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Out ‘N’ About: Valentine’s events; Narcissus floral show; Lincoln Day program; and more

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Up-and-coming talent will be featured tomorrow at the Fifth Annual Young Organists Concert at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu, with performances by budding musicians who are 6 to 17 years old. —Courtesy photo

VALENTINE’S EVENTS

WEEKEND: FEBRUARY, FRI 11 / SAT 12 / SUN 13

Singing Valentines! Live!, Send a musical Valentine performed by a Barbershop Quartet, who present a card, a silk rose and sing two songs, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, tomorrow and Monday. $60 donation requested. 262-7664 (SONG), HawaiiSingingValentines.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Sixth Annual Valentine’s Breakfast Fundraiser, with breakfast, orchid and cactus plant sale, collecting eyeglasses for distribution to developing countries, presented by Pearl City Lions Club, 6:30-11 a.m., Pearl City High School cafeteria, 2100 Hookiekie St. $6. 488-6250

Valentine’s Festival, tie-dye workshops (two sessions, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.), craft fair and bake sale, presented by Stir Crazy Designs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 371 Ilimalia Loop, Kailua. Free ($12 and $17 workshop fees). 220-5691, Stircrazy@hawaii.rr.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Second Annual Valentine’s Day Chocolate Fantasy Bazaar, with sweets, homemade goodies, craft items, cookbooks, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Pearl City Hongwanji Mission, 858 2nd St. Free. 488-5920

Wedding Vows Renewal Ceremony, 10 a.m., Mystical Rose Oratory Chapel, Chaminade University, 3140 Waialae Ave. Free. 739-8526

MONDAY. FEBRIARY 13

Star of Honolulu Valentines Cruises, two-hour sunset dinner cruise with live entertainment, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pier 8, Aloha Tower Marketplace. $67.22-$82.98. 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com

Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise Aboard the Navatek I, cruise along the Waikiki and East Oahu shoreline, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace. Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise (Lower Deck): $89. Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise (Upper Deck): $121 (kamaaina/youth rates available). Reservations: 973-1311

Valentine’s Dinner at Laniakea YWCA, three-course meal prepared by chef Shayne Kobatake, accompanied by music and complimentary glass of champagne, 5:30-9 p.m., 1040 Richards St. Cost per couple: $125, $95 YWCA members. 695-2625

Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds Valentine’s Engagement, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena. $45, $75, $100, $125. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Liane Carroll, Valentine’s Day concert by English jazz artist with husband, bassist Roger Carey, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St. $15-$25. 955-8821

“Liebe, Lieder and Romanze,” a Valentine’s serenade of romantic songs by Brahms and Wolf, performed by soprano Rachel Schutz and pianist Jonathan Korth, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $12, $8 students, seniors and staff. 956-8742

Valentine’s Comedy Show, with Shawn Felipe, Champ, Elroy and Paul Kane, 9 p.m., theVenue, 1146 Bethel St. $12, $10 advance. 772-6126, shawn@shawnfelipe.com

EVENTS

WEEKEND: FEBRUARY, FRI 11 / SAT 12 / SUN 13

Narcissus Flower Bulb Carving Exhibit & Show, presented by Mr. Narcissus (25th year) Gilman Hu, creating unique floral and animal design, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (Parrish Hall), 1317 Queen Emma St. Free. 533-1943

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11

67th Annual Lincoln Day Program, with traditional lei draping of the Lincoln statue, students performing in tribute to Abraham Lincoln and the Royal Hawaiian Band, 8:30 a.m., Ewa Elementary School. Free. 681-8202

Kuhio Elementary Arts and Music Festival, featuring students’ artwork, the Kuhio School choir, a Washington Intermediate School dance performance, student poetry readings, 4-7 p.m., Kuhio Elementary School cafeteria, 2759 S. King St. Free. 973-0085

Carnival of Love, benefit fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu, presented by Robert Palma Designs, with magic, balloons and jewelry, 5-9 p.m., Apartm3nt, Century Center, 1750 Kalakaua Ave. $30. 988-0224, www.bigshonolulu.org

“Salsa Night,” 5-11:30 p.m., with lessons at 5 p.m. at the Honolulu Club lounge, for those 18 and up, 932 Ward Ave. Cover: $5, $1 UH students. 256-7556

Roland Cazimero & Friends, benefit concert for Lutheran High School of Hawaii, 7:30 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $45, $60, $75. 528-0506, HawaiiTheatre.com

