Out ‘N’ About: Punahou Carnival, ‘Art+Flea Mililani,’ more
WEEKEND OF FEB. 7-9
Book sale, by Friends of Waimanalo Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Waimanalo Public & School Library. 259-2610
Punahou Carnival, themed “New York, New York: The Carnival that Never Sleeps,” 11 a.m.-11 p.m. today-Saturday at Punahou School. Free admission. 944-5711, punahou.edu
Jo Koy, Los Angeles comedian and regular on “Chelsea Lately”; 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday, The Republik. $29-$45. All ages. 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
FRIDAY, FEB. 7
St. Andrew’s Cathedral Noontime Concert, organ recital by John Renke, featuring the music of Dietrich Buxtehude and Josef Rheinberger, 12:15-12:45 p.m., The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Free. 524-2822, ext. 217, thecathedralofstandrew.org
First Friday Honolulu, walkabout celebration of the arts with music, performances, art, DJs, trunk shows, happy hours and extended shop/gallery/ boutique hours, 5-10 p.m., Downtown-Chinatown Arts and Cultural District. Free. 521-2903. Schedule, map, parking information: artsatmarks.com
Moanalua High School Band, 6-7 p.m., Center Court, Windward Mall. Free. 235-1143, windwardmall.com
Aquarium After Dark, flashlight tour of aquarium’s residents for families with kids age 5 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium. $7-$14. waquarium.org, 440-9011
Glen Bailey Magic Show, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free. towncenterofmililani.com
Hawaii State Ballet Junior Company, classical and contemporary repertoire by students, 7 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center. Free. 947-2755
Film Friday at Coffee Talk: “Jackie Claxton and the Battles from Beyond,” screening of local indie film with supernatural/spiritual themes, 7 p.m., 3601 Waialae Ave. Free. 737-7444
OluKai Tribute to the Legends Talk Story, 2014 Stand Up World Tour event featuring Hawaii watermen Brian Keaulana, Archie Kalepa, Titus Kinimaka and Mel Pu’u discussing the origins of stand-up paddling, followed by live music by Kinimaka and Pu’u, 7-10 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort. $5 donation. watermanleague.com
Barefoot Divas: Walk a Mile in My Shoes, spoken-word poetry, storytelling and song expressing the modern indigenous woman’s experiences, featuring a cadre of female performers from Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea; 8 p.m., Leeward Theatre. $15-$30. 455-0385, lcctheatre.hawaii.edu
“Into The Wild: Camping Gone Camp,” First Friday show by Ong King Arts Center featuring slam poetry for the Broke Poet Slam of the Pacific qualifier, improv comedy by Think Fast, stories by Jeff Gere and performances by Kardia, The Pole Kats, Beau Elliott and Opal Rouge; 9 p.m., Ong King Arts Center. Cover: $10. 724-816-6585, ongking.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Kalani High Class of 2014 Rummage Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Kalani High School
ICON Sport Grappling Association Tournament, kids’, women’s and men’s submission grappling matches, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Center’s Hawaii Suite. $10. icongrappling.com
Ramsar World Wetlands Day, celebrating the Kawainui-Hamakua Marsh Complex and the role of loi kalo in sustaining wetlands, featuring keiki activities, bus and walking tours, opening and closing ceremonies, hula halau, speakers, Hawaiian music by Hawaii Loa and Pila Nahenahe; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Kailua Methodist Church. Free. waa-hawaii.org, 224-4496; bus tour reservations, 263-8008.
