December 28

Bishop Museum, runs until Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. Children are invited to create vehicles capable of flying, driving and floating, or all three. (bishopmuseum.org)

Contact for meeting location, Dec. 28-30, contact for time, $8.50-$9.95. Families are invited to wade in knee deep water to discover nocturnal ocean critters at various locations around the island. Registration is required. (livingartmarinecenter.com, 841-8080)

Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, first concert takes place from 4 to 8 p.m., second concert takes place from 8 p.m. to midnight, $26.25/single concert, $36.75/both concerts, $472.50/VIP table for 6 for single concert with complimentary food and drink. The night features a line up of local artists performing music from different genres. A chocolate fountain, photo booth and silent auction also are part of the event. (b2bmusicextravaganza.com)

Duke’s Waikiki, 4-6 p.m., free. Sean Naauao Trio performs. (922-2268, dukeswaikiki.com)

Historic Hawaii Theatre, 7 p.m., $25-$50 – reserved seating. Proceeds from the night to be donated to FilCom Center, which will contribute its donations to the Consuelo Foundation. The concert features Pauline Wilson, Jasmine Trias, Kristian Lei and Little Albert. (hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506)

Brasserie Du Vin, Dec. 28, 6 p.m., $25/seat only, $75/show package. The evening starts with a sparking wine cocktail followed by a holiday-themed dinner. During dinner, magician Kaulana makes an appearance offering table-side magic for guests. Following dinner, a little after 7 p.m., ticket holders head to elven44 for a night of magic. Then, return to Du Vin for dessert and coffee. Seating is limited to 40 audience members per night for the dinner and show package, and 22 show-only seats. (duvinmagic.brownpapertickets.com, 545-1115)

Park Restaurant, 5-10 p.m., $49/person. Park Restaurant celebrates its first Thanksgiving with a signature menu by executive chef Yoichi Saito. (791-5161, opentable.com)

The Gallery at Ward Centre, show open from Dec. 28-Jan. 30., Artist reception Jan. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m., free. The gallery presents “Halau: A Life in Hula,” a collection of photographs by Floyd K. Takeuchi. (597-8034, info@gwcfineart.com)

Bishop Museum, runs until Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. A private collection of approximately 50 stunning and pristine lei are featured in Niihau Ethos, and exhibit that examines the science behind Niihau Shells and its manufacturing history. (bishopmuseum.org)