MALLS
Kahala Mall: Performances Wednesday by Kapiolani Community College Singers at 5:30 p.m. and Li’l Stars from Star of the Sea at 7 p.m.; Monday by Washington Intermediate School Chorus at 11:30 a.m., Holy Nativity School Choir at 6:30 p.m., and Kaimuki Christian School Choir at 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 17 by Aliiolani School Chorus at 6 p.m. and Kamiloiki School Chorus, Band and Orchestra at 7 and 8 p.m.
Ala Moana Centerstage: Joyful Noise Choir and Carol Choir perform, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young students at Center for the Arts perform “Step Up To Your Dreams,” 7:30 p.m. Friday; call 678-0036. Christmas carols from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, with a one-hour break at 6:30 p.m.; call 955-9517. Big City Productions presents jazz and street dance, 2 p.m. Sunday; call 373-5175.
Barnes & Noble: Lee Eisenstein presents “Christmas Songs for a Dreamer,” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Kahala Mall. Moana Chang shares music from her CD “The Voice From the Deep Ocean,” 8 p.m. Friday. Good Tidings choral group has a concert, 4 p.m. Sunday.
Borders: Keali‘i Reichel performs, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Ward Centre. His concert video “Kukahi” features Ho‘okena, Robi Kahakalau and Uluwehi Guerrero. Maukalani
Elementary School Chorus, 1 p.m. Saturday, Waikele. The Ho‘opi‘i Brothers perform their award-winning style of Hawaiian falsetto singing, 9 p.m. Saturday, Ward Centre.
Ward Warehouse: Family Worship Center Choir performs, 7 p.m. Friday.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center: Honolulu Bible Church Children’s Choir performs, 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Children from Manana Elementary School present a Christmas in international costumes, 3 p.m. Dec. 17. Waikiki Singers perform, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17.
Windward Mall: Big City Productions presents jazz and street dance, 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 373-5175. “Porcelain Barbie Collection” featuring haute couture gowns, on display daily through Dec. 24; from the collection of Florence DeLos Santos Lat-Marton of Kailua.
Pearlridge Center: Our Lady of Sorrows School Choir performs, 7 p.m. Sunday, Uptown. Our Lady of Good Counsel School Chorus performs, 5 p.m. Dec. 17, Uptown.
MUSICAL GROUPS
Pacific Fleet Band: Noon Wednesday, Aloha Tower Marketplace. Also noon Friday at Hale Koa Hotel; 5 p.m. Saturday at Barbers Point Naval Air Station; and noon Dec. 17 at the Hale Koa Hotel. Call 474-3268.
The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Rehearsals for men’s a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.
Oahu Choral Society: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, UH-Manoa’s Music Department, Room 36. Call Joe McAlister at 595-0327.
Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.
Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, Tuesday evenings, St. Andrew’s Priory. Call 944-8017.
Na Leo Lani, Sweet Adelines: Women’s barbershop group rehearses, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School. Call 373-3192.
Honolulu Community Concert Band: Rehearsals, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aiea High School Band Room. Call 236-7057.
DANCING
Scandinavian dancing: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.
Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Moiliili Community Center. Call 737-1897.
Pali Twirlers square dance: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Yacht Club Terrace. Call 254-2333.
Christmas Country Dance Party: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Maunawili Elementary School cafeteria, 1465 Ulupii St., Kailua. Admission $5. Call 262-0869.
Israeli dancing: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Ala Wai Clubhouse. Costs $3.50. Call 373-2561.
International folk dancing: Holiday party with the Pleasant Peasant Band, 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Makiki District Park. Bring a potluck dish and $3. Call 239-7078.
Square dancing: With the Square Wheeler Club, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Costs $3. Call Mel at 946-6320.
With the Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapiolani Park Bandstand and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays at Ala Wai Community Park. Call Norman at 689-6752 or 456-1215.
Line dancing: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Waikiki Community Center. Costs $3. Call 923-1802.
Kodak Hula Show: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Free. Call 627-3300.
Tap dancing: Jack Cione teaches adults for $1 per class. Beginners meet 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Ala Wai Clubhouse or 7 p.m. Thursdays at Makiki Park; advanced dancers, 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Ala Wai Clubhouse or 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Waikiki Community Center. Call 922-8401.
African and Caribbean dance: Classes with Halifu Osumare, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 17, Studio 2, UH-Manoa Athletic Complex. Costs $10; four classes $32. Call 377-3786 or 988-6723.
CLASSES
Hawaiian quilting class: With Poakalani Serrao, 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Saturdays, Queen Emma Summer Palace. Charge. Call 524-0394.
Hands-on gardening: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Free. Call 621-7321.
MEETINGS
“The Korean Pursuit of Immortality”: Donald Baker, a professor from the University of British Columbia, discusses Taoist techniques -- breathing and physical exercises in particular -- 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Center for Korean Studies, 1881 East-West Road. Call 956-2212.
Waikiki Residents Association: Dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Ambassador Hotel Restaurant, 2040 Kuhio Ave. Turkey or vegetarian dinner costs $9. Write a check to: WRA, Suite B-4C, 1720 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 96815. Call 942-3961, 955-2500 or 923-7965.
CLUBS
Chess clubs: Chess Fans, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Harbor Center, Aiea; call Richard at 488-1221 or 456-0895. Moiliili club meets 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Moiliili Community Center; call Jeffrey at 956-4678. Mililani club meets 6 p.m. Mondays; call Guy at 625-2769.
Scrabble club: 9:15 a.m. Mondays, 2933 Kalakaua Ave. Call 923-9060. Also 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. Call 377-0893.
Toastmasters: Practice speaking skills, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Andrew’s Priory. Call Hillary at 524-2388. Also noon Tuesdays at the Net Cafe, Puck’s Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.
LUNCHTIME
“City Views”: “Great Planning Disasters,” noon Friday, UH-Manoa’s Porteus Hall, Room 116. Bring lunch. Call 956-4050 or 956-6865.
Music Break: Firehouse performs, noon Friday, Tamarind Park.
Bach’s Lunch: Free organ concert, noon Fridays, St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Call 524-2822.
Royal Hawaiian Band: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Iolani Palace. Also 2 p.m. Sundays at Kapiolani Bandstand.
Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminars 12:15 p.m. on travel industry management, Wednesday; accounting, Thursday; management graduate program, Friday; and accelerating your degree, Monday. Call 544-0238.
EXERCISE
Paul Bragg exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Fort DeRussy lawn. Free. Call 941-2048.
Aerobic workout: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Costs $1. Call 735-5755 or 732-5118.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ice show: Ice Palace Skate School presents its Winter Recital, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $6 general, $5 children ages 3 to 12, free for younger children. Call 487-9921.
Legal help on child support: Register by Friday for free help in modifying child-support payments, Dec. 17 and 18. Hawaii Lawyers Care and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii will work with people who want to request a payment increase on Dec. 17, and with people who want to request a decrease on Dec. 18, at the society’s Honolulu office. Call 536-4302 or 528-7050.
Computer Trade Mart: Swap meet for buyers and sellers of used hardware and software, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Kawananakoa Intermediate School cafeteria. Admission $8 sellers, $3 buyers, free for children younger than 14. Call 595-3848.
Cat show: Presented by the Sepulveda Cat Club, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave. Admission $4 general, $3 seniors and children.