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 trees with a $1 ballot donation. (808) 881-7002.

"A Tribute to Hawaii's Fire Fighters," screening of the new documentary film by Edgy Lee and Jeffrey Mueller, 6:30 p.m. today, The Orchid at Mauna Lani Amphitheater, Kohala; free. (808) 885-2000.

Melveen Leed, in concert with guests Ron Ka'ipo, Rodney Cazimero and Glenn Pinho, a benefit for the Arc of Hilo, 7 and 9 p.m. today, Crown Room, Hawaii Naniloa Hotel; $20. (808) 935-8534.

"Nuncrackers," nunsensical musical Christmas show by the Waimea Community Theatre, 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Parker School Auditorium, Waimea; repeats Dec. 20-22; $10*. (808) 960-4707.

"A Christmas Carol," musical production of the Dickens' classic tale by the Gallery Theatre Production Company, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, with special opening night ceremony with Mayor Harry Kim at 6 p.m. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 21, 27 and 28 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22 and 29; $10*. (808) 934-7010.

Holiday Craft and Food Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ali'i Gardens Marketplace, Kailua-Kona; free admission. (808) 334-1381.

Christmas Arts/Crafts & Food Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona; free admission. (808) 981-0518.

Nutcracker Excerpts, a ballet, tap and jazz performance by the West Hawai'i Dance Academy, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Waimea Dance Center, U'ilani Plaza, Waimea; $10 suggested donation. (808) 885-8876.

EGplant & Friends Christmas Party and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Orchid Village Restaurant, Hilo; free admission. (808) 959-7389.

Kanilehua Chorale, a winter concert including Part One of Handel's "Messiah" and carols from around the world, 3 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theater, Hilo; $12 general, $10* advance. (808) 934-7010.

"An Evening With the Stars," impressionist Ken Block in a one-man stage revue, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona; $12 general, $10 advance. (808) 329-3111, ext. 7192.

MAUI

Tropical Harps, holiday melodies, 7-8 p.m. today, Center Stage, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free; also Benoit Jazz Work's "Christmas Extravangaza, 7-8 p.m. Saturday and "Singing for the Season," from Maui Madrigal, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday. (808) 661-4567.

Gallagher brings his Sledge-O-Matic humor to Maui, 7:30 p.m. today, gates open at 6 p.m., A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20, $25, $35. (808) 242-7469.

"Willie Kalikimaka" Willie K in concert with traditional Hawaiian, blues and rock 'n' roll and Christmas favorites, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, pre-show activities at 5:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $22*, $30*. (808) 242-7469.

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, bluegrass, jazz and pop banjo concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $18* and $25*. (808) 242-7469.

An Evening with Howard Wills and Bhagavan Das, healing, chanting and transformation, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $23. (808) 242-7469.

"Holidays in Paradise!" with Maui Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Maui Youth Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Monday, pre-concert talk with maestro Stuart Chafetz at 6:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25*, $40, $45. (808) 242-7469.

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.

Kalama Intermediate School Band, student musicians in their annual holiday concert, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

"FirstLight," annual screenings by the Maui Film Festival, beginning 5 p.m. Wednesday with an additional movie at 7:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; continues at various times periodically through Jan. 5; $10 per movie or $40 four-movie pass. Call for complete schedule and reservations: (808) 242-7469 or (808) 572-3456.

KAUA'I

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, bluegrass, jazz and pop banjo concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Performing Arts Center, Kaua'i Community College; $25. (808) 245-7464.

"An Evening With the Stars," impressionist Ken Block in a one-man stage revue, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kaua'i Village Theater, Kapa'a, (808) 823-6789; $15 general, $12 advance.

"Christmas is Light!" Kaua'i High School Chorus and 'Ukulele Band present a winter choral concert, 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; $7* general, $6* advance. (808) 274-3160.