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Drink, shop and shine at Ka Makana Ali’i
Saturday, December 13, from 6 to 9 p.m
Come to 10 participating stores to sample wine (or cocktails), snack on a paired pūpū, and enjoy DJ beats while checking off your holiday shopping list. You’ll get exclusive discounts and promotions offered only to event attendees, plus take home a goody bag.
Aptia 21st, $55.41, Makaua, Kapoahe Park, hnltix.com, @Teepielseg
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The Improv Superette holiday extravaganza
Thursday, December 11, 7:00 p.m., A night of long-running improvisation
Friday, December 12, 7 p.m., One Night Open Slay: A Holiday Cabaret
Saturday, December 13, 7 p.m., Superette Sketch Show (sold out)
Sunday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. A holiday themed improvisation
Get ready to laugh out loud during four nights of unscripted performances by this local comedy troupe. With a different format each night ranging from stand-up storytelling to musical acts, choose your recipe for festive fun. Good news: The shows are also a fundraiser for the historic Kumu Kahua Theatre.
Recommended for adults, $22.64, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., Downtown, eventbrite.com, @theimprovsuperette
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Saturday, Dec. 13 And more 36 and he married miki
Sunday, December 14 at 5 am, Honolulu Marathon and Park Start 10k
Whether you choose the one-mile family run, a 6.2-mile course, or the full 26.2-mile length, there are a number of ways to participate in the annual marathon festivities this weekend. Online registration has closed, but you still can sign up in person at the exhibition from Thursday 11 December to Saturday 13 December. Sunday, notice to road closures starting at 12:30am from downtown to East O’ahu and fireworks at 5am at the starting line along Ala Moana Blvd.
$80 Machine Mice, $150 Start Park 10k, $450 Honolulu Marators, honolulumarathon.org, @ @LeLLLLalkira
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai’i Children’s Discovery Center
Founder’s Day at the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
Saturday December 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
In honor of the Center’s 27th anniversary and its visionary founder, Loretta Yajima, enjoy free admission for the first 270 guests and special upcoming activities. Meet live butterflies, make a mini kaleidoscope, listen to story time and snack on celebratory cake and ice cream. You can also explore all of the Center’s hands-on exhibits, perfect for Keiki ages 8 and up.
Family-friendly, free, Hawaii’i Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., Kaka’ako, discoverycenterhawaii.org, @hawaiichildrensdiscoverycenter
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Photo: Kelli with an Eye Photography, courtesy of the Hawaiian Humane Society
Adopt a pet
Until Monday, December 15
Want a new furry friend for the holidays? As part of the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” holiday hope event, the Hawaiian Humane Society is offering 50% off adoption fees for adult and senior dogs (7 months and older) and all cats now through Monday. Adoptions are available at the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Mō’ili’ili Campus, the Kosasa Family Campus in Ho’opili and participating O’ahu Petco locations.
50% discount on the adoption fee, hawaiianhumane.org, @heachphree
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
