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

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, breakfast buffet with Santa, face-painting, bring a gift for Toys for Tots; 8-10:30 a.m.; Dave and Buster's; $17.99*; 589-2215.

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

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

"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 p.m. Sunday; $19*-$29*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

√ WAIPAHU CHRISTMAS PARADE, sponsored by Lighthouse Outreach Center; 3-4 p.m.; starts at Waipahu District Park, ends at Leolua Street behind Waipahu Town Center; free; 225-4589.

√ 12TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE, sponsored by the Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association, with Amy Hanaiali'i, Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Hula; 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Kai Towne Centre; free; 396-0766.

√ GIOVENTU MUSICALE, followed by Kraft Fun Night, part of the Honolulu City Lights Christmas Concert Series; 5 p.m.; Honolulu Hale; free; 768-6622.

√ 'EWA BEACH CHIRSTMAS PARADE, sponsored by 'Ewa Beach Community Association; 5-7 p.m.; starts and ends at 'Ilima Intermediate School, along Fort Weaver Road; free; 368-6206.

√ CHRISTMAS KEIKI HULA SHOW, Christmas performance, part of the hotel's 12 Days of Christmas; 5:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; free; 922-5811.

√ ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE, presented by the Hawaii Yacht Club; 6 p.m.; Aloha Tower Marketplace; free; 566-2337.

CHRISTMAS IN POLYNESIA, Christmas canoe ride and holiday festivities, Island style; 6-8:30 p.m.; Polynesian Cultural Center; repeats 6-8:30 p.m. Monday; $8*; 293-3333.

√ HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PEARL HARBOR BOAT TOURS, 30-minute harbor-side tours with Christmas music and ships and submarines with holiday decorations; tours at 6:30, 6:45, 7:15, 7:30, 8 and 8:15 p.m.; USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center; repeats Sunday; free; 422-2771, ext. 110.

√ THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS, holiday concert, with full orchestra, choir, Lillie Knauls, dance, drama; 6:45 p.m.; First Assembly of God, Moanalua Road; repeats Sunday; free; 836-2300.

"BIRTHDAY OF A KING," musical about a town where the residents throw a yearly party for a king they never knew; 7 p.m.; King's Cathedral; repeats Sunday; $10*; 373-7416.

√ "THE MERRIEST HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS," with The Honolulu boy Choir, A Touch of Brass, and guest appearance by Kenny Endo's Taiko Youth Group of the Pacific; 7 p.m.; Central Union Church; free, donations accepted; 596-7464.

√ IESU KA HOOLA BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR, a yuletide musical celebration, with vocalist Roslyn Catracchia and friends; 7 p.m.; Kawaiha'o Church; free; 522-1333.

"THE NUTCRACKER," presented by Ballet Hawaii, featuring Gregg Lizenberry, Joan Boada, Megan Fairchild, Lilyan Vigo Ellis and more; 7:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday; $35-$75; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

√ A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, featuring Hawaii Festival Orchestra, Hawaii Ecumenical Chorale, conducted by Aaron Mahi; 7:30 p.m.; Calvary Episcopal Church; free; 247-0610.

17TH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT, with Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble; 7:30 p.m.; Chaminade, Mystical Rose Oratory; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $20*; 550-8457.

CONCERTS

√ SARAH SULLIVAN, vocalist; 3-4 p.m.; Easy Music Center; free; 591-0999.

CELTIC WAVES; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.

DANCE

CONTRA DANCE, with music by Whiskey Starship; 7:30 p.m.; Kapi'olani Community College Chapel; $7; 392-8874.

STAGE

"PETER PAN," based on the play by James M. Barrie; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, extended 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; Diamond Head Theatre; $12*-$42*; 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth; 4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Tenney Theatre; 5 and older; $16*; 457-4254.

"RING OF FIRE," play by local playwright Nancy Moss, presented by The Actors' Group; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 28 (no shows Dec. 25-26); Mendonca Building, second floor; $16*; 722-6941, www.taghawaii.net.

FAMILY

√ "READ TO A DOG," children read to dogs for 20 minutes; 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m.; Kailua Public Library; grades 1-3, accompanied by parent or caregiver; free, registration required; 266-9911.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ HOLOMUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR, gift items, raffle drawings, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Holomua Elementary School; free; 685-2000.

√ DAMIEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Damien Memorial School cafeteria; free; 841-0195.

√ MILILANI'S SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST CRAFT & GIFT FAIR; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mililani Uka Elementary School; free; 627-7303.

√ 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.; free; 247-4267.

√ HONOLULU GIFT FAIR, handcrafted gifts; 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free, with canned food donation; www.HonoluluGiftFair.com.

"THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES," dark Christmas comedy, adult content; premieres at 7:30 p.m. today; Hawaii Repertory Theatre, Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 4; $25*; 545-7170, www.hawaiireptheatre.org.

ETC.

√ ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SALE, by the Rev. Lane Akiona, benefits the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Augustine Church, 130 'Ohua Ave.; free.

√ SUNSET ON THE BEACH, with the film "We Are Marshall"; from 4 p.m.; Queen's Surf Beach, Waikiki; free; 923-1094.

√ WINTER SOLISTICE CELEBRATION, fire ritual, bring offerings, ceremony by Geralyn St Joseph; 5:45 p.m.; meet at Sandy Beach Park; free; 261-7866.

ONE-TIME GIGS

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

BLUE LIGHT FUNK BAND, contemporary funk; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

THE DISCO, fashion show, giveaways, entertainment and more, fundraiser for Surfrider Foundation O'ahu Chapter; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Waterfront; 545-5900.

ANTON GLAMB, with Kea Ho, Alygator, I.L.Y., DJ Solution, and DJ Captain Cooke; 9 p.m.; Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21 and older; 688-8813.

JOE BATTERY BAND, featuring Wet; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 21 and older; 946-5190.

ROBI KAHAKALAU; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Lisa's House; $5; 836-7668.

CHASE WALKER, country DJ; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms, The Pub; 621-1835.

GARDEN BAR; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

GUIDANCE, reggae jazz; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

JAMES RONSTANDT & SHUFFLE KINGS; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older; 521-2900.

LATIN KARAOKE, with Spanish and English songs; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tropics Cafe Bar & Lounge; 18 and older; 591-8009.

SKYLINE, with guest DJ Graham Funke; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

STRANGE FRUIT, with Rocket Powered Cadillac, Rhyme The Old Man, DJ Memoirs; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Mercury Bar; 21 and older; 537-3080, www.myspace.com/strangefruit808.

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

PIMPBOT, Christmas reggae show, with The Whiskey Shots; 10 p.m.; Red Lion University; 949-5466.

BROKEN LIQUID, with DJs Saya and Toki; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 21 and older; 537-3535.

GRAVY, with DJs Durtie Rice, Delve, G-Spot, K-Smooth, XL and more; 10 p.m.-3 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa; 21 and older; 923-1234.

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, a red themed Christmas party, 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 Ka'iulani, 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'AUAU 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.

PARADISE XS; 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.