STUFF TO START THE WEEKEND RIGHT ...

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.

CONCERTS

"A Year-End Ecumenical Musical Celebration," featuring organ soloist Young Pak and the Hawaii Ecumenical Choir, followed by benefit dinner for Logos Korean Church; 4 p.m.; Community Church of Honolulu; $20 dinner; 450-3071, 753-7751.

Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, concert featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and other selections; 7:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 4 p.m. Dec. 30; $14-$79*; 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com.

"Winter Reggae Rage," featuring Sashamon, ZioN FiyaH, Most High and Micah G, 18 and older; 9 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $15*; www.dynamicclothing.com.

ETC.

"Jungle Hike to Jackass Ginger Waterfall," walking tour; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; meet at Father Damien statue in front of the state Capitol; $10 plus roundtrip bus fare; 948-3299.

√ Coconut and Bamboo Festival, lectures and demonstrations on how each material can be used in a variety of ways; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Ward Centre and Ward Warehouse; free; 591-8411.

√ "Breathe With Ease Into the New Year," healthcare exhibit with booths, demonstrations and entertainment; 12-3 p.m.; Ala Moana Center's Centerstage; free; 955-9517.

ONE-TIME GIGS

"The Struggle," movie premiere with DJs Observ and Kavet the Catalyst; doors open at 5:30 p.m.; rRed Elephant; 545-2468.

James Kraft, jazz, guitar; 6-9 p.m.; Cassis by Chef Mavro; 545-8100.

Tribute to '80s Punk, with live bands; 7 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Cory Oliveros, contemporary; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

Resistor, alternative rock; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

H2O, followed by DJ; 9 p.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

The Rebel Souljahs, with Micah G and the G Style Band; 9 p.m.; Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge, 1020 Auahi St.; 591-8009.

Simplisity; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Waianae Army Rec. Center; 330-5858.

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

Gavinchi, with Isouljahs, Ras Mikey and Lion Fiyah; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Loft, 115 Hotel St.; 392-3692.

The Next Movement, with The Deadbeats, fashion show featuring 'Maica by JJ Enos, Ron S. Kayano and Split Obsession, art display by Rzone, DJs Mr. Nick and Sifu "Jive" Walker; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

Wild Wild West Burlesque, featuring Leroi The Girl Boi, The Hell Caminos, Son of a Guns, Cherry Blossom Cabaret and DJ Kitty Chow; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; 548-6398.

Empire, opening party with DJs Marlon, Betty, Mike J, Packo, NiteLite, Revise, Technique and more; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

4D, classic, modern rock, alternative, metal and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.

Jahmaka; 11 p.m.-3 a.m.; Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill; 230-8911.

DANCE VENUES

DJ Rod el Moreno, salsa dancing; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dream to Dance, 661 Auahi St., No. 201; 734-0264.

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

House of Isis, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

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

Dragonfly Room, hip-hop, R&B, neo soul with DJ Anit; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 922-3734.

The Monkey Bar, with DJs delve1der and XL, 21 and older; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Ciao Mein Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki; www.verticaljunkies.com.

Paper Doll Revue Drag Show; 9:45 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion male revue, 12 a.m.; 924-2422.

La Zona Latina, salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton and more with DJs Azteca, Homie, Angelicia; 10 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Salsa Sabado En La Noche, with DJs and Las Friikiitona's models, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.; Cafe Che Pasta; 524-0004.

The A-List, with DJs Ross Jackson and Vertigo; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

The Light, 21 and older; 10 p.m.2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

Fly, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more; 10 p.m.4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 753-4970.

Mad Hatter & Stylish T Saturdays, rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel; 955-4466.

FAM, with DJs Zack Morse, Compose, Jaytee, Nitelite; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf.

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

LOUNGE ACTS

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

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

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

Concerts on the Beach, with Kapena; 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.

Tau Greig Duo, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Sam Doval and Rod Tanu; 4:308:30 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

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

Johnny Helm; 5-7 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Stephen Inglis; 5-7 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

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

Eric Lee; 5-8 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Kristie Ching, Albert Maligmat (upper deck) and Meleana Brown, Rockwell Fukino (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

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

Ginny Tiu; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

Tom Patrick, classic rock, swing, Island and modern country; 5:309 p.m.; Tapa's Restaurant and Lanai Bar; 921-2288.

Ka'ala Boys; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.

A Polynesian Show, with Karla Akiona's halau; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

Kumuhau; 6-9 p.m.; Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab; 545-7979.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

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

Unwind, with Nohelani Cypriano Trio and hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

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

Five O'Clock Shadow, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

Tradewinds, relive the classics; 6:30-9 p.m.; Miramar at Waikiki hotel, Banana Patch Lounge; 922-2077.

Mike Keale, Old Hawaiian Nights concert series; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

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.

Fire-knife show; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

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

Maunalua; 7-9 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

Boogie and friends, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

Soul Cafe; 7-10 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

20 Degrees North; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Kalawe 'Ohana Duo, with hula; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Sunway and the Positivity, jazz, rock, pop; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

David Swanson; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

Tito Berinobis, contemporary; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

Oahu Songwriters, Barefoot Bob; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Satomi Jazz Trio; 8 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

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

Us Guyz; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

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

Olomana; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Paradise Lounge; 949-4321.

Sonny Silva, jazz and classical guitarist; 8:30 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115.

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

Eric Lee; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

Rocky Holmes and Tennyson Stephens, flute/clarinet/piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

Natural T, blues rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

Jason Alan, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.12 a.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

Keith Scott, piano/vocals, comedy and sing-alongs; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.

Cory and Jimmy Funai, with Jazujin; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

Alika Souza and Shawn Ishimoto; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Paradise XS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Doolin' Rakes; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

Arsenio the band; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Beeman Center, Pearl Harbor. 382-9495.

Johnny Helm; 9:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

Joe Kingston; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge; 922-5811.

Fat Jazz Saturdays, modern and groove jazz with Newjass Quartet; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sam Choy's Diamond Head; 21 and older; 732-8645.

Tempo Valley, New York urban jazz; 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

Ellsworth Simeona; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Haumea Warrington; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

DJs Rude Dogg and Master Mind, hip-hop, R&B, top 40, reggae and reggaeton, 21 and older; 10 p.m.4 a.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

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

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