The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

The Mark Twain Festival, Jerry Tracy presents selections from Twain's writings about Hawai'i, 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Na'alehu Theatre, Hilo; $10. (808) 929-9133.

"The Nutcracker," Island Dance Academy presents the full-length ballet, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $10*. (808) 934-7010.

Sing We Now of Christmas, traditional carols and modern holiday songs by the Waimea Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m. today, Parker School Theater; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday; $10*. (808) 883-2526, (808) 881-3848.

Wintersongs, Eastern European holiday music performed by the ensemble Kitka, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $25, $30, $35. (808) 885-6868.

Ska for Christmas, concert with Go Jimmy Go, Technical Difficulties and Kanalo, 9 p.m. today, Uncle Mikeys, Hilo; 21 and older; $10. (808) 933-2667.

√ Hula Kahiko, performance by Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala O Puna Nanawale, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, with demonstrations of Hawaiian arts and crafts at the art center, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's pa hula platform; free. (808) 967-8222.

Passport to International Cultures, sample foods from China, Japan, Italy, Hawai'i and more, with taiko drums, musical entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus, 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Waikoloa Kings' Shops, Kohala Coast; $15*. (808) 886-8811.

"Stripped & Teased," scandalous stories with subversive subplots from Kimberly Dark, followed by "None of the Above," comedy by Jennifer Lanier, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $25*. (808) 322-2122.

√ Christmas Present/Christmas Past, carols and holiday music performed by the Volcano Festival Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Military Camp Chapel; free. (808) 985-7192.

√ "Master of Kiho'alu," slack-key guitar music by John Keawe, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium; free. (808) 985-6014.

√ Movies Under the Stars, films screened at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops, Kohala Coast; $5*, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.

MAUI

√ Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays; Scotty Rotten, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Crazy Fingers, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with magic performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner at 5:15 and show at 8 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $29, general seating $69*, and premium seating $79. Reservations required: (808) 667-0128.

√ Lehua Lounge, Kapalua Bay Hotel, Hawaiian entertainment: Cody Pueo Pata, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 665-4552.

√ Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays and Thursdays; also, TBA, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

"Meshuggah-Nuns," a play of convent and Jewish humor, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 'Iao Theater, Wailuku; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

Groundation, reggae concert, 9 p.m. today, Maui Waveriders, Lahaina; 21 and older; $15. (808) 661-1200.

√ Keiki Hula, rotating performances by local halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

Immersed in the Bowl of Light, Sonny Ching with Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $28*, $38*. (808) 242-7469.

A Maui Christmas Concert, holiday favorites performed by Maui Pops Orchestra under the direction of Stuart Chafetz with vocalists Debra Lynn, Jerry Eiting and others plus ballet selections from "The Nutcracker," 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10, $20, $25 and $35. (808) 242-7469.

√ Sunset Jazz, an evening of music from a rotating roster of performers, 5-8 p.m. Sundays, Whalers Village center stage; free. (808) 661-4567.

√ Willie K, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 8-10 p.m. Sundays, Paradice Bluz, Lahaina; $5 cover. (808) 667-5299. Also, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday, Hapa's Nightclub, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

An Evening with Krishna Das and Ram Dass, music and discussion of Bhakti Yoga, with guest Rabbi Marc Gafni, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25. (808) 242-7469.

FirstLight Maui Film Festival, screenings of foreign and domestic films at Castle Theater and McCoy Studio and other venues, Wednesday through Jan. 1; $10* per film. Tickets: (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour: $75*; premium seating: $58*; general admission: $48*; until Dec. 15, Hawai'i residents who bring a toy to donate to Maui homeless centers receive $10 off the normal kama'aina ticket price of $35. Reservations required: (808) 661-9913, (877) 688-4800.

√ Hula Honey's, vintage and contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Moana Cafe, Pa'ia; no cover charge. (808) 579-9999.

√ WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Keoki Kahumoku, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $40 general, $30 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

√ Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi entertainment: Merv Oana and Duane Feig of Kilohana, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae and R&B, 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

Vans Triple Crown Concert with Pato Banton and the Mad Caddies, 6:30 p.m. Thursday (doors open 5:30 p.m.), Lahaina Civic Center; $30. Tickets: (877) 750-4400.

"The Legend of Kaulula'au," Moses Goods III in a one-man play that tells the Hawaiian myth, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays (check-in 7 p.m.), Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $30 general, $27 kama'aina, $15 children. (888) 808-1055.

KAUA'I

√ Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 4-6 p.m., Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m., and Easy Living, 9-11 p.m. Fridays; Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Saturdays-Thursdays, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

√ Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Darryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Cindy Combs, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4-7 p.m. Sundays; Hanalei Bay Resort; free. (808) 826-6522.

√ Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Papa'a Bay Boys, 7-9 p.m. Fridays; Kaui & Friends, 7-9 p.m. Saturdays; Simple Sessions, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

Holiday Hula Christmas Celebration, performance by Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani, 6 p.m. Sunday, proceeded by a craft fair at 3 p.m., Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; $10.