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.

IT'S SHOWTIME

Natalie Cole New Year's Eve Celebration: The star soul singer is sure to make the night "Unforgettable." Doors open 9 p.m., pre-show is 9-10:15 and show is at 10:30, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $90-$200 per person or $450-$650 packages for two. 947-7877.

"Creation — A Polynesian Journey": The cultural extravaganza includes a dinner buffet, glass of champagne and party favors, doors open 6 p.m., show at 7:30, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; $125*. 921-4600.

Forbidden World of Don Tiki New Year's Eve Extravaganza: A first for Honolulu's Exotica stars, the New Year's Eve show includes Lopaka Colon, Noel Okimoto, the Don Tiki Dancers, belly dancer Willow Chang and sultry singer Sherry Shaoling. The band learned a long list of non-Tiki songs — such as "Boogie Oogie Oogie" — for the post-show dance inferno. Oh, and there's a dinner buffet, too. 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., cocktails and show 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom; $150* dinner show, $95* cocktail show. 921-6137.

Society of Seven Las Vegas Celebrates 2006: You get a split of champagne and party favors, dinner buffet 7:45 p.m., shows at 9 and 11 and dancing at 10:30, Outrigger Waikiki, Main Showroom; 21 and older; $149. 923-7469.

CONCERTS

Kapono's Final Hour at the Tower: The last ever show at this venue includes Henry Kapono, Speed Limit, Ledward Ka'apana, Inoa'ole, fireworks, 5:30 p.m., Kapono's; 21 and older; $30* or $50-$100 VIP packages. 536-2161.

9th Annual Ho'omaka Hou: The Makaha Sons, Robi Kahakalau, Kapena, Herb Ohta Jr. and others perform, 7 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hawaii Ballroom; $85 cabaret, $225* dinner and show. 921-4600.

Kevin and Kompany: Comic bonus: Mel Cabang, along with dinner buffet, party favors and champagne, 7 p.m., Coconut Willy's; $50. 923-9454.

Kit Samson and Sound Advice: Musical-theater queen Shari Lynn and Alfredo Romero sing, 7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; $35* cocktail package, $55* dinner package. 955-4811, ext. 4114.

Ring in the New Year: Nueva Vida performs at this black-tie dinner and show, 7 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Monarch Room; $265*. 921-4600.

eightOeight with Ginai: with party favors, 7:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Courtyard; $55 concert only, $95 includes appetizer buffet. 921-4600.

Miles Jackson Jazz Trio: with Yvette Nii, dinner and party favors, 8 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Ship's Tavern; $250*. 921-4600.

New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner: Sea, sky and the Honolulu Symphony, 8:30 p.m., Halekulani, Orchids; $265. 923-2311.

New Year's Eve Dinner: Pali performs as you make your champagne toast, 8:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; $150 (dinner-only seating, 5:30 p.m., $95). 921-4600.

Ring in the New Year: John Basebase and Friends perform at this dinner buffet and show, 8:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Kona Moku Ballroom; $135*. 922-6611.

Sonya Mendez and The Groove: Sonya's top of the pops enliven the champagne toast, party favors and fireworks, doors open 9 p.m., show 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Maile Ballroom; $65. 739-8890.

Don Conover Trio: Rex Nockengust adds the sounds to a pupu buffet — put on your hats and play with those party favors, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Shanghai Bistro; $60. 955-8668.

New Year's Eve Poolside Party: After a free pre-concert Ka'ala Boys show (6-8:30 p.m.), the Krush headlines, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; $40*. 921-4600.

DANCE

Happy New Year 2006: At Longhi's party, you can choose from the dinner menu, 4-8:15 p.m. or set menu 8:30-10:30 p.m., Longhi's Ala Moana; $80 set menu; followed by New Year's Eve Ball, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 21 and older. 947-9899.

New Year's Eve Dance: The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association's dinner- dance includes exhibitions and skits, 6 p.m., Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel ballroom; $44. 754-0947, 848-7789.

STAGE

New Year's Eve Celebration: If you like to watch, try the mystery dinner theater show "Death Plays the Market," followed by a DJ, doors open 7 p.m., dinner show at 8, DJ at 10, Dave and Buster's; $75. 589-2215.

ON THE WATER

Star of Honolulu New Year's Eve Cruise: You get a front-row seat for the fireworks after dinner and entertainment, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; $90-$154 kama'aina. 983-7827.

Starlet New Year's Eve Cruise: Hawaiian music, a DJ and prime fireworks viewing are to be had aboard the Starlet, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace; board at Pier 8; 21 and older; $48.75-$65. 983-7827.

