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

THE HOLIDAYS

√ "FIRST SATURDAY" COLLECTION DRIVE, collecting new, unwrapped toys for The Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree Program; during bank hours; various American Savings Bank locations; free; www.asbhawaii.com.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, breakfast buffet with Santa, face painting, bring a gift for Toys for Tots; 8-10:30 a.m.; Dave & Buster's; $15*; 589-2215.

√ FORTY SIXTH ANNUAL KANE'OHE CHRISTMAS PARADE, floats, vehicles, bands and more; 9 a.m.; from Windward Mall to Castle High School, along Kamehameha Highway and Kane'ohe Bay Drive; free; 348-2749.

√ MILILANI CHRISTMAS PARADE, 9 a.m.; from Town Center of Mililani to Mililani Shopping Center; free; 722-4247.

√ MAKIKI MELE KALIKIMAKA, community Christmas celebration; 10-11:30 a.m.; Makiki District Park; free; 522-7082.

√ SHOP@HISAM, paint your own ceramic ornaments, holiday cards, and decorate cookies, with entertainment, more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 548-5577.

Pictures With Santa Paws, a benefit for the Hawaiian Humane Society, picture-taking with your pets; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Hawaiian Humane Society; repeats Sunday; $25; 356-2225.

√ CHRISTMAS WATER SHOW, synchronized swimming and mermaids, presented by Mermaids Hawaii; 11 a.m.; Makiki District Park; free; www.mermaidshawaii.com.

√ CHRISTMAS WITH KIKAIDA, appearance by Kikaida, Inazuman, Sanagiman and Hakaida; 1-2 p.m.; Borders Books & Music, Windward Mall; free; 235-5789.

AFTERNOON TEA WITH SANTA, tea and photos; 2 and 4 p.m.; Kahala Hotel & Resort; $35*; 739-8760.

√ 24TH ANNUAL HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS, food booths, keiki rides, tree-lighting, entertainment, more; 4 p.m.; Honolulu Hale; free; 523-4674.

CHRISTMAS PARTY FUNDRAISER, grand reopening for Waimanalo Polo Field's new facility, with entertainment, dinner, more; 5 p.m.; Waimanalo Polo Field; $20*; 342-9036.

√ HANDEL'S "MESSIAH," with soloists, chorus and orchestra; 7 p.m.; Central Union Church; free, with donation; 941-0957.

CONCERTS

PATO BANTON, with Mystic Roots Band and DJ Diesel; 6 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; all ages; $26 presale; 589-1999, www.2BROTHERSHI.com.

√ COAST GUARD BAND, presented by The Navy League of Honolulu; 7 p.m.; Waikiki Shell; free, tickets required; 422-9404, www.HonoluluNavyLeague.org.

"EVENING OF KIRTAN — HEART FULL OF SOUL," with Krishna Das; 7:30 p.m.; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; $30*; 781-1131.

NOLY PAA, original and classic Hawaiian music; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.

UH GAMELAN ENSEMBLE, performance includes Central Javanese Gamelan and balinese Gender, with guest Emiko Saraswati Susilo; 7:30 p.m.; Barbara Smith Amphitheatre, UH-Manoa; $12*; 956-8743.

DANCE

TMC'S 10TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, holiday musical revue, excerpts from "The Sleeping Beauty" and a "Christmas Rescue"; 10 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m.; Mamiya Theatre; $25; 735-8641.

CONTRA DANCE; 7:30 p.m.; Kapi'olani Community College Chapel; $8-$10; 392-8874.

STAGE CLOSING

"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL," first O'ahu nonschool production of the Disney Channel favorite, presented by Army Community Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; Richardson Theatre; $20*; 438-4480, www.armytheatre.com.

NATURE

√ "THE DIAMOND HEAD STORY," two-mile walking tour; 1-3:30 p.m.; meet at Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of the Honolulu Zoo; free, donations accepted; 948-3299.

FAMILY

√ KAPOLEI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OHANA HOOLAULEA, Xtreme fun rides, entertainment, silent auction, food and more; 10 a.m.-3 p.m; Kapolei Elementary School; free; 693-7000, ext. 262.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ SEASON'S BEST CRAFT & GIFT FAIR, more than 200 booths of crafts, gifts and food; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Ali'iolani Elementary; free; 733-4750.

