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This Week in TGIF: Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro’s concert caps a memorable year for the ukulele artist and new father

Jake Shimabukuro is ready to close out “his year” with a show for his best supporters here in Hawaii. “I’ll never forget 2012,” the ukulele virtuoso said in a phone call from Arizona, where he was on tour.

• Pau Hana Patrol: Find great pupu, prices and a calming ocean view at the Moana Terrace
• Quick Bites: Brasserie Du Vin’s “Brewer’s Table” caps a week of specialty meals
• Best of Our Web: Point Panic Music Fest, ‘Iolani Royal Ball, Ritmo Latino and more
• At the Movies: ‘Rise of the Guardians,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Red Dawn’ and more
• Out ‘N’ About: Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, Rell Sunn surf contest and more
• Do It! ‘Wicked,’ jazz singer Beth Duncan, ‘Joy of Music’ and ‘Christmas Talk Story’
• To Do! Ozomatli, Mayday Parade, Chevy Metal and more
• Calendars: Music, Nightclubs, On Stage