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Brighten your holiday season with these family-friendly events. There are fun opportunities for everyone in the ohana.
By Sherie Char
Bill’s Back!
Jan. 15
Bill Cosby returns to Honolulu for a fun night. The comedian made our families
laugh when he starred in The Cosby Show and appeared on Jell-O pudding commercials. Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. $35-$65. (866) 448-7849, ticketmaster.com
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Circus Act
Jan. 15 to 17
The Shanghai Circus kicks off its all-new show, featuring Chinese acrobats, aerialists, contortionists, dragon dancers and other talented performers. Hawaii Theatre. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
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Whale Watching
Jan. 30
Count the number of humpback whales with your children at the annual Sanctuary Ocean Count. Registered volunteers will officially record data for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, but the event is free for spectators. There are 23 locations on Oahu. (808) 397-2651, ext. 253 or toll free (888)-55-WHALE, ext. 253, hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov
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Chinese New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger in 2010 with the following FREE events:
• Chinese New Year Festival, Jan. 22, 23, 29, 30—Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Narcissus Festival and Chinatown Open House, Feb. 5—Featuring food, crafts, a traditional Chinese lion dance blessing and more. Chinatown and Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 6 to 10 p.m.
• Chinatown Open House, Feb. 6—Chinese lion dance blessing, food, crafts and more. Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Night in Chinatown Parade, Feb. 6—Hotel Street (near State Capitol) to Maunakea Street, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Night in Chinatown Festival, Feb. 6—Maunakea and Smith streets, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
For more information, call 306-4570 or visit chinatownhi.com.
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Next Month:
A Punahou Tradition
Feb. 5 to 6
Stop by the Punahou Carnival for keiki rides, food and entertainment. Don’t miss the famous malassada booth. Punahou School Grounds, free admission. 944-5751, punahou.edu
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The deadline for submissions is the 10th of the month prior to publication. Information should be sent to calendar@islandfamilymagazine.com. Each issue's calendar will list events starting from the seventh working day of the current month and ending with the sixth working day of the following month.
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