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Out ‘N About: Mauli Ola, First Friday, more

SPOTLIGHT

Mauli Ola North Shore Benefit Concert, with Chevy Metal (featuring members of the Foo Fighters playing music by ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Deep Purple, Van Halen, Queen, Black Sabbath and more), Paula Fuga & Friends, Makua Rothman, Titus Kinimaka, Kelly Slater and the Tahiti Mana Dance Troupe, presented by Mauli Ola Foundation to benefit people battling cystic fibrosis, 6-11 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort. $40-$100. mauliola.org, 949-715-1258

WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, DEC. 7

Historic Pearl Harbor boat tours, hourlong ride around Ford Island sites of the 1941 air raid, narrated by National Park Service rangers, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Free. Reservations: 954-8721. pearlharborevents.com

“Here We Come A-Wassailing,” Hawaii Sacred Choir concert featuring cathedral-style carols, “Magnificat,” “Nunc Dimittis,” organist John Renke and harpist Sharene Taba, 3 p.m. Saturday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free. hawaiisacredchoir.org, 220-6969

FRIDAY, DEC. 7

71st Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration, ceremony hosted by the National Park Service and Navy, 7:45-9:30 a.m., Pearl Harbor Visitor Center World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. Free. Seats limited; first come, first served; center opens 6:30 a.m., seating begins at 7:15 a.m. Aloha business attire for civilians.pearlharborevents.com

USS Oklahoma Memorial Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance, ceremony in honor of those who served on the USS Oklahoma during the attack, hosted by the National Park Service, 1:30-2:30 p.m., USS Oklahoma Memorial, Ford Island. Free. Free shuttle to Ford Island departs every 15 minutes from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. from the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park shuttle stop. pearlharborevents.com

Honolulu Marathon Concert and Luau, all-you-can-eat buffet and Hawaiian entertainment, with tickets available to race entrants only, 4-8:30 p.m., Waikiki Shell. $65-$75; $135 VIP. honolulumarathon.org, 734-7200

2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, featuring and honoring military families, 6 p.m. from Fort DeRussy to Waikiki Shell; opening ceremony 5 p.m. at Fort DeRussy Park; concert 7:30 p.m. at Waikiki Shell. 800-626-8590, pearlharborparade.org

First Friday Honolulu, celebration of the arts and self-guided tour of downtown museums, galleries, studios and theaters, 5-10 p.m., downtown and Chinatown (Loading Zone, Louis Pohl Gallery, Manifest, Mercury Bar, Ong King Arts Center, Pegge Hopper Gallery, SoHo Mixed Media Bar, theVenue and more). Free. 521-2903. Map, parking information: artsatmarks.com

ARTmusicBEER, First Friday event featuring local-vendor bazaar Shop Bop & Grind with Vietnamese food from Cafe 888, Secret Beer Garden, world dance party sets by DJ Mr. Nick and artists’ lofts open for viewing, 5-10 p.m., Chinatown Courtyard, Mendonca Building, 1126 Smith St. Free. www.shopbopgrind.posterous.com

Christmas in Polynesia Dinner Concert starring Amy Hanaialii and Hi’ikua, buffet dinner at 7 p.m., concert 8-10 p.m., Polynesian Cultural Center, Gateway. $25 with dinner; $15 concert only. 293-3333, pcckamaaina.com

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

Bryan Clay book-signing, 2008 Olympic gold medalist signs his autobiography “Redemption,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sports Authority, Ward Avenue. www.logosbookstorehawaii.com/storeevents.asp

Kanikapila in Kailua: Hi’ikua and Kupaoa, free concert presented by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, 2-5:30 p.m., second floor of Kailua Longs parking garage. Own chairs, food from nearby eateries encouraged. castlefoundation.org

2ndSATurdays Poetry Slam and Open Mic, presented by Youth Speaks Hawaii, 3-5:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. $3. 782-7868, youthspeakshawaii.org

Punahou Winter Chamber Music Recital, featuring student string quartets performing works by Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and Debussy, 4 p.m., Dillingham Hall, Punahou School. Free. 944-5829

Chamber Music Concert, featuring Nicolas Deletaille on arpeggione and cello and Alain Roudier on fortepiano and piano, and music of Schubert, Servais and Liszt, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St. $15-$20; free for students. 256-4336, picamusic.org

Duane Padilla and Shoji Ledward, jazz concert by Punahou Music School faculty members, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawaii Public Radio. $30; $25 members; $15 students. 955-8821, hawaiipublicradio.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 9

Honolulu Marathon, 5 a.m., Ala Moana Boulevard/Queen Street extension to Hawaii Kai, ending at Kapiolani Park.

