FAMILY FUN

Santa portraits: 9:30 a.m. to noon today, Thursday and Friday, Photo King at Moanalua 99, 1151 Mapunapuna St., by appointment; walk-ins welcome. Take a family photo with Santa; infant costumes available ($3). Photo packages $19.99. Call 839-0881 or visit www.photoking-hawaii.com.

12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Monday through Dec. 21 (closed Fridays and Sundays), Aiea Public Library. One clue about a children’s resource will be issued each day for 12 days; complete a form by Dec. 21 to enter prize drawing; need not be present to win. For grades 6 and under. Free. Call 483-7333.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa’s annual tree-lighting ceremony: Thursday, 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Kicks off at 5 p.m. with live music, cookies, hot cocoa, pictures with beauty queens; music, lighting and bubbles starting at 5:45 p.m. Call 923-1234.

Brunch with Santa: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Kahuku Public & School Library. Holiday crafts and photos with Santa. For ages 3 and older. Free. To register, call 293-8935.

Waimanalo Country Farms’ Live Nativity: Friday and Saturday and Dec. 13 and 14. Christmas caroling hayrides at 5 p.m. and 45-minute Nativity shows at 6:30 p.m., 41-225 Lupe St. Free. Call 306-4379 or visit the Facebook page.

Holiday fun at Wahiawa Shopping Center: 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Friday (after community parade) in Longs Drugs parking lot. Holiday concert by Kapena and a visit from Santa. Free. Call 221-2774.

Breakfast with Santa at Kualoa Ranch House: 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, 49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaaawa. Entertainment, games, face painting, make-and-take crafts for keiki and photos with Santa and Chocolate the Shetland Pony, with 20-minute trolley rides ($3) through the ranch every 30 minutes between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Cost: $20. Proceeds benefit Kualoa’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Fund. Call 237-7321.

Christmas book sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library. Bargains on holiday books, music, movies, gift items and nonseasonal DVDs, CDs, cassettes and general merchandise. Presented by Friends of the Library-Kapolei.

Live Nativity at Kawaiahao Church: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 23, 957 Punchbowl St., with participants dressed as Nativity characters and live worship music by members of various churches. Call 469-3061.

It’s a Snow Day at Mililani Shopping Center: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, after community parade. Make-and-take crafts, a visit from Santa and a Play Zone with 6 tons of snow. Free. Visit www.mililanishoppingcenter.com.

Laulima Day with KHON2 News and Keiki O Ka ‘Aina: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall Center Court. Donate gifts for Hawaii’s needy at this drop-off site, with entertainment throughout the day. Call 843-2502.

A Holly Jolly Celebration: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Town Center of Mililani. Games, food, a visit from Santa, photo booth and entertainment by Royal Hawaiian Band, Air Force Band, Miss Hawaii Crystal Lee and others. Free. Visit www.towncenterofmililani.com.

Santa Saturday at Kapolei Shopping Center: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, with mounds of "Hawaiian snow" on the lawn near Safeway, keiki activities, make-and-take crafts, photos with Santa and an appearance by Rudolph. Free. Visit www.inKapolei.com.

Winter Festival: A Community Gathering: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind, 3440 Leahi Ave. Arts and crafts, games, exhibitions, live entertainment, food and more. Free. Call 733-4999.

Movie Night and Toys For Tots Drive: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave. Enjoy a screening of "The Muppets" with Jason Segal and Amy Adams in exchange for a Toys For Tots donation, plus dessert potluck event, with popcorn, cookies and juice provided. Bring your own chairs. Call 469-7193.

Easter Seals Hawaii’s 14th annual Gingerbread Family Festival: Two seatings Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Decorate your own creation while enjoying live entertainment, craft booths and photos with Santa. Cost: $39 (plus $1 processing fee) for one gingerbread house kit (also available for pickup only). To register, call 948-4000 or visit www.gingerbreadhawaii.com.

"The Nightmare Before Christmas": 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Hawaii Kai Public Library. Tim Burton’s animated movie with Jack Skellington (PG). Free. Call 397-5833.

Santa Night: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Kapolei Public Library. Puppet show and photos with Santa and an elf. Free. Call 693-7050.

Deaf Santa Celebration: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 12, Pearlridge Center, Uptown, second level in the former Inspiration. About 150 children will share their wish lists in American Sign Language with "Deaf Santa and his Interpreting Elves," with entertainment by prominent deaf and hard-of-hearing performers.

A Touch of Christmas: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii, 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway. Activities include decorating gingerbread houses, ornament projects, games, prizes, balloons, a photo booth, live Nativity and more. Free and open to the public. Visit www.kroccenterhawaii.org.

"Christmas Lagoon: The Light Within": 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, Dec. 16-21 and Dec. 23, Polynesian Cultural Center. Features a scenic canoe ride through the lagoon, with musical performances, displays, arts and crafts, holiday-inspired foods and train rides for the keiki. Cost: $10, $8 for ages 5 to 11; students receive a $3 discount. Visit 7-Eleven, 76 Gas, Supercuts, L&L BBQ and Domino’s Pizza locations on Oahu to receive $3 discount coupons. Call 293-3333 or 800-367-7060; or visit www.polynesia.com.

