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

√ Free Cookies On Christmas Eve, receive cookies and milk, and write a note to Santa, 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m., Doubletree Alana Hotel Waikiki; free. 941-7275.

√ "Through the Eyes of A Child," celebrate Christmas with New Hope Mililani, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mililani High School gymnasium; free. 621-9363.

√ Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Services, with guest vocalist Connie Kissinger, 6 and 8 p.m., Unity Church of Hawai'i, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; free. 735-4436.

√ "Live Nativity," re-enactment of the first Christmas, presented by The Salvation Army, 7-10 p.m., Wai'oli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road; free. 988-2136.

CONCERTS

√ Na Mele Nei Concert, with Hawaii Angels, 1 p.m., Ward Warehouse stage; free. 596-8885.

STAGE

"Heartbeat," Chinese action-musical with martial arts, 2 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $19*-$49*. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

√ "When Only A Miracle Will Do, A Christmas Story," presented by Word of Life Christian Center, story of hope, love and forgiveness, final performance 6 p.m., Word of Life Christian Center, 554 Queen St.; free. 528-4044.

FILMS

√ "Wee Geordie" (1956) and "A Christmas Carol" (1951), 12:30, 4 and 7 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

NATURE

"Rural Ramble Through Scenic Splendors," 9 a.m.-5 p.m., begins at the Father Damien statue; $10 plus city bus fare. 948-3299.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Herb Ohta Jr., 'ukulele concert, 10 a.m.-noon, Reyn's, Ala Moana Center; free. 949-5929.

Lawrence Kidder, 1-4 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

DANCE VENUES

DJs KSM and Al-X, with food by Paniolo Beachside Grill, 5 p.m.closing, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Amateur Talent Night, 7 p.m., Panama Hattie's; followed by reggae and hip-hop. 485-8226.

Piranha Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ Joel, 1-4 a.m. 926-7066.

Casa, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bliss; 18 and older. 528-4911.

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

Sizzlin' Sundays, with DJs Mike D, Rude Dogg and LX, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

Faded Five, with DJs Technique, Goodvybe, JT, Delve1der and Zack, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

Carol Miyamoto and Aileen Kawakami, harp and flute, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Halekulani, Orchids. 923-2311.

Banyan Serenaders, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Mel Amina, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Sonny Silva, jazz, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Cha Cha Cha Salsaria. 395-7797.

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

Eric Ho, 1-3 p.m. also Ka'ala Boys, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Art Kalahiki, with hula, 2-4 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

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

Mike Kaawa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim, Eddie Kamae and Analu Aina, 3:30-7 p.m., Honey's at Koolau Golf Club. 236-4653.

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

Jonny Kamai, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Ryan Tang 'Ohana, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Alika Souza and Joe Kingston, 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.

Celtic Waves, 5-8 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Jamie Winpenny's Local Band Night, 5-8:30 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Debbie Nakanelua, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Pu'uhonua Trio, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Ledward Kaapana, traditional Hawaiian, 6-8 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Mark Yim Trio, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and singing competition finals, 6-9 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Cheryl Bartlett and Bobby Nishida, jazz, latin, Brazilian, Hawaiian and contemporary music, 6-9 p.m., Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai. 396-7697.

Old Hawaiian Nights, with Vaihi, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

The Geezers, classic country, 6-10 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Tennyson Stevens, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Ruby Fruit Sundays, jazz, 6-11 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411.

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

Raiatea Helm, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Tradewinds, relive the classics, 6:30-9 p.m., Miramar at Waikiki hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 922-2077.

Jeff Peterson, guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.

Soul Bucket, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Ellsworth Simeona, with Dwight Kanae, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 7-9 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.

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

Dean & Dean, contemporary, 7 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Kit Samson, guitar and vocals, 7:30-10 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

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

Stardust, with Tricia Marciel, Jimmy Funai and Brian Robertshaw, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Rico, blues, 8 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

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.

Christian and Sani, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Johnny and Yvette, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older. 921-4600.

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

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

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

Ellsworth Simeona, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

DJ Miki Mixitup, 10 p.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. 923-0033.

Lawrence Kidder, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar. 922-2268.

Stewart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.