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

√ Toys for Tots collection, donate new and unused toys for disadvantaged children; 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Honolulu Hale courtyard; through Dec. 16; 523-4674.

√ Mililani Christmas Parade; 9-10 a.m.; starting at Town Center of Mililani, Lanikuhana Avenue, Mehe'ula Parkway, Kuahelani Avenue, Moenamanu Street, Kipapa Drive, ending at Mililani Shopping Center; free; www.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/07/dec07.htm.

√ Kane'ohe Christmas Parade; 9-10:30 a.m.; starting at Windward Mall at Ha'iku Road, Kamehameha Highway, Kane'ohe Bay Drive, ending at Castle High School; www.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/07/dec07.htm.

Holiday photo with Mr. and Mrs. Paws, pets and family photo; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Hawaiian Humane Society; repeats 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; $20 donation; www.hawaiianhumane.org.

√ Lokahi Giving Project, members of KHON 2 news staff collect donations and gifts for families in need, with entertainment by Hawaii Youth Chorus, Hawaii Stars Fab 4, Raiatea Helm, Tradewinds, Kristian Lei, The Baraquios, Kohala and Samoan Gospel Heralds Choir; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Ala Moana Center stage; free; www.alamoanacenter.com.

√ Lokahi Giving Project, members of KHON 2 news staff collect donations and gifts for families in need, with entertainment by Jasmine Trias, Jake and Bruce Shimabukuro and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Windward Mall; free; www.windwardmall.com.

√ "Christmas Puppet Times with Christy Lipps," Christmas stories told with puppets, finger plays and songs; 10:30 a.m.; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

√ Ka Hale I O Kahala Halau Hula, Kaimana! Holiday Hula Series; 12 p.m.; Kahala Mall stage; free; www.kahalamallcenter.com.

√ Oahu Civic Orchestra, featuring Christmas selections by classical and modern composers; 2-3 p.m.; Foster Botanical Garden; free; 261-6127.

√ Honolulu City Lights opening celebration, entertainment, tree-lighting ceremony, parade (6 p.m., starting at A'ala Park, to King Street, ending past Honolulu Hale), exhibits and more; 4 p.m.; Honolulu Hale; free; 523-4674, www.honolulucitylights.org.

√ Holiday Wreath Contest exhibit, view decorative Christmas wreaths based on the theme "A Royal Holiday"; opens at 6:30 p.m.; Honolulu Hale, Lane Gallery; continues 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily through Jan. 2; free; 523-4674.

√ "The Knightcracker," a modern twist on the holiday classic, by Castle DanceForce; 7:30 p.m.; Ronald E. Bright Theatre, Castle High School; repeats at 3 p.m. Sunday; $5. 233-5626.

SPECIAL EVENTS

√ Walk for Africa, World AIDS Day vigil for children in Africa orphaned by the disease; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Ko'olau Golf Club; free; www.walkforafricahawaii.com.

An Evening with Rumi, 800th birthday celebration for the poet Rumi, with stage, music and dance performances; 7:30 p.m.; Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $18; 532-8700.

CONCERTS

"Music of the Sixties: Up! Up! and Away," Nake'u Awai's pre-holiday extravaganza, featuring Tootsie Cazimero, Peter Rockford Espiritu, Randy Hongo, Puanani Higgins, Starr Kalahiki, Alvin Ing and Jeanne Miyamoto; 9 a.m., show begins at 11:15 a.m.; Ko'olau Golf Club; $45; 841-1221.

√ Raiatea Helm, part of the Shine! concert series; 2 p.m.; Kahala Mall Center Court; free; 732-7736.

Celtic Waves, traditional and contemporary folk music from Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia; 7:30 p.m.; HPR Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.

Kohala; 7:30 p.m.; rRed Elephant; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $22.50; 555-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

Music of Java and Bali UH Gamelan Ensembles, with Byron Moon, Hardja Susilo, Nyoman Sumandhi, Pak Sumandhi and more; 7:30 p.m.; UH-Manoa, Barbara B. Smith Amphitheatre; $12*; 956-8742.

Great Composers: Copland and Dvorak, a Halekulani MasterWorks concert with the Honolulu Symphony, featuring Vadim Gluzman, violin, performing Beethoven's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, op. 61, and guest conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni; 8 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $22*-$75* (special discount of $10 each for parent/child pair); 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

DANCE

Contra Dance, with music by Whisky Starship; 7:30 p.m.; Kapi'olani Community College chapel; $7* donation; 392-8774.