√ 5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE, clothing and handcrafted gifts; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Waioli Tea Room; free; 524-9594.

√ HOLIDAY FAIR, crafts, town and country store, entertainment, food and more, to benefit school programs; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Andrew's Priory; free; 536-6102.

√ ST. ANN'S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, holiday gifts, quilts, baked goods, plants and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Ann's Church & Model Schools; free; 247-3092, ext. 221.

√ THE GREEN MARKET GIFT FAIR, gifts that give back to community and environment; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Church of the Crossroads; free; 949-2220.

√ WAHIAWA RYUSENJI MISSION FUJINAKI CRAFT FAIR; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission; free; 622-1429.

√ CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, handmade art, apparel and gifts; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lanikai Community Center; free; 927-7989.

√ HOMESPUN CRAFT SALE & HOLIDAY BAZAAR 2008, holiday ornaments and decorations, collectibles, baked goods and more; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 45-440 Koa Kahiko St.; repeats 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 20; free; 247-4267.

√ A CHRISTMAS FANTASY, arts and craft sale by students and community members; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Gallery 'Iolani, Windward Community College; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free; 236-9155.

√ CRAFT FAIR, jewelry, handbags, artwork, baked goods, and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Kalama Beach Club; free; 262-5995.

ETC.

√ YEAR END SALE, everything $5 or less; 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Hawaii Potters Guild; free; 841-8282.

√ Labor cares: the island's best garage sale, benefit for Aloha United Way, sponsored by Hawai'i labor unions; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; McKinley High School cafeteria; free.

√ BILL'S BOOKMOBILE SATURDAY SALE, proceeds to benefit public libraries; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bill's Bookmobile; free; 536-4174.

√ CAT SHOW, presented by The Southwest Regional Cat Fanciers Association; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; McCoy Pavilion; $4*; 531-4891.

√ HOLIDAY SALE, glass, ceramics, prints, presented by UH-Manoa Department of Art and Art History; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; UH Art Building, Glass and Ceramics Courtyard; free; 956-5258.

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM'S EXPRESSION SESSIONS, themed "Creative Holiday Ornaments!," hand-made decorations with Cheri Keefer; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; The Contemporary Museum; ages 5-12; $12*, reservations required; 237-5230.

WINE AND DINE BY THE SEA, a wine-tasting event and silent auction, entertainment; 6-9 p.m.; St. John's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Hookano Hall; 21 and older; $25; 261-9941.

ONE-TIME GIGS

ZAYSHA LABRADOR; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also KAWAO; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

KAPENA, contmeporary Hawaiian; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

JAMES RONSTADT & THE DYNAMIC SHUFFLE KINGS; 9 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

CHASE WALKER, country DJ; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms, The Pub; 621-1835.

SKYLINE, with guest Blayne Walsh from "Project Runway"; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; $15; 922-4422.

XANADU, medieval combat arts demonstration, DJs Nocturna, Gary O, and Stigmata, presented by Camera Obscura; 9 p.m.-2 a.m; Loft Gallery and Lounge; www.myspace.com/808cameraobscura.

FOURD, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.

DJ G, with DJ Racer-X, GoGo 808 Boyz; 10 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

DANCE VENUES

FLASHBACK SATURDAYS, '70s, '80s and '90s music; 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; Rumours; 955-4811.

SALSA DANCING, with DJ Rod el Moreno; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dream to Dance, No. 201; 734-0264.

SWAG AND SEXY SATURDAYS, '80s and '90s old-school and flashbacks, with DJs Wu Chang, Mike D and Doggfather; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Escape Ultralounge, King Street Cafe; 688-8868.

DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

HIGH SOCIETY, with DJs; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Hush Boutique Nightclub Lounge; 23 and older; dress code enforced; 955-7200.

HOUSE OF ISIS, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

EMPIRE, house, hip-hop and more, with DJs; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 21 and older; www.myspace.com/doubleospot.

DRAGONFLY ROOM, hip-hop, R&B, neo soul with DJ Anit; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 922-3734.

