DEC. 20

This month's free Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday theme is Creatively Christmas!, and special shows will be at noon, 12:30, 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m. There will also be music, dancing and other holiday treats.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. / Honolulu Academy of Arts / free / 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org

JAN. 7

SOJA — Soldiers of Jah Army — returns after unleashing its third full-length album "Born in Babylon" earlier this year. The reggae rockers plan to tour the world in 2010. Natural Vibrations opens the show.

9 p.m. / Pipeline Café / 18+ / $25, $45 / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

DEC. 20

Few performers evoke the sweetness and fire like Carlos Barbosa-Lima. The Brazilian classical guitarist has recorded and performed around the world since the age of 12.

4 p.m. / Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts / $30, $25, $20 / 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org

JAN. 6, 9

Sir Elton John comes to O'ahu for the seventh time since 1971. This time, he's bringing percussionist Ray Cook along to help him bust out old favorites from the Rocket Man's endless hit list.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $67, $97, $157 / 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

JAN. 22

One of the most enduring figures of hip-hop, Brother Ali, makes his way to Honolulu to perform hits from his latest album, "Us." We suggest not missing this albino rapper and what he has to say.

7 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $25, $50, (minors accompanied by adult) / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

JAN. 23

Put a little love in your heart and check out Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Al Green, an R&B artist who has stood the test of time like few others in the entertainment world.

8 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

JAN. 20

Comedy Central and Variety each listed Loni Love on their Top 10 for comics to watch in 2009, and with good reason. She's one of the funniest comedians around, male or female.

8 p.m. (doors open at 7) / Pipeline Café / $20, $40 / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

DEC. 31

A complimentary bottle of champagne is being served up for couples who want to ring in the new year with the Stylistics, a popular '70s soul group with hits like "You Make Me Feel Brand New."

9:30 p.m. / Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom / $45 / 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Dec. 18-20 — Honolulu Gift Fair 2009, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

Dec. 20, 22-23 — Nä Leo Holiday Show, Hale Koa Luau Gardens

Dec. 22-Jan. 3 — "Stomp," Hawaii Theatre

Dec. 23 — Comedian Ahmed Ahmed, Pipeline Café

Dec. 30 — Comedian Michael Winslow, Pipeline Café

Dec. 31 — The Misfits, punk rockers, Pipeline Café

Dec. 31 — Village People, Sheraton Waikiki Grand Ballroom

Jan. 15 — Bill Cosby, Blaisdell Concert Hall

Jan. 30 — The Breathe Concert: Clean Air for Everyone, Hawaii Theatre

Feb. 11-12 — Bon Jovi, Blaisdell Arena (tickets on sale 9 a.m. Saturday)