Every Thursday:
Kupaianaha; Amazing.  Experience the Fiery side of Polynesia. See the spectacular Fire Walk, Fire Knife and Fire Poi.  It will take your breath away. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7:00 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

Wednesday Evenings:
South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kauai Beach Resort, 433 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 346-6500 or visit www.southpacifickauai.com.

Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. February 4 & 5 – Jeff Peterson; February 11 & 12 – Nathan Aweau; February 18 & 19 – Ledward Kaapana; February 25 & 26 – Sonny Lim. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Every Tuesday Morning:
Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels. 8:30am. Come to BikeWorks Beach & Sport at the Queens Marketplace. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the Lineup tab, or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. You may also call 808-886-5000 or visit emilygailtalkstory on Facebook or via itunes and a free podcast.

Every Tuesday
features the 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:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. .  Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Every Monday:
Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, from the voyages of Pele to the Mo`olelo of Oro Master of the Sky, from the genealogy of Tangaroa the God of the Sea to Olo Misilagi Letuli, The Father of the fire knife. Learn the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors, the natives of this land. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7:00 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

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 and 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.

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.