December 14

Grace Pacific LLC, 949 Kamokila Blvd., 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Hawaii Employers Council, conference room, 2682 Waiwai Loop, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Hawaiian Electric Co., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Kaiser Permanente Mapunapuna Medical Office, Maile Room, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Polynesian Cultural Center, Hukilau Marketplace, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., Dec. 14-15 and 17-22, 6-8 p.m., free. Keiki and adults alike can enjoy live music, nightly Nativity performances, a festive train ride to view the Christmas decor, selfies with Santa and more. (polynesia.com/christmas, 293-3142)

Washington Place, 320 S. Beretania St., 5-8 p.m., $5 suggested donation. Enjoy a guided tour through the 171-year-old home to learn more about the occasion on Christmas Eve, 1858, that sparked the time-honored custom, including a tree reminiscent of the first tree decorated by Mary Dominis for the children of Honolulu. The Priory Chamber Choir from St. Andrew’s Schools, directed by Bowe Souza, will give a musical performance. Adult guests may be required to present a picture ID at the gate and have their bags inspected. (536-8040, eventbrite.com/e/christmas-open-house-at-washington-place-friday-december-14-2018-tickets-52344661291?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

Waimanalo Country Farms, Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m., free. There will be a live Nativity, in addition to a fire pit for s’mores, a country market with take-home gifts, hot beverages, Nalo Made Lemonade, Kountry sweet tea, fresh-baked apple cobbler and more. (306-4381)

Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 14-23 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 24, contact for cost. Take a photo with Kahala Mall’s Santa. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Kalakaua Community Center, 5:30 p.m., free. Join a holiday concert by the 25th Infantry band. (facebook.com/armymusichawaii)

Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl St., 5 and 7 p.m., free. Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus presents a timless holiday opera about a shepherd boy, hit mother and their encounter with three visitors. (521-2982)

Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., $10-$15. This concert features vocal ensemble Melemai Kapuuwaimai, directed by Marilyn Liu Kim, as well as Na Leo O Manu Oo Les by Clara Goto. (facebook.com/WaipahuUCC)

Hoakalei Country Club, 5-8 p.m., $15. Relax with live acoustic music, drinks and a pupu buffet. (853-4270)

Hawaii Convention Center, Dec. 14-15, 5-8 p.m., $10-$40. Attend a Christmas concert benefiting Hawaii Baptist Academy and the Salvation Army, and featuring A Portrait of Faith student showcase and a concert by HBA students. Special guests New Hope Music and Halau of New Hope will also make appearances. Refreshments will be provided. (hba.net)

Christ Church Uniting, 1300 Kailua Road, 7-8 p.m., free. Join an outdoor gathering combining music with spiritual reflection. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. (ccukailua.org/vespers, 262-6911)

The ARTS at Mark’s Garage, 7:30 p.m., $5-$15. Hawaii Young Actors Ensemble will perform scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “As You Like It,” “Hamlet,” “King Lear,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” “The Tempest,” “Twelfth Night,” and “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” (artsatmarks.com/calendar/2018/12/14/evening-with-the-bard)

Blaisdell Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, $40-$125. Ballet Hawaii presents its performance of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, set in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. (521-8600, marcie@ballethawaii.org, ballethawaii.org)