CLUBS

Anime!: It's all about Japanese animation, with a balloon drop and champagne toast, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki; $20*. 924-2422.

New Year's Eve Country Hoedown: For those who are a little bit country, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; 21 and older; $10. 926-7911.

Phelony — Breakout into 2006: DJs Spencer from New York City, FLX from Chicago, G-Spot and Second Hand Sin, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older; $15 presale. 941-0424, ext. 12.

Piranha Room: New Year's Eve Celebration: Head to the Ocean Club for party favors and champagne toast, 8 p.m.-4 a.m.; $10. 531-8444.

2006 New Year's Eve Massive: DJs PSI, Jon Q, K-Smooth, Compose, NiteLite and Schwin spin, 9 p.m., The O Lounge; 18 and older; $15*. 944-8436.

Reggae New Year's Eve Party: Feel de riddim with Irie Souls and DJs Jahson the 45 Revolver and Liloa, 9 p.m., Detox; 18 and older; $10*. 526-0200.

Saturday Night Fever: A Disco Boogie Wonderland: DJ Hector Fonseca from New York City channels the Earth, Wind & Fire era, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; $15*. 923-0669.

Celtic New Year's Celebration: Irish eyes will smile with Doolin' Rakes and a green-champagne toast, 9 p.m.1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub; no cover. 536-4138.

√ New Year's Celebration: Like your New Year's down and dirty — and free? Head to Kelley O'Neil's, where FreeSound will play, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; no cover. 926-1777.

Big Trouble in Little China: NextDoor's grand reopening is ignited by Jennifer Johns and DJs Fort Knox and Thunderball, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older; $25*. www.whoisnextdoor.com.

New Year's Eve: DJ Harvey, Michael Koppelman, Gerry Rooney, Hugh Herrera, DJ Mark and Jules Gaytan set the groove, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., thirtyninehotel; 21 and older; $10. 599-2552, www.thirtyninehotel.com.

New Year's Eve Party: Everybody salsa with El Conjunto Tropical and champagne, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Cafe Che Pasta; 18 and older; $10. 524-0029.

New Year's Eve on the Rocks: Part with members of Sublime, Q Ball and Marshall with DJ Vegas Vibe, 9 p.m.2 a.m., Hard Rock Cafe; 21 and older; $25*. 955-7383.

Royal Ball: DJ J Rock from the Beat Junkies mans the turntables, 9 p.m.2 a.m., Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 21 and older; $30. 922-3734.

New Year's Eve Party: 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older; $20 general, $25 table, $150 VIP room. 924-3939.

Rolando Sanchez and Island Salsa, with glass of champagne, 9:30 p.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 1661 Kapi'olani Blvd.; $25. 945-0800.

New Year's Eve Black and White Party: Primal Tribe livens up the Windward side, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropics in Kailua; 21 and older; $7. 262-3343.

Running With the Bulls: Spain's Andrew Clyne spins, along with Ms. Angel, Monkey and Jason Silingo, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den and Green Room; 21 and older; $15. 521-2900.

New Year's Eve Buffet and Fireworks Show: Watch the skyrockets in flight then join the late-night dance party, 10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill; $60. 528-0807.

New Year's Eve Wild Out, hip-hop, reggaeton, R&B, hats, horns and favors, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Panama Hattie's; $15. 485-8226.

New Year's Eve Dungeon: Fulfill your fetishes and dance!, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Galaxy Nightclub; 18 and older; cover. www.dungeonhawaii.com.

Hallucienda New Year's Eve: The Living Room is the dance place to be with New York City's DJ Three, Los Angeles' MC Wildchild, The Direct Descendants, Akio and Archangel (Ramyt) at the steel wheels,10 p.m.4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older; $20-$25. 538-3808, 479-7622.

New Year's Eve Afterhours: DJs FLX, Quicksilva, G-Spot, IKON, PSI, Technique and Chronkite play the soundtrack to the New Year's Eve of your life, 3-9 a.m., Skybox; 18 and older; $10. 591-3500.

FILMS

√ "Hammett" (1983) and "The Killing" (1956), 12:30 and 4 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"Memory of a Killer (The Alzheimer's Case)" (2004), 1 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org/theater, 532-8768.

ETC.

