December 24

Master Sha Tao Center, 885 Queen St., 3-5 p.m., $15. Learn and experience the deeper meaning of offering gratitude to everyone and everything, moving one’s path towards true enlightenment. (988-8090)

Waikiki Beach Walk, 6-7 p.m., contact for cost. Come for a loving Christmas in Waikiki with musicians and hula dancers. (waikikibeachwalk.com)

Koko Marina Center, Walgreens parking lot, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Windward Mall 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m., free. Come for inspiring Christmas music, as well as a Christmas party, gifts for the children and free food. Reservations recommended. (eventbrite.com/e/christmas-services-at-new-hope-windward-tickets-40115424314)

Bali Steak & Seafood, Dec. 24-25, 5:30 p.m., $48-$125. Reservations required. (949-4321, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/dining/bali-steak-and-seafood)

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., 6 p.m., free. Hunky Santa will appear at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand for photos. There will be a charge for all pictures with Hunky Santa, with all proceeds benefitting the Life Foundation. VIP tables are also available for purcahse. Attendees must be 21 years or older. (hulas.com)

Living Art Marine Center, 3239 Ualena St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $8 and up. Make your own Christmas tree T-shirt, shell-carving magnet, shell necklace or opae ula pet shrimp aquarium. (livingartmarinecenter.com/family.htm)

Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Dec. 24-25, $15-$35. Native New Yorker and trumpeter Mike Lewis presents A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring some of Hawaii’s best jazz musicians. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Duke Lane Market Eatery, Basalt, 5 p.m., free. Enjoy some Hawaiian ukulele easy listening. (dukeslanehawaii.com/basalt-waikiki-restaurant, 923-5689)

Waikiki Beach Walk, 6-7 p.m., contact for cost. Enjoy a live musical performance.(waikikibeachwalk.com)

Kalena Park, 4210 Malama St., 6:30 p.m., free. Bring blankets and chairs. (245-2337)