Santa’s Secret Workshop: Parent-child workshops, 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., Kakaako. Activities include decorating of gingerbread cookies, arts and crafts, a carousel ride and a center visit. Cost: $30, $8 for additional adults. Call 524-5437 or visit www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

Local-style Celebration of Christmas at Salt Lake Shopping Center: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14. Make-and-take crafts, keiki rides aboard the Salt Lake S.C. Express train, prize giveaways and photos with Santa (bring your own camera or professional photos for a fee). Free. Visit www.saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.

Winter Wonderland: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14, Calvary Church of the Pacific, 99-400 Aiea Heights Drive. Ten tons of snow for snow play, crafts, popcorn and caramel apples, games, craft fair, food, pictures with Santa and more. Free. Call 488-6825 or visit www.calvarypacific.org.

Aiea Fun Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 (after the community parade), Old Sugar Mill site on Halewiliko Street. Entertainment, keiki activities, food and more. Call 741-6047.

Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii’s 27th annual Brunch with Santa: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St. Costumed characters, arts and crafts, vendor booths, a children’s fashion show, live entertainment, picture-taking with Santa and more. Tickets: $30, free for keiki under age 2. Proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii. Call 951-0200 or visit www.preventchildabusehawaii.org.

Sing Along with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14, Hawaii Kai Public Library. Keiki will enjoy dancing and grooving to holiday music. For ages 8 and under. Free. Call 397-5833.

Meet Santa Claus: 11 a.m. Dec. 14, Manoa Public Library. Keiki may take photos with Santa and share their Christmas wishes. Free. Call 988-0459.

Christmas Hoolaulea at Waianae Mall: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 (after the community parade). Food, crafts, games, photo booth, a visit from Santa and entertainment by Royal Hawaiian Band, Air Force Band and the Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Performing Arts Center. Free.

19th annual Christmas Lights Boat Parade: "Magical Christmas Lights on the Water," 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Ala Wai Harbor. Judging will take place from Hawaii Yacht Club deck; best view for spectators at Magic Island. Open to nonmembers. Register by 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Entry fee (includes two buffet tickets): $30 per boat. Presented by Hawaii Yacht Club and Waikiki Yacht Club. Call 944-9666.

Puppet Times with Christy Lipps Ah Sing: 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Kaneohe Public Library. Favorite holiday stories come to life through handcrafted puppets, finger plays and songs. For ages 3 and older. Free. Call 233-5676.

"The Polar Express": 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Hawaii Kai Public Library. Robert Zemeckis’ computer-animated movie starring Tom Hanks (G). Free. Call 397-5833.

"The Muppet Christmas Carol": 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Kaneohe Public Library. The 1992 movie with Michael Caine (G). Free. Call 233-5670.

Holiday Festival of Lights: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center; boats depart every 30 minutes. Tickets distributed on first-come, first-served basis beginning 5:30 p.m. on event day. Tours offered as a community service by the National Park Service and Navy. Free; donations of canned foods welcome. Email amanda_carona@nps.gov.

Salvation Army’s live Nativity: Dec. 21 to 24, Waioli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road. Featuring live animals and singing angels. Performances, which are about 30 to 40 minutes long, run from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Drill Team Hawaii’s "Twas the Night Before Christmas": 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Kaimuki High School auditorium. Features 91 girls, ages 4 to 18, performing 20 holiday-themed dance routines with a touch of jazz, hip-hop, ballet and gymnastics, with guest performer Tory Current, food and bake sale and crafts. Tickets: $10. Call 258-4864.

17th annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade: 6 p.m. Dec. 21, Hawaii Kai Towne Center. Entertainment begins 4:30 p.m.; holiday concert featuring Lehua Kalima and Shawn Pimental at 5 p.m. Free blinkie lights to first 1,000 people. Visit www.hawaiikaitownecenter.com.

Kids in the Kitchen: Gingerbread Cookies: Parent-child class, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 22, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., Kakaako. For ages 4 and older. Cost: $22, $8 for additional family member. Participants receive $5 discount on center admission. Call 524-5437 or visit goo.gl/9ZHDQ8.

Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday "Celebrate!": 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 22, Hono­lulu Museum of Art. Make snow globes with plastic containers and Christmas ornaments using seashells and pipe-cleaner palm trees, a visit with Santa and entertainment by the Oahu Civic Orchestra, Alive Arts and Dance Foundation, gospel group Essence of Heaven and Christmas magic by Susie Roth. Activities end at 3 p.m. Free. Visit goo.gl/J0Jy2V.

"The King is Coming to Town": Keiki Christmas musical, 6 p.m. Dec. 22, International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave. Call 595-6352.

Allan Town display: Monday through Dec. 31, Hawaii State Library, first-floor reading room. Check out nonagenarian Allan Wallace’s miniature display of a busy, little town in full winter swing. Free. Call 586-3500.

Santa’s Gingerbread Village: Hawaii and the World: A Global Holiday Celebration: Through Jan. 2, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lobby, 120 Kaiulani Ave., Waikiki. Executive Chef Ralf Bauer has created an intricate and edible winter wonderland made of gingerbread and other sweets that stands more than 14 feet high and 28 feet long. Free. Call 922-5811.