» Race Day Concert, 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Kapiolani Park Bandstand. honolulumarathon.org, 734-7200

Grand Chanukah Party, buffet, music, games, dreidels, kids crafts, giant coin menorah, 5 p.m., Chabad of Hawaii. $20; $12 ages 2-12. chabadofhawaii.com, 735-8161

A Christmas Collage with The Katinas, concert featuring the Dove Award-winning group, Tiffany Thurston and Jeremy Passion, 6 p.m., New Hope Oahu, 290 Sand Island Access Road. $10-$15. 842-4242, ext. 116; brownpapertickets.com

Mauli Ola North Shore Benefit Concert, presented by Mauli Ola Foundation, 6-11 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort. $40-$100. mauliola.org,949-715-1258

High Schools Reunion Christmas Party, featuring Power Point, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Manoa Grand Ballroom. $20 cover; includes pupu buffet. 561-6079

Reel Big Fish, ska band live in concert, 8 p.m., The Republik. $25-$30. 855-235-2867, groovetickets.com

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

Comedy Night at The Showroom, stand-up and improv with Mr. Aaron and guests including Keith Moore, David K. Jones and Gus Downes, 8 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. $5. Ages 21+. 728-7146, brownpapertickets.com

Tom Curren, surf icon and singer/songwriter live in concert, 8 p.m., Surfer, the Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $25-$55. Ages 21+. 855-235-2867, groovetickets.com; 293-6000, surferthebar.com

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, of new and used women’s clothing and accessories, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA lobby, 1040 Richards St. Repeats Thursday. Free entry. 538-7061

Teen Lounge Movies: “Marvel’s The Avengers,” free PG-13 movie screening for students in grades 7-12 with suggested reading lists, 2:15 p.m., Liliha Public Library, Meeting Room. 587-7577

Car Menorah Parade, by Chabad of Hawaii, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kapiolani Boulevard to Beretania Street to Bishop Street to Ala Moana to Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue, ending at King Kalakaua Park (Kuhio and Kalakaua), for 26th Annual Public Menorah Lighting, featuring giant dreidel, latkes, Jewish music, 7 p.m. chabadofhawaii.com, 735-8161

Pacifikology launch party, Pacific art, design and vintage fashion pop-up shop kicks off four-day run with sale and sangria reception, 6-10 p.m., Hawaii Fashion Incubator, Ward Warehouse, level 2. hawaiifashion.org

Journey, in concert, 8 p.m., Blaisdell Arena. Repeats Dec. 14-15. $65-$125. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000

Surfer Talk Story: Gerry Lopez, Jodi Wilmott hosts Pipeline surfing legend, 8 p.m., Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $5 minimum donation for Mauli Ola Foundation. 293-6000, surferthebar.com

THURSDAY, DEC. 13

YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA lobby, 1040 Richards St. 538-7061

“Coast Modern” film screening, 2012 documentary about West Coast modernist architecture and Q&A with Hawaii artist John Koga, 7 p.m., R&D, 691 Auahi St. $5 suggested donation. interislandterminal.org

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 Kaiulani Hotel. $15-$25. 531-4242, hawaiicomedytheater.com

“Ha: Breath of Life,” a Pacific isle tale of triumph and tragedy, with Polynesian dance, music and fire knives, 7:30-9 p.m. daily, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $25-$50. Reservations: 293-3333, polynesia.com

High & Right Comedy Night With Bo Irvine and Friends, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Warriors Lounge, Hale Koa Hotel. $15. 955-0555, halekoa.com

Legends in Concert Waikiki: “Rock-A-Hula,” featuring Elvis Presley tribute, hula and tribute artists including Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga personas, 8:15 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $41-$180. 629-7469, legendsinconcert.com

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

“Magic of Polynesia,” featuring illusionist John Hirokawa, dancers and fire dancer, 5:30 p.m. dinner show, 6:30 p.m. show, daily, 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