Every Tuesday
features the new Emily T Gail Show.  Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage.  Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea along with the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than Noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.wkpba.org.

Sundays:
Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours.  At the center of its many attractions is Hawai`i’s largest limestone cave, the richest fossil site in the islands, and a uniquely preserved archaeological site. It’s a living museum dedicated not just to the past, but also to experiment in native species conservation.  Located in Maha`ulepu.  Guided tours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 482-1059 or visit www.cavereserve.org.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  February 2 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; February 9 – Hanalei Slack Key; February 16 – Legends of Slack Key; February 23 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  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 supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday, February 1: 
Maui Chinese New Year Festival:  Greeting the New Year of the Horse.  Bring good luck and great fortune with the New Year, with fireworks, lion dancers, Chinese crafts and food. Chinese cultural entertainment, good luck photos with lion head from the Kwock Hing Society, keiki attire contest, calligraphy, cultural displays and more.  Free. Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 878-1888.

Every Monday through Saturday Night: 
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Saturday, February 1: 
Raiatea Helm – The Songbird & The Songs.  Her “Sweet & Lovely” voice has already launched this young songbird from Moloka`i onto the national and international music scene as a premier Hawai`i chanteuse. Her appeal flourishes across all age groups and reaches across geographical boundaries. 7:30 p.m.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 1:
Ohana Day – Chinese New Year and Opening Art Exhibit.  Celebrate Ohana Day at The Kaua`i Museum and the Chinese New Year. Everyone is invited to see the opening exhibit of the amazing artwork created by school children from kindergarten until 5th grade.   The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (88) 245-6931.

Saturday, February 1:
Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, and mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs. 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. Free shuttle transportation among most venues. For information call (808) 961-8706.

Saturday, February 1:
Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, and mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs. 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. Free shuttle transportation among most venues. For information call (808) 961-8706.