Pearlridge Center Chinese New Year celebration, lion dances throughout, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; and 12:30-1 p.m. at Uptown’s center court. Free. 488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com
Market City Shopping Center’s Chinese New Year celebration, including taiko drum performance, lion dances and firecrackers, 10 a.m., lower-level parking lot, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. Free. 734-0282
Welcome the Whales Family Event, keiki activities, family-oriented talks and activities, guided nature walks and an award-winning video on humpback whales hosted by NOAA scientists and UH, plus kids’ paddleboard and canoe paddling sessions, Hawaiian storytelling by Lopaka Brown, and keiki hula entertainment; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort. Free. 223-8364, hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov
Second Saturday at HiSAM: Hawaii Watercolor Society, family art activities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawaii State Art Museum. Free. 586-9958, www.hawaii.gov/sfca
“Tuskegee Airmen Then and Now,” hangar talk and Q-and-A featuring Tuskegee airman Philip Baham, scholar Dorothy Goldsborough and a panel of black-history experts, discussing the stories and legacy of the first African-American military aviators of World War II, 2-4 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Free with museum admission, $7-$20. pacificaviationmuseum.org, 441-1005
62nd Cherry Blossom Festival queen contestants, first of four public appearances, featuring Kenshikan Kendo Club performance and Q-and-A, 3 p.m., Centerstage, Windward Mall. Free. cbfhawaii.com
2nd Saturdays Poetry Slam & Open Mic, by Youth Speaks Hawaii, 3-5:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free. 782-7868, fb.com/youthspeakshawaii
Art+Flea Mililani: Urban market/local arts party kicks off a new Central Oahu monthly with 60+ vendors (vintage and local goods, food, fashion, art and music), live art and performances (The Bougies, Pink Mist, Lonely Hearts Club, DJ Kowai Kowai, DJ Jetboy), games, eating contest; 5-10 p.m., Rec Center 5, 95-1101 Ainamakua Drive. Free. All ages. artandflea.com
“POW! WOW! Hawaii: Exploring The New Contemporary Art Movement” exhibition opening reception, featuring live painting and DJs Anton Glam, Osna, MassFunk and Packo, 6 p.m. at Linekona Gallery, Honolulu Museum of Art School. Free. powwowhawaii.com
Climbing PoeTree, the dynamic Brooklyn-based female duo (spoken word, hip-hop, multimedia theater) present a special Hawaii version — “Underground Voices Transforming Unnatural Disaster — of their award-winning post-Katrina show “Hurricane Season” with guests Paula Fuga, Pacific Tongues/Youth Speaks Hawaii, DJ Seph1, live painting and Leah Song and Biko of Rising Appalachia, 7-11 p.m., Tenney Theater. $10-$20. tenneytheatershow.bpt.me
Knights of Columbus Annual Valentine’s Dance, featuring Hawaii Beatles tribute band Day In The Life, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church Hall, Kailua. $15; complimentary baby-sitting. 387-9153
Bill Mays, jazz legend in concert, presented by Studio 909 with Live Music Awareness, 7:30 p.m., Studio 909, 909 Kapiolani Blvd. $35-$45. BYO food and drink. musicianshawaii.com/studio-909, 596-2121
Mr. Aaron’s 3 Year Anniversary Party, featuring stand-up by Comedy Night veterans Eddie Cavett, Jonny Sparkles, Chad Wago, Anthony Silano, Jose Ver, Fernando Pacheco and host Mr. Aaron; 7:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Brian’s Love Den. $10. Ages 18+. mraaronpresents.net
“Slack, Story and Song,” musician-songwriters Stephen Inglis and Keale team up for old favorites and new compositions; 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawaii Public Radio. $15-$30. 955-8821, hawaiipublicradio.org
“Sky This Month” planetarium show, with full-dome video, live music, 8-9 p.m. (seating 7:45 p.m.) Bishop Museum. $6-$8. Reservations: 848-4168. bishopmuseum.org
SUNDAY, FEB. 9
Iolani Palace Kamaaina Sunday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Iolani Palace. Free for residents and military with ID; $3-$21.75 for nonresidents. 538-1471, iolanipalace.org
Mililani Dama Expo, kendama contests, demos and autographs by KendamaUSA and Sweets Kendamas pros, giveaways, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free admission. $8 for contest entry. 627-1866, towncenterofmililani.com
Valentine’s Day concert: Kupaoa, Na Hoku-winning husband-and-wife Hawaiian music duo, noon-1 p.m., Center Court, Windward Mall. Free. 235-1143, windwardmall.com
Halau I Ka Wekiu: “You Should Know By Now,” 16th annual Valentine’s Day concert presented by kumu hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang and dancers; 1 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $15-$35. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center, performing songs from upcoming performance of “The Rocky Horror Show,” 3-4 p.m., Center Court, Windward Mall. Free. 235-1143, windwardmall.com
