December 22
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Saturday December 22
Local Comedy Showcase
The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10. Nehemiah Nihipali headlines and Jasmine Bautista hosts, while Tiffany Yamauchi, Patrice Scott, Joel Kop, Mary Jane Murphy and Erika Swartzkopf perform original stand-up comedy. (526-1411)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1:30-6:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cultural Hall, 95-1039 Meheula Pkwy., 2-6 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Hokulani Imaginarium Shows
Hokulani Imaginarium, 1 p.m., $5. Hokulani Imaginarium presents “Season of Light,” followed by “Kaluokahina: The Enchanted Reef,” a new, full-dome experience. Reservations recommended. (235-7433)
Paakai Marketplace
SALT at Our Kakaako, 691 Auahi St., 5 p.m., free. Celebrate Hawaiian culture and shop locally for the holidays at this cultural showcase featuring Hawaii local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners. (saltatkakaako.com)
Saturday Before Christmas Open Community Potluck
Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 2313 Nuuanu Ave., 12:45-2 p.m., free. Bring any vegie dish, fruit, salad, bread, dessert, juice or soymilk. (469-7193)
Winter Break Etiquette Session
Lisa Rose Doll House & Tea Room, 1365 Nuuanu Ave., Suite 11, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $50. Children will learn the importance of good manners, introductions and greetings, first impressions, phone etiquette and more. (lisarosehonolulu.com)
Leche De Tigre
Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St., 7:30-9 p.m., $15-$25. Enjoy Leche De Tigre’s Spanish, gypsy and rock-inspired arrangements. (eventbrite.com/e/leche-de-tigre-tickets-50253343102)
NERVO
The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $30-$45. Enjoy the EDM stylings of one of the top female DJ duos in the world. (jointherepublik.com)
Reggae Revive: All Vinyl Vintage Dance
Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St., 9 p.m., free. Join an all-vinyl reggae event with vintage dance cuts of dub, ska and rocksteady, featuring Zion Coptic Sound. (downbeatdiner.com)
Salsa Nights
Limon Rotisserie Kapolei, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy., Saturdays through Dec. 29, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., contact for cost. Attendees 21 and older are invited to enjoy popular DJs, and a special food and drink menu. (facebook.com/pages/Limon-Rotisserie/571331133205155)
SALT Bar Crawl
Salt at Our Kakaako, 5 p.m., contact for cost. Visit each venue with a SALT Bar Crawl Passport and get it stamped. Those with completed passports will be eligible for a raffle to win a prize. There will also be entertainment and food provided by Butcher & Bird. (saltatkakaako.com)
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Join Base Pearl Harbor, Hickam AMC Terminal Lawn, 355 Mamiya Ave., Building 2028, 7 p.m., free. This event is open to active-duty military and their families. Refreshments will be provided. Bring blankets and low-seated chairs. (hawaii.uso.org)
Ke Hale I O Kahala Halau Hula
Ala Moana Center, centerstage, 3 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
Waialae Baptist Church, 2 and 6:30 p.m., free. The Waialae Arts Program presents a heartwarming and hilarious holiday play. Pre-registration required. (waialaebaptist.org/christmas-play, 379-4547)