PAPER DOLL REVUE DRAG SHOW, 9:45 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion male revue, 12 a.m.; 924-2422.

SALSA SABADO EN LA NOCHE, with DJs and Las Friikiitona's models, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.; Cafe Che Pasta; 524-0004.

SALSA, with Eddie of Son Caribe; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Hard Rock Cafe; 955-7383.

RICE CRACKER, with DJs Deve1der, XL, G-Spot; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011, www.architechshawaii.com.

STUNNA SATURDAYS, with DJs; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

SURF SHACK SATURDAYS, rock, reggae, pop,; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Shack Waikiki; 21 and older; 921-2255.

SWAGGER, with DJs Jaytee, Jami, Compose, Eskae and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 524-0150.

FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 753-4970.

MAD HATTER & STYLISH T SATURDAYS, rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel; 955-4466.

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

SIZZLING SATURDAYS, with the Piranha Brothers and DJ Big Daddy Matt; 12-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.

LOUNGE ACTS

ERIC LEE AND SHAUNA SANBORN, with hula; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

LES AND TOMMY; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Kapena; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

ERIC LEE DUO; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

ELLS SIMEONA & LAWRENCE KIDDER; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.

KRISTIE CHING, ALBERT MALIGMAT (upper deck), MELEANA BROWN, ROCKWELL FUKINO (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

STARR KALAHIKI, LENNY KEYS AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

SOUNDS OF HAWAII; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

NOHELANI CYPRIANO TRIO, and hula; 6-8 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Restaurant, 1247 N. School St.; 845-9059.

A POLYNESIAN SHOW, with Karla Akiona's halau; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

PETER MILO DUO 6-9 p.m.; Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab; 545-7979.

GINNY TIU; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

BLACKSAND, jazz; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

SAM KAPU BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani, poolside; 922-5811.

KARLA AKIONA DUO, and hula show; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

RUTH SHIROMA FOSTER, jazz and pop; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.

FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

MARK CALDEIRA, Hawaiian; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

LEROY KAHAKU; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Nick's Fishmarket; 955-6333.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

AUDY KIMURA, guitar/vocals; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.

FIRE-KNIFE SHOW; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

JOSH DUGGER, jazz, piano; 7 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

AINA KOA, HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH, with Auntie Welina; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

BOOGIE, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co., Koko Marina; 394-5662.

AUGIE REY; 7-10 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

RUBBER SOUL; 7-10 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

JOHNNY HELM; 7:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

GREG MACDONALD DUO, with J&J; 7:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

KAIMI; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Amuse Wine Bar, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5428.

ZAYSHA LABRADOR; 7:30-10 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hau Tree; 949-4321.

SUNWAY AND THE POSITIVITY, jazz, rock, pop; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

DAVID SWANSON; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

OAHU SONGWRITERS GROUP; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

SHIRLEY WALKER BAND; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.

TRADEWINDS; 8-10 p.m.; Banana Patch Lounge, Miramar at Waikiki; $10; 722-7805, www.tradewinds.bizland.com.

JONNY KAMAI; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

SEAN NA'AUAU DUO; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

KONA CHANG DUO; 8-11 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.

ERIC LEE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

TITO BERINOBIS & BILLY BEIMES; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

ROCKY HOLMES AND TENNYSON STEPHENS, flute/clarinet/piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

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

SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

ALAN UBALDO, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

CHRIS REGO, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.

ISLAND MAGIC BAND; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Monterey Bay Canners, Pearlridge; 483-3555.

ALOHA PAUL DOYLE, contemporary, Hawaiian and karaoke; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.

DOOLIN' RAKES; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

PARADISE XS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

ARSENIO THE BAND; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Beeman Center, Pearl Harbor. 382-9495.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge; 922-5811.

KAMOMI; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Canoe Hut Lounge, Pacific Marina Airport Inn; 836-1131.

CHRIS YEH TRIO, with James Kraft and Omar Abing; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Soul de Cuba Cafe; 545-2822.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

HAUMEA WARRINGTON; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

THE ANSWER, old-school funk, jazz and R&B; 11 p.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 922-0017.

BRENDAN; 1:30-3:30 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.