Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is ​about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily’s show includes lots of golf talk as the PGA Aloha Swing broadcast on NBC/Golf Channel worldwide has put the spotlight on golf, sunshine and beaches in Hawai`i to viewers and listeners all over the world. Emily’s show is  available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com online 24/7 and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast and includes Talk Story with Greg McLaughlin, President, PGA TOUR Champions, Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Wes Wailehua, Aloha Section PGA, Jack Berry, long time sports writer, Mark Rolfing, NBC Golf Channel.  Emily has updates on ​events on Hawai`i’s Big Island and  talks with people involved with events and activities for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center, Daniel R Sayre Foundation, Big Island Mountain Biking, Bike Works Beach & Sport community bike rides and  much more.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Tuesday, February 13: 
Eat Dessert First Mardi Gras Night.  A portion of the proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for student scholarships and other community donations, a scrumptious way to support the youth on Kaua`i.  Enjoy an evening of Dixieland band entertainment, dancing, Silent Auction, a show case of many hotel and bakery desserts, light pupus, No host drinks.  For tickets and information call (808) 332-5654 or visit http://www.zonta-kauai.org/eat-dessert-first.

Friday & Saturday, February 2 & 3:
All Angels Jazz Festival.  Enjoy jazz artists from Hawai`i and around the U.S., and for the first time, the festival highlights Latin Jazz.  Featured artists include Tierney Sutton, Gabriel Espinosa, Kaua`i’s Rumba de Fuego, Matt Lemmler, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., Benny Chong, Byron Yasui, and many others.  Every year the All Angels Jazz Festival makes world-class music and musicians available to Kaua`i’s residents and visitors in comfortable, inviting and affordable venue.  This is one of the island’s best and most anticipated music events of the year.  $50 admission.  St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue.  7 to 10 p.m. both nights  For tickets and information visit www.stmichaels-kauai.org.

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday & Saturday, February 2 & 3:
Kaua`i Steel Guitar Festival.  The Kaua`i Steel Guitar Festival celebrates the Hawaiian steel guitar and its influence on Hawaiian music. Open stage performances begin at noon Friday. Hawaiian steel guitar workshops will be offered on Friday evening, followed by a kanikapila where festival guests can play along with their favorite steel guitar masters. A Saturday ho`olaulea begins at noon and will showcase performances by steel guitar masters Alan Akaka, Jeff Au Hoy, Bobby Ingano, Greg Sardinha, Kaua`i steel guitarists Ed Punua, and Kilipaki Vaughan and newcomers Alexis Tolentino and Dave Kolars in separate programs. Also featured will be the next generation of teenaged steel guitar players playing with Hawaiian music bands from Chiefess Kamakahelei and Kapa`a Middle Schools. A public kanikapila will follow. The festival is free and open to the public.  Courtyard Kaua`i at Coconut Beach, 650 Aleka Lp., Kapa`a.  For information call (808) 375-9379 or visit http://www.kauaisteelguitarfestival.com/.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  February 4 – Honoring Raymond Kane; February 11 – Whales Homecoming; February 18 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; February 25 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Daily: 
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.  Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Saturday, February 10:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Friday & Saturday, February 2 & 3: 
Punahou Carnival 2018 – “A Worldwide Ride”.   Two days of family fun. Fresh malasadas, mango chutney, kiddie games and E.K. Fernandez rides, White Elephant treasures and live musical entertainment are among the many treats that draw fans each year to the Punahou Carnival. Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days.  For information call (808) 944-5711 or visit http://www.punahou.edu/about/history-and-traditions/carnival.