WAILUKU FIRST FRIDAY

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FRI., DEC. 2 – I dunno about you, but as I’m a creature of habit, I still find myself sticking to the sidewalks during Wailuku First Friday–even when the street’s closed to vehicular traffic (N. Market St. up to the Vineyard St. intersection, beginning at 5:30pm). But I’m sure I’ll loosen up with a nip of nog and a cue from Claus, who will parade down the street as part of this month’s festivities. Other highlights include Na Leo Lani O Maui community choir (under the direction of Gale Wisehart and Uluwehi Guerrero), X-mas belly dancing and a bake sale at Body Alive’s Exhale! event, a fragrant Hawaiian wreath sale and Maui OnStage’s production of A Christmas Carol. Free admission. 6-9pm. N/S Market, Main and Vineyard Streets, Wailuku. facebook.com/wailukufirstfriday

HERE’S THIS MONTH’S SCOOPS:

ENTERTAINMENT – Na Leo Lani O Maui–a community choir under the direction of Gale Wisehart and Uluwehi Guerrero–performs at the Maui Thing main stage (6:30pm). Also, noted falsetto award-winner Dane Fujiwara shows off his nonpareil pipes…. Council Member Mike Victorino and his ‘ohana share an honor roll of appreciation, recognizing those who’ve helped build Wailuku First Fridays…. Visibly Shaken rocks the Main Street Promenade (6:30pm)…. Gene Argel and ‘ohana perform outside Cafe O’Lei (62 N. Market St.)…. Joel Katz plays his Hawaiian steel guitar at Wailuku’s Banyan Tree Park (at the mauka corner of N. Market and Vineyard St.)…. Victorian carolers croon in the Iao Theater’s foyer (68 N. Market St.), and inside the historic theater, get a sneak peek at Maui OnStage’s “A Chirstmas Carol” (5:30-6:30pm). PS: Stick around for the real show (it’s family discount night–see our calendar’s Stage section for more) at 7:30pm.

SHOPPING AND ACTIVITIES – Body Alive Yoga and Movement Studio’s (1995 Main St., upstairs) monthly Exhale! party features hip live music, belly dancing performances, a Christmas card art show and a holiday bake sale. Visit bodyaliveyoga.com for more information…. Fresh kulolo, Keanae poi and fragrant Hawaiian Christmas wreaths are on sale at Native Intelligence (45 N. Market St.), which also hosts a special book signing of “Uncle Kawaiola’s Dream” with author Victor Pellegrino…. The Pono.. Do What Is Right store (Vineyard St.) offers gift basket giveaways and activities like luggage tag-making and temporary tattoos…. The Bailey House Museum (2375-A Main St.) offers a special WFF discount–just $5 admission for adults and keiki 12-years-old and younger are free…. The brewtiful beer garden (N. Market St. next to American Savings Bank) benefits Na Leo Kako’o's Hawaiian immersion program, Kula Kaiapuni…. Swan Interiors (2103 W. Vineyard St.) hosts a Meet-the-Artists holiday party…. Rinko Maui (51 N. Market St.) holds a buy-one get-one half-off sale on their T-shirts…. Around the corner at Maui Bake Shop (2092 W. Vineyard St.), they’re serving up savory crepes and WFF specials. Best of all, it’s BYOB…. Warm up with one of the many seasonal specials at Wailuku Coffee Company (28 N. Market St.), like their “Candy Cane Mocha.