Out ‘N’ About: Punahou Carnival, First Friday, more
The internationally recognized ATOS Piano Trio from Germany. —Courtesy photo
WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, FEB. 3
Friends of Waimanalo Library book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Waimanalo Public & School Library. 259-2610
Punahou Carnival, themed “To Carnival and Beyond: A Futuristic Fantasy,” 11 a.m.-11 p.m. today and Saturday on campus. Free; scrip purchase required for food, games and rides. 944-5751
FRIDAY, FEB. 3
Royal Hawaiian Band, 1-1:45 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Center, the Royal Grove. Free. 922-2299, www.royalhawaiiancenter.com
First Friday Honolulu, self-guided tour of downtown museums, galleries and studios during an evening celebration of artists and art, 5-9 p.m., downtown and Chinatown. Free. 521-2903
The ARTSmith First Friday Party, family-oriented open house with performances, open mic, art and lion-dancing by Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association, 7-11 p.m., the Chinatown Artist Lofts, 1109 Maunakea St., second floor of Mendonca Building. $5; free before 7:30 p.m. and for ages 12 and under. www.theartsmith.posterous.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
Atos Piano Trio, the internationally recognized ATOS Piano Trio from Germany performs Saturday. Violinist Annette von Hehn, cellist Stefan Heinemeyer and pianist Thomas Hoppe will perform Haydn, Schubert and Shostokovich. The concert offers a chance to hear a Stradivarius violin, which is on loan to von Hehn. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $40-$45. 532-8768, www.honoluluacademy.org.
Hawaii Nature Center’s Nuuanu Adventure, easy three-mile trek includes Kapena Falls, petroglyphs,
Nuuanu-Judd Loop Trail and a visit to Kamehameha III’s summer palace, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 7 and older. $10. Reservations: 955-0100, ext. 118.
RAMSAR World Wetlands Day, with wetland displays and presentations, native plant and food sales, entertainment, HI-5 collection drive, keiki activities, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Kailua Methodist Church, 1110 Kailua Road. Register in advance for free marsh tours: 263-8008. Free. www.ahahui.wordpress.com
“Relive the Plantation Days Festival,” family celebration of the New Lunar Year of the Dragon with keiki activities, food, a lion dance by Kung Siu Lum Pai, keiki hula, taiko performance by Honbushin and Filipino dancing by the Tekniqlingz Crew and the Young Once, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St. Free. 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org
Keiki storytime, “You Will Be My Friend” by Peter Brown, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Free. 949-7307
Year of the Dragon celebration, lion dance by Chinese Lion Dance Association, 11 a.m., Mililani Shopping Center, beginning at the East Side Courtyard near First Hawaiian Bank.
Bob Marley’s Birthday Rajah, 20 bands, artists and DJs on two stages, 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Sea Life Park, Makapuu Meadows. All ages. $20-$30. Tickets: 228-8020, 772-7513, 779-2775, www.groovetickets.com
Illustrated talks presented by North Shore Chamber of Commerce, “WASPS, Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II” by Vera Stone Williams and “The History of Aviation on the North Shore” by Rick Rogers, 7 p.m., Historic Haleiwa Gym. $10-$12. 637-4558, www.gonorthshore.org
Rick Smith and the Trailer Park Romeos concert, “stripped-down Chicago blues of the ’50s,” 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St. $15-$25. 955-8821
Contra dance, beginners and all ages welcome, no partner necessary, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Damon Hall, Academy of the Pacific, 913 Alewa Drive. Free. 392-8772, www.sls.hawaii.edu/contra.
On the Spot’s 11-Year Anniversary Show and Waffle-Fest After-Party, with a performance of the group’s improvised silent movie “Hush” and by Chocolate Squirrel, Sucker Punch and “The Hi-Lo Show Featuring Sheldon and Kristine,” and all-you-can-eat toaster waffles, 8 p.m., Arts at Marks Garage; doors open 7 p.m. Ages 21 and older. $20. 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com, www.otsimprov.com
Martha Graham Dance Company, contemporary dance troupe presented by Ballet Hawaii, 8 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $35-$75.528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com
Katrina Langford fundraiser kick-off party, view the designer’s 2012 Collection with models, raffle prizes, cocktails and DJ Mark Chittom, 8 p.m.-midnight, thirtyninehotel, 39 N. Hotel St. Free gourmet pupu before 9 p.m. For ages 21 and older. Free.
