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 purchase. Call venue for details.

THE HOLIDAYS

√ Picture-taking with Hawaiian Santa, 9:30 a.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott hotel, Paoakalani Lobby; free. 922-6611.

Christmas With Jay Larrin, luncheon Christmas show, 11 a.m. seating, 12:30 p.m. performance, The Bistro at Century Center; $20. 943-6500.

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

"A Cazimero Christmas," featuring The Brothers Cazimero with guests Honolulu Boy Choir, Diamond Colello, Conners Meers and others, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $28-$73. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

STAGE

"Cinderella," with songs, wicked stepsisters and glass slippers, 7:30 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42. 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

"Heartbeat," Chinese action-musical with martial arts, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $19*-$49*. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

FILM

√ "The Gods Must Be Crazy" (1981, English, Afrikaans and Ungwatsi with English subtitles), 2, 4 and 6 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

ETC.

√ Jasmine Trias, in-store performance, 2-4 p.m., Costco, 525 Alakawa St.; free with membership. www.jasminetrias.net.

√ Bee Readers, storytime, 3 p.m., Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Cory Oliveros, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Backyard Pa'ina, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 947-2900.

4D, modern, classic, alternative rock, reggae and dance, 8 p.m., Moose McGillycuddy's Pub & Cafe. 923-0751.

H2O, old-school rock, 8-11:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Natural Vibrations Chronic Christmas Party, prizes and giveaways, doors open at 9 p.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older. 589-1999.

Therapeutic Thursdays, with DJ Lion, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

DANCE VENUES

Paddlers' Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.

Love Oven, 9 p.m., NextDoor. 548-6398.

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

Salsa After Hours, salsa lessons and DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Carnaval Las Palmas. 533-0129, 285-0072.

Casual Thursdays, with Artist Groove Network, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Dita Holifield With Red Handed and DJ Dancin' Adam, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.

Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

DJ Big Albert, hip-hop, 10 p.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.

Swampa ZZ, dance muzik and film, 10 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older. 521-2900.

Redda Fire, reggae and dance hall with Jahson the 45Revelover, DJ Zacharijah and Pacific Sounds Outernational, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

Pu'uhonua Duo, 8-10 a.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Steve Lucas, noon-2:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Imai and Friends, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Sam Kapu Trio, with hula, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Bobby Cortezan, piano, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Fred and Joe Yuen, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

John Feary, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Aloha Serenaders, with hula by Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Northside Art, 5-8:30 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

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

Stephen Inglis, Hawaiian and slack key, 5:30 p.m.-close, Ola restaurant, Turtle Bay Resort. 293-0801.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 6-8 p.m., Los Garcia's, 14 Oneawa St., 261-0306.

Sean Na'auao, 6-8 p.m., also Johnny Helm, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

3 Scoops Aloha, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Miss Ginny Tiu, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.