NEW YEAR'S EVE: DEC. 31

"Get Down Tonight" and ring in 2008 with the fun lovin' KC, left, and the Sunshine Band. Come dressed in your best psychedelic '70s gear so you can "Shake Your Booty" and burn rubber on two large dance floors. The band burst onto the music scene some 30 years ago with funky beats fused with Latin percussion groove and has sold more than 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy awards and an American Music Award. The Johnny Valentine Band opens the show and ticket prices include one standard cocktail and half-bottle of sparkling wine.

Doors open at 9 p.m., show at 10:30 Dec. 31 / Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort, Coral Ballroom / $90 general, $120 silver, $170 gold and $200 platinum seating / 947-7877.

CONCERT: DEC. 31

What's the next best thing to Led Zeppelin? Must be the tribute band Led Zepplica, below, which is back for the fourth time in three years to rock out at Pipeline Cafe. For those 21 and older.

8 p.m. Dec. 31 / Pipeline Cafe / $25 general, $75 VIP / 926-3000, www.presaleticketsonline.com.

NEW YEAR'S EVE: DEC. 31

Aloha Tower Marketplace hosts a fireworks display over Honolulu Harbor at midnight New Year's Eve, ushering in 2008 in that always explosive way. The Eve celebration also features center-stage festivities beginning at 7 p.m. with entertainment, giveaways, face painting, balloon animals and more. Several Marketplace restaurants will offer special menus and packages for the evening.

7 p.m. Dec. 31 / Aloha Tower Marketplace / Free / 566-2337, www.alohatower.com.

CONCERT: JAN. 4-6

Burt Bacharach, left, multi-talented composer, pianist and the man behind "Walk On By," "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," "What The World Needs Now Is Love," returns to Honolulu with his timeless classics as he teams with conductor Matt Catingub and The Honolulu Symphony Pops. Bacharach's work for film will be featured with music from film scores such as "Casino Royale," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," and "Arthur" plus many more.

8 p.m. Jan. 4-5 and 3 p.m. Jan. 6 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $14, $32, $47, $57, $79 / 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com.

STAGE: JAN. 10-FEB. 10

Learn about the story of Pele, Kamapua'a and the famous love triangle among Pele, her sisters Hi'iaka, Kaua'i and chief Lohiau in "Pele Ma." Adapted by John Wat, Laurel Nakanishi, and Kennley Asato, "Pele Ma" is a narrative theatre adaptation based on the book "Pele Ma: Legends of Pele from Kauai'i" (Bamboo Ridge Press, 2001) by Frederick Wichman. It was was originally performed at Mid-Pacific School of the Arts and toured as part of the American High School Theatre Festival to the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays (except Feb. 3) Jan. 10-Feb. 10 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $16 general, $13 seniors 62 and older and $10 students with ID / 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org.

FESTIVAL: JAN. 13

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i rings in 2008 with a New Year's 'Ohana Festival, and everyone is invited. It's a day full of mochi pounding, crafts, entertainment, cultural and martial arts demonstrations, games and make-and-take activities for kids.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 13 / Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i and Mo'ili'ili Field / Free / 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

ETC.: JAN. 1-3

Celebrate the beginning of a brand new year with a traditional Japanese blessing as Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii invites all to visit the shrine and express gratitude for the blessings of the past and pray for good health and well-being for the future. New ofuda (talisman) and omamori (amulet) for the blessing and protection of the business, home and family are available for a nominal donation.

Midnight Dec. 31 (Jan. 1) to 5 p.m. Jan. 2 and 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 3 / Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, 215 N. Kukui St. / Donations accepted / 538-7778.

CONCERT: JAN. 4-6

Burt Bacharach, left, multi-talented composer, pianist and the man behind "Walk On By," "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," "What The World Needs Now Is Love," returns to Honolulu with his timeless classics as he teams with conductor Matt Catingub and The Honolulu Symphony Pops. Bacharach's work for film will be featured with music from film scores such as "Casino Royale," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," and "Arthur" plus many more.

8 p.m. Jan. 4-5 and 3 p.m. Jan. 6 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $14, $32, $47, $57, $79 / 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com.

CONCERTS: JAN. 9-12

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, the veteran rocksters with roots in the late 1960s, have the Islands on their radar for a four-stop tour. As always, Cody is at the keyboards; Airmen band members include Steve Barbuto, Rick Mullen, Mark Emerick and Don E. Curtis. Blues guitarist Chaz DePaolo opens the shows.

7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 (doors open at 7 p.m.) / Kaua'i Community College, Performing Arts Center / $35 / 808-245-8352

7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater / $35, $40, $45 / 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org

9 p.m. Jan. 11 (doors open at 8:30 p.m.) / Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel / $35 / 941-5205

7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 (doors open at 7 p.m.) / Palace Theater, Hilo / $35 / 808-934-7010.

CONCERTS: JAN. 9-12

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, the veteran rocksters with roots in the late 1960s, have the Islands on their radar for a four-stop tour. As always, Cody is at the keyboards; Airmen band members include Steve Barbuto, Rick Mullen, Mark Emerick and Don E. Curtis. Blues guitarist Chaz DePaolo opens the shows.

7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 (doors open at 7 p.m.) / Kaua'i Community College, Performing Arts Center / $35 / 808-245-8352

7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater / $35, $40, $45 / 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org

9 p.m. Jan. 11 (doors open at 8:30 p.m.) / Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel / $35 / 941-5205

7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 (doors open at 7 p.m.) / Palace Theater, Hilo / $35 / 808-934-7010.

SPECIAL EVENT: JAN. 18-20

The Shanghai Circus soars through Hawai'i with a four-island tour. The ensemble will showcase coordination and formation, bend their bodies in every way possible and seemingly impossible, and glide through the air with ease. The eye-catching show is packed with lavish costumes and music for the entire family. The company has toured Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Turkey, Indonesia and more. Circus members last performed at Hawai'i Theatre in early January.

7:30 p.m. Jan. 18; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19-20 / Hawai'i Theatre / $22.50, $27.50, $37.50 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 / Hilo Civic Auditorium / $7, $18 / www.ticketweb.com

7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 / Kealakehe High School, Kealakehe, Big Island / $7, $18 / www.ticketweb.com

4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 / Kaua'i War Memorial auditorium, Lihu'e / $7, $18, $30 / www.ticketweb.com

7 p.m. Jan. 21-22 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater / $10, $18, $23 / 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

CONCERT: JAN. 19-20

Platinum-selling composer/pianist Jim Brickman, right, is back for more to offer his new age, contemporary adult and gospel soothing tunes. Brickman will perform hits from his latest album "Escape," along with staples "The Gift," "Valentine" and "Simple Things." He last performed in early January.

8 p.m. Jan. 19 and 2 p.m. Jan. 20 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $20, $40, $50 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

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