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Out ‘N’ About: Christmas Expo, Rell Sunn Surf Contest, more

WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOV. 23 TO SUNDAY, NOV. 25

26th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, with 400 artisans and food sellers, cash and TV giveaways and continuous entertainment including Melveen Leed concert (7 p.m. Saturday), 4-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. $3-$4; free for children under 13. 623-4050

37th Annual Rell Sunn Menehune Surf Contest, 200+ children ages 4-12 in bodyboard, short board and long board competitions, all day today-Saturday, Makaha Beach. Free to watch. rellsunn.com, 949-795-8268

Hawaii United Okinawa Association Winter Craft Fair, 150+ vendors, andagi, silent auction and food bank drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Okinawan Center, Waipio. Free admission. huoa.org, 676-5400

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

Hawaii Kai Towne Center Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, with Santa Claus arrival by boat, hula and Aina Haina Elementary Choir performances, keiki train rides, face painting and balloon making, 5-7 p.m., waterfront stage near Ross Dress For Less. Free. 396-0766, hawaiikaitownecenter.com

Art & Flea: Neon Black Friday, monthly arts market event with 60+ vendors (local, vintage and handmade crafts; art, music and fashion), live music by Quadraphonix, Ninjapleeze, HiRiz and The Bougies, KTUH and other DJs, $1 raffle, photo booth, live art and turkey-bacon eating contest, 5-10 p.m., Fresh Cafe. $3; $2 with neon attire. All ages. artandflea.com

Salsa Lounge Fridays, Latin nightclub dance event with prizes and Latin food, 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Honolulu Club lounge. 18+. $5; $1 for UH students. 256-7556

Honolulu Museum of Art Studio Benefit Sale opening reception, featuring sale of ceramics, jewelry, glass and weaving made by instructors and students, 5:30-8 p.m., Honolulu Museum of Art School. Sale continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 9. Free admission. 532-8741

Liliha/Palama Christmas Parade, sponsored by Liliha Palama Business Association, 5:30-7 p.m., from United Church of Christ to Judd Street, Liliha Street and North King Street, ending at Kohou Street. Free.

Kalihi’s 66th Annual Christmas Parade, featuring Santa Claus, marching bands, floats, community groups and free candy, 6:30-7:45 p.m., from Kalihi Union Church to King Street, Mokauea Street, Dillingham, Waiakamilo Road, Houghtailing Street, North School Street to Kamehameha Shopping Center. Free. kalihibusinessassociation.weebly.com

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Tree Lighting Ceremony, with the Honolulu Boy Choir and Hawaiian music, keiki hula and special visitor from the North Pole, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kahala Hotel & Resort, Grand Lobby. Free. 739-8888, kahalaresort.com

Fall Interscholastic Poetry Slam, featuring teams from Farrington, Kaiser, Kalani, Punahou and Saint Louis, with hosts Samson Tafolo and DJ Packo, 6:30 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.), Farrington High School auditorium. $5-$10. 782-7868, youthspeakshawaii.org

The Gregg Hammer Band: A Comedy & Variety Show, celebrity impressions, buffet dinner, all ages, 6:30 p.m., Dave & Buster’s. $45. 589-2215

Beth Duncan, jazz recording artist from Northern California performs with the Satomi Yarimizo Quartet, 7-10 p.m., Dragon Upstairs. $10 cover. 526-1411

Waikiki Holiday Parade, sponsored by Gateway Music Festival & Tours/Superior Bands, with more than 10 mainland and local bands, local organizations and Santa, 7-9 p.m., from Saratoga Road and Kalakaua Avenue to Kalakaua, Monsarrat Avenue and Kapiolani Park. Free. musicfestivals.com/tours_destination_waikiki.cfm

The Deadbeats album release party, jazzy hip-hop band in concert to celebrate the release of new album, “Do You,” with Prolific Unknowns, The Bentos and DJ Mr. Nick, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Republik. $10-$15. Ages 18+. flavorus.com

Assemblage 23, concert by Seattle-based modern industrial/electro music group, making its Honolulu debut as finale to the 2012 Live US tour, presented by Nephilim Halls Productions, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., SoHo Mixed Media Bar. $25-$30. Ages 18+. flavorus.com

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

Holiday craft fair, with Santa visit and photo-taking (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), a benefit for St. John Vianney student travel club trip to Washington, D.C., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John Vianney Parish, Kailua. 261-4651, dsousa@sjvkailua.org

