WEEKEND +
Chinese New Year Festival: Presented by the United Chinese Coalition, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today-Saturday, Chinatown Cultural Plaza. Free.
Creations of Hawaii: Local artisans and products showcase, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today-Saturday, Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. 203-2366, pearlridgeonline.com
Great Aloha Run Sports, Health & Fitness Expo: Vendors, exhibitors, demonstrations, children’s activities, food, prize giveaways, packet pickup for runners and more; 4-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. $2-$4; free for seniors 65+ and kids 12 and younger with paying adult. Fees ($6-$8) for Blaisdell Center parking. greataloharun.com
>> Keiki Great Aloha Run: Untimed, 1.5-mile course around Blaisdell Center and McKinley High School for kids 12 and younger and their parents and supporters; 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Blaisdell Center. Program at 7:30 a.m. Day-of registration: $30 cash. kahoomiki.org
Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii: Eighth annual gathering of ukulele lovers runs today-Sunday, including:
>> Ukulele Museum Benefit Concert: Featuring Teresa Bright, Benny Chong, Byron Yasui, Sweet Hollywaiians and others, raising funds to build the museum; 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, Hawaii Prince Hotel’s Mauna Kea Ballroom. $48-$55 (includes appetizers, one drink and entry to silent auction). ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org
>> International Ukulele Contest: Amateur ukulele players from around the world compete in three age categories, 10 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Saturday at the Royal Hawaiian Center’s Royal Grove stage. ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/contest
>> Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii: Performers from Hawaii (Herb Ohta, Raiatea Helm, Taimane Gardner, Kalei Gamiao, Hema Pa‘a, Jody Kamisato, others), Japan (Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, Seiji Katz, Sweet Hollywaiians, Ayano Tsuji, others) and Thailand (Macarons), plus 40 vendors offering food, ukulele, Hawaiian crafts and merchandise, kids’ activities, Knockerball (inflatable-chamber soccer), music and hula workshops, and a luxury ukulele raffle; 9 a.m.-sunset on Sunday, at Kakaako Makai Gateway Park (just mauka of Kakaako Waterfront Park). Free admission. ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org
Dee Dee Bridgewater: Grammy- and Tony-award-winning jazz vocalist performs at the new Blue Note Hawaii jazz club, 7 and 9:30 p.m. nightly through Sunday, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. $35-$55. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
“Rock-A-Hula”: Legends in Concert Waikiki show celebrates Valentine’s Day with a “Be My Valentine” dinner show featuring Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga tribute artists, fire-knife dancing and more, plus a complimentary rose for each lady; 8 p.m. today-Sunday, Royal Hawaiian Theater. Various packages $109-$185. 629-7469, rockahulahawaii.com
African American Film Festival 2016: Continuing through March 4 at Doris Duke Theatre, at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Regular screenings $8-$10. Schedule at honolulumuseum.org. 532-6097
Family fishing: Catch and release; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe. Free. Bring fresh white bread for bait. Limited number of bamboo poles available to borrow, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 233-7323
Valentine’s dinner: With live music by Johnny Valentine on Saturday and by Albert Maligmat on Sunday; 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Larry’s Grill, Olomana Golf Club. Dinner $60 for two. Reservations: 397-5337
FRIDAY
Royal Hawaiian Center Chinese New Year celebration: Lion dance and firecrackers launch evening entertainment, 5 p.m. today and Feb. 18 in the Royal Grove. royalhawaiiancenter.com, 922-2299
Audissey’s pre-Valentine’s Party: Dancing to live music by RT & The Music Express, Soulz, White Light, Audissey and AnnaMarie Love; 6-11 p.m., Dot’s Restaurant, Wahiawa. $10 cover. Bring a $5 gift to join in the grab-bag exchange. dotswahiawa.com, 622-4115
Top Model Hawaii: Male and female models compete in swim, casual and formal attire for a chance to represent Hawaii and the U.S. in worldwide modeling competition in London; 6-10 p.m., Koolau Ballrooms. $45. topmodelworldwidehawaii.com
Hokulani Imaginarium shows: “Kaluokahina: The Enchanted Reef” at 7 p.m. and “Maunakea: Between Earth and Sky” at 8:15 p.m., Windward Community College. $5-$7 each. 235-7433, aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu
