 396-9663.
√ Pacific Handcrafters Guild Winter Festival, pottery, wood, glass, folk art and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thomas Square; free. www.pacific handcraftersguild.com.
ETC.
√ Sunset on the Beach, with entertainment, performance by The Makaha Sons and film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 4-10 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach, Waikiki; continues 4-10 p.m. Tuesday; free. 923-1094.
"Bears in Toyland," fundraiser for Honolulu Shriners Hospital with food, entertainment and silent auction, 6-10 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; $25*. 924-2422, www.alohabears.org.
ONE-TIME GIGS
The Makaha Sons, performing and autographing their DVD, 2 p.m., Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Lawrence Kidder, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Rizzen, 9 p.m.-midnight, 947-2900.
Kamuela and Ikaika Kahoano, 7-9 p.m., Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion. 955-9045.
Jeff's Birthday Show, The Miltons, The Hell Caminos and Smitz, 9 p.m., Detox; 16 and older. 526-0200.
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.
Roland Chang, with hula, 2-4 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Kaimana Ceili Band, 3-7 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
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.
Henry Kapono in a Concerts on the Beach performance, 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.
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, 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.
Sista Robi and Sean Na'auao, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
Tradewinds, re-live 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, 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.
Johnny and Zanuck, 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.
Mike Lundy and Sefa Tuai, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.
Nathan Emmans, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.
Piranha Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
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.