Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Dec. 18
End of the Year Cupcake & Cocktail Party Fundraiser
Dec. 18, 7-10 p.m.
The ARTS at Marks Garage
$25
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The ARTS at Marks Garage is throwing its End of the Year Cupcake & Cocktail Party Fundraiser. Enjoy live music by Streetlight Cadence, burlesque from Sweet Soiree and food donated by Soul De Cuba and Let Them Eat Cupcakes.
In addition to live entertainment, a silent auction and pupu, admission includes two complimentary drink tickets from the bar or Kona Brewing Company, and a chance to win raffle prizes. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit The ARTS at Marks Garage.
Bevy Annual Christmas Madness
Dec. 18, 8 p.m.
Bevy
661 Auahi St.
Free
Join Bevy for a yuletide celebration with holiday drinks and food, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. This year, the Christmas celebration coincides with Soul Time in Hawaii, a monthly, all-vinyl party that happens every last Thursday at Bevy. They bring out the best in funk, soul, jazz, AOR, disco and psych from the Hawaiian Islands and beyond. Special guest DJ Seeko will join DJs Roger Bong and Oliver Seguin as they pick from their personal collections to spin a seamless variety of tunes and genres all night long.
Mr. Aaron’s Comedy Hospital
Dec. 18, 8 p.m.
Station Bar and Lounge
1276 Kapiolani Boulevard
Free
Comedy Hospital is Hawaii’s longest running comedy open mic, where jokes are born, get a facelift and sometimes get committed. Performers of all types are invited to this open-mic whether it’s standup, improve, poetry or song. Signups start at 7:30 p.m., and limited slots are available.
Young the Giant
Dec. 18, 8 p.m.
The Republik
1349 Kapiolani Boulevard
$32 GA; $37 at the door
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With the breakout success of their self-titled 2010 album and widespread acclaim for their live shows, Young The Giant has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting new bands to come out of Southern California in recent memory. The Wall Street Journal hailed the album as “a pop masterpiece with well-crafted songs, surprising arrangements and soaring vocal harmonies.”
Friday, Dec. 19
4th Annual Ugly Sweater Party by Art + Flea
Dec. 19, 5-10 p.m.
Art + Flea
1020 Auahi St.
$3 ($1 discount with ugly sweater or Art+Flea tote)
Visit Art + Flea for a unique holiday shopping experience with over 60 vendors selling fashion, art, music and food. In addition to shopping, there will be a street soccer tournament for a chance to win $300 in cash, a photo booth, graffiti battle, a live performance by Streetlight Cadence and more.
The Cut Collective Trunk Show
Dec. 19, 5-8 p.m.
Manoa Innovation Center
2800 Woodlawn Dr. #160
Free with RSVP
The Cut Collective is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special trunk show featuring Alison Izu, Ten Tomorrow, Rumi Murakami and Haus of Quirk. Bring family and friends to shop and meet the girls of The Cut Collective, all while enjoying some light refreshments.
Kid Ink
Dec. 19, 6 p.m.
The Republik
1349 Kapiolani Boulevard
$35
Hailing from Los Angeles, Kid Ink can seamlessly slip from an irresistible hook into an impeccable verse, effortlessly bobbing and weaving between the club and the streets. He officially started twisting the game up when he dropped his 2012 independent album, “Up & Away.” Local hip-hop veteran Prie opens the show along with DJ Anit.
‘Alumni’ Nutcracker
Dec. 19-21, 7 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. shows
Mamiya Theatre
3142 Waialae Ave.
$16 – $36
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Dancing dolls, mischievous mice, a flurry of snowflakes and sugar plum smiles. The Hawaii State Ballet presents The “Alumni” Nutcracker, directed by John Landovsky. This performance will feature long-time members and alumni of the Hawaii State Ballet Junior Company, who are all successful dancers and teachers in their own right. This year’s dancers include Kamakoa Page Zablan (Sugar Plum Fairy), Erica Wong (Flower lead in Waltz of the Flowers), Nicole Lam (alternating in the Candy Cane lead role), Mareva Minerbi (Arabian lead), Molly Browning, Kelsey Sexton, Stormy Dodge, Hohono Rhine and Blake Yamasato.
