December 5
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Wednesday December 5
CLASSES
Holistic Energy Yoga
Momilani Community Center, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $5. Call to register. De-stress, lose-weight, sleep better, improve memory/focus, heal naturally & create more passion for life. (381-4376)
COMMUNITY
Nanea Kalikimaka Celebration Of Lights
Departs Ward Warehouse fronting Zpizza, across from TJ Maxx, until Dec. 30, tours at 6, 6:45, 7:30 and 8:15 p.m., check in 15 minutes prior, $10. New Double Decker vehicles (75 passenger). Call for reservations. (591-2561)
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Pearlridge Center Uptown, Nov. 23 to Dec. 16, free. Pearlridge shoppers can share their aloha for our community by choosing an angel from a Salvation Army Angel Tree and granting the wish of a needy child or a senior citizen who otherwise would not receive any gifts at Christmas. (488-0981)
Christmas Talk Story
Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Nov. 23 to Dec. 22, visit website for schedule, $10, $15, $20. This collection of songs and stories celebrates the season through the diverse perspectives of local kids. (htyweb.org)
Healthy Kids Healthy Families
Kaiser Permanente Mapunapuna Clinic, 9-11 a.m., free. Call to register. (432-5600)
Land Of Fire And Ice
Children’s Discovery Center, until Dec. 16, visit website for schedule, $10/general, $8/kamaaina and military. Traveling exhibit that will allow children and adults to explore dinosaur habitats to learn about how these mysterious animals lived and to use inquiry skills to examine what they left behind. (discoverycenterhawaii.org)
Photos With Santa
Pearlridge Center, Downtown center court, Nov. 24-Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 17-23 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 24 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., photo packages start at $20. Whether they’ve been mischievous or on their best behavior, bring the kids down to tell Santa what’s on their wish lists. (pearlridgeonline.com)
Ukulele Concert
Paliku Theatre, 7:30 p.m., free. Featuring WCC ‘ukulele students under the direction of Kamuela Kimokeo with special guest artists Jerry Santos and Hi‘ikua. (235-7374)
Allantown Display
Hawaii State Library, until Dec. 31, call for times. See a miniature version of a busy little town in full holiday/winter mode created by nonagenarian Allan Wallace; suitable for all ages. (586-3555)
Anime Art Contest
Liliha Public Library, until Dec. 31. Young adults in grades 6 through 12 are invited to submit artwork prepared in anime style. The first 100 entrants will receive a free Manga instructional booklet. (587-7577)
Christmas Stollen To Go
The Kahala Resort & Spa, until Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. pick up, call to pre-order, $18 plus tax. Perfect for those last minute gifts for volunteers, office parties, or neighbors. (739-8760)
Comic Jam Hawaii
Pearlridge Center, Uptown, second level fronting Hot Unique Images, Dec. 2-16 fom 1-4 p.m. Approximately one dozen artists – professionals and hobbyists – will gather and create cooperative art. (pearlridgeonline.com)
Energy Task Force Meeting
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral II Room, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., visit website for more information. Open to the public, the primary purpose of the all-day session will be to provide agency updates on renewable energy related activities, disseminate general information pertinent to interisland subsea power cables and more. (boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/State-Activities/Hawaii.aspx)
Japanese Buddhist Temples In Hawaii Exhibit
Japanese Cultural Center, Community Gallery, Dec. 1-Feb. 22, Mondays to Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., call for more information. These objects, as well as the architectural elements of the temple itself, have meanings that are often hidden in ancient symbolisms. (945-7633)
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Leeward YMCA, 11:15 a.m.-12;15 p.m., free. Call to register. (671-6495)
Love From Within
North Shore, email for location and times, Dec. 5-10, $397. Learn to balance all aspects of your lives and live with a pure heart and infinite love, light and peace. (mornacrlsn@gmail.com)
Nextworking
Aloha Tower Marketplace, visit website for times, free. Bring your business cards and join Honolulu’s professionals from every industry at the final Nextworking event of 2012. (facebook.com/nextworking, VIP@potentproductions808.com)
Parol Festival
Philippine Consulate General grounds, Nov. 30-Dec. 15, call for more information. The Parol Festival is also proud to feature a Lino Brocka retrospective, with special screenings of his masterpieces, Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang; Tatlo Dalawa Isa; and Insiang. (595-6316)
Call To Artists
Pauahi Tower, until Feb. 23. Announcing The Association of Hawaii Artists’ 43rd Annual Contemporary Show. Visit website for prospectus. (associationhawaiiartists.com)
Dancing The Spirit
East-West Center Gallery, until Jan. 6, free. Korean masked dance and drama takes various forms and names in different parts of the Korean peninsula, but the characters and the performance patterns recur in comic scenes performed at festivals and open-air markets. (eastwestcenter.org)
David Behlke
HPU Art Gallery, until Jan. 11, free. The majority of this exhibit consists of works on paper, watercolors – some with pen and ink, gold leaf or other light refractive surfances. (hpu.edu)
Figures Exhibit
Andrew Rose Art Gallery, until Dec. 28, free. Figures is the gallery’s first themed holiday-season group exhibition. (andrewrosegallery.com)
HI Fashion: The Legacy of Alfred Shaheen
Bishop Museum, Nov. 9 to Feb. 4, visit website or call for admission. The ground-breaking aloha wear designs of Alfred Shaheen are returning to their birthplace of Honolulu for an exhibit at Bishop Museum. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)
Historic Boat Photo Exhibit
The Royal Hawaiian Resort’s Coronet Lounge, until Jan. 31, free. This rare collection of photographs features the S.S. Lurline, Hula Boat Day greeting of passengers arriving at Aloha Tower, The Royal Hawaiian Band playing music at Aloha Tower, original Royal Hawaiian luggage tags and more. (starwoodhotels.com)
Wicked
Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, Nov. 22-Jan. 12, tickets available online. WICKED, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. (1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com/wicked)
Art & Craft Sale
Gallery Iolani, Dec. 6-9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Hundreds of handmade items from across the island. (iolanistaff@gmail.com)
Holiday Sale
Gallery Iolani, Dec. 6-9 , 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Arts and crafts made by students and community members including prints, paintings, photographs, fiber art, wearable art and more. (236-9155)