STAGE CLOSING

"Fiddler on the Roof," a poor dairyman tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his Jewish community, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $12-$20; 438-4480, www.armytheatre.com.

COMEDY

Ken Whitener, comedy hypnotist; doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; Sharkey's Comedy Club; repeats 8 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 7-8; $20; 531-4242, www.sharkeyscomedyclub.com.

"Road Trip," Garrick Paikai performs a one-man improv tribute to the Bob Hope and Bing Crosby "Road" movies of the 1940s; 8 p.m.; The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats 8 p.m. Dec. 8; $10*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

NATURE

√ Ka'ena Point, 4-mile hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2; 382-4709.

√ "The Diamond Head Story," walking tour; 1-3:30 p.m.; meet at Mahatma Gandhi statue; free, donations accepted; 948-3299.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ Arts & Craft Fair fundraiser, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Community Church of the Nazarene, Wahiawa; free; 621-7939.

√ Holiday craft bazaar, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; private home, 45-440 Koa Kahiko St.; free; 247-4267.

√ 14th Annual Country Sisters Craft Fair, tole paintings, quilts, Hawai'i-themed items, koa crafts, jewelry, more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Kahuku Village Association Community Center, 55-576 Kamehameha Highway; free; 384-0298.

√ Christmas craft fair, unique crafts, wreaths, food, entertainment, silent auction and children's activities; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Ann's Church and Model Schools; free; 247-3092, ext. 221.

√ Craft fair, handmade items, food and entertainment; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission; free; 622-1429.

√ Holiday fair, country store, art shoppe, white-elephant sale, games, food, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Queen Emma Square; free; 532-2407.

√ Holiday Sale, jewelry, clothing, paper crafts; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Waioli Tea Room; free. 524-9594.

√ Season's Best, Kaimuki; 9 a.m. -2:30 p.m.; Ali'iolani Elementary School; free; 683-6064.

√ Lanikai Christmas Craft Fair, handcrafted goods, gifts, art, home furnishings and decor, food, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lanikai Park; free; 927-7989.

√ Nutcracker Sweet Festival, plant sale, art, gifts, food, demonstrations and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 537-1708; also, Hawai'i Potters' Guild pot sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 522-7065; Foster Botanical Garden; both free.

√ World Art Bazaar, jewelry, ornaments, ceramics, baskets, masks and exotic items from around the world; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; continues 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 9; free; 532-8704.

√ Christmas Fantasy Art and Craft Sale, artwork, clothing, jewelry, woodcarvings, stained glass and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Windward Community College, Gallery 'Iolani; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free; 235-1218, 262-9433.

ETC.

√ Hawaii Animal Sanctuary Fundraiser and One-Day Holiday Sale, household goods, clothing, CDs, books and more, donations of cash, pet food and other items welcome; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 647 Haha'ione St.; 395-0023.

√ Hawaii FIRST LEGO League State Championship Tournament, 64 teams of students in robotics competition; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; McKinley High School gymnasium; free; www.hawaiifll.org.

√ Holiday Thrift Sale, benefit for In-Community Treatment Program, buy a $5 bag to fill up, and other items for sale; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Palama Settlement Dining Hall; 848-2510.

√ Passport To Play, physical/health education-themed games, crafts, interactive play sessions aimed at those 5-11 years old, sponsored by McDonald's; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hawaii Children's Discovery Center; free; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; registration required, 524-5437, ext. 2.

Holiday Eco-Crafts, create ornaments, candle holders and more out of natural and recycled materials; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Hawai'i Nature Center; $16 plus fee for materials; 955-0100, ext. 18.

√ Plantation Cooking Festival, part of the Relive the Plantation Days series, with food sampling, cooking demonstrations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hawaii's Plantation Village, Waipahu; free. 677-0110.

√ "Sing Along with Uncle Wayne," early-childhood educator "Uncle Wayne" Watkins sings and plays the guitar for children ages 2-8 and their families; 10:30 a.m.; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.

√ Kevin Napoleon, performance and autograph session; 11 a.m.; Hawaiian Island Creations, Ala Moana Center; free; 973-6780.

√ "The Diamond Head Story," two-mile walk with discussion of the geology and military period of Diamond Head; 1-3:30 p.m.; starts at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo; free; 948-3299.

Roland "The Hawaiian" Leong, drag-racing legend, in book- and shirt-signing appearance; 4-7 p.m.; Malibu Shirts, Waikiki Beach Walk.

ONE-TIME GIGS

James Kraft and friends, guitar, bass, brass; 6-9 p.m.; Cassis by Chef Mavro; 545-8100.