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS

Opening night festivities Saturday: 6 p.m. at Honolulu Hale with a performance by the Brothers Cazimero on the main stage. The Public Workers Electric Light Parade featuring 50 units, marching bands and floats begins, starting at River Street and proceeding down King Street to Honolulu Hale.

» Mayor Kirk Caldwell will light the 60-foot Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m., kicking off the illumination of lights from Civic Center through downtown and Chinatown.
» Enjoy free photos with Santa from 6 to 9 p.m. in Mission Memorial Building, with additional free photo nights with Santa 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 in the Gingerbread House.
» Doors to Lane Gallery open at 6:30 p.m. for viewing of decorated trees with an "anime" theme and festive wreaths representing the theme "Blue Hawaiian Holidays."
» Concert on the big lawn begins 7:30 p.m. featuring Makua Rothman, Robi Kahakalau and Henry Kapono, and the NIX Performing Arts’ Christmas variety show, with food vendors, a train and rides at Sky Gate on the grounds of Frank F. Fasi Civic Center. Parade vehicles on display until 8:15 p.m.

The tree will be lighted 6 p.m. to dawn daily through Jan. 2; Honolulu Hale exhibits open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

RELATED ACTIVITIES
» Trolley Tour: Dec. 8 to 30 (except Dec. 24-25). Departs nightly from Ward Warehouse (near Pictures Plus) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 per person (free for ages 3 and under) and available online only. A portion of proceeds to benefit Hawaii FoodBank. Visit http://goo.gl/hjc3ex.
» Waikiki Trolley: Dec. 8 to 30, with departure times from 7 to 8 p.m. Board at ticket booth at DFS Galleria Waikiki. Cost: $23, $15 for ages 4 to 11, free for ages 3 and under. For reservations (at least five days in advance), call 591-2561.
» Fire Truck Hawaii and Honolulu City Christmas Lights Tour: Enjoy the views from aboard an antique 1936 Ford firetruck (maximum capacity 12 people), Dec. 10 to 29 (except Christmas Day); departs every 30 minutes from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Mission Houses Museum, 533 S. King St. Cost: $10, $5 for ages 2 and under. Cash only. Call 781-7389.

PARADES

» Pearl City: Today, 4 to 6 p.m. From Momilani Elementary to Hookiekie, Hoomoana and Hoolaulea streets and Pearl City Shopping Center.

» Street Bikers United: Toys For Tots Caravan: Today, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From Magic Island to Kapiolani Community College.

» Chanukah Parade/Caravan: Wednesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. From Kaimuki High School to Kapiolani Boulevard, Alapai, South Beretania and Bishop streets, Ala Moana Boulevard, Kalakaua, Kapahulu and Kuhio avenues, Kuamoo Street, Ala Wai Boulevard, Niu Street and Kalakaua Avenue and King Kalakaua Park. Visit www.chabadofhawaii.com.

» Kaimuki: Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. From Saint Louis School/Chaminade University to Kaimuki municipal parking lot.

» Wahiawa: Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. From Kaala Elementary to California Avenue, North Cane and Center streets.

» Kaneohe: Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. From Windward Mall to Castle High School.

» Mililani: Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. From Town Center of Mililani to Lanikuhana Avenue, Meheula Parkway, Kuahelani and Moenamanu streets and Kipapa Drive; ends at Mililani Shopping Center.

» Gentry Waipio: Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. From Gentry Waipio Shopping Center on Ukee Street, to Ka Uka Boulevard, Waipio Uka Street and back to shopping center.

» Electric Light Parade: 6 p.m. Saturday. From Aala Park, down King Street to Punchbowl and South streets.

» Haleiwa Town: Dec. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. From Weed Circle through town to Haleiwa Beach Park.

» Aiea: Dec. 14, 9 a.m. From Pearlridge Elementary to Moanalua Road, Kaamilo, Ulune and Halewiliko streets, and Aiea Sugar Mill.

» Waianae Coast: Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to noon. From Waianae Boat Harbor to Waianae Mall.

» Waimanalo: Dec. 14, 9 to 11 a.m. From Waimanalo District Park to Hihimanu, Kumuhau and Humuniki streets, Kalanianaole Highway and Waimanalo Beach Park.

» Waipahu: Dec. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. From Waipahu District Park at Paiwa Street, Farrington Highway, Pupukahi, Waipahu, Leoku and Leolua streets, behind Waipahu Town Center.

» West Oahu Electric Light Parade: Dec. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. From Kamaaha Street/Kapolei Parkway west to Fort Barrette Road, Wakea and Haumea streets, and back to start.

» Moanalua Valley Christmas Caravan: Dec. 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m. From 1828 Ala Aolani St. to entrance of Moanalua Valley near the golf course and back.

» Olomana: Dec. 15, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. From Maunawili Elementary to Ulupii, Ulupuni, Uluohao, Uluhala, Ulupuni and Ulukou streets, and back to school.

» Ewa Beach: Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to noon. From Ilima Intermediate School, to Fort Weaver Road, Kuhina and Hanakahi streets, North and Fort Weaver roads, and back to school.

