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 Star of Bethlehem: The Magi's Story," explore comets, meteors, supernovas and planetary conjunctions through the journey of the Wise Men; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; The Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College; $5*; 235-7433.

Jay Larrin Christmas Concert; 11:30 a.m.; Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Captain's Room; $50; 291-3279.

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

√ Holiday Festival of Lights Pearl Harbor Boat Tours, with Christmas music, decorations, lights and more; from 6:30 p.m.; USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center; repeats 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23; free; 422-2771, ext. 119.

"Under A Christmas Moon," Jake Shimabukuro in concert, with Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba, The Ukulele Essence Band; 6:30 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center; $35*; 737-9431, www.jakeshimabukuro.com.

√ Honolulu Hawaii Stake Christmas Concert, traditional carols, songs by youth, adults and orchestral selections; 7 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honolulu Tabernacle; repeats 7 p.m. Dec. 23; free; 358-6935.

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

√ "Live Nativity," re-enactment of the first Christmas, presented by The Salvation Army; 7-10 p.m.; Wai'oli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road; repeats 7-10 p.m. Dec. 23-24; free; 988-2136.

"A Cazimero Christmas," featuring The Brothers Cazimero, Leina'ala Kalama Heine, Halau Na Kamalei, The Royal Dance Company with guests Kawaiolaonapukanileo, Connor Meers, Miss Keiki Hula 2007 Marissa Medrano and Master Keiki Hula 2007 TJ Idemoto; 7:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 23; $30-$75; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

"Nutcracker," a Ballet Hawaii production with the Honolulu Symphony, directed by Pamela Taylor-Tongg; 7:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 23; $25-$75; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

"An Island Christmas," with Karla Akiona and Na Mea O Kahikinaokalalani Hula Halau; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Monarch Room; $50*; 923-7311.

SPECIAL EVENT

√ Melveen Leed, part of Na Mele No Na Pua Hawaiian Music Heritage program; 4-5:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Grand Lanai; free; 921-2345.

CONCERTS

√ Ohana Concert, featuring Na Kama; 12-1 p.m.; Windward Mall stage; free; www.windwardmall.com.

√ Michael Orgill, pianist, 6:30 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors Center, 55-600 Naniloa Loop; free; 293-9297.

Kala Maxym, with Eric Schank; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Center; $20*; 955-8821.

√ Reshma Srivastava, classical sitar music; 7:30 p.m.; UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium; free; 737-4421.

Natural Vibrations 4th Annual Chronic X-mas Party, with Ooklah the Moc, Iration, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $15; 589-1999, www.islandtix.com.

STAGE CLOSING

"The Very Best of Christmas Talk Story," a Honolulu Theatre for Youth compilation of holiday reflections by local writers, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; $16*; 839-9885, www.htyweb.org.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ Gem Faire, jewelry, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Blaisdell Center, Hawai'i Suite; repeats 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 23; free; www.gemfaire.com.

ETC.

Winter Solstice Fire Tribe Gathering, dance, drum, chant, spoken word, visual art and sacred ceremony; register for times and meeting place; repeats Dec. 23; fees start at $30; www.firetribehawaii.org.

√ Keiki hula; 6-7 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; free; 922-5811.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Halawa, contemporary, Hawaiian; 12-2:30 p.m., Nico's at Pier 38; 540-1377.

Celtic Waves; 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.

La Guitarra Espanola, Spanish and flamenco guitar by Jasmine Skurtu; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

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

Edgewater, contemporary; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

Night Train, R&B, funk; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Full Moon Party, all Capricorns get in free; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

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

Light Um Up, followed by DJ; 9 p.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

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

Mt. Keala; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Waianae Army Rec. Center; 330-5858.

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

Garden Bar, soft rock and soul; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

ZioN FiyaH and Dubkonscious, reggae; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Loft, 115 Hotel St.; 392-3692.

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

Aubrey O'Day (Danity Kane), special guest host for The Monkey Bar, presented by Architechs, Vertical Junkies and Tantriq Entertainment; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Ciao Mein Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki; www.verticaljunkies.com.

Pimpbot Christmas Show, with Missing Dave, 82Fifty, Bari Bari 13, and participate in the "worst sweater contest"; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

Offnight, hip-hop; 10 p.m.; Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge, 1020 Auahi St.; 591-8009.

Jazzin', with DeShannon Higa and Groove Improv Artists, Maria Remos, Reggie Padilla, Rod Esteban; 10:30 p.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

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

DANCE VENUES

DJ Rod el Moreno, salsa dancing; 8:30 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.

Tau Greig 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.

Kristie Ching, Albert Maligmat (upper deck) and Meleana Brown, Rockwell Fukino (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

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

Ginny Tiu; 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.

Ka'ala Boys; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.

A Polynesian Show, with Kona Chang; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

Kumuhau; 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.

3 Scoops Aloha, 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.

Keao Costa and friends; 7-9 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

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.

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

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