Contemporary Music Ensemble Korea, musicians Ji-young Yi, Chi-wan Park and Woong-sik Kim performing works by Takeo Kudo, Thomas Osborne, Donald Womack and Jon Magnussen, 7:30-9 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $12, $8 students, seniors and staff. 956-8743

Beats Antique, with guests Shakti Dance Movement, Hawaii Fire Artists, Giinko, DJ TKO and Bay Area DJ Azia, for ages 21 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Showbox, 985 Dillingham Blvd. $17, $20 at the door, $25 VIP. 358-2571, beatsantiquehonolulu.eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12

The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Windward Clubhouse Annual Garage Sale, a benefit, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., in the parking structure adjacent to Long’s Kailua. Free. 263-0555

Second Saturday at the Garden, UH Urban Garden Center annual plant sale, featuring the Honolulu Rose Society, with Valentine’s classes on growing roses in Hawaii, 9 a.m.-noon (classes at 9 and 10:30 a.m.), UH Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Highway, Pearl City. Free. 453-6050

Pearl City High School Project Graduation Fundraiser, with KC Waffle Dog sale and car wash, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cutter Ford, 98-015 Kamehameha Highway, Aiea. Waffle dog with drink: $4; car wash: $7, $10 vans and trucks. 543-4349

Market City Shopping Center’s Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, featuring performances by Taiko Center of the Pacific and Yeung Dak Physical Culture Dragon and Lion Dance Association, firecracker popping and fortune cookies, 10 a.m.-noon, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. (back parking lot facing Kaimuki High School). Free. 734-0282

Crafters Clearance Sale & Rubberstamp/Scrapbook Expo, overstocked and discontinued craft supplies and merchandise, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Free. 551-3769

First Annual Heart & Soul International Ukulele Competition, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ala Moana CenterStage. Free. www.alamoanacenter.com

Second Saturday: The Painted Postcard, hands-on art activities with artists from the Hawaii Watercolor Society, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., second floor. Free. 586-9958, www.hawaii.gov/sfca

We Love Nanakuli, with food and craft booths, keiki ID booth, rides and inflatables, and entertainment by Nanakuli’s own 20/20, noon-8 p.m., Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, middle field, 89-980 Nanakuli Ave. Free. 668-5823, www.nanakulihomestead.com

T&C Surf “Go Big!” official kickoff for the 2011 International Bodyboarding Association International Pipeline Pro with a meet-and-greet autograph session including top-ranked bodyboarding pros, product giveaway, 3-5 p.m., Ala Moana CenterStage. Free “Star Party,” hosted by the Hawaiian Astronomical Society, dusk until 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting), Geiger Community Park (intersection of Geiger Road and Kapolei Parkway). Free. 683-0118

‘Iolani Orchestra — Concerto Concert, featuring works by Saint-Saens, Lalo, Bruch, Sibelius, Shostakovich, presented by ‘Iolani School Performing Arts Department, 7 p.m., Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. $7. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

The Young Organist: Fifth Annual Young Organists Concert, performances from ages 6-17, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St. Free, donations accepted. 221-9608

“It’s Surf’s Up,” showcasing Tiki Taboo, with Byron Lai, Bert Kono, Sonia Patel and James Ganeko, 7-10 p.m. (doors at 6:30), the Ground Floor Restaurant, 727 Richards St., downtown. Free. 538-6012

Kenneth Makuakane, 12-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, Atherton concert debut, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St. $25, $20 Hawaii Public Radio members, $15 students. Reservations: 955-8821

Third Annual Vampires Ball, with music by DJ Nocturna, DJ Modboy, DJ Nightfox and DJ DU Nord, presented by Camera Obscura, for ages 21 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., theVenue, 1146 Bethel St. $10. www.djnocturna.com

Hall & Oates Karaoke Contest, sing along to your favorite Hall & Oates songs and compete to win up to $500 in prizes, presented by HPELive and SkyHI Productions, for ages 21 and older, begins 10:30 p.m., Rumours Nightclub, Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive. Free. Enter in advance to compete: Message SkyHI on Facebook or e-mail info@skyhiproductions.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Third Annual Ukulele Picnic, with entertainers from Japan and Hawaii, food vendors, merchandise, 9 a.m.-sunset, Kakaako Waterfront Park. Free. www.ukulelepicnichawaii.org

11th Annual Mary Kawena Pukui Arts Festival, celebrating the legacy of Mary Kawena Pukui through story, dance and song, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St. $14.95-$17.95 general, $5 kamaaina and military, free for members, children ages 3 and under. 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org

