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

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

√ MOANALUA VALLEY CHRISTMAS CARAVAN, sponsored by Moanalua Valley Community Association; 2-3:30 p.m.; starts and ends at Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park; free; 722-3447.

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

√ OLOMANA CHRISTMAS PARADE, sponsored by Oomana Community Association; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; starts and ends at Maunawili Elementary School; free; 541-1331.

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

"THE NUTCRACKER," presented by Hawaii Ballet Theatre; 4 p.m.; Leeward Community College Theatre; $25*; 456-8100.

√ STORYTIME WITH SANTA, join Santa Claus for stories and treats; 4-6 p.m.; The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Veranda "Fantasy Land"; ages 3-12; $40; 739-8760.

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

√ "MEET ME AT THE MANGER," musical about the importance of the gifts of the wise men; 6 p.m.; Calvary Chapel, 'Aiea; free; 524-0846.

√ HOLIDAY COLLECTION FUNDRAISER, fundraiser for Hawaii Gifted Association and Friends of Manoa Valley Inn, with Historic Costume Collection, food and drinks; 6-9 p.m.; Manoa Valley Inn; $50; 947-6019.

√ 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; 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; free; 836-2300.

√ LIVE NATIVITY, presented by the Salvation Army, 20-minute show; 7-10 p.m.; Waioli Gardens; repeats 7-10 p.m. daily through Wednesday; free; 988-2136.

CHRISTMAS IN ENSEMBLE, featuring the students of Ernest Chang Piano Studio; 7:30 p.m.; Orvis Auditorium; $12; 536-0218.

SPECIAL EVENT

√ BANK OF HAWAII FAMILY SUNDAY, "Red Alert," with activities, crafts, art and food; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-8770, www.honoluluacademy.org.

CONCERTS

STEINLAGER SURFEST 2008, featuring Barrington Levy, Eek-A-Mouse, Natural Vibes, Ooklah the Moc, Ill Valley and more; 1 p.m.; Kualoa Ranch; $20 general, $50 VIP; www.presaleticketsonline.com.

√ THE HONOLULU BOY CHOIR, performance in the Na Mele No Na Pua concert series; 4 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki, grand lanai; free; 921-6839.

ABENDMUSIKEN CONCERT II, Young Artist Series, featuring harpist Melody Rose Lindsay and the Trebles of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir; 4-5:30 p.m.; Lutheran Church of Honolulu; $20*; 941-2566.

STAGE

"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; $10*; 373-7416.

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

"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.

STAGE CLOSING

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

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

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

ETC.

√ BONSAI DISPLAY, PLANT & CRAFT SALE, presented by the Rainbow Bonsai Club; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Noelani Elementary School; free; 239-9681.

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

ONE-TIME GIGS

NA KAMA; 3 p.m.; Borders Books and Music, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

DON BADURIA; 5-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also DJ SPIN OFF; 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

MOVIE NIGHT, featuring the film "Bob Marley and the Wailers," with performance by Irie Souls; 9 p.m.; Tropics Cafe Bar & Lounge; 18 and older; 591-8009.

DANCE VENUES

BEACH PARTY BEER BLAST, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; also Double Double Sundaze; 9 p.m.; 923-0669.

SUNDAY SALSA DANCE PARTY, mambo, merengue, bachata; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; 4Play Nightclub; 485-8226.

DJ SIR STYLE, hip-hop and R&B; 8 p.m.-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 21 and older; 921-9000.

RUDEGYAL RETREAT, featuring Liloa, 45Revolver, Packo and guest DJs spinning reggae, hip-hop, lovers rock and dancehall; 9 p.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

CARIBBEAN NITES, with DJ Jonathan, 45 Revolver; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21 and older; 688-8813.

SIZZLIN' SUNDAYS, dance contest with DJs Mike D, Peter Lau and G-Mann, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

FADED FIVE, with DJs Technique, Goodvybe, JT, Delve1der and Zack, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 524-0150.

LOUNGE ACTS

ERIC LEE AND SHAUNA SANBORN; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

ERNIE CRUZ JR.; 12-3 p.m.; Uncle's Fish Market & Grill; 275-0063.

RICO, blues; 3-5 p.m.; Muddy Waters Espresso, Kailua; 254-2004.

MIKE KA'AWA, OCEAN KAOWILI, PAUL KIM, EDDIE KAMAE AND ANALU AINA; 3:30-7 p.m.; Honey's at Ko'olau Golf Club; 236-4653.

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Sean Na'auao; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

SOUL BUCKET DUO; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

FALLING DOWN ROMANCE; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 952-3473.

SUNDAY SUNSETS WITH MELVEEN LEED; with Tito Berinobis and Kiki Hugho; 5-8 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

GINNY WALDEN, flamenco, Spanish guitar; 5-6 p.m.; E&O Trading Co., Ward Centre; 591-9555.

JULIE OKUMURA, ALBERT MALIGMAT (upper deck), KRISTIE CHING, SEFA TUAI (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

CHRIS REGO, contemporary jazz and vocals; 5:30-8 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant at Ko Olina Resort; 676-7697.

KIM BRADFORD, LENNY KEYS AND TOMMY ARSISTO, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

PU'UHONUA TRIO, and hula; 6-8; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

THE GEEZERS, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

DeLIMA 'OHANA; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.

LEDWARD KA'APANA, Hawaiian slack-key guitar; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co., Koko Marina; 394-5662.

ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 600 Kailua Road; 263-0055.

AL WATERSON AND YOU, karaoke and singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 947-5736.

CHRIS MURPHY, '70s, '80s and now; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

GEORGE KUO, MARTIN PAHINUI, AARON MAHI, Hawaiian; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

SEA-RAY JAZZ QUARTET, modern jazz; 6-9 p.m.; Breakers, North Shore Marketplace; 637-9898.

KAIMANA BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

JUKE JOINT; 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.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues; 7-9 p.m.; The Sand Box, Waikiki; 931-6102.

ROBI KAHAKALAU AND FRIENDS; 7-9 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

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

AINA KOA: HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

JOHNNY HELM; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.

DRAGONFLY, modern jazz, contemporary R&B; 7-10:30 p.m.; J Bistro Martini & Wine Bar, Doubletree Alana; 951-3138.

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

RICO, blues; 8 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

JOHN VALENTINE; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

HO'OKAHILEO; 8-10 p.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.

PIRANHA BROTHERS TRIO; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

KIMO ARTIS DUO; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.

SHIRLEY WALKER BAND; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.

CHRISTIAN AND SANI; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

JON BASEBASE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

NOLY PAA, piano; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

JAMES, JAMIE, AND JADER; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

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

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

KAMOMI; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Canoe Hut Lounge, Pacific Marina Airport Inn; 836-1131.

SOULUTION; 1:30-3:30 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.