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THE HOLIDAYS

√ Waimanalo Parade; 10-11:30 a.m.; starting at Waimanalo District Park, Hihimanu Street, Kalaniana'ole Highway, ending at Waimanalo Beach Park; free; www.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/events07.htm.

"Christmas Memories," The Makaha Sons sing favorites from their CD "Christmas Day in Hawai'i Nei," with Hoku Zuttermeister, Leilani Bond, Willie K, Melveen Leed, Kealo Koko and Tunui's Royal Polynesians; 11 a.m. (buffet opens at 10:30 a.m.); Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hawaii Ballroom; $60 general, $100 VIP (sold out); 922-4422.

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

"The Nutcracker," by Hawaii Ballet Theatre; 2 and 7 p.m.; Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $25*; 456-8100.

Santa's Holiday Workshop, benefit for Lokahi Giving Project, with activities such as color-your-own Christmas plate, decorate gingerbread cookie, Christmas tattoos and more; 2-4 p.m.; Ward Warehouse, second-floor conference rooms; repeats 2-4 p.m. Sunday; $10; www.wardcentre.com.

The Grinch Game, Ravenchase Adventures, use treasure map and clues to solve the puzzle; 2-4:30 p.m.; register for meeting place; $35; 203-8963, 877-407-2836, www.ravenchase.com.

√ A Winter Wonderland, 10 tons of real snow to play in, reindeer games, snowman snacks, Christmas crafts and photos with Santa; 2-5 p.m.; Calvary Church of the Pacific, 99-400 'Aiea Heights Drive; free; 488-6825.

√ Festival of Lights Boat Parade, with Ka Hale I O Kahala Halau Hula and Sean Na'auao, and more than 30 decorated boats; 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Kai Towne Center; free; 941-0440.

√ Halau O Napuala Ikauika Iu, keiki hula performance; 5 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Kealohilani Garden Courtyard; free; 922-6611.

√ Hawaii Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade, themed "Sleigh Bells Are Ringing," with free photos with Santa, entertainment and more; from 5 p.m.; Aloha Tower Marketplace; free; 566-2337, www.alohatower.com.

Candlelight Christmas, visit with Santa, carolers, costumed docents read from original documents, taste traditional New England gingerbread and cider, make a special ornament and more; 5-9 p.m.; Mission Houses Museum; repeats 5-9 p.m. Sunday; $10*; 531-0481.

√ 'Ewa Beach Parade; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; starting at 'Ilima Intermediate School, Fort Weaver Road, North Road, Fort Weaver Road, ending at 'Ilima Intermediate School; free; www.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/events07.htm.

√ Walk through Bethlehem, tour and view the prophet, Roman soldiers, market place, Jewish school and more; 6-8:45 p.m. (tour every 20 minutes); Mililani Community Church, Mililani Waena Elementary School; free; 625-6205.

√ "March of the Toy Soldiers," King's Guard holiday performance; 6:15 p.m.; King's Village Shopping Center, Waikiki; repeats 6:15 p.m. Sunday; free; 926-7890.

√ Makana Kalikimaka at Honolulu Hale, part of the Honolulu City Lights Christmas Concert Series; 7 p.m., Honolulu Hale; free; 523-4674.

"A Time of Giving," benefit musical; 7 p.m.; Nanakuli High & Intermediate School cafeteria; $7*; 668-5823, ext. 266.

"The Nutcracker," by Hawaii State Ballet, directed by John Landovsky; 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School; repeats 2:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22, and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 23; $27*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

√ "The Star of Bethlehem: The Magi's Story," explore comets, meteors, supernovas and planetary conjunctions through the journey of the Wise Men; 7 p.m.; The Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College; $5*; 235-7433.

Circus Luau Holiday Show, featuring Joey Guila, Shawn Felipe, Big Steve, Chief Suele, entertainment, dancing and more; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; $20 show only, $40 buffet; 674-9283, ext. 111.

Holly Jolly Trolley, 9th annual event includes Christmas lights tour, dancing, DJ Rod Moreno, stops along the way and more; 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; meet at Dream to Dance, 661 Auahi St., No. 201; $40; reservations, 372-5574.

√ A Musical Christmas Celebration, with Aaron Mahi, Hawaii Ecumenical Chorale, Hawaii String Orchestra, The Brass Ensemble, TJ Tario and more; 7:30 p.m.; Calvary Episcopal Church, 45-235 Aumoku St.; free; 247-0610.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Children's Discovery Center's 9th Birthday party, meet Lani Moo, free cake and ice cream; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Hawaii Children's Discovery Center; $6; 524-5437.