» Manoa: Dec. 21, 5 to 7 p.m. From Noelani Elementary to Woodlawn Drive, Kolowalu Street, East Manoa Road, Lowrey Avenue, Manoa Road and Manoa District Park. 

AT THE MALLS

Ala Moana
» Photos with Santa: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; until 6 p.m. Sundays and Dec. 24 (9 p.m. Dec. 22). Packages start at $22.99.
» Santa Pajama Party: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 17. Come dressed in your pajamas and donate a new, unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots. Packages start at $22.99.
» Mele Trees of Light: Sing along to festive holiday tunes as five Christmas trees come to life with glimmering, dancing lights in a 10-minute light show at Center Stage, nightly through Friday at 6, 6:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m., with additional shows at 9 and 9:30 p.m. from Saturday through Dec. 23.

Kahala Mall
» Santa’s Candyland, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Dec. 8; until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Dec. 9-12; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 13-23; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Santa takes one-hour breaks at 1 and 5 p.m. daily. Packages start at $20.

Pearlridge Center
» Photos with Santa: Downtown Center Court. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 15; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 16-23; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Santa takes daily one-hour breaks at 2 p.m. Packages start at $25.
» Pearlridge Express: Through Dec. 31, keiki under 48 inches tall may ride a custom-built train, Uptown Center Court. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, until 6 p.m. Sundays and 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Christmas Day. Cost: $3 per ticket; booklet of 10 tickets is $25.

Ward Centers
» Santa’s Beach House: Through Dec. 24, visit Santa at his new place with interactive activities and games for keiki, photos with Santa and more, noon to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and until 6 p.m. Sundays, Level 3 near Ward Stadium 16 theaters. Photo packages start at $19.99.

Windward Mall
» Photos with Santa: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and until 6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24. Packages start at $21.
» Snow Flurry Tree: Through Dec. 24, watch a simulated 15-minute snow flurry at the top of the hour between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily (until 6 p.m. Sundays, except during extended holiday hours) at Center Court.
» "Dear Santa" Letter-Writing Station: Through Dec. 24 at Center Court during mall hours. All keiki who write a letter will receive a reply in the mail. Postage stamp required.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Natural Holiday Decoration Fun: 1 to 3 p.m. today, Art Explorium, 1142 Koko Head Ave. Create fun nature decor and gifts using items from your backyard. For ages 4 and older. Cost: $15. Call 312-4316 or visit www.artexplorium.org.

Botanical holiday bags and tags: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Foster Botanical Garden. Create gift bags and tags using dried materials. Fee: $5, plus garden admission. Call 522-7066.

Holiday gift tags: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Kahuku Public & School Library. Learn techniques for stamping, die-cutting, layering and coloring. For ages 12 and older. Free. Call 293-8935.

Tillandsia wreath: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Paiko, 675 Auahi St. Create a wreath using air plants, moss and a grapevine base. Cost: $55. Call 988-2165 or visit www.paikohawaii.com/workshops.

Succulent wreath: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Create a wreath. Plants provided; bring gardening gloves and clippers. Cost: $20. Call 522-7066.

Tabletop Christmas trees: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road. Create a tree using fresh plants and flowers. Bring clippers. Co-sponsored by Garden Club of Honolulu. Cost: $15, plus $15 supply fee. Call 988-0456.

Succulent holiday decor: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Halawa Xeriscape Garden. Create a centerpiece that can be enjoyed year-round by changing decorations to coordinate with holidays. Bring two small wire wreath forms; column candles, ribbons and other decorations are optional. Cost: $10. Register by 2 p.m. Dec. 6. Call 748-5363 or email workshops@hbws.org.

Gift tags and blockprint wrapping paper: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, treehouse, 250 Ward Ave., Suite 233. For ages 4 and older. Cost: $10. Call 597-8733 or visit www.treehouse-shop.com.

Family holiday crafts: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden. Create paper-plate wreaths, popsicle-stick sea stars with snail shells, and a reindeer ornament. Cost: $10 per family of four. For reservations, call 233-7323.

Seasons greetings cards: 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Art Explorium, 1142 Koko Head Ave. Create mixed-media cards while learning about collages and watercolor techniques. For ages 5 and older. Cost: $15. Call 312-4316 or visit www.artexplorium.org.

Succulent wreath: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Paiko, 675 Auahi St. Create a wreath using local "unthirsty" plants and moss. Cost: $85. Call 988-2165 or visit www.paikohawaii.com/workshops.

Hawaiian wreath: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 11 at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden; Dec. 16 at Foster Botanical Garden (requires admission fee); and Dec. 19 at Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Create a wreath with dried and live seeds, pods, leaves, pine cones and assorted plant parts. Participants may bring their own dried materials. Cost: $15. Call 522-7066.

Illuminated votive holder: 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 14, treehouse, 250 Ward Ave., Suite 233. For ages 4 and older. Cost: $10. Call 597-8733 or visit www.treehouse-shop.com.

Keiki holiday tillandsia terrarium: 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Paiko, 675 Auahi St. Learn about caring for air plants and creating a terrarium in a 5-inch glass ornament to be personalized with holiday bling. Cost: $40. Call 988-2165 or visit www.paikohawaii.com/workshops.

