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

ALA MOANA HOTEL'S CHRISTMAS SHOW AND BRUNCH, with Kapena, Augie T., Halau Kaululauae and Holunape, with brunch buffet; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; $55*; 944-4333.

A CAZIMERO CHRISTMAS: THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS, with The Brothers Cazimero, Afatia Thompson, Leina'ala Kalama Heine, Halau Na Kamalei, Royal Dance Company, Miss Keiki Hula 2008, Master Keiki Hula 2008 and The Keiki of Halau Hula Ho'oheno I Ka Ua Lililehua; 2 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $30, $40, $50, $75; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

"THE NUTCRACKER," Tchaikovsky's classic, performed by the junior company of Hawaii State Ballet; 2:30 and 6 p.m.; Richard T. Mamiya Theatre; repeats 7 p.m. Dec. 19, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21; $19*-$29*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

"THE NUTCRACKER," presented by Hawaii Ballet Theatre; 4 p.m.; Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 4 p.m. Dec. 21; $25*; 456-8100.

"WHAT THE DEVIL HAPPENED TO SANTA?" presented by the Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus, with the Pacific Trades barbershop quartet, and the Samoan Gospel Heralds; 4:08 p.m.; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre; $20; 262-7664.

√ CATHEDRAL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, with The Cathedral choir and John Renke, director of music and liturgy; 5:30 p.m.; St. Andrew's Cathedral; free; 524-2822, ext. 217.

√ KUHIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, part of the hotel's 12 Days of Christmas; 6-6:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; free; 922-5811.

√ GIOVENTU MUSICALE, part of the Honolulu City Lights Christmas Concert Series; 6:45 p.m.; Honolulu Hale; free; 768-6622.

CONCERTS

√ HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ACADEMY, featuring Boys & Girls Club Beginning Band, HYS String Program; 3 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $5*; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS CONCERT, performing "Ratatouille, Suite and Savory," "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by Jorge Garcia of "Lost," and "The Firebird," with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Delfs; 4 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $19*-$70*; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

JANINE ALONDRES, a tribute to Naomi Naong; 6 and 7:30 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; $10; 526-1411.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ WINDWARD YEAR-END CRAFT FAIR, clothing, jewelry, food, ceramics, plants and more; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; He'eia Elementary School; free; 247-6106.

√ PACIFIC HANDCRAFTERS GUILD WINTER FESTIVAL, art and hand-crafted items, food, entertainment and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thomas Square; free; 254-6788.

√ ALI'I PAUAHI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB FAMILY FAIR, with entertainment, crafts, activities and more; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Kawaiha'o Church; free; 594-1921.

ETC.

√ ISLAND DESIGNER HOLIDAY SHOWCASE, jewelry, fashion, and food; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Waioli Tea Room; free; 947-1437.

√ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, music, poetry, and storytelling; 1-5 p.m.; Revolution books; free; 944-3106.

ONE-TIME GIGS

KUPAOA; 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 a.m.; 947-2900.

RUBBER SOUL, the Beatles tribute band; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

HONOLULU MARATHON RUNNERS AFTER PARTY, Double Double Sundaze; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

DANCE VENUES

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

SUNDAY SALSA DANCE PARTY, mambo, merengue, bachata; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Foreplay; 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.

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.

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.