Shows and events

Blue Sea Artisans hosts holiday reception

The Blue Sea Artisans will be hosting a holiday reception from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at their new gallery location at the Keauhou Shopping Center.

Pupus and refreshments will be served and all member artists will be present for the reception which starts with a “Kick off Christmas Sale” that continues through the month of December.

Info: 329-8000.

Pin Up Burlesque’s last Hawaii show this weekend

Pin Up Burlesque presents its last Hawaii show “Naughty or ???” Saturday night in Kailua-Kona.

Miss Ginger Sassafras and The Sherpa are taking the show on the road to Southern California following the 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. event at MyBar Kona. The show features singing performances by Miguel Montalbon and The Sherpa, bellydance by Cleo Le Soir and burlesque performance by Persephone Pleasure and Miss Ginger Sassafras.

Cost is $5. The event is limited to those age 21 and older. Holiday attire is suggested.

Info: Bliss@YogaFlowHawaii.com

Kona Potters Guild announces annual Open House, Holiday Sale

The Kona Potters Guild presents its annual Open House and Holiday Sale on Saturday and Sunday at the Society for Kona’s Education and Art in Honaunau. The open house and sale will also be held Dec. 10 and 11.

The 12 clay artists of the guild will share their uniquely creative styles that include functional ware, sculpture and Raku, as well as talk story, with attendees from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. those four days.

SKEA is located between mile markers 105 and 106 in Honuanau.

‘The Magic Flute’ to be shown Saturday

The Metropolitan Opera HD series will present “The Magic Flute” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Saturday.

In a magic forest, we meet a ferocious dragon, brave, handsome prince (Pamino), a handsome but not-so-brave bird-catcher (Papageno), the Queen of the Night whose aria is among the legends of opera, and a Magic Flute. The action goes to the Palace of the Enchanter, Sarastro, whose beautiful daughter, Pamina, may be held prisoner — or is she being held safely from her vindictive mother, the Queen of the Night? The action, the pageantry, the comedy and drama eventually bringing together two young couples move swiftly through two acts of some of the most beloved music Mozart ever composed. Love finds the way. This show is best for keiki age 10 and older.

“The Nutcracker,” performed in all its magnificence by the Bolshoi Ballet, is Dec. 18. This beautiful performance will delight ballet-lovers of all ages, including our younger keiki.

On Jan. 22, the Bolshoi Ballet performs a full-length ballet, telling the story of “The Sleeping Beauty.” Here, keiki may shiver at the wicked witch and her spell, oooh and aaah at the beauty of the Princess who falls asleep after she pricks her finger on a spindle, and the prince who battles through the 100 years’ jungle of brambles to awake the sleeping beauty with a kiss.

All of these HD performances are shown at the Regal Makalapua Stadium 10 theater located at the Makalapua Shopping Center. Starting times are 12:30 p.m. or 12:55 p.m. Prices for the opera are between $22 (senior, children) and $24 (adults). Ballet prices are between $16 and $19. To purchase tickets in advance or for more information, visit www.fandango.com, the theater box office or call (844) 462 7342.

Kona Commons holds annual Kailua Kalikimaka Dinner and a Movie event

Kona Commons presents its annual Kailua Kalikimaka Dinner and a Movie, a family friendly event to kick off the holiday season, this weekend.

Bring the family and kick-off the holiday season at 5:30 p.m. Saturday with a free screening of “Finding Dory,” which tells the life-changing adventure of Dory and her friends as they discover the magic within their flaws, friendships and family.

In addition to the film, there will be free photos with Santa, Sing-A-Long Christmas Carols with Aunty Tutu and the Lindsey Ohana, and a performance by the keiki from Kona Dance and Performing Arts. Prizes will also be given away.

Attendees should bring a chair, but no coolers will be permitted. Food and drinks can be purchased from vendors at the Kailua-Kona shopping center located off Makalapua Boulevard.

Library to screen ‘Under the Blood Red Sun’

On Wednesday, December 7th at 3:00PM, The Kailua-Kona Public Library will screen “Under the Blood Red Sun” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, which marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

“Under the Blood Red Sun” is an award-winning production based on the book by local author Graham Salisbury, who grew up in Kailua-Kona. This film is appropriate for ages 8 and up. This program is free to the public.

Info: 327-4327.