Wednesday, January 9: 
The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One, Target Earth.  This live-action graphic novel is a multi-media mash-up of the radio play and comic book. The year is 1933. Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott face the most serious threat Earth has ever known: an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon. It’s fun for pop-culture and comic-book fans of all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808)242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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 Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

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 Wednesday: 
Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians often appear. Also featured is Rick Mazurowski at the newly restored Palace pipe organ.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visitwww.hilopalace.com.

Sunday, January 6: 
Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: Berklee College of Music Faculty Steelgrass.  Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. This performance will highlight the winners of the Berklee College of Music Steelgrass Faculty Resident Contest. Kaua`i Community Collage Performing Arts Center, Puhi.  3 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.berklee.edu.

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  January 5 – Heart of Slack Key; January 12 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key; January 19 – Dreams Come True; January 26 – Gift of the Ancestors.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday, January 5: 
Haunani Apoliona, Ku`uipo Kumukahi & Helene Woodward – Songs of Our Ali`i.  Haunani Apoliona (12-string guitar), Ku`uipo Kumukahi (guitar) ,Helene Woodward (upright bass), come together to honor the Ali`i (Hawaiian royalty) in music.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday Evenings: 
Art Night in Hanapepe.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  Strolling is free; art is priced as noted.  For information call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 4 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; January 11– Spirit of Slack Key; January 18 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; January 25 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  4:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Thursday – Sunday, January 3 – 7: 
Hyundai Tournament of Champions.  The Hyundai Tournament of Champions, offers an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the greatest golfers in the world.  Located at The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina.  For information visit www.pgatour.com/hyundai.  For tickets, visit https://oss.ticketmaster.com.