Out ‘N’ About: ‘Legends in Concert,’ more

Dec. 28, 2012 | 0 Comments In the Star-Advertiser Friday Print Edition

Catch the Legends in Concert show featuring Johnny Fortuno as Elvis Presley and other celebrity impersonators at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki.BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM

HOLIDAY

AlohaBus’ “Honolulu Lights Tour 2012,” open-topped double-decker bus views the Hono••lulu City Lights display, 6-10 p.m. nightly through Sunday, with stops at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Ward Centers and in downtown Honolulu. $10-$23, free for ages 3 and under.
457-4300, alohabus.com
The Pacific Gateway Center’s “Holiday House,” locally handmade crafts, jewelry, pottery, fabric purses, flower magnets, ribbon and yarn lei, stationery, food and fresh produce, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through Jan. 4, Lemongrass Cafe, 83 N. King St., Chinatown. 851-7010

Holiday book sale, half-price sale on holiday media, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Kaneohe Public Library. 247-4819

TODAY

Pulama Mauna Kea concert, fundraiser for the Mauna Kea Legal Defense Fund with music by Jon Osorio, Daniel Carvalho, Duncan Osorio, Kawika Kahiapo, Hawane Rios and Ikaika Hussey, 5-8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. $25 suggested donation.
524-8220, kahea.org

13th Holiday Science & Tech Fair, featuring Hawaii technology companies, software showcase with locally developed phone apps, and job opportunities, 5-7 p.m., Manoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Free. htdc.org

Koko Marina Full Moon Paddle, with pupu and ugly-sweater contest with prizes, 7-10 p.m., Koko Marina Center. Experience and pre-booking required. $40 per rented stand-up paddleboard; $20 for a canoe seat; $20 to use own board. 396-2324, hawaiiansurfadventures.com

“Seeds of Love & New Beginnings,” original music concert featuring Paul Izak, lead singer of local reggae band Pressure Drop, and international singer-songwriter Lucie Voelcker, 7 p.m., Still & Moving Center. $15. 397-7678

Flight Ranking, Hebrew reggae culture event featuring local bands and talents, presented by Design Entertainment and Da Spot, 8 p.m.-midnight, Da Spot, 2469 S. King St. $5 cover. 688-6327

Michael Winslow, comedian, actor (“Police Academy”) and “human sound-effects machine,” performs live, 8 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. $20-$40. All ages. 855-235-2867, groovetickets.com

Pepper, alternative pop-rock, punk and reggae band originally from Kona, live in concert, 8 p.m., The Republik. $25-$35. 855-235-2867, groovetickets.com

SATURDAY

Beach cleanup, hosted by Save the Sea Turtles International, Adopt a Beach and Highway Hawaii, 10 a.m., 61-529 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa. 637-2211, adoptabeachhawaii.com

John Prine, iconic American songwriter in concert, with special guest Led Kaapana, 8 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $35-$65. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Beauty After Dark, cosmetics event with champagne, DJ, makeovers and photo keepsake, 8-10 p.m., DFS Galleria Waikiki, Level 2. Free. dfsgalleria.com/en/hawaii, 931-2595

Deck the Balls 3: Reindeer Jerky, Mr. Aaron comedy show featuring Shawn Felipe, Jose Ver, Jonny Sparkles, Shane Lucas Price, Harold Wong, Kaleo Naiga, Jeremy Castillo, Kevin Tit, Michael Hall, Cheyne Gallarde and host Haz-Matt, 8 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. $10-$15. Ages 18+. facebook.com/mraaronpresents, 728-7146

SUNDAY

‘Aina Fest, 3-mile walk for safe food/food sovereignty with keiki activities, prizes, informational booths, speakers, and organic food and drinks, sponsored by GMO Free Oahu and Babes Against Biotech, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from Diamond Head Crater entrance to Kapiolani Park (near tennis courts, across from Waikiki Aquarium). Wear green shirt or food-related costume; signs welcome. 454-0909, occupygmohawaii.org

Swing Dance Club Hawaii dance, free lesson followed by open dancing with music by Bert Bergess and snacks, 6:30-9:15 p.m., Palladium Ballroom, Ala Wai Golf Club. $8; $5 for members. swingdanceclubhawaii.org, 255-6095

Slam poetry artist Kealoha, shown performing earlier this year, will host First Thursdays Slam Poetry Competition & Open Mic, featuring national slam finalist Kane "Novakane" Smego. BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM

THURSDAY

First Thursdays Slam Poetry Competition & Open Mic, featuring national slam finalist Kane “Nova•kane” Smego, $100 prize, music, live art and host Kealoha, 8:30 p.m., Fresh Cafe. $3 before 8:30 p.m.; $5 after. 387-9664, hawaiislam.com

WEEKLY SHOWS

Comedy Polynesia, with “Hawaiian King of Comedy” Bo Irvine and Michael “Mr. Diamond Head” Staats, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, $25-$35; and Sharkey’s Comedy Club, with Hawaii and national comics, 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Hawaii Comedy Theater, Sheraton Princess Kaiu•lani Hotel. $15-$25. 531-4242, hawaiicomedytheater.com

“Ha: Breath of Life,” a Pacific isle tale of birth and death, love and family, triumph and tragedy, with Polynesian dance, music and fireknives, 7:30-9 p.m. daily (including Monday and Tuesday), Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $25-$50. Reservations: 293-3333, polynesia.com

Legends in Concert Waikiki: “Rock-A-Hula,” featuring Elvis Pres•ley tribute, hula and rotating cast of tribute artists including Michael Jackson, Elton John and Lady Gaga personas, 8:15 p.m. nightly except Mondays (special New Year’s Eve show), Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $41-$180. 629-7469, legendsinconcert.com

“The Legends of Kualoa,” dinner show depicting Hawaiian legends of the area with music, chanting and hula kahiko, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kualoa. $29-$49. 237-7321, kualoa.com/tours

Magic in Paradise, buffet dinner show featuring mystery, fantasy, comedy and illusions with magician Mark Allen Mauricio, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Banyan Tree Showroom, Hale Koa Hotel. $6.95-$35.95. 955-0555, halekoa.com

“Magic of Polynesia,” featuring illusionist John Hirokawa, dancers and fire dancer, 7 p.m. dinner show, 8 p.m. show, daily (including Monday and Tuesday), Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $30-$139. Reservations: 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com

Society of Seven Latest Version: “HOT! HOT! HOT!”, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Outrigger Waikiki. $35-$45. Reservations: 923-7469

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