SUNDAY, FEB. 5
Hui Wa’a Kaukahi Kayak Paddle, basic surf instruction and practice with experienced kayak surfers; meet 8 a.m. at Kailua Beach Boat Ramp and head to Mokulua island. $5, free for members. www.huiwaa.org
Hula’s Super Bowl Party, hosted by Michael Lunde with food, drink specials and “Madonna” character at halftime, 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki Grand Hotel, second floor, 134 Kapahulu Ave.; kick-off at 1:30 p.m. 923-0669, www.hulas.com
“Art in Nature, Nature in Art,” explore Makiki Valley “in search of artistic inspiration” to create a scrapbook of watercolor paintings and leaf rubbings, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hawaii Nature Center. For ages 6 and older. $10. Reservations: 955-0100, ext. 118.
“Charmed & Dangerous,” belly dancer Rachel Brice and performances by Shakti Dance Movement, Rhythm Renegades, Willow Chang and others, 8 p.m (doors at 7:30)., theVenue, 1146 Bethel St. Ages 18 and older. $20, $15 in advance from rachelbrice808show.eventbrite.com
MONDAY, FEB. 6
“Jus’ Us,” Roland Aton, Joe Engbino and Julian Yorong, all raised on Hawaii’s pineapple and sugar plantations, talk story and play their versions of traditional Filipino standards infused with their life experiences as jazz and Hawaiian-style musicians, 4-5:30 p.m., UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Free. 956-7348
TUESDAY, FEB. 7
Keiki storytime, “Llama Llama Home With Mama” by Anna Dewdney, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Free. 949-7307
“A Romantic Papa” film screening, lighthearted Korean film with English subtitles about a man, forced into retirement, who is afraid to tell his family about losing his job, though they soon discover the truth, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Center for Korean Studies, 1881 East-West Road. Free. 956-7041, www.koreafilm.org
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8
Musical storytime with Keiki Crescendo, keiki ages 3 and older experiment with adding sound effects to stories using musical instruments, 10:30 a.m., Kailua Public Library. Free. 266-9911
Friends of Waialua fundraiser, honoring late North Shore artist Bessie Yoneko Ibrao Fooks with a display and sale of her art and ikebana demonstration by her daughter Laurel, 6-8 p.m., Waialua Library. Free. 637-8286
Danny Gottlieb, performance by the jazz drummer, a member of the original Pat Metheny Group, with Jeff Richman, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba and Robert Shinoda, 6:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch Restaurant, Aloha Tower Marketplace. Free
Cage the Elephant, alt-rock concert with Best Coast and Mariachi El Bronx, 8 p.m., Waterfront at Aloha Tower. All ages. $28-$60. www.bampproject.com
THURSDAY, FEB. 9
Lunch and Learning Series: Hawaii’s theatrical houses, historian Lowell Angell’s audio-visual history of 400-plus theatrical houses in the islands, 11 a.m., Temple Emanu-el, 2550 Pali Highway. $8-$10. 595-7521
Experts at the Palace lecture series: Kim Lyman, Polynesian Voyaging Society member on “Hokulea: The Revival of Hawaiian Voyaging,” noon-1 p.m., Old Archives Building, ‘Iolani Palace grounds. Free. 522-0841
Keiki Pajama Storytime with Uncle Wally Amos, bedtime-themed stories for keiki ages 3 and older who may dress in pajamas, bring favorite stuffed animal or blanket, 6:30 p.m., Kailua Public Library. Free. 266-9911
Danny Gottlieb, jazz drummer, member of the original Pat Metheny Group, with Jeff Richman on guitar, Noel Okimoto on vibraphone and Dean Taba on double bass, 7:30-10 p.m., Studio 909, Musician’s Union building, 909 Kapiolani Blvd. BYO pupu and beverages. $15. 342-8232, dancindaveproductions.com
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“Singing Valentines! Live,” barbershop quartet performs at requested locations, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 13-14. $60-$75. 262-7664, www.HawaiiSingingValentines.com
“Rock-A-Hula,” presented by Legends in Concert, featuring a tribute to Elvis Presley, hula and an all-star cast of tribute artists, 8:15 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $30-$180. 629-7469, www.legendsinconcert.com
“HOT!HOT!HOT!” SOS Latest Version, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, main showroom, Outrigger Waikiki. $45, $35 kamaaina. Reservations: 923-7469
Lani Misalucha Show, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through March, Magic of Polynesia Showroom, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 2300 Kalakaua Ave. $55-$125. LaniInWaikiki.com
“Magic of Polynesia,” showroom act, 5 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. show, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 2300 Kalakaua Ave. $30-$139. Reservations: 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com