Furoshiki: Alternative Gift Wrapping: 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Hawaii State Library. Learn how to use a square fabric to wrap gifts. Adults only. Call 586-3520.

Sewing and holiday ornaments: 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Art Explorium, 1142 Koko Head Ave. Create handmade Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa ornaments, decorations and gifts while learning basic sewing skills. For ages 5 and older. Cost: $20. To register, call 312-4316 or visit www.artexplorium.org.

Hawaiian wreath: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 16, Foster Botanical Garden ($15, plus garden admission); and Dec. 19 at Wahiawa Botanical Garden ($15). Create a holiday wreath using dried and fresh materials. Call 522-7066.

Holiday Arrangements with Tropicals: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road. Bring clippers. Co-sponsored by Garden Club of Honolulu. Cost: $15, plus $15 supply fee. Call 988-0456.

Inkodye (UV fabric ink) zipper pouch Christmas gift: 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, treehouse, 250 Ward Ave., Suite 233. For ages 6 and older. Cost: $10. To register, call 597-8733 or visit www.treehouse-shop.com. 

CRAFT AND GIFT FAIRS

27th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. More than 400 vendors. Cost: $4 for general admission, $3 for ages 65 and older and military, free for under age 13. Parking: $6. Call 623-4050.

10th annual Christmas in Honolulu: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S. Beretania St.; early-entry at 4 p.m. with adoption of a "Musubi Angel." Find handmade gifts by local and mainland artists and designs with an Asian and local flair. Free. Sponsored by Wabi Sabi. Call 734-3693.

12th annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 8, 45-440 Koa Kahiko St. (private residence), Kaneohe. This is the host’s final year, so enjoy close-out and discounted prices on vintage collectibles, handsewn creations, eco-friendly tote bags, crystal and button earrings, fabric pillows, craft and sewing supplies and more. Call 247-4267.

A Christmas Fantasy: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Dec. 8, Gallery ‘Iolani, Windward Community College. Paintings, prints, photographs, fiber art, handmade jewelry, greeting cards, Christmas decorations and more by students and community members. Proceeds to benefit the gallery’s programs and events. Call 236-9155.

Trees by the Sea benefit for UH Cancer Center: Two-day event Friday and Saturday, 701 Ilalo St., Kakaako:
» Cocktail reception, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, with pupu by Chef Elmer Guzman and champagne and wines. Attendees may purchase holiday decor and bid on "Celebri-TREES" decorated with ornaments autographed by celebrities including Jackie Chan, the cast of "Hawaii Five-0" and others. Minimum $250 tax-deductible donation per person. Call 597-1400 or email info@treesbythesea.org.
» Ohana Day, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Check out the spectacular display of trees and holiday decorations in the Sullivan Conference Center, purchase items and learn about the UH Cancer Center. Attendees receive a coupon for a $1 discount off admission to the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center. Free; donations welcome. Parking available in the "Piano Lot" on Ilalo and Ahui streets ($2 for two hours or $5 for the day).

Christmas tree and wreath sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 8, Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Waialae Ave. Premium Christmas trees, 22-inch wreaths and 12-inch candle-ring wreaths. Proceeds benefit Class of 2015 Project Graduation; a portion of purchases are tax-deductible.

3 Sisters’ Pre-Christmas Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 8, 3342 Loulu St., Manoa Valley. Ceramics, jewelry, beads, gemstones and more, created by sisters Esther and Donna Shimazu and Patricia Shimazu Lau. Call 263-0105 before Dec. 6; or 988-3322 or 561-0725 on event day.

St. John Vianney Student Travel Club’s holiday craft fair and poinsettia sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua. Proceeds go toward a spring break trip to Italy.

7th annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Hawaii Kai Church, 265 Lunalilo Home Road. Cookies, candies and baked goods priced at $8 per pound and holiday crafts. Proceeds benefit the Dan Klein Mission Fund. Call 754-8002.

Lanikai Christmas Craft Faire: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Lanikai Park, Kailua, with more than 100 vendors selling locally made gifts, original artwork, ceramics, clothing, jewelry, photography and more.

Hawaii Kai Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 428 Kawaiahae St., with boutique clothing and jewelry, house plants, art, handmade gifts, baked goods, specialty foods and more. Free. Visit www.facebook. com/artsandflavorsHI.com.

Windward Holiday Craft & Gift Fair and Taste of Castle: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Castle High School. Handcrafted gift items, food, door prizes and food samples for $1; recipe books available for $5 to $10. Benefit for Project Grad 2014. Free. Call 554-9620.

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites; early entry at 9 a.m. for $15 fee. Vintage collectibles, antiques, holiday memorabilia, bubble lights, nostalgic items and more, with more than 70 vendors. Cost: $4.50 for general admission. Visit www.ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html.

2nd annual Shop Haiku: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8, 46-070 Makena Place, Kaneohe. Original art, T-shirts, tote bags, jewelry, handmade Japanese fans, soaps, clothing, crocheted bikinis and more. Free. Sponsored by Ecolicious. Call 225-2045.

Hawaii United Okinawa Association’s An Evening in Waipio: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee St.; early entry at 5 p.m. for $5 fee. Door prizes, silent auction, a Santa visit, entertainment and more. Call 676-5400.