Ballet Hawaii: ‘The Nutcracker’
Dec. 19-20, 7:30 p.m. & Dec. 21, 2 p.m.
Blaisdell Concert Hall
777 Ward Ave.
$35-$99
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Ballet Hawaii presents three magical performances of “The Nutcracker,” with top professional dancers, including Sara Mearns, Jared Angle, Joaquin De Luz, Amar Ramasar and Ashley Larecey (principal dancers of the New York City Ballet); Margaret Severin-Hansen (principal dancer of the Carolina Ballet); Timour Bourtasenkov (Carolina Ballet); and Steven Heathcote (The Australian Ballet). This lavish production will be enhanced by music performed by the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets available at ticketmaster.com
Whiskey and Chocolate Pairing
Dec. 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Madre Chocolate Factory
20 Kainehe St.
$40
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The caramel-sweetness and peaty smokey flavor of the world’s best scotches, bourbons and whiskeys make a great match for the complexity of chocolate. Nat and resident Scot, Joe of Madre Chocolate, will guide you on which whiskey origins go best with which chocolate origins while tasting some of the best whiskeys available on Oahu.
Comedian Felipe Esparza Live in Honolulu
Dec. 19, 8 p.m.
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brianʻs
1680 Kapiolani Boulevard
$20 GA; $50 limited VIP seating
Straight from East LA, Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor best known for his raw, real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to. Recognized for his wild hair and his often-imitated phrase, “What’s up, fool?” people are surprised to find out that he’s also the same person referred to and imitated in infamous stories by fellow comedian, Gabriel Iglesias. Esparaza won NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2010, and soon after, starred in and produced his first hour-long Showtime special.
Shade & Shadow The Black Party
Dec. 19, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Surfer, The Bar
57-091 Kamehameha Highway
Free
Disappear into the night wearing proper blackout attire for this 21+ event at Surfer, The Bar at Turtle Bay Resort. DJs RCNT ADXN and DJ REVISE will be spinning well into the morning as party goers dance it up for a change of scenery out at the North Shore.
5th Annual Naughty List
Dec. 19, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
NextDoor
43 N. Hotel St.
$15 at the door before 10:30 p.m., $20 after
Head to NextDoor for its 5th Annual Naughty List. This is scheduled to be the last Odin Works event on Oahu, and features headliners DJ Dirty Secret from Las Vegas, Vissex, DJ Debauch and OMIA.
Hell Caminos 10th Anniversary
Dec. 19, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Downbeat Lounge
42 North Hotel St.
$10
Local rockabilly and punk rock band Hell Caminos celebrate their 10th anniversary at Downbeat Lounge, with special guests Discord & Rye and Denny and the Seniors.
Soulgasm: ‘I’ll House You’
Dec. 19, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Bar 35
35 North Hotel St.
$5 before 11 p.m. with RSVP
Soulgasm, Honolulu’s premier house, funk and soul dance party returns with two headlining DJs mixing up classic funk with newer hip-hop house tunes. DJ Rayne and My Boy Elroy, a special guest from Chicago, will be throwing down the bass all night.
Saturday, Dec. 20
Honolulu Gift Fair 2014
Dec. 20, 1-9 p.m.
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
777 Ward Ave.
Free
The Honolulu Gift Fair is a great place to find gifts, unique collectibles and fabulous crafts. For those looking for an alternative to the usual retail options, this fair is worth checking out with apparel, antiques, books, music, jewelry, pet supplies, plus a visit by Santa and prize giveaways. Although admission is free, attendees are encouraged to bring a can of food for the Hawaii Food Bank.
Operation Share the Merry
Dec. 20, 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Kakaako Gateway Park
Ilalo Street & Ohe St.
Free
Help share food and aid with homeless families in Kakaako. Join Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery, Urban Aloha, IN THE STREETS, Bodhi Cafe Hawaii, Pono Soap, Starbucks, Hisky, Rainbow Family 808, The Cathedra of St. Andrew’s Social Justice Ministry and more in a POPluck sharing event for all.
Festival of Lights Boat Parade
Dec. 20, 4-8 p.m.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center
333 Keahole St.
Free
Chart your course for Hawaii Kai Towne Center and light up your holiday season with the center’s annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade. The festivities will feature a procession of brightly decorated boats as they make their way through the marina.
