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

Ho'okena holiday show, Manu Boyd, Glen Smith, Horace Dudoit, Chris Kamaka and dancer Nani Dudoit, and special guest Willie K; luncheon show: doors open at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11, concert at 12; dinner show: doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 and concert at 7; Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; lunch $50*, dinner $65*; 955-4811.

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; $10; www.wardcentre.com.

"The Nutcracker," by Hawaii State Ballet, directed by John Landovsky; 2:30 and 6 p.m.; Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School; repeats 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.

√ Olomana Parade; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; starting at Maunawili Elementary School, Ulupi'i Street, Ulukou Street, ending at Maunawili Elementary School. free; www.honolulu.gov/dts/usage/events07.htm.

√ Christmas Water Show, synchronized swimming set to modern, Hawaiian and classical music, with Mermaids Hawaii; 3 p.m.; Makiki District Park Pool; free; 864-8122.

"Moses: The Prince of Egypt," with New Hope Christian Fellowship Youth Choir, more than 150 cast members; 4 p.m.; Farrington High School auditorium; $12*; www.enewhope.org.

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

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; $10*; 531-0481.

√ Carol Concert, with Cathedral Choir, John Renke, Margaret Lloyd; 5:30 p.m.; St. Andrew's Cathedral; donations accepted; 524-2822, ext. 217.

√ "First Christmas," celebration of Washington Place first Christmas of 1858 with tour of historic home, costumed keiki perform selections from Ballet Hawaii's "The Nutcracker" and more; from 5:30 p.m.; Washington Place; free; 586-0249.

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

CONCERTS

√ The Oahu Civic Orchestra Christmas concert, 1 p.m.; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 261-6127.

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

√ Taran McQuivey and friends, 6:30 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' La'ie Hawai'i Temple Visitors Center, 55-600 Naniloa Loop; free; 293-9297.

DANCE

√ Tea Dancing, with music from the golden age of dance; 1-3:30 p.m.; Elks Club; free; 923-9070.

STAGE CLOSING

"Meet Me In St. Louis," the story of a happy family's anticipation of the 1904 World's Fair, complicated by a possible move to New York after the patriarch is promoted, 4 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; $42*; 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

NATURE

√ Wailupe Loop, six-mile hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 422-1048.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ Christmas Bonsai Exhibit, with Rainbow Bonsai Club, plant sale, craft fair and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Noelani Elementary School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive; free; 239-9681.

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

√ Honolulu Gift Fair, handcrafted gift items, on-site gift-wrapping and shipping services and more; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 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.; free; www.honoluluhipster.com.

ETC.

Wearable Art from Nature, make a necklace from natural materials and T-shirt for leaf printing, sponsored by Hawaii Nature Center; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; call for meeting place; $16; 955-0100, ext. 18.

√ Sunset on the Beach, with entertainment by Simplisity and screening of "The Santa Clause 3"; 4 p.m.; Waikiki Beach; free; 923-1094.

Julefest, The Scandinavian Club of Hawaii celebration, with Lucia Pageant; 5:30 p.m. cocktails, dinner at 6:30; Hale Koa Hotel, Laulima Room; $35*; 946-5538, www.scandinavianclubofhawaii.org.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Kainalu Busque; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; BluWater Grill, Hawai'i Kai; 395-6224.

Kaimana Ceili Band; 4-7 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Pineapple Squeeze; 6-10 p.m.; Wai'anae Army Rec. Center; 330-5858.

"Sunset Island Masters," solo artist preliminary competition; 8 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; 947-2900.

Gyn and Blue Light Funk Band, funk; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Analog; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon, 478 'Ena Road; 947-3414.

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.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

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

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

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.

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; 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

Mel Amina; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; 923-7311.

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

John Valentine, with hula; 2-4 p.m.; also Ryan Tang Ohana, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

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

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 Henry Kapono; 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.

Mike McGraw; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

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

Jonny Kamai Duo; 5-8 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Stacie Taniguchi, Albert Maligmat (upper deck) Kristie Ching, Sefa Tuai (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

Unwind, with Pu'uhonua Trio and hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

The Geezers, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

De Lima 'Ohana; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.

Ledward Ka'apana, slack-key; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and adult 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.

Dean & Dean, contemporary; 610 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

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

Chris Rego, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant at Ko Olina Resort; 676-7697.

Jeff Peterson, guitar; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

Herb Ohta Jr., 'ukulele; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.

Freddie A. Trio, jazz; 7 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues; 7-9 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

Daniel Corpus-Cleaver and Jeremy Narca; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

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

Kit Samson, pianist; 7:30-10 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

Koa and Leon Siu, with hula; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Stardust, contemporary dance and ballroom with Brian Robertshaw, Tricia Marciel and Jimmy Funai; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

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

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

Johnny and Dennis; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

Kalawe 'Ohana Duo; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.

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

Johnny Helm; 8:30 p.m.; Diamond Head Cove Health Bar, 3045 Monsarrat Ave.; 732-8744.

Christian and Sani; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

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

Noly Paa, piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

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