WuT & JP, acoustic alternative, hip-hop, blues; 7-9 p.m.; rRed Elephant; 545-2468.

Sean Tiwanak, with Lei Medeiros, Ron Cameron; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

Jamaica Mi Crazy, reggae; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Koa'uka CD release party, featuring Natural Vibrations, B.E.T., Beach 5, Pohaku and more, 21 and older; 9 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; 589-1999.

Steppenstone, classic rock; 9 p.m.; The Hideaway Club, Barbers Point; 682-2731.

Missing Dave, alternative; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms, Lakeside Lanai; 621-1835.

Skyline; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 921-4600.

Dirty Thunder, rock; 9:30 p.m.; OnStage Drinks and Grinds; 306-7799.

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

Prelude to a Masquerade Kiss, 2008 Valentino Venezia Masquerade Ball kick off party; 10 p.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

DANCE VENUES

DJ Rod el Moreno, swing and ballroom followed by salsa dancing; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dream to Dance, 661 Auahi St., No. 201; 734-0264.

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

House of Isis, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

Little Chill, '70s, '80s and '90s music; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Rumours; 955-4811.

Dragonfly Room, 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.

The Monkey Bar, with DJs delve1der and XL, 21 and older; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Ciao Mein Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki; www.verticaljunkies.com.

Paper Doll Revue Drag Show; 9:45 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion male revue, 12 a.m.; 924-2422.

La Zona Latina, salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton and more with DJs Azteca, Homie, Angelicia; 10 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

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.

The A-List, with DJs Ross Jackson and Vertigo; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

The Light, 21 and older; 10 p.m.2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

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.

FAM, with DJs Zack Morse, Compose, Jaytee, Nitelite; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf.

Las Venus, 18 and older; 11:30 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; also, all-male revue; 9 p.m.; 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

Eric Lee and Shauna Sanborn; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

'Ualei; 1-3 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Mikey and Shawn; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

Concerts on the Beach, with Kapena; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

Sonny Kalua, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

Baron Bento Duo, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Sam Doval and Rod Tanu; 4:308:30 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Ray Sowders, traditional, contemporary Hawaiian, slack key; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

Johnny Helm; 5-7 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Stephen Inglis; 5-7 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

Barry Choy; 5-8 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

Eric Lee; 5-8 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Starr Lutu, Lenny Keys and Del Choy, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

Rich Crandall; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

Tom Patrick, classic rock, swing, Island and modern country; 5:309 p.m.; Tapa's Restaurant and Lanai Bar; 921-2288.

A Polynesian Show, with Karla Akiona's halau; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

John Valentine and Rocky Brown; 6-9 p.m.; Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab; 545-7979.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

Miles Jackson Trio, jazz; 6-9 p.m.; Mariposa; 951-3420.

Unwind, with Nohelani Cypriano Trio and hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

Black Sand, jazz; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

Sam Kapu Band, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Five O'Clock Shadow, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

Tradewinds, relive the classics; 6:30-9 p.m.; Miramar at Waikiki hotel, Banana Patch Lounge; 922-2077.

Mike Keale, Old Hawaiian Nights concert series; 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.

Jeff Peterson, guitar; 6:30-10 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

Fire-knife show; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

Haumea and Weymouth, with Auntie Welina; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

Boogie and friends, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

Soul Cafe; 7-10 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

20 Degrees North; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Kona Chang Duo, with hula; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

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.

Tito Berinobis, contemporary; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

The Geezers, classic country; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Satomi Jazz Trio; 8 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

Shirley Walker Band; 8 p.m.; Coco-nut Willy's; 923-9454.

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

Wasabi; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

Olomana; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Paradise Lounge; 949-4321.

Sonny Silva, jazz and classical guitarist; 8:30 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115.

Koa Siu; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

Eric Lee; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

Rocky Holmes and Tennyson Stephens, flute/clarinet/piano/vacals; 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.

Jason Alan, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.12 a.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

Keith Scott, piano/vocals, comedy and sing-alongs; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.

Alika Souza and Shawn Ishimoto; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Paradise XS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

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

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.

Johnny Helm; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

Fat Jazz Saturdays, modern and groove jazz with Newjass Quartet; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sam Choy's Diamond Head; 21 and older; 732-8645.

Tempo Valley, New York urban jazz; 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

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.

DJs Rude Dogg and Master Mind, hip-hop, R&B, top 40, reggae and reggaeton, 21 and older; 10 p.m.4 a.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

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