Holiday Craft Fair, annual Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives and Kawaiahao Church event featuring food, handmade local crafts, 50+ vendors and entertainment by Bobby Moderow Jr. of Maunalua, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mission Houses Museum. missionhouses.org, 447-3923

Ewa Bird Show, pigeon, chicken, fish and rabbit shows, awards, bike rodeo, craft fair and swap meet, food bank drive, Ewa school supply drive and Lokahi collection, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ewa Elementary School. Free. ewabirdshow.org

Kaelepulu’s 5th Annual Holiday Art and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kaelepulu Elementary School. 266-7811

Keiki Kalikimaka Parade, sponsored by Hawaii Kai Lions Club and Koko Marina Center, with an expected 1,000 marchers, 25 vehicles and three bands, 10 a.m., Kamiloiki Park to Lunalilo Home Road to Koko Marina Center and its Beach cleanup, hosted by Save the Sea Turtles International and Adopt a Beach and Highway Hawaii, 10 a.m., 61-529 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa. 637-2211, adoptabeachhawaii.com

Christmas Carnival, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 395-4737, facebook.com/ KokoMarinaCenter, kokomarinacenter.com

Ward Centers Small Business Saturday, shopping event with entertainment by Akala Hula Studio, HiRemedy, BET, Summer and Hui O Kamalei, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. on the Ward Warehouse stage. Free. wardcenters.com

John Cruz, Grammy and Na Hoku-winning musician presents a free concert, 2 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. pearlridgeonline.com

Jazz Peace Concert, featuring DeShannon Higa, Dan Del Negro, Steve Jones, Darryl Pellegrini and Mihoko M., 4:30-5:30 p.m., Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center. Free. 922-0588

“Joy of Music … Around The World,” Windward Choral Society gala fundraiser featuring international food and music including mariachi, Celtic bagpipes and Kenny Endo taiko drummers, sake tasting by Kokusai Sake Kai, WCS Chorus, silent auction and more, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Koolau Ballrooms, Kaneohe. $100. thewindwardchoralsociety.org, 261-6029

HEARTS 8th Annual Holiday Concert, featuring 100+ children and youths in song and dance, 6 p.m., Kalihi Union Church. Free; donations accepted. Canned food donations for Kalihi Union Church Food Bank also welcome. heartshawaii.org, 741-2787

Leeward Holiday Choral Concert, local elementary and high school choruses join Leeward’s Kanikapila Singers and Chorus Program, 7 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre. $5. 455-0380, lcctheatre.hawaii.edu

Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert, ukulele master returns home amid his “Grand Ukulele” international concert tour to perform with special guests, 8 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $23-$63. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Ernie Cruz Jr., former Kaau Crater Boys member in concert, with fashion show by Indah and Turtle Bay’s Spa Luana, 8 p.m., Surfer, the Bar. $10. Ages 21+. 293-6000, surferthebar.com

ap Honolulu, a night of favorite arias by young Hawaii artists with singalongs, 8 p.m., Fresh Cafe. $5 cover. freshcafehi.com, 688-8055

80s Pop Muzik Karaoke Contest 2, music and dancing with DJs Rhombus, Nocturna and Dymentia and singing contest with $300 prize and other giveaways, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bar 35. $5. Ages 21+. djnocturna.com. To enter contest, email djnocturnaandlana@gmail.com by today.

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

Kanikapila, Hawaiian music jam session with singing and hula for all ages and skill levels presented by Abrigo Ohana, 1-4 p.m., Bishop Museum. Free. abrigoohana.com, bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511

Melveen Leed, free concert, 2 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. pearlridgeonline.com

Winter Pet Prom Night, with dining, dancing, pictures and full service bar, a benefit for Oahu SPCA, 5-9 p.m., Cocojor Emporium & Spaw. cocojor.com, 592-3647

GleemenPlus of Honolulu Friends and Family Night, mixed community choir performs its best Christmas and non-Christmas songs, 6 p.m., Community of Christ Church, 1666 Mott-Smith Drive. Free; refreshments served. 228-5068

TUESDAY, NOV. 27

Keiki Tuesday: Chris da Clown, family entertainment with balloons, silly stories and more, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Downtown, second level fronting Sanrio Surprises. Free. 488-0981

