Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday, February 12, 14 & 16: 
Hawai`i Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  Shakespeare’s beloved play takes on a new life in Benjamin Britten’s beautiful A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The versatility of the opera—from simple enchantment, a traditional fairytale with plenty of action and comedy, to a psychological treasure trove of madness and cruelty—will allow audiences young and old, seasoned and new, to delight in the production. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Performance times are Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 596-7372 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org.

Saturday, February 6: 
Marine Corps Base Hawai`i Swamp Romp 2015.  The dirtiest race of the year is back at MCB Hawai`i and better than ever!!! You may register as an individual or as a team of 5-6 members (must finish with no less than 5 team members). Register yourself or get your team ready for an exciting obstacle run through the mud and dirt aboard Marine Corps Base Hawai`i, Kaneohe Bay. This unique run takes individuals and teams through dirt, mud, over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors. Put together a team and challenge your family, friends, co-workers and classmates to this fun mud run. The event is open to the public.  Register online by February 3. For registration and more information, visit www.mccshawaii.com/swampromp/.

Friday & Saturday, February 5 & 6: 
Chinese New Year Celebration.  Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 100 N. Beretania St., Honolulu.  Friday, 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 533-3181 or visit www.chinesechamber.com.

Friday, February 5: 
Chinatown Open House (Choy Cheng).  Enjoy Lion Dance and firecrackers.  Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 8 S. King St., Honolulu.  6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 533-3181 or visit www.chinesechamber.com.

Friday & Saturday, February 5 & 6: 
Punahou Carnival 2016 – “Rewind the Time:  The Punahou Journey”.  Enjoy a day 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. Proceeds support the School’s financial aid program. Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. each day.  There is limited parking on campus. Paid parking is generally available at nearby community institutions. The Carnival is also accessible by city buses 4, 5 or 18. Admission to the grounds is free. Scrip is available for purchase throughout the Carnival.  For information call (808) 944-5711 or visit www.punahou.edu.

Friday, February 5: 
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Every Monday: 
Te Ao Maohi: The Land of the Natives.  Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors.  The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m.  For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

Wednesdays – Sundays, January 21 – February 7: 
Harold and Maude (Comedy).  This stage adaptation of the popular cult movie tells the story of the morbidly fascinated 19-year old boy, Harold, and the delightfully wacky octogenarian he meets, Maude. He is the proverbial poor little rich kid who feels alienated by society. She is a free spirit who has a quirky, bright and excessively carefree outlook on life. Through meeting and falling in love with Maude, Harold discovers joy in living for the first time as the unlikely pair forms a unique bond and she teaches him how to make the most of his time on earth. A Hawai`i premiere. Manoa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Manoa Rd., Honolulu.  Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

Every Monday through Saturday Night: 
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupu, 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.

Mondays – Fridays, January 26 – February 12: 
Hawai`i National Bank Chinese New Year Presentation.  Celebrate the Year of the Monkey (starting Feb. 8, 2016) with this annual Chinese New Year presentation and award-winning window display, a celebration of Chinese culture and history that has delighted thousands of students and community members each year for more than three decades. The display features an array of traditional crafts, food and clothing.  Free half-hour presentations run Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., and are open to the public. Hawai`i National Bank Main Branch, 45 N. King St., Honolulu. For information and to reserve group or class space, call the Hawai`i National Bank Main Branch at (808) 528-7768.