The 8 Best Things To Do in December 2016

Laugh your way into the new year with standup comedy, a rollicking choral performance and a milelong run named for Hawai‘i’s jolliest king.

December 1, 2016

Katrina Valcourt,

THEATER & ARTS

Homefront Hawai‘i: Pearl Harbor Attack 75th Anniversary

Opens Dec. 1, through March 2017

Photo: Bishop Museum Archives

Rare images from the museum’s archives, as well as from other collectors, will be displayed in an exhibit that aims to shed light on the effects the bombing of Pearl Harbor had on Hawai‘i—think a barbed-wire-filled Waikīkī, bomb shelters at the palace and more.

Bishop Museum, $14.95 general kama‘āina admission, bishopmuseum.org

ENTERTAINMENT

Winter Walk

Dec. 1–31

Photo: Thinkstock

Dozens of businesses in Downtown and Chinatown will decorate their windows for your evening enjoyment during the holiday season. Snap pictures of your favorites and use the hashtag #winterwalk808.

Downtown Honolulu, facebook.com/discoverchinatown

SPORTS & FITNESS

The Kalākaua Merrie Mile

Dec. 10

Whether you’re warming up for the Honolulu Marathon the next day or just want a quick jog with friends and family, this new event looks to be a fun way to earn a race shirt and medal.

Kalākaua Avenue, $55, honolulumarathon.org

ENTERTAINMENT

Standup Comedy

Photo: Courtesy of Blaisdell Center

It’s a good month for comedy in Honolulu, with some of the funniest performers in the game coming to the Islands. Here are our top four picks:

Jo Koy

Dec. 10, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Hawai‘i Theatre, $35–$45, jokoy.com

Jim Gaffigan: Fully Dressed

Dec. 22, 7 p.m.

Blaisdell Concert Hall, $49.50–$75, jimgaffigan.com

Ali Wong

Dec. 30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Hawai‘i Theatre, $40–$65, aliwong.com

Bill Maher’s Sixth Annual New Year’s All-Star Evening of Comedy with Bill Maher, Margaret Cho and Dana Gould

Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Blaisdell Concert Hall, $45.50–$95.50, ticketmaster.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Way Too Merry

Dec. 11

Photo: Andrew Sasaki

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu is ready to bring some cheer to its winter concert with a fun spin on holiday classics. Don’t forget to hit up the after-party at Scarlet.

Hawai‘i Theatre, 5:30 p.m., $25–$50, gmcofh.org

SPORTS & FITNESS

Makahiki Challenge

Dec. 17

Photo: Courtesy of Makahiki Challenge

The Best of Honolulu winner for Best Extreme Race, the Makahiki Challenge, combines 5K of gnarly obstacles with a party at the end, beer included. Participants this year are encouraged to “get lepo” (dirty).

Kualoa Ranch, various start times, $105–$110, makahikichallenge.com

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