Thrift Shop holiday event: Noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 12, University of Hawaii at Manoa, upper campus (across from the credit union and Energy House). Treasures galore at reasonable prices, free refreshments and gift wrapping. Sponsored by Women’s Campus Club. Parking: $5. Email rickandrea@ gmail.com.

Holiday pottery sale: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Windward Community College ceramics studio, Hale Palanakila 216. Affordable ceramics by more than 25 artists and students, including stoneware, porcelain, raku and pit-fire vases, bowls, covered jars and bakers, planters, mugs, unique sculptural pieces and more. Call 235-7323.

One-of-a-Kind Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Road. Crafts, glass jewelry, hand-sewn items, dry mix soups, scones, baked goods and more. Call 455-8590.

Aliamanu Middle School’s Holiday Book, Craft & Vendor Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 3271 Salt Lake Blvd., with more than 40 vendors, Kona Ice shave-ice truck, gift wrapping and Hawaiian Precious Metals paying cash for broken or unused jewelry and coins. Free. Visit goo.gl/MgsQwa.

Holiday Faire at Koganji Temple: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 2869 Oahu Ave. Homemade goodies, signature sauces and herbal teas, jams, food booths, gifts and more. Free. Visit blog.koganjitemple.org.

Prince Kuhio Community Center’s Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, 91-1270 Kinoiki St., Kapolei. More than 60 booths, music, halau performances and giveaways. Free. Parking available at Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Call 394-0050 or visit the Facebook page of PrinceKuhioCC.

Holiday pop-up shop event: 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 14, YogurStory, 815 Keeaumoku St. More than 15 vendors, giveaways, raffles and prizes. Donate a new toy for Toys for Tots and receive a free gift. Free.

Honolulu Gift Fair: 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 22, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. More than 300 booths. Free; donate a canned good for the Hawaii FoodBank. Call 942-3110 or visit www.honolulugiftfair.com.

Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp Expo plus Crafter’s Clearance Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 22, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Free. 

PET-FRIENDLY

St. Nick’s Pet Pics: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 10 and 17, Windward Mall Center Court. Dogs, cats and small animals (must be leashed or caged) can pose with Santa. Enter through one of two main ground-floor entrances. Sponsored by Koolau Pets. Packages start at $21.

PetSmart’s Santa Claws photo event: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 14 at PetSmart, 95-660 Lanikuhana Ave., Mililani. Bring your camera and take a picture of your pet with Santa for a $5 donation to animal welfare groups. Call 489-9231.

Pet Photo Night: 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 23, Ala Moana Center (across from Center Stage). Cats and dogs only. Packages start at $22.99. 

MUSIC

6th annual Na Mele o na Keiki (Music for the Children) holiday concert: 2 p.m. today, Hawaii Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St.; doors open 1:30 p.m. Features the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band performing holiday favorites with Henry Kapono, Shawna Lynn Masuda, Chris Vandercook, the Abrigo Ohana, Hawaii State Ballet and Air Force Band of the Pacific. Free tickets available on first-come, first-served basis. Donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program and monetary offerings welcome. Visit www.facebook.com/MARFORPAC.

The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: 4 to 4:45 p.m. today, Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove. Free. Call 922-2299.

Mililani Baptist Church: Choir concert and caroling, 4 to 7 p.m. today, Town Center of Mililani. Free.

Voices of Aloha’s "It’s That Time of the Year": 6 p.m. today, Waialae Baptist Church, 1047 21st Ave. Choral favorites by the community chorus (formerly known as The Gleemen Plus of Honolulu) and new arrangements. Free; calabash offerings welcome.

66th presentation of Handel’s Messiah: 7 p.m. today, Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Performance by Central Union Oratorio Choir and soloists accompanied by Chamber Ensemble. Free; offerings welcome. Call 941-0957.

Na Keiki O Manana Elementary School: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove. Free. Call 922-2299.

Honolulu Chorale’s 48th annual holiday concert: 7 p.m. Friday, St. Patrick’s Church, 1124 7th Ave., Kaimuki. Traditional holiday songs and Renaissance music, with Sacred Hearts Academy’s Select Concert Choir. Free. Call 538-0196 or visit www.honoluluchorale.org.

"Christmas Music for You and Yours": 2 p.m. Saturday, Aina Haina Public Library. Ralph Hedges and Maria Rios perform traditional and popular Christmas music on electric piano and demonstrate how attendees can play it themselves. Free. Call 377-2456.

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus Christmas concert: 3 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii State Library. Free. Call 586-3500.

Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Performing Arts Center: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Waianae Mall stage. Free.

Our Lady of Kea’au’s 3rd annual Christmas benefit concert and dinner: 5 p.m. Saturday, 83-300 Farrington Highway, Waianae. Hawaiian holiday music by Aaron Mahi, Kamehameha Men’s Alumni Club, Hawaii Ecumenical Chorale and Oahu Civic Orchestra, with Hawaiian dinner and craft fair. Donation: $20. Proceeds benefit the retreat’s facilities and outreach to the homeless. Call 696-7255 or 547-8031.

