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

√ 'AIEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FAMILY FUN FAIR, 8-10 a.m. parade, from Pearlridge Elementary to 'Aiea Sugar Mill Park; followed by Family Fun Fair, with food, entertainment, games and more until 2 p.m.; free; 741-6047.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, fundraiser for Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, entertainment, games and crafts, magicians and more; 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12-2 p.m.; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom; repeats Sunday; $20, includes meal; 951-0200.

√ HAWAIIAN SANTA CLAUS VACATION STOP, Santa visits via outrigger canoe, with Hawaiian music and hula dancers; 9 a.m.; Outrigger Waikiki Hotel; free; 921-9731.

√ CHRISTMAS SHOW ON HORSEBACK, dressage students and their horses perform to popular Christmas carols; 10-11:30 a.m.; Hilltop Equestrian Center, 41-430 Waikupanaha St., Waimanalo; free; 259-8463.

√ GENTRY WAIPIO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS PARADE; 10-11:30 a.m.; starts and ends at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center, along Ka Uka Boulevard; free; 671-2272.

√ WAIMANALO CHRISTMAS PARADE; 10-11:30 a.m.; Waimanalo District Park to Waimanalo Beach Park, along Kalaniana'ole Highway; free; 768-3888.

√ SANTA SATURDAY, fire truck rides, photos with Santa, holiday crafts and activities; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Kapolei Shopping Center; free; 523-8351.

MAKAHA KALIKIMAKA 2008, with The Makaha Sons, Bernard Kalua and Friends, hula by Kealo Koko, Michael Casupang and Karl "Veto" Baker with Halau I Ka Wekiu; 11 a.m. buffet, 11:30 a.m. show; Dole Cannery Ballrooms, Iwilei Ballroom; $65* general, $120* VIP, includes buffet; 536-0545.

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

"THE NUTCRACKER," presented by Hawaii Ballet Theatre; 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 4 p.m. Dec. 21; $25*; 456-8100.

"THE NUTCRACKER," Tchaikovsky's classic, performed by the junior company of Hawaii State Ballet; 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Richard T. Mamiya Theatre; repeats 2:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday, also 7 p.m. Dec. 19, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21; $19*-$29*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

√ CANTILENA, part of the Honolulu City Lights Christmas Concert Series; 5 p.m.; Honolulu Hale; free; 768-6622.

√ MANOA CHRISTMAS PARADE; 5 p.m.; Noelani Elementary School to Manoa Gym Road; free; 988-4807.

√ KAPOLEI CITY LIGHTS, entertainment, keiki games, food, electric light parade and Christmas tree lighting ceremony; 5-9 p.m.; Kapolei Hale; free; 692-5100.

√ LAS POSADAS CHRISTMAS PROCESSION, with choral performances of Christmas carols, with candlelight procession along King Street to Mission Houses Museum; 5:30 p.m.; St. Andrew's Cathedral and Mission Houses Museum; free for St. Andrew's Cathedral portion, $6 donation for Mission Houses Museum event; 531-0481, ext. 707.

√ HAWAII YOUTH OPERA CHORUS 47TH CHRISTMAS CONCERT, themed "Mai Kinohi Mai — From The Beginning"; 7 p.m.; Kawaiaha'o Church; free; 521-2982, www.hyoc.org.

HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY, hop on a trolley and dance at three venues, with food and more, presented by Dream to Dance; 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dream to Dance, trolley stops at Zanzabar, Elks Club and more; $40; 372-5574.

√ CHRISTMAS COLLEGE CHORUS AND GUITAR ENSEMBLE, directed by Lina Doo and Stuart Nago; 7:30 p.m.; Kapi'olani Community College, Maile Performing Arts Theatre; free, donations welcome; 734-9748.

A CAZIMERO CHRISTMAS: THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS, with The Brothers Cazimero, Afatia Thompson, Leina'ala Kalama Heine, Halau Na Kamalei, Royal Dance Company, Miss Keiki Hula 2008, Master Keiki Hula 2008 and The Keiki of Halau Hula Ho'oheno I Ka Ua Lililehua; 7:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday; $30, $40, $50, $75; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

"WHAT THE DEVIL HAPPENED TO SANTA?" presented by the Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus, with the Pacific Trades barbershop quartet and the Samoan Gospel Heralds; 7:38 p.m.; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre; repeats 4:08 p.m. Sunday; $20; 262-7664.

