The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

THE HOLIDAYS

Nake'u Awai's Pre-Holiday Annual Celebration, with marketplace, show and guests Randy Hongo, Dell-fin Poaha, Aaron Sala and TJ Tario, 8:30 a.m. breakfast and show, 12:30 p.m. lunch and show, Ko'olau Golf Club: $38 and $45. 841-1221.

√ Kane'ohe Christmas Parade, with seven marching bands and 1,500 participants, 9 a.m., Kane'ohe, Kamehameha Highway from Ha'iku to Castle High School; free.

√ Mililani Christmas Parade, 9-10:30 a.m., starts at Mililani High School Stadium on Kipapa Drive, to Mililani Shopping Center, ending at the Towne Center of Mililani; free.

Tie it Up!, tie a gift and save a tree, wrap gifts using a square of fabric, 10 a.m., The Green House, 224 Pakohana St.; $8; also Bag it & Tag It!, create stamps to reprint and decorate gift tags, 1:30 p.m.; $12 parent/child team. 524-8427.

√ Hometown Holiday Christmas Celebration, with the Santa Express Train, balloons, keiki holiday crafts, entertainment, and photos with Santa, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Salt Lake Shopping Center; free. 735-8822.

"Celebrate the Holidays — Plantation Style," holiday wreath-making workshop, sample food and visit houses from different cultures, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawaii's Plantation Village; $4-$15. 677-0110.

√ Kapolei Christmas Fest, surf sample sale, crafts, food, games and entertainment, 2-5 p.m., Barbers Point Elementary School; free. 673-4700.

√ Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Public Workers Electric Light Parade, food booths, keiki rides and entertainment, 4 p.m., City Hall, parade starts at 6 p.m. at King and River streets, ending at Kawaiaha'o Street; free. 523-4128.

√ Tree-Lighting Ceremony, with performance by Keiki Palaka Band, 6-7 p.m., Outrigger Reef on the Beach; free. 924-6007.

"The Hawaiian Nutcracker Ballet," with warrior battles, the waltz of the hibiscus flowers and the magical land of the rainbows, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $10-$24. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

SPECIAL EVENT

Pearl Jam, with opening act Kings of Leon, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8, Blaisdell Center; $56. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

CONCERTS

√ Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, part of Shine! 2006 Holiday Concert Series, 2 p.m., Kahala Mall center stage; free. 732-7736.

√ Kamehameha Schools Christmas Concert, traditional and contemporary music presented by the Kapalama campus' Performing Arts Department, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; free. 842-8495.

√ "A Gift of Music," 'Iolani School's top two orchestras will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Bizet, Berlioz and more, 7:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School; free. 943-2244.

Ho'omalie members Zanuck Lindsey, Lopaka Ho'opi'i, John Enos and Kimo Hussey present nahenahe-style music, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $17.50*. 955-8821.

Hot Buttered Rum, bluegrass/folk/jazz/rock/blues, with opening act Steve Inglis, 7:30 p.m., rRed Elephant; $22.50. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

DANCE

√ Ballroom dancing, with Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, 6:30-9:45 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; $5. 222-7851, 848-7789.

√ Contra Dance, with Whiskey Starship, 7:30 p.m., Atherton YMCA, 1820 University Ave.; $5 donation. 392-8774.

DANCE CONCERT

√ "That Was Then ... This Is Now," featuring Castle Danceforce, with ballet, jazz and hip-hop, 7:30 p.m., Ronald E. Bright Theatre; $5. 233-5626.

STAGE

"Christmas Talk Story," a holiday tradition of locally written tales, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; $16* regular run. 839-9885, www.htyweb.org.

"Annie," Army Community Theatre presents the family musical, final performance 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre; $15*, 20*. 438-4480, www.squareone.org/ACT.

"K2," The Actors' Group presents the story of two climbers stranded on a mountain ledge, 7:30 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

"Cinderella," with songs, wicked stepsisters and glass slippers, premiering 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42. 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

"Fully Committed," comedy about a reservationist for a Manhattan restaurant, 8 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

"The Lion in Winter," in 1183 King Henry II and family prepare for a holiday reunion, 8 p.m., Paul and Vi Loo Theatre (formerly Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre), HPU Kane'ohe campus; $20*. 375-1282.

"Fish Head Soup," humor, secrets and shame emerge as a family's youngest son who was presumably dead suddenly shows up at the front door, 8 p.m., UH-Manoa, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $12*. 956-7655, 483-7123.

"Who the Fil-Am I?" a trip to the Philippines forces three Filipino-Americans to come to grips with their ancestry, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org.

COMEDY

"On The Spot: A Pa'ina Christmas," a local Christmas party turns supernatural with Hawaiian myths and legends, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $14 general, $10 students. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

FILMS

√ "Mongolian Ping Pong" (2005, Mongolian with English subtitles), 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"Almost Brothers (Quase Dois Irmuos)" (2004, Portuguese with English subtitles), 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

√ "Invisible Kingdom II" and "Highgrade Blend" (video premieres), 6:30 p.m., NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel St.; $3 donation. 548-6398.

