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.

BIG ISLAND

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," showcasing 65 students from Island Dance Academy, and six members of the Hilo Hep Cats swing dance group, 7 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Palace Theater, Hilo; $10*; 808-934-7010.

"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL," performance by Aloha Performing Arts Co.'s Aloha Teen Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 12-21, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Big Island; $12*; tickets, 808-322-1648 or www.apachawaii.org; information, 808-322-9924.

√ "PEOPLE AND LAND OF KAHUKU," guided hike focusing on the human history of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku area; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Kahuku gate (mauka of Highway 11, near 70-mile marker, Ka'u); free; no reservations needed; 808-985-6014.

√ PERFORMANCE POET AND SLAM EMCEE Kimberly Dark will read from her new CD, "Location is Everything," 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

√ 21st ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT, by Volcano Art Center, featuring local talent and an audience carol sing-along, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Hawai'i Volcanoes Park, Kilauea Military Camp Theatre; free; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

INTERMEDIATE 'UKULELE CLASS, with Wes Awana, for ages 12 and older; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 16, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $48 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

NINTH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL WREATH EXHIBIT by Island artists, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 4, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $10 park admission applies; 808-967-7565.

√ Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; meet at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au; 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*; reservations, 808-930-4900.

√ David Gomes, slack-key guitar; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge; 808-885-6622.

MAUI

NEIL SEDAKA, pop legend in concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25, $30, $37.50 and $45, 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

"WILLIE-KALIKIMAKA," Willie K and 'ohana in concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12*-$37*; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

√ WOW! (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 17, with South Seas Island Magic with Henry Allen, steel guitar and hula; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770.

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL "FIRSTLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL, various screening times, Dec. 17-30, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12*; tickets on sale an hour before screening; FirstLight Fast Pass available; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org, www.mauifilmfestival.com.

√ "WINTER IN HAWAI'I," holiday singalongs for toddlers and preschoolers, featuring Aubrey Myers of La-Ti-Da Music, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17, Kahului Public Library, and 10 a.m. Dec. 18, Makawao Public Library; free.

√ ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Maui; 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Beit Shalom Synagogue, Kihei; $5; 808-874-5397, 808-280-1051.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner seating 4:30-5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.

KAUA'I

√ KAUA'I HIGH SCHOOL BAND WINTER CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; free; 808-274-3173, ext. 133

Release, with DJs and performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai hotel; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.