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

√ KRAFT FUN NIGHT, performance by Lincoln Elementary School, part of the Honolulu City Lights Christmas Concert Series; 6 p.m.; Honolulu Hale; free; 768-6622.

√ KAPAHULU MO'ILI'ILI CHRISTMAS PARADE, sponsored by Kapahulu-Moili'ili Lions Club, with more than 250 marchers and five vehicles; 6:30-8 p.m.; Kuhio Elementary School to Old Stadium Park; free; 479-7139.

SPECIAL EVENT

NEIL SEDAKA, pop legend; 7:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $30-$45; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

CONCERTS

√ NA KAMA, CD release party and concert; 6-8 p.m.; Pakele Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel; free; 292-0067.

JOHN BROWN'S BODY, roots reggae, with guests Teen Feet and Go Jimmy Go; 8 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $23 general, $50 VIP; 877-750-4400, http://www.ticketmaster.com.

STAGE

"BIRTHDAY OF A KING," a musical about a town where the residents throw a yearly party for a king they never knew; 7 p.m.; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre; repeats 7 p.m. Dec. 19-21 at King's Cathedral; $10*; 373-7416.

FAMILY

EXPLORING THE REEF AT NIGHT, search for crabs, shrimp, eels and octopus at night; 6-8:30 p.m.; Waikiki Aquarium; 5 and older; $12*; 923-9741.

ETC.

√ YWCA BAKE SALE, fundraiser for Aloha United Way; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; YWCA Laniakea Lobby, 1040 Richards St.; free; 538-7061.

ONE-TIME GIGS

DAYTON WATANABE; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also JAHMAKA; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

20 DEGREES NORTH; 5 p.m.; On Stage Drinks & Grinds; also Kealoha; 9 p.m.; 738-0004.

SUNSET WITH GAIL MACK & GORDON KIM; 5-9 p.m.; Honolulu Club Bar and Lounge; 543-3910.

GUY CRUZ BAND, funk; 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

DJ FREQ; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 21 and older; 946-5190.

THE SOUND ADVICE JAZZ QUARTET, bebop, funk, and fusion; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

DANCE VENUES

PAU HANA SALSA, with free salsa lesson; 5-9 p.m., less from 5-6 p.m.; Hush Boutique Nightclub Lounge; 955-7200.

G.N.O. BACK IN FASHION, Girls Night Out gossip, cocktails and dancing with DJ; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Pearl Ultralounge; 944-8000.

COSMO, with DJs KSM, AI-X and HONU, in conjunction with Cosmo Night; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

THIRSTY THURSDAYS, hip-hop, house and trance, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

FIRED UP, with James Cole and his United DJs; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Play Bar, formerly Scruples; 18 and older; 923-9530.

CASUAL THURSDAYS, with Artist Groove Network; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center, 21 and older; http://www.fashion45hawaii.com.

DJ BIG ALBERT, hip-hop; 10 p.m.; Foreplay; 485-8226.

EXODUS, reggae and hip-hop followed by DJ; 10 p.m.; Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 926-5222.

THE DEADBEATS, service industry night; 9 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, 21 and older; 521-2900.

BAMBOO, with DJ Betty; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; King Street Cafe; 21 and older; 949-9990.

JET BOY, JET GIRL, indie rock, soul, goth and more, with DJ Casey and Nightfox; 9 p.m.-2 a.m; Mercury Bar; 21 and older; 537-3080.

CHANT DOWN, two rooms of music with DJ Lucas dancehall/reggae and DJ Betty hip-hop/neo soul ; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Visions Nightclub; 954-5569.

REMINISCE, hip-hop showcase with live performances, B-boy battle, open mike and host Kutmaster Spaz; 11 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; 951-8671.

REDDA FIRE, reggae and dancehall with DJs Liloa, 45Revolver and Mr. Bone; 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf, 21 and older; 524-0150.

PURE THURSDAY, with DJ Kutmaster Spaz; 12-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.

LOUNGE ACTS

MILES JACKSON TRIO; 6-9 p.m.; Mariposa; 951-3420.

MIKE CHUNG, guitar, light jazz and contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel; 921-7066.

STARR KALAHIKI; 6-9 p.m.; Uncle's Fish Market & Grill; 275-0063.

FALLING DOWN ROMANCE, electric cello, progressive lounge; 6-9 p.m.; E&O Trading Co., Ward Centre; 591-9555.

GUY IMOTO; 6-9 p.m.; The Ground Floor Restaurant; 538-6012.

MANGO JAM, jazz, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

KA'ALA BOYS, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

BAREFOOT BOB; 6:30 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

GINNY WALDEN, flamenco; 6:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

3 SCOOPS OF ALOHA, with hula show; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

THE KEAWE OHANA & FRIENDS, Hawaiian; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

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

RUSSELL YUEN; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

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

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

MIHANA; 7 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA AND LAWRENCE KIDDER, 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

RAY SOWDERS, 7-9 p.m.; Chili's Kapolei; 693-8722.

KEVIN MAU; 7-11:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.

EKOLU KANE, Island contemporary; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

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

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

KARAOKE AND DJ; 8 p.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

CHRIS YEH ENSEMBLE, contemporary jazz; 8 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

STEWART CUNNINGHAM, jazz; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

ERIC LEE; 8-10: p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

BIG TROUBLE RISING, rock blues; 8-10 p.m.; The Sand Box Waikiki; 923-8848.

THE WINDWARD JAZZ ENSEMBLE, classic and modern jazz; 8-10:30 p.m.; Cisco's Cantina; 262-7337.

CHRIS REGO, guitar, vocals; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

CROSSOVER; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

OPEN MIKE, hosted by Ka'imi Hanano'eau Brede; 8-11 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues guitar, vocals; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.

AMBER RICCI AND DRAGONFLY, jazz, soul; 8-11 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.

KARAOKE WITH WALTER; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Thai Sweet Basil, Manoa Marketplace; 988-8811.

CHAD PULE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

JOHN VALENTINE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Breakers, North Shore Marketplace; 637-9898.

TENNYSON STEPHENS, piano, vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

ANALOG, rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

JOHNNY HELM; 9 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

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

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

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

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

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

SWAMPA Z.Z.; 10 p.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

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

NEW JASS QUARTET, modern jazz; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar; 931-6286.