NATURE

Honouliuli Preserve Hike, interpretive hike along the Palikea Trail, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., call for meeting place; $10. Reservations 587-6220.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ The Arc in Hawaii Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., The Arc in Hawaii, 3989 Diamond Head Road; free. 737-7995.

√ Splurge at Sans Souci, handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, handbags, pottery, paintings and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, Sans Souci Room; free. 356-8264.

√ Christmas Craft Festival, 9 a.m.2 p.m., St. Ann's Church and Model Schools, Kane'ohe; free. 247-3092, ext. 221.

√ Country Sisters Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kahuku Village Association Community Center; free. 384-0298.

√ Just a Group of Friends, craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Road; free. 988-5800.

√ Season's Best Kaimuki, craft fair, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ali'iolani School; free. 683-6064.

√ Holy Nativity Church Annual Holiday Festival & Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holy Nativity Church, 5286 Kalaniana'ole Highway; free. 373-2131.

√ Lanikai Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lanikai Park and Community Center; free, proceeds benefit Lanikai Park. 261-7044.

√ McKinley Band Boosters Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., school's cafeteria; free. 396-9663.

√ Nutcracker Sweet Festival, crafters, plant sale, silent auction, food and entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Foster Botanical Garden; free. 522-7060.

√ Mini Open Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ben Franklin Crafts, Enchanted Lake Shopping Center; free. 261-4621.

√ Glass & Ceramics Holiday Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., UH-Manoa Art Building; free. 956-5258.

√ Holiday Sale, glass-blown ornaments, vases and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 171-A Hamakua Drive, Kailua; free. 263-4527.

√ Holiday Studio Sale, R. Jeff, Carol Lee Ceramics and M. Goodwill, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., private residence, 68-474 Crozier Drive, Mokule'ia; free. 637-4207, 637-8934.

ETC.

√ Lego League Robotics Tournament, "Nano Quest" teams solve real-world problems through robot design and research, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., UH-Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom; free. 737-1708.

√ CityLove Fest, sign-waving youth rally with live music, food and games to celebrate a grassroots movement for a more encouraging, compliment-giving culture, sign-waving 10 a.m.-noon, festival noon- 2 p.m., along Ala Moana, festival at McCoy Pavilion; free. 779-7904.

Expression Session, Art on the Move! with dancer and educator Stephanie Chang, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Contemporary Museum, Makiki Heights; $12*. 237-5230.

√ Miss Sixty/Energie Grand Opening, with performances by Joshua Radin, Rachael Yamagata, Schuyler Fisk, Chris Holmes and DJ Aoki, 1-5 p.m., Miss Sixty/Erergie, Ala Moana Center; free. 946-6800.

Soleil, fashion show and designer sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The American Heart Association, 4-9 p.m., La Pietra School; $7. 681-6301.

Sewa Fare Dance Company, performance/fundraising event with special guest Irie Love, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Ong King Art Center; $10. 428-3233.

ONE-TIME GIGS

All Island Rager, presented by 98.5 with live bands, doors open at 8 p.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older. 589-1999.

Dave Alvin & The Guilty Men, with The Dynamic Shuffle Kings, blues, 8 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Keahiwai, performing and autographing their holiday CD, 8 p.m., Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

JT Harker, R&B, funk, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.

H2O, old school rock, 8:30-midnight, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Andy Caldwell, with DJ Mark and Archangel, 9 p.m., Lotus Soundbar, 2301 Kuhio Ave. 924-1688.

Fusion, variety band, 9 p.m.-midnight, OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Black Square, ska, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemo'o Farm, The Pub; 21 and older. 621-1835.

Ras Youth with Isouljahs, DJ Zacharijah, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older. 548-6398.

Skyline, with special guests DJ Steve Aoki and actress Kelly Hu, The Miss Sixty and Energie clothing after-party with dancers and percussionist, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 21 and older. 921-4600.

Grind Method Party, featuring local bands, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

DANCE VENUES

DJ Rod el Moreno, with salsa dancing, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Dream to Dance, 661 Auahi St., No. 201. 734-0264.

Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ D-Box, 1-4 a.m. 926-7066.

Club Cirque, with DJs K-Smooth and Quiksilva, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Cirque Hawaii; 21 and older. 591-3500.

DJ SailorGloom, new wave, synthpop and '80s, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Pink Cadillac; 18 and older. 946-6499.

Good Luck Saturdays, with DJ Sonik, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21 and older. 591-3500.

Lucky Tiger, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., thirty-ninehotel; 21 and older. 599-2552.

Sic Wid It, with DJs Epic One and Jrama, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 21 and older. 922-3734.

DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.

House of Isis, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar; 21 and older. 924-3939.

Little Chill, '70s, '80s and '90s music, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Rumours. 955-4811.