Art Lunch: “Jodi Endicott: Sculpting in Paint,” painter and sculptor shares on the process of art from idea to completion, noon-1 p.m., Hawaii State Art Museum. Free; bring own lunch. 586-9958

Comedy Night at The Showroom, stand-up and improv with Mr. Aaron and guests, 8 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. $5. Ages 18+. 728-7146, mraaronpresents.com, meetup.com/LOLHawaii

12th Annual Mai Tai Rumble, live music competition between local bands with after-music by BET, 9 p.m., Mai Tai Bar, Ala Moana Center. Continues Tuesdays through Dec. 4. No cover. Ages 21+. 947-2900

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28

Teen Lounge Movies: “I Am Number 4,” free PG-13 movie screening for students in grades 7-12 with suggested reading lists, 2:30 p.m., Liliha Public Library, Meeting Room. 587-7577

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Lighting Ceremony, featuring the Performing Artist Academy, Aidan James, Kalei Gamiao, Henry Kapono and others, and honoring three nonprofits (Music for Life Foundation, American Heart Association and Make-A-Wish Hawaii) with check presentation and three Christmas trees, 4:30-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. 923-1234, waikiki.hyatt.com

Moroccan handicraft exhibit opening, His Majesty King Mohammed VI Week in Hawaii event featuring a village of tents with Moroccan artists and their pottery, weaving, basketry, metalwork, woodwork, glasswork and leatherwork, plus photo exhibit of region of Rabat, 5-7 p.m., Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center. Free. 922-0588, royalhawaiiancenter.com

“A Feast of Words: Giving Thanks for Local Literature,” Bamboo Ridge Press presents Hawaii writers Marie Hara, Mavis Hara, Lisa Linn Kanae, Juliet S. Kono, Darlene Rodrigues, Normie Salvador, Michelle Cruz Skinner, Joe Tsujimoto and Lois-Ann Yamanaka reading, signing and talking story, with books for sale, 5:30 p.m., Manoa Public Library. Free. bambooridge.com, 626-1481

Movie Night: “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” PG movie screening, suitable for ages 5+, with free popcorn while supplies last, 6 p.m., Kaneohe Public Library. Free. Children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. 233-5676

Yelp’s Holiday Hoopla Kick-Off, party with free food samples and drinks from local eateries, DJs, photo booths, spa treats, balloon art and crafting stations, launching a month-long series of community charity events, 7-9 p.m., Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu. Free with confirmed RSVP and a new, unwrapped toy or $10 donation to Yelp’s Giving Tree Project. Ages 21+. Holiday attire. yelp.com/events/honolulu

Talk Story Night: Tom Carroll, Jodi Wilmott hosts world champion surfer from Australia, 8 p.m., Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $5 donation for Mauli Ola Foundation. surferthebar.com, 293-6000

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

East-West Center Holiday Craft Fair, featuring Asia-Pacific handicrafts including washi paper, jewelry, bonsai trees, local snacks and more, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., East-West Center, John Burns Hall. Free admission. Parking on lawn next to Burns Hall $5. Repeats Nov. 30. eastwestcenter.org, 944-7103

Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau opening ceremony, 3 p.m., Waimea Bay Beach Park. Free. quiksilverlive.com/eddieaikau/2012

Makeup & Pop-up, girls’ night out, beauty bar and shopping party launches with gift bags to first 100 guests, complimentary brow-threading, mini-massages, manicures, makeovers and hairstyling, holiday fashion show, and vendors House of Aria, FM Boutique, The Butik, Set Sail, Twisted Cuts, Roq View and Pure Joy Adornments, 6-9 p.m., M, 500 Ala Moana Blvd. No cover. 529-0010, mnlhnl.com

Matt Costa, singer-songwriter from Southern California in concert, 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.), Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $25-$55. Ages 21+. groovetickets.com,surferthebar.com, 293-6000

WEEKLY SHOWS

“Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice,” traveling interactive exhibit takes keiki back to the Cretaceous Period to meet dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes and their different environments, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays through Dec. 16, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center. $8-$10 general admission; free for children younger than 12 months. 524-KIDS, discoverycenterhawaii.org

“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/

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

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

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 birth and death, love and family, triumph and tragedy, with Polynesian dance, music and fireknives, 7:30-9 p.m. daily, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $25-$50. Reservations: 293-3333, polynesia.com

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

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

“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