Oahu Choral Society’s"Welcome Yule!": 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8, St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Festive concert features John Rutter’s "Gloria" with Honolulu Symphony Chorus and Hawaii Education of the Arts (HEARTS) advanced and girls choirs. Tickets: $30, $35 for premium seating; free for ages 10 and under. Discounts available for students and military. Call 392-0382 or visit www.oahuchoral.org.

Northshore Singers winter concert: 5 p.m. Dec. 10, Kahuku Public & School Library. Free. Call 293-8935.

Pearl City Elementary School chorus: 5 p.m. Dec. 10, Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove. Free. Call 922-2299.

Na Leo Nani o Kaiaulu: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. Classic Hawaiian songs and holiday sing-along with student soloists with the WCC College Choir and Noelani Mahoe. Free; donations welcome.

St. Elizabeth Praise Choir: 4 p.m. Dec. 12, Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove. Free. Call 922-2299.

Hope Chapel Mililani: 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Town Center of Mililani. Free.

Windward Choral Society’s 6th annual "Tis the Season" concert: Seasonal songs from around the world and an audience sing-along, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua, and Dec. 14 at Windward United Church of Christ (across from Aikahi Shopping Center). Free; offerings welcome. Call 261-9879.

Windward Community College Piano Program Fall Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Paliku Theatre. Piano students showcase their talents with Christmas, classical and popular music. Free; donations welcome.

"A Cazimero Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Hawaii Theatre. Robert and Roland Cazimero and performances by Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, Ladies of the Royal Dance Company, Miss and Master Keiki Hula 2013 and Lehua Kalima. Tickets: $30 to $50; $75 for VIP packages. Discounts for members, groups, youths, seniors ages 62 and older and military. Call 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Way of Salvation Church: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove. Free. Call 922-2299.

Karol’s Karolers: 11 a.m. Dec. 14, Hawaii State Library. A seasonal acapella group comprising members of local church choirs. Free. Call 586-3500.

Punahou Winter Chamber Music Recital: 4 p.m. Dec. 14, Dillingham Hall, Punahou School. Student string quartets perform works by Boccherini, Mozart, Beethoven, Arriaga, Mendelssohn, Dvorak and Glazounov. Free. Call 944-5829.

Iliahi Elementary School chorus: 4:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove. Free. Call 922-2299.

Castle High School Band’s Winter Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the school’s Ronald E. Bright Theatre; doors open 6:30 p.m. Jazz ensemble, symphonic band and symphonic wind ensemble. Free; donations welcome. Visit www.castleband.org.

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus’ 52nd annual holiday concert: "Home is a Special Kind of Feeling," 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl St. Features 145 youth singers in grades K-12 and holiday favorites from around the world. (Wheelchair access into the church is not available.) Free. Call 521-2982.

Honolulu Boy Choir’s 39th annual "Merriest Hawaiian Christmas": 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St.; doors open 6:30 p.m. Prelude music by Aileen Kawakami and Nyle Hallman and special guests Jake Shimabukuro and Sounds of Aloha Chorus. Free; offerings welcome. Call 596-SING (5464) or visit www.honoluluboychoir.org.

Advent lessons and carols: 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 15, St. Christopher’s Church, 93 N. Kainalu Drive, Kailua. Professional musicians, unique music and world-class organ. Free. Call 262-8176.

"Night of Delights" Christmas with Randy and Gay Hongo: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave. Pupu and music with the six-time Na Hoku Hanohano award winners for best religious album. Cost: $10. Call 595-6352.

Melemai Kapu’uwaimai Christmas concert: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Kapolei Public Library. The vocal ensemble will perform seasonal music. Free. Call 693-7050.

Na Hoku (Star of the Sea School Choir): Noon to 12:45 p.m. Dec. 18, Kahala Mall. Students sing Christmas songs in English, Hawaiian and other languages. Free. Call 734-0208.

Halau O Hanauna Kuu Aloha: 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Town Center of Mililani. Free.

Christmas concert: 7 a.m. Dec. 20, Pacific Guardian Center, 737 Bishop St., main courtyard. Jade Summer, Cathy Barroga and Arsenio the Band. Call 382-9495.

Melemai Kapu’uwaimai & Guests: Third annual fundraiser concert, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 98-1098 Moanalua Road, Aiea. Santa will also make an appearance. Cost: $5 pre-sale, $10 at the door. Call 294-1184 or 680-9544.

Ke Kula Mele Hawaii Winter Ukulele Concert: 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, Windward Mall Center Court. Songs about Hawaii island and a selection of Christmas songs, directed by Alan Akaka. Free. Call 375-9379.

Christmas concert: 1 p.m. Dec. 21, Hawaii State Library. Holiday songs by the violinists of Na Mele o Suzuki and Mele Mai Paki Lima Handbell Ensemble. Free. Call 586-3520.

Institute for Human Services’ benefit concert: 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 21, Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nuuanu. Music by RevivalsMinistry and a tribute to veterans, active-duty military and their families. Half of the proceeds will be used to purchase toiletries for the IHS women’s and children’s shelter. Free; offerings welcome. Call 864-6954.

United Methodist Church: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21, Town Center of Mililani. Free.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 27th annual Christmas concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 21-22, Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St. Traditional carols and holiday songs, with performances by Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra, children’s and youth choirs, and Drill Team Hawaii. Free. Call 358-6935.