SPECIAL EVENT

√ Q-TIP, with DJ Scratch; 10 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older; free with wristband or ticket, available at Dig Lifestyles Ward Warehouse or at the door on a space-available basis; 591-8501.

CONCERTS

√ PUNAHOU CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL; 2 p.m.; Dillingham Hall, Punahou School; free; 944-5829.

BAD BRAINS, hardcore punk/reggae; 6 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $22 general, $50 VIP; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

√ RAIATEA HELM, with hula kahiko by Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Lehua; 7-8:30 p.m.; Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove; free; 922-0588.

WILLOW CHANG, solo vocal performance; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawai'i Public Radio; $20*; 955-8821.

HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS CONCERT, performing "Ratatouille, Suite and Savory," "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by Jorge Garcia of "Lost," and "The Firebird," with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Delfs; 8 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $19*-$70*; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

STAGE

√ "SEUSSICAL JR.," presented by 'Aiea Intermediate School; 7 p.m.; 'Aiea Intermediate School Cafeteria; free; 483-7230, ext. 273.

NATURE

√ KALIHI WAENA STREAMBANK RESTORATION, cleaning up debris from the Gulick Street structure that collapsed; 8:30-11:30 a.m.; meet at Kalihi Waena Elementary School; free; 381-3643.

√ SECOND SATURDAY AT THE GARDEN, with the Oahu Master Gardeners, guided tours, plant question-and-answer session and more; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Pearl City Urban Garden Center; free; 453-6050, www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ougc.

FAMILY

"BEDTIME STORIES" PAJAMA PARTY, readings bedtime stories, arts and crafts, celebrating the Christmas Day release of the film "Bedtime Stories"; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Children's Discovery Center; $6.50; 524-5437.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ SEASON'S BEST AIEA CRAFT & GIFT FAIR, more than 150 vendors, gifts and food items; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 'Aiea Elementary School; free; 683-6064.

√ HOLIDAY GIFTS & GOODIES FAIRE, benefit for Koganji Temple, food, plants, crafts and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Manoa Koganji Temple; free; 732-0446.

√ MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR, holiday gifts and crafts; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mililani High School; free; 627-7747.

√ WINTER CRAFT FAIR, plants, crafts, gift items and food, to benefit the Moanalua High School Music Department; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Moanalua High School; free; 738-5088.

√ PACIFIC HANDCRAFTERS GUILD WINTER FESTIVAL, art and handcrafted items, food, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thomas Square; repeats Sunday; free; 254-6788.

√ 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.

ETC.

√ ALL BREED/ALL AGE PIGEON SHOW, with mini craft fair, birds for sale, and more; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Nu'uanu Elementary School; free; www.HawaiiPigeon.com.

√ SECOND SATURDAY, featuring the "Hawaiian Kine Christmas!" presentation and hands-on activities; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

√ "FUROSHIKI: ALTERNATIVE GIFT WRAPPING," learn to wrap gifts of different sizes and shapes, using only a fabric square; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 'Aina Haina Public Library; for adults and seniors; free; 377-2456.

√ "IN MY HAND, I HOLD A PEN ...," open mike session with the Kalani High School Slam Poetry Team; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; 'Aina Haina Public Library; 12 and older; free; 377-2456.

SHOWDOWN IN CHINATOWN, showcase for Hawai'i's independent filmmakers; 8 p.m.; thirtyninehotel; $10; 599-2552, www.ourfilm.org.

ONE-TIME GIGS

√ JOHN CRUZ; 3 p.m.; Borders at Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

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

NORTH SHORE LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER, featuring Go Jimmy Go; 7 p.m.; Haleiwa Joe's; 21 and older; 637-8861.

EIGHT0EIGHT, R&B, funk; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

ANTHONY RYAN, country; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms; 621-1835.

AFRICAN RHYTHM 'N CULTURE JAM, with Moustapha Bangoura, DJs, dance performances and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21 and older; 688-8813.

COUNSIL; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older; 521-2900.

LIQUID, black-and-white party; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Hawaii Superferry; 531-7400.

TEMPO VALLEY, with Paisley; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

ANNETTE OASAY & SHINING STAR; 9:30 p.m.; The Shack Mililani; 627-1561.

4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.

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 Kaiulani, 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'AUAO 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.

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

ELEPHANT; 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.