Zumanity, with DJs Jimmy Taco, Saput Mo and Lex One, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

Paper Doll Revue Drag Show, 9:30 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion, male revue, midnight. 924-2422.

Chemistry, featuring DJs Trancis and Peter, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Longhi's; 21 and older. 947-9899.

The Monkey Bar, with special guest Shwayze and featuring DJs delve1der and XL, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Ciao Mein Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki; 21 and older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

A Midsummer Night's Trance, Euro dance and Trance, 10 p.m., Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.

Wild Out Saturdays, hip-hop, reggae, rock, 10 p.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.

Salsa and Reggaeton dance, with DJs and The Friikiitona's dancers, 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m., Cafe Che Pasta; 18 and older. 524-0004.

ElectrO1yfe, with DJs Monkey, Toki and Vince, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

The Light, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The O Lounge; 21 and older. 944-8436.

Like it Tight, with DJ Busy B spinning funk and house, Belly Dancers in Paradise entertaining on three stages, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Yanni's Restaurant; 21 and older. 234-1006.

Refresh, with DJs Revise, Stetru and Careless, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.

Ultra, '80s nu-wave dance hits and electroclash remixes, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Galaxy Nightclub. www.honoluluclublife.com.

The Next Level and Speakeasy, with Direct Descendants and the Nitelite Crew, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 395-2100.

Las Venus, 11:30 p.m., Venus Nightclub; also, all-male revue, 9 p.m.; 18 and older. 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

Eric Lee and Shanelle Sanborn, 7:30-9 a.m., ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.

Elaine Spencer Duo, 8-10 a.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Steve Lucas, noon-2:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 12:30-2 p.m., Nico's At Pier 38. 540-1377.

Haumea Warrington, 1-3 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Mikey and Shawn, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Eric Lee, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Concerts on the Beach, with Kapena, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

Ho Aloha Duo, with hula, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Sam Doval and Steve Lucas, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Ray Sowders, slack-key, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Johnny Helm, 5-7 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Barry Choy, 5-8 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Jim Hubbard, 5-8 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Pa'ahana or Po'okela, with Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Starr Lutu, Lenny Keys and Del Choy, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Nohelani Cypriano Polynesian Show, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Stardust, with Jennifer Hera, Tricia Marciel and Brian Robertshaw, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Bobby Cortezan, piano, 6 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs, (above Hanks Cafe) 1038 Nu'uanu Ave. 526-1411.

Keiki Hula, with Kuhai Halau O Kahalepuna Pa 'Olapa Kahiko, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Dominic Leonard and Eric Petersen, blues, 6-9 p.m., Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.

Miles Jackson Trio, jazz, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.

Black Sand, jazz, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.

Sharlene Boulos, harp, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Sam Kapu, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Five O'Clock Shadow, with Jesse and John, 6:30-9 p.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.

Old Hawaiian Nights Concert, with 3 Scoops Aloha and Mel Amina, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:3010 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

Jeff Peterson, guitar, 6:30-10 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.

Hapa CD Release Party, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Haumea and Weymouth, with Auntie Welina, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Jon Osorio and Stephen Brown, contemporary Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Ho'ike, 7-9 p.m., Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion. 955-9045.

Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-6000.

Soul Cafe, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Tito Berinobis, contemporary, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Chart House. 941-6660.

Bruce Shimabukuro, 7:30-9 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge. 921-4600.

20 Degrees North, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Nihoa Duo, with hula, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

David Swanson, 7:30-11 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

Jonny & Dennis, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

Wasabi, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

The Geezers, classic country, 8 p.m.-midnight, Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Olomana with Jerry Santos, Hawaiian, 8 p.m.-midnight, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Paradise Lounge. 949-4321.

Adorelo Duo, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Na Kama, 8:30-11:30 p.m., The Cheesecake Factory. 924-5001.

Lenny Keyes and Rocky Holmes, jazz, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Freddie Alcantar, 9 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs, (above Hanks Cafe) 1038 Nu'uanu Ave. 526-1411.

Natural T, blues rock, 9 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Son Caribe, latin jazz, 9 p.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

J.P. Smoketrain, 9 p.m.-midnight, Los Garcia's. 261-0306.

Keith Scott, piano/vocals, comedy and sing-alongs, 9 p.m.-midnight, Da Smoke House. 946-0233.

The Antidote, urban jazz, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

Doolin' Rakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Freesound, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Anna Marie and the Elements, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge. 921-4600.

Mike Lundy and Alika Souza, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Cosmopolitan Jazz Trio, with Zig Noda, Howard Nett and Alex Morrison, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., The Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411.

Joe Kingston, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge. 922-5811.

Fat Jazz Saturdays, modern and groove jazz with Newjass Quartet, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sam Choy's Diamond Head; 21 and older. 732-8645.

DJ Rud Dog, 10 p.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. 923-0033.

Ellsworth Simeona, 10 p.m.-midnight, Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.midnight, Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar. 922-2268.

Tennyson Stevens Trio, jazz, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Brendan, 1:30-3:30 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.