Musikgarten piano recital: Noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 22, Town Center of Mililani. Free.

"The King is Coming To Town": 6 p.m. Dec. 22, International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave. A keiki Christmas musical about the real meaning of Christmas. Call 595-6352.

"A Makaha Kalikimaka": 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; doors open 5 p.m. Celebrate Christmas with The Makaha Sons and a special guest, with prime rib dinner buffet. Cost: $65, $32.50 for ages 4 to 11, $100 for VIP seating. Call 944-4333.

New Hope: 6 p.m. Dec. 23, Town Center of Mililani. Free. 

MISCELLANEOUS

Habilitat Christmas tree fundraiser: Noble, grand and douglas fir trees, door charms and wreaths, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at two locations: Stadium Mall, 4510 Salt Lake Blvd. (next to Ice Palace) and 634 Pensacola St. (McKinley Community School for Adults). Visit www.habilitat.org.

Free dental checkups: Donate a new, unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots and get a free dental check-up from Dr. Wilfred Miyasaki, or simply drop off a gift at his office at 1139 Bethel St., across Hawaii Theatre by Dec. 12. To schedule an appointment, call 533-0000 or visit www.dentisthonolulu.com.

Singing "Christmas grams" by Na Leo Lani Chorus: Send a unique message to loved ones during the holidays through a singing gram (via telephone) to be delivered Dec. 15 from noon to 8 p.m. Cost: $10 for one song or $15 for two songs. Call 429-9901.

St. Francis Hospice’s 25th annual "Light Up a Memory" tree-lighting ceremonies: 6 p.m. Friday at The Sister Maureen Keleher Center, 24 Puiwa Road in Nuuanu, with entertainment by Marlene Sai, Sandra Wong String Studio and Lorna Ota Ensemble; and 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at The Maurice J. Sullivan Family Hospice Center, 91-2127 Fort Weaver Road in Ewa Beach, with hula and Hawaiian music performances by Naleo Nahenahe Ona Kupuna. Honor the memory of family and friends at ceremonies that offer encouragement and support, holiday entertainment and refreshments. Free. Donations welcome in advance to designate name stars to be hung on Christmas trees on the centers’ grounds. Call 595-7566.

"In Sickness and In Health: Coping with the Holiday Blues": 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Castle Medical Center, Wellness Center Auditorium. Learn how to cope with depression associated with the holidays at a seminar led by Dr. Denis Mee-Lee. Free. Call 263-5400 or visit www.castlemed.org.

"Happy Hollah! Days": Hip-hop holiday burlesque spectacular by Cherry Blossom Cabaret, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, The Arts at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave.; doors open 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $20, or bring a new, unwrapped gift (minimum $10 value). A portion of proceeds and all gifts to benefit Palama Settlement. Visit goo.gl/ap3emn.

"An Intimate Evening of Magic & Illusion": Festive holiday-themed dinner shows with sparkling cocktails and tableside magic by illusionist Kaulana, 6 p.m. Dec. 21 and 28, Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St. (For the magic-show portion, ticket-holders must take a quick walk up the block to eleven44, and then return to Du Vin for dessert and coffee.) For ages 21 and older. Cost: $75 for dinner and show package, $25 for show only. Call 545-1115 or visit goo.gl/MQ4Tvq.

STAGE/SCREEN

"RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians": 8 p.m. Thursday, Dole Cannery 18. Tape-delayed nationwide cinema event features Mystery Science Theater 3000 and the troupe’s comedic take on the kitschy holiday classic. Tickets: $12.50.

"The Nutcracker" by Sacred Hearts Academy: 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School. Tickets: $10. Call 734-5058, ext. 262; or visit www.sacredhearts.org/ tickets.

"Rudolph Retires": 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 8, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. The musical comedy, presented by The Sounds of Aloha Chorus, finds Santa having to persuade Rudolph not to retire, as Superman, Mighty Mouse and Kikaida apply for the job. Also features Resonance, Aloha Spirit, Funny Bones, 8zero8 and Kapolei PACKids. All keiki will receive a gift from Santa. Tickets: $20, $10 for ages 12 and under. Call 262-7664 or visit www.soundsofaloha.org.

Diamond Head Theatre’s "Elf": Through Dec. 29; for showtimes and tickets, call 733-0274 or visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com. A musical comedy, based on the movie starring Will Ferrell, about a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag and is whisked away to the North Pole, where he is raised with elves. Cost: $25 to $35.

"The Nutcracker" by Hawaii State Ballet (Junior Company): 27th annual production directed by John Landovsky, 7 p.m. Dec. 14; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22; 7 p.m. Dec. 20; and 3:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School. Tickets: $25 to $38; $18 for keiki under age 12. Senior citizens and military receive $3 discount. Call 947-2755 or visit www.hawaiistateballet.com/tickets.

"The Nutcracker" by Ballet Hawaii: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21, and 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Blaisdell Concert Hall. Features dancers from New York City Ballet and Carolina Ballet, Australian Ballet star Steven Heathcote, Hawaii’s Amanda Schull, Rick Hoffman of USA Network’s "Suits" and Twyla Tharpe Dance veteran John Selya, with music by Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus. Tickets start at $35. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.