Arsenio the Band, 2-2:45 and 5-5:45 p.m., Ala Moana CenterStage. Free. www.alamoanacenter.com

Zendance: Meditation in Motion, performance by creator Dr. Sun Ock Lee, 4-5:30 p.m., Laulima Women’s House, 1802 Keeaumoku St. Free. 848-5544

Love … On the Summit, featuring KUmZ na kumu hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang and their hula school, Halau i ka Wekiu’s annual fundraiser concert, 5 p.m., Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. $20, $30, $35. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Monday Movie Cafe, featuring “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” Catherine Deneuve’s breakthrough film about a romantic fantasy in a coastal French town, 7 p.m., theVenue, 1144 Bethel St. $10 at the door. 223-0130

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Hakuoh University Handbell Choir, led by director and founder Hirotaka Arai, 7 p.m., Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Free. 956-0321

Wesley Johnson, recital for Western, Eastern, classical and folk instruments, drawing from East Asian, avant-garde, electronic, jazz and rock influences, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. Free. 956-8742

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

“Bag It,” film screening by award-winning film by Susan Beraza and a plastic-free event. Pupu donated by Downtown Restaurant before the film; a panel discussion with legislators and representatives from nonprofit groups such as Kokua Hawaii Foundation will follow, 6 p.m., Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium, 415 S. Beretania St. Free. www.surfrider.org/oahu, www.sierraclubhawaii.com

Hakuoh University Handbell Choir, led by director and founder Hirotaka Arai, 7 p.m., Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College, Kaneohe. Free. 956-0321

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Hakuoh University Handbell Choir, led by director and founder Hirotaka Arai, 10 a.m., Leeward Community College Theatre, 45-720 AlaIke St., Pearl City. Free. 956-0321

Pakele Live! with Tony Solis Hawaiian Music Series, this week’s guests includes Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning artists Mailani, Na Palapalai and Cyril Pahinui, 6-9 p.m., the Willows, 901 Hausten St. Free (a la carte menu and buffet available). 952-9200, www.pakelelive.com

Hawaii Theatre Slam!, spoken-word poetry event, hosted by Bridget Gray and Travis T, with soul music, DJ Cookiehead Jenkins, 7 p.m. (sign up at 6:30 p.m.), Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel st. Free. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

CONTINUING

“Pacific Swing Hawaii,” a 1940s big-band dinner show featuring next-gen Osmond performer Nathan Osmond, 7 p.m. (dinner seating), 7:45 p.m. (show only), Thursdays-Saturdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Ave. $57-$137. 800-453-8020, www.pacificswinghawaii.com

Star of Honolulu’s Watch Cruises, 8:45-10:45 a.m. daily, $16.69-$27.77; or noon-2:30 p.m. daily, $24.11-$39.87. Through May 8. Star of Honolulu, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com

“HOT!HOT!HOT!” SOS Latest Version, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Main Showroom, Outrigger Waikiki. $45, $29.95 kamaaina. Reservations: 923-7469

“Magic of Polynesia” with John Hirokawa, Tuesdays- Saturdays; Michael Villoria, Sundays-Mondays, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show daily, Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, 2300 Kalakaua Ave., second floor. $31.50-$139. Reservations: 971-4321, www.magicofpolynesia.com

“Ha: Breath of Life,” dramatic Polynesian show. 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie. $25 kamaaina, including buffet. 293-3333, www.polynesia.com

Twilight tours at Honolulu Zoo, for adults and children ages 4 and up. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, $8-$14; reservations. 971-7195, www.honoluluzoo.org

Circus Saturdays

International folk dancing, sponsored by International Folk Dancers of Hawaii, no partner needed, 7-9 p.m. Sundays, Moiliili Community Center, 2535 S. King St. $4. 941-6453

Tableside Magic, with magicians Alan Arita and Glen Bailey (alternating), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Tony Roma’s, Pearlridge. 487-9911

“High & Right Comedy Night,” with Bo Irvine & Friends, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road, Waikiki. $25. 955-0555, ext. 2

Youth Speaks Hawaii, teen slam poetry writing and performance workshops, 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays, the ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Free. 521-2903

“Comedy Polynesia,” with Bo Irvine, Kento-san and Michael Staats, at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, and “Sharkey’s Comedy Club,” with Michael Vasquez, Shawn Felipe, Arthur Wayne and Kenny Johnson, at 9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, 120 Kaiulani Ave. $25 for “Comedy Polynesia” and $15 for “Sharkey’s.” 531-4242

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