Windward Choral Society concert: Also featuring the La Canada High School Chamber Singers from Flintridge, Calif., 7 p.m., Kailua United Methodist Church. Free. Donations welcome. thewindwardchoralsociety.org
Augie T: Local comic performs; 8 p.m., Island Cafe, Kunia. Cost of admission: buy a drink. augiet.com
SATURDAY
Valentine’s breakfast: By the Pearl City Lions Club, with baked goods, crafts, orchids and plants for sale, a robotics display and collection of used eyeglasses; 6:30-10:30 a.m., Pearl City High School cafeteria. $6. 487-5448
Kakaako Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Ward Warehouse parking lot. Free. wardvillage.com
Pearlridge Farmers Market: More than 35 vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods and more, a 70-seat pop-up cafe and live Hawaiian music; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Pearlridge Center, Downtown, in Sears parking lot. 488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com
“Valentine in Paradise: Cardiovascular Health From Head to Toe”: Community health event featuring Hawaii Pacific Health physicians discussing the latest in heart disease treatment and prevention; 8:30 a.m.-noon, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom. Free. Register at hawaiipacifichealth.org/valentine. 522-3469
Historic downtown churches walking tour: Historic Hawai‘i Foundation docents share insight about the architecture, art, history and preservation of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Kawaiaha‘o Church; 9-11:30 a.m. $10-$15. historichawaii.org, 523-2900
Rose and plant sale: Annual event by the Honolulu Rose Society offering roses, herbs, ornamentals, bamboo, fruit trees and UH seeds; 9 a.m.-noon, UH Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Highway, Pearl City. Free admission. 453-6050
DiscoverArt: Second Saturday arts celebration in the Downtown/Chinatown arts district featuring artists, performers and activities geared toward families including drawing, painting, music, dance and theater; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This month, the event spans from the Hawaii State Art Museum all the way to Smith Street, including a Bethel Street craft fair, improv and make-and-take art at The ARTS at Marks Garage, Vietnamese art at Art Treasures, trunk show at House of Aria, hanafuda lessons at Louis Pohl Gallery, and more at Nextdoor, Madre Chocolate, Pegge Hopper Gallery, Ginger 13, In4mation and other stops. Programs and maps can be found at each location. Free. 521-1812
Windward District Preschool Parent-Child Fair: Hands-on activities for parents and keiki age 2-7 and community resources; 10 a.m.-noon, Windward Mall center court. Free. 235-1143, windwardmall.com
Pet speed-dating: Hawaiian Humane Society adoption event features available cats and dogs and waived adoption fees, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Petco Beretania and Petco Ewa Beach. Free. 356-2222, hawaiianhumane.org/speeddating
Second Saturday at HiSAM: “Crochet Your Heart Away!” art activities for adults and keiki, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawai‘i State Art Museum. Free. 586-9958, hawaii.gov/sfca
Second Saturday Open Mic: Slam poetry and more, presented by Pacific Tongues and Youth Speaks Hawaii; 3-5 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free. artsatmarks.com
Kapolei Commons Chinese New Year celebration: Lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstration, jin dui, and free fortune cookies and activity booklets for kids while supplies last; 4 p.m., 4450 Kapolei Parkway. Free. thekapoleicommons.com
Kuhio Beach hula show: Torch lighting and conch shell blowing followed by Coline Aiu and Halau Hula O Maiki; 6-7 p.m., Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free. Weather permitting. Bring own beach chair, mat. 843-8002
Pre-Valentine’s Day dinner show: Augie T and a prime rib buffet, 6 p.m., Filipino Community Center ballroom. $45. Complimentary bottle of Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for each table of eight or more booked together. Advance sales only: 848-8777, hawaiicaterers.com
“Stranded in Paradise”: Pow! Wow! concert finale featuring The Green, Likkle Mai, Taimane Gardner, DJ Babu and Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples and Cipha Sounds, plus a break-dancing competition, art battle and food trucks; 6-11 p.m., Makers & Tasters, 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. $25. powwowhawaii.com
Brian McKnight and En Vogue: R&B stars in concert, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena. $49-$139. ticketmaster.com, 866-448-7849
