Saturday, February 11:
Makaha Sons Valentine’s Day Concert. Palace Theater, Hilo. Tickets $25 advance/$30 door; on sale at Box Office 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, or by calling (808) 934-7010.

Saturday, February 11:
10th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival. Chinese lion dancers celebrate the Year of the Dragon 2012 a mini-Chinatown setting in downtown Hilo. Performances, displays, cooking and cultural demonstrations show the Chinese influence in Hawaii. Free! 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8850 or visit www.downtownhilo.com.

Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12:
Keali’i Reichel & Halau Ke’alaokamaile in Kukahi 2012. Renowned as one of Hawai‘i’s most popular recording artists, Keali‘i is the award-winning kumu hula of Halau Ke‘alaokamaile. His music, chant and hula represent the best of Hawai‘i‘s traditional and contemporary poetry and dance today. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and infor- mation call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Tuesday:
90 Minute Theatrical Comedy “The Complete History of America: Abridged”. This hilarious 90-minute PG comedy features three actors continuously changing characters and cos- tumes as they cheerfully present five hundred years of American’s history with a rather unique perspective. Your only disappointment will be that it is over. Aston Aloha Beach Resort, Kapa’a. Centrally located – right as you enter Lydgate Park in Kauai. Plenty of free parking. 5:30 p.m. For information and reservations visit www.OPtheater.com or phone (808) 212-8444 or email Info@OceansideProductions.com

Every Monday:
Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kauai Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For infor- mation call West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Every Friday throughout the Winter:
Stargazing Cruises: Moon, Stars and the Whales. Pacific Whale Foundation’s stargazing cruise introduces you to Maui’s enchanting sky in a most spectacular setting — a tropical evening on the beauti- ful Pacific Ocean off the coast of Lahaina. Listen to the haunting and mysterious songs of humpback whales in the ocean around you – or maybe view a surfacing whale by moon or starlight! Narrated by special guest Harriett Witt, an interna- tional award winning astronomy writer and speaker, known for her entertaining and informa- tive commentary on the stars. Appetizers, desert treats, and beverages are included. 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 249-8811 or visit www.pacificwhale.org.

Every Sunday 6:00 pm:
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more. Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Every Sunday:
Hanalei River Fair. Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce merchants from all over the island Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertain- ment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 5 – Hanalei Slack Key Concert; February 12 – For the Birds; February 19 – Menehune Moonrise; February 26 – For the Birds. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. A portion of the proceeds sup- ports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 3:00 p.m. For information and reserva- tions call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday, February 4:
Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival – Waimea. This year marks the annual celebration with the planting of cherry tree seedlings gifted from the Embassy of Japan. The festi- val includes a variety of activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at venues throughout Waimea – look for pink banners identifying site locations from the Parker Ranch Historic Homes on Mamalahoa Hwy. 190 to the Hawaiian Homestead Farmer’s Market on Hwy. 19. Enjoy Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, mochi pounding, and a host of colorful craft fairs. Enjoy free shuttle transportation among most venues. For more info, please call (808) 961-8706