Friday, March 7:  First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone! Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

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.

Throughout the month of March: 
Disney Presents “The Lion King”.  The Serengeti comes to life through the extraordinary vision that is The Lion King. More than 50 million people have felt the thrill of this Tony Award winner for Best Musical, which tells the classic journey of young royal heir Simba. Giraffes strut, birds swoop and gazelles leap in a dazzling panorama that overwhelms the sense and inspires you with the wonder of life.  Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  Tickets available by phone at (866) 870-2717, online at www.lionking.com, or in person at The Blaisdell Box Office and any Ticketmaster Outlet.

Saturday, February 22: 
Waikiki Artfest.  Featuring the work of approximately 75 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. Products include all types of jewelry, clothing, ceramics, stained glass, and woodwork. Enjoy live contemporary and Hawaiian music, great food, shave ice, and drinks. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 696-6717.

Saturday, February 22: 
Last Saturday Roots in Jazz:  African American Heritage Concert.  Held in conjunction with the annual Honolulu African American Film Festival, this concert will be an all-star ensemble of O‘ahu’s greatest African-American jazz musicians.  7:30 p.m. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22:  Hawai`i Pops Presents:  Live at Lewers – Featuring Robert Cazimero and the Great American Songbook.  There will be two sets, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.  Halekulani Hotel. 2199 Kalia Rd., Honolulu.  For information visit www.hawaiipops.com.

February 20 – 28: 
Lady Mu and the Yang Family Generals.  Renowned Jingju master Mei Lanfang’s crowning artistic achievement explores issues such as personal ethics versus familial and national duty, and the power of youthful exuberance versus the wisdom of age, in a splendidly-costumed theatrical spectacle of acting, combat, dance, music, and song.  Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu.  For tickets, show times, and information call (808) 956-7655 or visit www.hawaii.edu/kennedy.

Saturday, February 15: 
Discover Kualoa.  Kualoa Ranch presents a unique farm-to-table culinary experience.  This event showcases culinary creations, prepared by the hands of local farmers and chefs using fresh products and produce. Featuring a farmers’ market, with countless ready-to-eat creations and a showcase of produce and products straight from the various farms. Participate in do-it-yourself Hawaiian crafts such as lauhala weaving, lei making, surfboard shaping and poi pounding.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Kualoa Ranch. 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe.  For information call (808) 391-7441 or visit www.discover.kualoa.com.

February 14 – 17: 
Great Aloha Run & Expo.  The 8.15-mile relatively flat course starts at Aloha Tower.1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu, winds its way along the historic harbor, down Nimitz Hwy., Kamehameha Hwy., and on to Aloha Stadium. Enjoy entertainment along the entire course. Race starts at 7a.m.  Race packet (running number, timing chip, pins and race instructions) pick-up and very late entry is held at the Ka GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Pikake Room, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu. GAR Expo Show Dates & Times:  February 14th, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; February 15th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; February 16th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Race day is February 17^th.  For more info & registration call (808) 528-7288 or visit www.greataloharun.com.

Thursday, February 13: 
Queen Liliuokalani Legacies.  This program will feature selected readings from “Hawai`i’s Story by Hawai`i’s Queen” written by Queen Liliuokalani, a sing-along of the Queen’s music from “The Queen’s Songbook” published by Hui Hanai, a seven-minute film vignette “Ku`u Aina Aloha” (Beloved Land, Beloved Country) that expresses the love of these islands as inspired by the Queen, and a brief talk story moderated by members of the Iolani Guild of the Episcopal Church in Hawai`i.  Hawai`i State Library, 478 S. King St., Honolulu.  6 to 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 586-3500 or visit www.librarieshawaii.org.