Arrive early to grab the best seats and take advantage of holiday entertainment, including Halau Hula Mai ka Pu’uwai a ka Mana’o and the U.S. Air Force “Hana Hou!” Rock Band. The first 1,000 attendees will also receive a complimentary light pin.
Honolulu Night Market: Rogue Christmas
Dec. 20, 6-11 p.m.
Honolulu Night + Market
449 Cooke St.
Free
Rogue Christmas will be the last Honolulu Night Market of the year. This will be a great event for last-minute shoppers to buy gifts, eat good food and enjoy some other Christmas surprises. For more details, check out our Honolulu Night Market guide.
24-7 Danceforce presents ’50’
Dec. 20-21, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Paliku Theatre
Windward Community College
45-720 Keaahala Road
$20-30
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24-7 Danceforceʻs 50th Dance Xperience presents a retrospective of the past 22 years of concerts since becoming a dance company in 1991. Current studio dancers along with numerous alumni will flood the Paliku Theatre stage with high-energy dancing and creative choreography and costumes.
Lito Arkangel-Contemporary Hawaiian
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Atherton Performing Arts Studio at Hawaii Public Radio
738 Kaheka St.
$15-30
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Born and raised in the small plantation town of Keaʻau (Olaʻa) on the Big Island, Lito has been involved in music most of his life and has been entertaining professionally since 1999. He recently released his debut CD “Me Ke Aloha,” which is making some big waves in Hawaii, as well as in Japan and Las Vegas.
Pimpbot’s Christmas in December
Dec. 20, 8 p.m.
Anna O’Brien’s
2440 S. Beretania St.
$5
There was a Christmas in July show, but now the big Christmas In December show is finally here with some of Pimpbot’s best friends and tourmates. Celebrate the holidays with some of the drunkest bands on the island, including Missing Dave, Friendly Fyre, Siren’s Call, Busekrus and Boto and Bone. If music isn’t enough, Jose Dynamite will be the special guest emcee all night for guaranteed entertainment and laughs.
Vertical Junkies 20/20 Reunion
Dec. 20, 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Tsukiji
Ala Moana Center
450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Join in celebrating 20 years of VJ parties in Hawaii with Vertical Junkies. Enjoy tunes a variety of genres including the ’90s, 2000s, hip-hop, R&B, island and reggae from an all-star DJ cast. Pacifico beer specials all night long and live music by Penidean, formerly Natural Vibrations. Partygoers can also win a chance to get a custom tattoo by 808 Tattoo and prizes by Know1.
Sunday, Dec. 21
5th Annual Homeward Bound 5k
Dec. 21, 6 a.m.
Manoa Valley District Park
2721 Kaaipu Ave.
$25-30
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Homeward Bound 5k is a fun run/walk for everyone, including serious runners and casual walkers. Created in 2009 by two Punahou sophomores who were inspired by a touching family volunteer experience, this race benefits the Institute for Human Services, Oahu’s largest emergency homeless shelter. This is the race’s fifth year running and has raised over $80,000 for IHS.
Pasko! at the Honolulu Art Musem
Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 South Beretania St.
Free
The Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday event presents Pasko!, a celebration of Filipino cultural traditions for the holidays. Hear the Philippines’ musical heritage in the sounds of youth orchestra Banda Kawayan, playing on bamboo instruments like the kalatok, angklung, kiskis, tongatong and marimba. Activities include weaving and folding traditional Filipino colors to create a personalized Filipino-themed gift bag. Other activities include crafting a festive parol star out of colorful tissue paper to take home and hang up to celebrate the holiday season.
Jingle Rock Run
Dec. 21, 6 p.m.
Mother Waldron Park
$20 – $35
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Make-A-Wish Hawaii will be holding its 2nd annual Jingle Rock Run at 6 p.m. in Downtown Honolulu and Kakaʻako. It’s a very family-friendly 5k walk or run that also includes a “keiki sprint” for children ages 12 and under. Participants are encouraged to have fun and dress up in their favorite Christmas costumes, and bring along their entire family – even their pets!
Proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Hawaii and will help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions.
