Neighbor Islands

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

BIG ISLAND

9th annual Charity Trees Event, visit Santa while viewing trees decorated by local organizations and businesses with winners' prizes to go to charities, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Dec. 25, Atrium Lobby, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel; free admission, but visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree with a $1 ballot donation. (808) 881-7002.

Christmas Arts & Crafts and Food Fair, 2-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sangha Hall, Kilauea Avenue, Hilo; $2. (808) 981-0518.

"Light Up a Life," caroling with the Waimea Community Chorus, sponsored by Hospice of North Hawai'i, 6 p.m. today, Old Courthouse, North Kahala; free for spectators, who are encouraged to buy memorial lights to honor loved ones. (808) 885-7547.

"The Nutcracker," live ballet by Island Dance Academy, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theater, Hilo; $10*. (808) 934-7777, (808) 934-7010.

"Joyful, Joyful," Christmas concert by the Waimea Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Parker School; also 3 p.m. Sunday, Honoka'a People's Theatre; $8*. (808) 883-2526.

Christmas Arts & Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo; free admission. (808) 959-3555.

"Crafty Hands & Gifts Too," 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Homes Hall, Kuhio Hale, Waimea; free admission. (808) 883-8358.

3rd annual Lokahi Tree Giving Project, with music and dance from Hawaii Loa, the Merrie Monarchs and Polynesian Paradise, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Center Court Keauhou Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona; donation of toys, clothes, household items and nonperishable food requested; also, Hawaii Montessori School Winterfest, with arts and crafts, games, petting zoo and Santa, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; free admission. (808) 322-3000.

Keiki Christmas Festival, with a cookie-eating contest, entertainment, wagon rides and more, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Parker Ranch Center, Waimea; also fund-raising silent auction, food booths, crafts and bake sale at the Fireside Food Court; free admission. (808) 885-7178.

"Malama i ke kai," the Puna Community Show focuses on the preservation of the ocean and its creatures, 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Pahoa School Gym, Pahoa; $1. (808) 965-8756.

"A Christmas Miracle," 17th annual Hilo Christmas Parade with floats, bands and arrival of Santa Claus, 3 p.m. Saturday, downtown Hilo; free. (808) 935-0555.

"No Na Kamalei — For Our Beloved Children," 42nd annual Waimea Christmas Parade, with floats, West Hawai'i County Band, decorated trucks, Mr. and Mrs. Santa and guests Dickie Spencer and U.S. Rep. Ed and Audrey Case, 6 p.m. Saturday, Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea; free, but donation of nonperishable food for Hawai'i Island Food Bank encouraged. (808) 885-3633.

End of Semester Bash with Ooklah the Moc, 7 p.m. Saturday, UH-Hilo; for all ages; free. 429-8515.

"Hawaiian Petrels: Long-distance Athletes and Acrobats," lecture by wildlife biologist Roberta Swift on the life of the Hawaiian 'ua'u, part of After Dark in the Park series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, banjo player and his band in concert with bluegrass, funk, fusion, jazz and space-age electronics, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Hilo Theatre; $25*. (808) 947-7310.

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, in concert, 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $20 seats left for Thursday show; $30, $40, $45 for Dec. 13. (808) 885-6868.

MAUI

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays, and Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Kawika Lum Ho and Brian Kaui Haia, 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Maurice Bega, 3-5 p.m., and Peter DeAquino and Garret Probst, 7-9:30. Saturdays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka, Desmond Yap and Frankie AhPuck, 7-9:30 Sundays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and Albert Kaina and Brian Kaui Haia, 7-9:30 Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Don Kaulia and Albert Kaina, 7-9:30 Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Brian Kaui Haia and Roy Kato 7-9:30 Wednesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Brian Kaui Haia, 7-9:30 Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

Lighting of the Banyan Tree, 6 p.m. today, plus He U'i holiday craft fair 6-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with imported snow for the keiki from 6-7 p.m. Saturday only, Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina; free admission. (808) 667-9193, (808) 667-9175.

"Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding," musical comedy, 6-9 p.m. daily except Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Maui; $76.50 with half-price tickets for kama'aina through Dec. 30. (808) 667-4727.

Ma–ana Garage, Kahului, entertainment: Fortunato, comedy and magic show, 6:30 p.m. Fridays; Neto Peraza & Hot Salsa, Latin dance music, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; Neto Peraza, dinner music, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Anastasia & the Kindness of Strangers, dance music, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 873-0220.

Kalikimaka Show, with Hawaiian Christmas songs and hula, 7-8 p.m. today, Center Stage, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free. (808) 661-4567.

"Cookin'," performance of martial arts, drumming, comedy and dance by the original cast from South Korea, 7:30 p.m. today and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $25*, $40*, $55*. (808) 242-7469.

"30th Anniversary Na Mele O Maui Song Competition," students K-12 share Hawaiian language songs and culture, 8:30 p.m. today, Monarchy Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali; $2 requested donation. (808) 661-3271.

Kimo's, Lahaina, entertainment: Mario Faure & J.D., classic rock, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays; Anastasia & Mario, rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturdays; Sam Ahia, Hawaiian, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian music, 10 p.m.-midnight Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

Arrival of Santa, with entertainment, arts and crafts, magic and photo sessions with Santa, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

Keoni & Co., Hawaiian music and hula, 5-7 p.m. Saturdays, Lower Courtyard, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

Neto Peraza, guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays, Honolulu Coffee Company Café, Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

Heritage Tour, led by George Kaimiola, 2-3 p.m. Monday, Bailey House Museum, Wailuku; free. (808) 224-3326.

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

"'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; "Producer's Package" with VIP seating and backstage tour: $65; general admission $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.

Polynesian Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

"Me Without You," R-rated British film about the stages of friendship, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

"WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays)," an evening of art, music and refreshments, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

Merv Oana and Duane Feig of Kilohana, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae and R&B, 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

KAUA'I

"Kaua'i Museum Christmas Craft Fair," 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, museum grounds, Lihu'e; free admission. (808) 245-6931.

Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Daryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Michelle Edwards and Kenny Emerson, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 3-7 p.m. Sundays, Hanalei Bay Resort; free. (808) 826-6522.

Cindy Combs, slack-key guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Hanapepe Cafe; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 335-5011.

Donna Malia, 'ukulele and Hawaiian songs, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays, Chuck's Steak House, Princeville; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 826-6211.

Keoki's Paradise, Poipu entertainment: Papa'a Bay Boys, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays; Sista and Two Bruddahs, 8-10 p.m. Saturdays; Russell Wellington and Jason Suzawa, 3-6 p.m. Sundays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

Malani Bilyeu, contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Tuesdays, Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-5050.