Choral Evensong, featuring the Hawaii Sacred Choir, 5:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free. 524-2822, ext. 217
Swing Dance Club Hawaii dance, with music by Bert Burgess, 6:30-9:15 p.m., Palladium Ballroom, Ala Wai Golf Club. $5-$8. swingdanceclubhawaii.org, 255-6095
Oil in the Alley Vaudeville, featuring improv rock band Hot Club of Hulaville and Spatial Sculptors; 7:30 p.m., Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s. $10. hawaiianbrians.com
MONDAY, FEB. 10
Action Zone Wrestling: “Anything Goes,” local pro wrestling show, 7:30 p.m., FilCom Center, Waipahu. $12-$20. actionzonewrestling.com, 979-1697
“The Legend of Cool ‘Disco’ Dan,” screening with Pow!Wow! Hawaii; documentary on a Washington, D.C., graffiti legend. Q-and-A to follow; 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. Free. honolulumuseum.org/events/films
Action Bronson, New York hip-hop artist in concert, 8 p.m., The Republik. $29-$35. All ages with adult. 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
TUESDAY, FEB. 11
Miki Aoki, international pianist performs works by Scarlatti, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, Liadov, Blumenfeld, Chopin, Debussy; 7:30-9 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. $5-$12. 956-8742, hawaii.edu/uhmmusic
Comedy Royale Comedy Contest, local comics vie for prizes; hosted by Jeremy Castillo and decided by the audience, 8-10:30 p.m., The Mezz 127. Sign-ups at 8 a.m.; capped at first 20 comics. No cover; two-drink minimum. 312-1582
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12
“Gnomeo & Juliet,” free screening of G-rated, 2011 computer-animated movie, 2:30 p.m., meeting room, Hawaii Kai Public Library. 397-5833
“Stargazing,” live star show, 7-8 p.m., Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. $5-$7; free for kids under 4. 235-7433
Switch Wednesdays movie screening, weekly indie, documentary or classic film, with complimentary gourmet popcorn bar and special menu, followed by feel-good R&B and soul music by DJ Revise and guests, 7 p.m., Nextdoor. Free. Ages 21+. 852-2243
Walkabout Wednesdays Comedy Throwdown, new improv show featuring On The Spot Improv’s Iron Improvisers and a new challenger each week, 7:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free. otsimprov.com
THURSDAY, FEB. 13
“The Hawaiian Air Force: Defending the Wild Blue Yonder,” lecture by Burl Burlingame of Pacific Aviation Museum, noon-1 p.m. at the Kana’ina Building, Iolani Palace grounds. Free. historichawaii.org
“He Lei, He Aloha: This is a Lei of Love, The Legacies of Queen Lili’uokalani,” filmmaker Meleanna Aluli Meyer narrates this program featuring readings from the queen’s autobiography, a film vignette, and a singalong from “The Queen’s Songbook”; 6 p.m., Hawaii State Library. 586-3500, librarieshawaii.org
“Pakele Live!”: Ian O’Sullivan, Hawaiian music show features award-winning guitarist and ukulele player, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. No-cover cocktail seating. Table reservations: 952-9200
“Healing an Ahupuaa,” The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii and partners share how they are bringing back traditional agriculture to Heeia ahupuaa, 7-8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 780 Keolu Drive. Free. 262-4548
ONGOING SHOWS
“‘Aha ‘Aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu’au,” 5:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Hotel. $89-$185. 921-4600, royal-hawaiian.com
“Fourever Fab,” Beatles tribute, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Pacific Beach Hotel. $39.99-$89.99. All ages. 725-4136, foureverfabshow.com
“Ha: Breath of Life,” 7:30-9 p.m. nightly except Sundays, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $25-$50. 293-3333, polynesia.com
Legends in Concert Waikiki: “Rock-A-Hula,” 8 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $47.79-$180. 629-7469, legendswaikiki.com
“Magic of Polynesia,” with John Hirokawa, 7:30 p.m. daily (6 p.m. dinner), Magic of Polynesia Theater, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $30-$144. 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com
“Na Kane — Men of Paradise,” 8:15 p.m. today and Saturday, Pacific Beach Hotel. $39-$59; VIP package $79-$119. Ages 21+. 550-4444, menofparadise.us
Rockin Hawaiian Rainbow Revue and Fireworks Show, 7 p.m. show, 7:45 p.m. fireworks, on Fridays at Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Super Pool. $20, includes drink. 949-4321, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
Waikiki Starlight Luau, 5:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, Hilton Hawaiian Village. $51-$125. 941-5828, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com