"Broadway Mixed Plate 2007: A Miracle on Bethel Street," featuring Joan Almedilla, Trisha Mae Banquerigo, Evan D'Angeles, Tesz Millan, Konishiki, Taupou, Irmgard Mihana, Elika Santos, Kristian Lei and more; 7:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $18-$63; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

√ Ima Robot, concert with launch of pro surfer Jamie O'Brian's signature sandal from Etnies and opening act Guns 'n' Bombs; 8 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $1*; www.ticketmaster.com, www.bampproject.com.

Holiday Hell Yeah! CD release and Christmas party with Go Jimmy Go, Black Square and Cherry Blossom Cabaret; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $10; www.gojimmygo.com.

CONCERTS

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

√ Ohana Concert, featuring Kapena; 5-6 p.m.; Windward Mall stage; free; www.windwardmall.com.

√ The U.S. Marine Forces Pacific Band Brass Quintet, 6:30 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors Center, 55-600 Naniloa Loop; free; 293-9297.

Gordon Mark and friends, with Brian Beneventa, David Lairsey, Alan Okami, Alvin Okami, Pat Okami, Paul Okami, Dominic Pastor and Ryan Tsukamoto; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.

Halekulani MasterWorks concert, Brahms, Beethoven and Smetana, with maestro Andreas Delfs, pianist Benedetto Lupo and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra; 8 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $21-$74; 792-2000, 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

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

STAGE CLOSING

"Plaid Tidings," the plaid-clad quartet stages a holiday extravaganza, third extended run; 8 p.m.; Manoa Valley Theatre; $35*; 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ Craft and gift fair, handcrafted gift items, food, entertainment, raffle drawings and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Holomua Elementary School; free; 479-5525.

√ "Save the Best for Last" craft and gift fair; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mililani Uka Elementary School and Kuahelani Neighborhood Park; free; 499-5566.

√ Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Christmas Artfest, featuring local arts and crafts, food, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thomas Square; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free; 696-6717.

√ Honolulu Gift Fair, handcrafted gift items, on-site gift-wrapping and shipping services and more; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free; 623-1165.

√ Holiday Hipster Fashion and Art Sale, vintage clothing, artwork by David Evans and more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 938 14th Ave.; repeats 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; free; www.honoluluhipster.com.

ETC.

The Green House workshops, photovoltaics basic workshop (10 a.m.) and keiki explorer club (1:30 p.m.); The Green House, 224 Pakohana St.; $15*; registration, 524-8427.

√ Korean Adoptees of Hawai'i holiday potluck party, all Korean adoptees 18 and older welcome; 2 p.m.; register for meeting place; free, potluck; www.kahawaii.org.

√ "Naughty or Nice" holiday trunk show, featuring Anne Aline, local designers and more; 4-8 p.m.; thirtyninehotel; free; 599-2552.

√ Grand opening party, in celebration of Afiliated Art with cocktail social, live mural painting, models and more; 5-8 p.m.; Mamo Howell, Ward Warehouse; free; 591-9178.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Lisa Gomes and Curtis Vanderloop; 5-8 p.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

James Kraft and friends, jazz, guitar; 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.

Kapena; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Beauty and the Beats; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

DJs spinning hip-hop, with Defend Hawai'i Clothing; 9 p.m.; Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge, 1020 Auahi St.; 591-8009.

Karaoke Jam Night; 9 p.m.; OnStage Drinks and Grinds; 306-7799.

Paradise XS, followed by DJ; 9 p.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

DJ 45revolver, '80s music by request; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

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

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

Camera Obscura, The Lokahi Giving Project drive, with DJs Nocturna, Modboy, Politix and fashion show by Kisa Kosmos; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; 548-6398.

Most High and Red Degree; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Loft, 115 Hotel St.; 392-3692.

Skyline, The Miss-Candy.com Website Launch Party, with giveaways, FM Dancers, DJs Eskae, Jedi, mrbRown; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 921-4600.

Speakeasy, with Cherry Blossom Cabaret, The Hell Caminos, burlesque auditions, DJs and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mercury Bar; www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

The Anthony Ryan and the Ridge Crest Wrangler Band; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

Guns 'n' Bombs afterparty, along with launch event for pro surfer Jamie O'Brian's signature sandal from Etnies, DJs and more; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

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

Chaka Demus; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

Eclipse, featuring Badenyaa, open mike, guest artists, DJs Cookiehead Jerkins, P. Stylez and iNTREPID; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

Back to the Bleach; featuring the return of Divi DeVille; 12 a.m.; Fusion Waikiki; 924-2422.

Isa'ako; 11 p.m.-3 a.m.; Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill; 230-8911.

DANCE VENUES

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.

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