Aizuri Quartet: Hawaii-born Zoe Martin-Doike and her up-and-coming chamber music group perform in Honolulu Chamber Music Series’ first Emerging Artists Concert, performing music of Beethoven, Schumann and Gabriella Smith; 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. Pre-concert talk with the musicians at 6:30 p.m. $20-$45. honoluluchambermusicseries.org, 956-8246
The Eli Duo: Duane Padilla (violin) and Ian O’Sullivan (guitar), fellow Yale School of Music alums, present an eclectic evening including classical, gypsy jazz, tango, bebop and Hawaiian-inspired music; 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio. $15-$30. 955-8821, hprtickets.org
Jazz Peace Concert: Featuring Dana Land, Mark Tanouye, David Yamasaki and Mihoko M.; 7:30-8:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Center’s Royal Grove. Free. 922-0588
Sol3 Mio: Operatic trio from New Zealand — tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati and their baritone cousin Moses Mackay — make Hawaii debut with Hawaii Opera Theatre on heels of new album release, “On Another Note”; 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $39-$95. 596-7858, hawaiiopera.org
Tommy James & Thomas Mackay Duo: Pianist and vibraphonist perform music of Chick Corea, Duke Ellington and others; 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace. $20 cover. Reservations recommended. 351-0901, medicismanoa.com
“Stars & Guitars”: Planetarium show with live classical guitar music and a telescope viewing to follow; 8-9 p.m. (seating by 7:45 p.m.; doors open 7:15), J. Watumull Planetarium, Bishop Museum. $5-$10. Reservation required. 847-8251, eventbrite.com
SUNDAY
Iolani Palace’s Kamaaina Sunday: Free admission and tours for Hawaii residents, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Iolani Palace. 522-0832, iolanipalace.org
Windward Mall farmers market: Nearly 60 vendors; 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, upper level, Macy’s wing. windwardmall.com
The Rat Pack in Paradise: Local tribute artists show; 12, 3, 6:30 and 9 p.m. at Hawaii Voice KTV and Lounge, 808 Sheridan St. $25. Optional steak dinner at 6:30 show, $30. eventbrite.com, 387-5618, 216-8896, ratpackinparadise@gmail.com
Sexy Singles Sparkling Sunday: Pool party featuring New York DJ Bender (The Rooftop Boys), DJs SuperCW and Luna, and host RoxyOTM; 12 p.m.-sunset, Sunset Pool at the Modern Honolulu, Waikiki. $10. Ages 21+. VIP email: daybedreservations@themodernhonolulu.com.
‘Iolani School concerto concert: Senior solo concerto competition winners, accompanied by Orchestras 4 and 5, perform music by Bach, Prokofiev, Marcello, Bruch, Weber, Doppler, Martinu and Tchaikovsky; 2 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $4. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
“All We Need Is Love”: Valentine’s Day party hosted by HiFrequency School of Performing Arts, featuring social dancing to love songs through the ages, Valentine craft-making, live music, poetry performances and refreshments; 3-6 p.m., Aloha Dancesport Center, 350 Ward Ave., suite 200 (across from Sports Authority). $15; two for $25; table $70. tickettailor.com, hifrequency.org, 255-1659
Choral evensong: Featuring the St. Andrew’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum; 5:30 p.m. at the cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Square. Free. 524-2822, ext. 217; thecathedralofstandrew.org
Swing Dance Club Hawaii dance: Free West Coast swing lessons followed by dancing (swing, nightclub, hustle, country, salsa, waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha, more) to music by DJ Bert Burgess; 6-9:15 p.m., Palladium ballroom, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. $5-$10 (includes snacks). All ages. 529-8816, swingdanceclubhawaii.org
“Get Hitched at Hard Rock”: Valentine’s Day food specials and faux marriages and vow renewals onstage; 6:30 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu. Ages 21+. hardrock.com/honolulu
“Star-Crossed Lovers”: Uncensored tales of mythological love and loss in the constellations, a Valentine’s Day-edition full-dome show at Hokulani Imaginarium; 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Windward Community College. Ages 21+. $15 (includes a glass of wine, a flower, sweets and a photo booth opportunity). Reservation required. 235-7433, aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu
Piano concert: Music of Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Mendelssohn performed by local students of various ages, presented by the Honolulu Piano Teachers Association; 7 p.m. at Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $5 suggested donation; proceeds support scholarships for UHM and KCC music students.
