Nightlife on O'ahu can be as simple as a barefoot stroll in the sand or as elaborate as a dinner show with all the glitter of a Las Vegas production. You can view the vibrant hues of a Honolulu sunset during a cocktail cruise or hear the melodies of ancient chants at a lu'au on a remote west-shore beach.

Waikiki's Kalakaua and Kuhio avenues come to life when the sun goes down. Outside Honolulu, offerings are slimmer but equally diverse. Wafting through the night air of O'ahu is the sound of music of every kind -- from classical to contemporary. Music has been the language of Hawai'i from the beginning, and O'ahu has the best selection. Everywhere there is hula, whether dancers wear sequin skirts in Waikiki or authentic ti-leaf skirts at Paradise Cove.

The arts thrive alongside the tourist industry. O'ahu has an established symphony, a thriving opera company, chamber music groups, and community theaters. Major Broadway shows, dance companies, and rock stars also make their way to Honolulu. Check the local newspapers -- the Honolulu Advertiser, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, or the Honolulu Weekly -- for the latest events.