December 15

Honolulu Country Club, 9-11 a.m., free. More and more people in Hawaii are turning to large additions or plan to demolish and build new instead of purchasing a new home. Call to register. (593-2808)

Foster Botanical Garden, call for time, $20/session plus garden admission. Create your own beautiful wreath to take home for the holidays. Call for reservations. (522-7064)

Mililani Uka Elementary School, 94-380 Keahelani Ave., MIlilani, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission. Over 100 of Hawaii’s most talented craft, gift, and food vendors get back together for one last event before Christmas. (biggerandbetter.com)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 8:30 a.m., free. Bring a plant to work on. (hawaiibonsaiassoc.org)

Kaimuki High School, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (488-8872)

Kailua Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. “Uncle Wayne” Watkins, an Early Childhood educator and children’s advocate, will inspire children to get up, dance, and move to the music. (266-9911)

The Veranda at The Kahala, 1-3 p.m., $40/adult, $30/child 6-12. Reservations required. Digital photos with Santa will be taken and emailed to you following the event. (739-8760)

Hawaii State Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Storyteller-Librarian Vicky Dworkin will present a family program of stories for the Winter Holiday Season in celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. (586-3510)

Foster Botanical Garden, 1-2:30 p.m., admission. Learn about the plants and trees that were utilized as natural remedies before modern medicine. Reservations required. (522-7066)

Hawaiian Brian’s Showroom, 8 p.m., $30, $60/VIP. Everclear performs, 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to Kapiolani Medical Center’s ‘Campaign for Hawaii’s Children.’ (kapiolani.org)

Five O Bar and Lounge, 9 p.m. to midnight, free. Catch some live contemporary reggae music. (922-0550)

Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, 7 p.m., Dec. 15-16, free. The Honolulu Hawaii Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present its Annual Christmas concert. (358-6935)

Hawaii State Library, 11:30 a.m., free. International Christmas carols will be performed by a group comprised of members of various local choirs. (586-3555)

Kahala Mall, 2-3 p.m., free. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Onstage Drinks and Grinds, 8 p.m. to midnight, call for more information. (738-0004)

Central Union Church, 6:30 p.m. doors open, concert at 7 p.m., freewill offering. Special guests La Sorellanza and Samoan Gospel Choir. (596-7464)

Central Union Church, sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. prelude, 7 p.m. concert, call for more information. The Honolulu Boy Choir with special guests La Sorellanza and Samoan Gospel Choir. (596-7464)

Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 7:30 p.m., $30/general, $25/HPR members, $15/students with ID. Call for reservations. (955-8821)

Ala Wai Harbor/Hawaii Yacht Club, 6:30 p.m., $25/register boat. Over 20 boats will motor throughout the Ala Wai Harbor and pass Waikiki in the festive floating light show. (944-9666)

Japanese Cultural Center, 8:30-10:30 a.m. breakfast, noon to 2 p.m. lunch, $25/donation. Served meal, photo with Santa, clowns, face-painting, games and crafts, costumed characters, magicians and a Christmas gift. (951-0200)

Waianae Coast Rotary Club, email for more information. Last year there were over 1800 participants and 11 floats which is bigger than many other parades on the island. (arockda@aol.com)

Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 4:30-8 p.m., free. Christmas boat parade. The Center’s magical evening of holiday entertainment, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, includes performances by Hawaii’s Own Liberty Belles and Maunalua. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)

Tobaccos of Hawaii, 512 Atkinson Drive #101, 2-5 p.m., free. Demonstration of the cigar rolling process. Discounted Kauai Cigar products. (942-7833)

Waipahu High School, Dec. 15-16, $250/team. Open to the first 12 teams. Pinto Divison is kids 7-8 years old. (jaredjabreu@aol.com, 429-3872)

3rd Cup Cafe & Venu, 8 p.m., free. (888-6087)

Tenney Theatre, 7:30 p.m. seating, 8 p.m. starts, email for tickets. This festive holiday music extravaganza will feature a mix of traditional and popular Christmas, Hanukkah, and holiday favorites performed by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu as well as solo selections peformed by individual and ensemble GMCofH members. (GMCofH@gmail.com)

Loading Zone Arts, Dec. 7-28, Dec. 15 artist reception from 3-6 p.m., free. Loading Zone presents the December featured artist, Mark Jacobsen. Jacobsen celebrates 50 years of career as an artist this month with a solo exhibition “Recent & Retrospective.” (loadingzonearts.com)

Leeward Community College theatre, Dec. 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16 at 4 p.m., call for more information. (456-8100)

Mamiya Theater, Dec. 15-16 and 21-23, Fridays 7 p.m., Saturdays 3 and 7 p.m., Sundays 1 and 4:30 p.m., $25-$38. The Hawaii State Ballet Junior Company, directed by John Landovsky, proudly presents its 26th annual production of The Nutcracker at Mamiya Theatre. (hawaiistateballet.com/tickets)