Sunday Nite Slide: Mississippi bluesman Steve Gardner and Hawaiian steel and bottleneck guitarist Charley Myers, 7 p.m., The Studio at Hawaiian Brian’s. $10-$15. 946-1343, holdmyticket.com
Motown Valentines 5: Motown tribute concert featuring Kings of Spade, Yoza, Taimane, Melodie Soul & The Blue Light Funk Band, and a 10-piece super band including Honolulu soul singers Tantra, Big Mox, Maryanne Ito, Candy Diaz, Erika Elona, Erin Smith and Jason Laeha; 9 p.m., The Republik. $30 cover. $20 presale. Ages 18+. flavorus.com, 855-235-2867
MONDAY
32nd annual Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run: 8.15-mile race at 7 a.m. from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium benefiting Hawaii charities, featuring entertainment along the course and at the finish. Late registration: $25-$50 at the expo. 528-7388, greataloharun.com
“Talk Story with an Astronaut: Flights of Inspiration with Former NASA Astronaut Mark Polansky”: Public discussion with Polansky, who piloted three space shuttle missions from 1996 to 2009; 10 a.m.-noon, Maryknoll Community Center. Free. RSVP required. mxscholars.org
“3rd Hong Kong Night — Live in Concert”: Popular Hong Kong artists Johnny Ip, Li Hung Kay, Black Girl and Jenny Keung; 6:45 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $25-$125. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
TUESDAY
Walter Dods lecture: The Matson Inc. chairman and former First Hawaiian Bank board chairman sits down for an interview with Susan Yamada, executive director of UH-Manoa’s Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship, and shares stories from his book “Yes! A Memoir of Modern Hawai‘i”; 5 p.m., Manoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center. Free. Register at pace.shidler.hawaii.edu/kipapa.
Kuhio Beach Hula Show: Torch lighting and conch shell blowing followed by Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Halau ka Liko o ka Palai; 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free. Weather permitting. Bring your own beach chair or mat. 843-8002
Don Tiki featuring Starr Kalahiki: Exotica collective performs at the new Blue Note Hawaii jazz club, 7 and 9:30 p.m. through Thursday, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. $30-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
WEDNESDAY
Windward Mall farmers market: Nearly 60 vendors; 2:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, upper level, Macy’s wing. windwardmall.com
Teen slam poetry: Pacific Tongues/Youth Speaks Hawaii offers teen slam poetry writing and performance workshops 4:30-6 p.m. every Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free. artsatmarks.com
Don Tiki featuring Starr Kalahiki: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16-18, Blue Note Hawaii. $30-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
Comedy Throwdown: On the Spot Improv show pits guest improvisers against Iron Improvisers, who battle it out for points and laughs; 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free; donations accepted. otsimprov.com
Music of Hawai‘i — Nathan Aweau: Multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning musician in concert, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $20-$25. 532-6097, honolulumuseum.org
THURSDAY
“The Future of Food” with Mark Bittman: The former New York Times food writer and vegan chef speaks in a free public lecture, 6 p.m., UH-Manoa’s Architecture Auditorium. hawaii.edu/news
Jazz Vespers — A Love Supreme: Contemplative jazz for Lent — this week, an improvisation on the first movement of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” — by vocalist Starr Kalahiki, saxophonist Reggie Padilla, pianist Dan Del Negro and bassist Jon Hawes; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1317 Queen Emma St. Soup-and-salad fellowship follows in the parish hall. Free. 533-1943, stpetershonolulu.org
Kuhio Beach hula show: Torch lighting and conch shell blowing followed by Joan “Auntie Pudgie” Young and Puamelia; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free. Weather permitting. Bring own beach chair, mat. 843-8002
Don Tiki featuring Starr Kalahiki: 7 and 9:30 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, Outrigger Waikiki. $30-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
Bone Hill: Singer-songwriter Martha Redbone and songwriting partner Aaron Whitby perform from their catalog, which traces Redbone’s family story in Appalachia, bridging Native American and African American music traditions — an African American Film Festival event; 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $10-$15. 532-6097, honolulumuseum.org
ONGOING SHOWS
“‘Aha ‘Aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu‘au”: Oceanfront dinner show; 5:30-8 p.m. Mondays, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. $93-$179. 921-4600, royal-hawaiian.com
“Fourever Fab”: Beatles tribute concert; 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Ainahau Showroom, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. $35.49-$89.99. 725-4136, foureverfabshow.com
“Ha: Breath of Life”: Polynesian drama, dance, music and fireknives; 7:30-9 p.m. daily, except Sundays, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $19.99-$49.95. 293-3333, polynesia.com
“Magic of Polynesia”: Starring John Hirokawa; 5:45 p.m. daily (4:45 p.m. dinner), Magic of Polynesia Theater, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $28-$149. 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com
“Te Moana Nui”: A journey through old Hawaii and legends of Polynesia with song and dance; Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings; Ainahau Showroom, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Cocktail/dinner packages $45-$155. 921-4600, princess-kaiulani.com/show
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