Matt Appleton, WETA workshop seminar with "Lord of the Rings" and "Chronicles of Narnia" costume designer, 10-11:30 a.m., Ward 16 Theatres; repeats Monday; $7. Reservations: 597-1243.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Haumea Warrington, 1-3 p.m., Johnny Helm, 5-7 p.m., 20 Degrees North, 7-9 p.m., and Ka'ala Boys, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Lawrence Kidder, 1-4 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Big Bang Block Party, with Guy Cruz and H2O, 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Ginny Walden, flamenco, Spanish guitar, 6 p.m., Cha Cha Cha Salsaria. 395-7797.

Hapa, 7-8 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

James Kraft, jazz, 7:30 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.

Na Kama, Eric Lee and Brian Mersberg, 8:30-11:30 p.m., The Cheesecake Factory. 924-5001.

The Ghost Band, 9 p.m., Kainoa's Sports Bar; 21 and older. 637-7787.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Brian Robertshaw, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

DJ Fred, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.

The Snobs, rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

DANCE VENUES

Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ D-Box, 1:30-4 a.m. 926-7066.

The Alliance, presented by Stealth Aliens and Audiolab, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bliss; 18 and older. 528-4911.

Sinsation Saturdays, with DJ WuChang, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Zen Nightclub, 1217 Hopaka St.; 18 and older.

Hot 93.9, with DJ K-Smooth and MC Pablo Santo, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. fashion45hawaii.com.

Little Chill, '70s, '80s and '90s music, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Rumours. 955-4811.

Southbound, rock 'n' roll, 9:30 p.m., Fox and Hounds. 947-3776.

Noctuary, with DJs MoDBoY and Dat-Mot and Hookah Service, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Pink Cadillac; 18 and older. 946-6499.

Salsa 7, salsa, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Marc Suite Resorts; 21 and older. 931-6274.

Las Venus, 11:30 p.m., Venus Nightclub; also, all-male revue, 9 p.m.; 18 and older. 951-8671.

Afterhours, house, trance, techno and hip-hop, 2:30-6 a.m., Galaxy Nightclub. www.honoluluclublife.com.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

Elaine Spencer Duo, 8-10 a.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues with Dennis McClees, 12:30-2 p.m., Nico's at Pier 38. 540-1377.

Buddy and Sammi Fo, 2-5 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Chris Dudley, contemporary folk, guitar, harmonica, 3-5 p.m., in front of Naturally Hawaiian Gallery, Waimanalo. 259-5354, 778-9664.

Wayne Takamine, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Eric Lee, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Kapena, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

Sam Doval and Alika Souza, 4:308:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Ray Sowders, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Hubbard and Coates, 5-8 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Barry Choy, 5-8 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Pa'ahana or Po'okela, with Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

The Geezers, classic country, 5-9 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Paul Conrad, piano, 5-10 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.

Leon Siu Duo, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Stardust, with Jennifer Hera and Brian Robertshaw, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Josiah Mataele, 6-9 p.m., Ocean Resort Hotel, Ocean Seafood & Steak House. 922-3861.

Miles Jackson Trio, jazz, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.

Black Sand, jazz, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.

Timothy Kallen, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Sam Kapu Trio, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

5 O'Clock Shadow, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Cabanas Pool Bar, Ohana West Hotel. 922-3143.

Augie Rey and the Little Big Band, 6:30-9:30 pm., Elks Club. 923-5722.

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.

Haumea and Weymouth, with Auntie Welina, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 7-10 p.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Neptune's Garden. 921-6112.

Coconut Joe, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Matters of Taste Cafe. 538-0597.

Hotstuff, music from the '30s through '90s, 7-10 p.m., Club Kekai. 536-6966.

J.P. Smoketrain and Dominic Leonard, blues, 7-10 p.m., Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.

Rubber Soul, Beatles music, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-6000.

Tito Berinobis, contemporary, 7 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Betty Loo Taylor Trio, with Loretta Ables Sayre, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Veranda. 739-8760.

Polynesia, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

Wasabi, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Olomana with Jerry Santos, Haunani Apoliona and Wally Suenaga, Hawaiian, 8 p.m.-midnight, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Paradise Lounge. 949-4321.

Guy Imoto, 8:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Lenny Keyes and Rocky Holmes, jazz, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Keith Scott, piano/vocals, comedy and sing-alongs, 9 p.m.-midnight, Da Smoke House. 946-0233.

The Antidote, urban jazz, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

Mike Lundy and John Tsukano, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Juke Joint, 9:15-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

J&J Karaoke, with Jim Ling, 10 p.m., Sansei Restaurant. 931-6286.

Karaoke, 10 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

Tennyson Stephens, piano, 10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.

Almost Famous, 10:30 p.m.12:30 a.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki, Coral Reef Hotel. 923-0033.

Brendan, 1:30-3:30 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.