November 27

Kahala Mall, Nov. 27-Dec. 24, check website for times, $20. Take photos with Santa at Santa’s Candyland. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Pearlridge Center, Downtown, Nov. 27-Dec. 24, see website for times, $25. Take photos with Santa and tell him what’s on your wish lists. (pearlridgeonline.com, 203-2366)

Hawaiian Brian’s, 1690 Kapiolani Blvd., noon-9 p.m., $5. Enjoy live reggae music from Mystikal Vibez, Smokestack, D.R.A.S., Kapu System, Irie Souls and Hawaiian Roots Band, plus crafts, vendors, food, plants, gifts and more. (946-1343)

Iolani Palace, noon, free. (922-5331)

Hawaii Convention Center, Nov. 27-29, check website for schedule and package cost. The first-ever Anime Matsuri will celebrate all things Japanese, with special guests Reika, Stella Chu, DaizyStripper and more. (hawaii.animematsuri.com)

Kapolei High School, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy., Nov. 27, 28 and Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., Dec. 3 at 6 p.m., Dec. 5 at 5:45 p.m., $6-$40. Performing Arts Center of Kapolei present a double-feature of Disney classics for kids. Dec. 5 showing comes with dinner and other surprises. (brownpapertickets.com/event/2413373)

Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Nov. 27-Jan. 3, 11:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7 p.m., $3-$10 plus museum admission. Enjoy a vivid laser show set to Christmas classics. (bishopmuseum.org)

Hawaii Pacific University’s Paul & Vi Loo Theatre, Nov. 27, 28, Dec. 3-5 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 at 4 p.m., $10-$5. “Next Fall” looks at the five-year relationship between Adam and Luke — beyond a typical love story. (hpu.edu/theatre)

Tenney Theatre at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12 at 4:30 p.m., $20-$10. Throw tradition to the wind in this comedic Christmas play full of songs, sketches and games. (839-9885, htyweb.org)