February 1

Mililani Public Library, 95-450 Makaimoimo St., Mililani, until Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m., free. Keiki ages 2 to 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to attend the free program and listen to stories, learn finger plays, and sing songs. A simple make-and-take craft will follow the storytime. (627-7470)

Magic of Polynesia Showroom at the Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 2300 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, runs until March, 8:30 p.m., visit website for showtimes and to to purchase tickets. Lani Misalucha has a truly warm persona that will engulf her audience and captivate them throughout the entire show. (LaniInWaikiki.com)

Da Smoke House, 438 Hobron Lane, Honolulu, Feb. 1, 15 and 29, 5-8 p.m., free. Live Jazz, performed by KAJO. (946-0233)

The Willows, 901 Hausten St., Honolulu, January to March, call for days, all entertainment is 6:30-8:30 p.m. except for Maunalua who plays from 7-9 p.m., free. (willowshawaii.com)

Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, Tuesdays, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for cost. (536-3775, 945-0800)

Tropics Cafe, 1020 Auahi St., Honolulu, Wednesdays in Feb., 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5/cover. 18 and older welcome. (591-8009)

Jan. 9 to Feb. 18 at Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, call for times and cost. Jan. 22 to March 4 at Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala Puuimalu St., Honolulu, call for times and cost. The Hawaii Gifted Association presents “Advante Two Spaces to the Arts.” Email for entry form for individual artists or schools, clubs, groups, etc. (higifted@aol.com)

The Wedding Cafe, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. #1650, Honolulu, Jan. 25 to March 28 and Aug. 1 to Oct. 17, call for times. Workshops will cover topics such as hair and make-up, décor, videography, and allow brides and grooms to ask questions and get advice from Hawaii’s top wedding professionals. (theweddingcafe.net, 591-1005)

Hawaii National Bank, 45 N. King St., Honolulu, until Feb. 3, branch hours, free. Hawaii National Bank is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with its annual Chinese New Year presentations and award-winning window display, a celebration of Chinese culture and history that has delighted thousands of students and community members each year for three decades. (528-7768)

East-West Center Gallery, 1601 East-West Road, runs until April 29, call for hours, free. This community is traditionally matrilineal and yet holds strong Islamic religious beliefs. (944-7177)

Royal Hawaiian Theatre, Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, daily except Mondays, 8:15 p.m., $41-$146. Love ballads from Elton John, Elvis and the rest of the Rock-A-Hula cast. (legendswaikiki.com, 629-7469)

The poster contest is open to Oahu students in grades K-6, and the poetry contest is open to Oahu students in grades 7-12. Entries must be submitted by March 7 with an entry form. This year’s contest theme is “The Wonder of Water.” Students entering the poster contest should submit one original piece of artwork on a 12 x 18-inch sheet of paper. Any art medium can be used except chalk, charcoal, and oil-based crayons. Students entering the poetry contest should submit one original poem, typed on a standard 8 x 11-inch letter size paper. The poem must be 150 words or less and no longer than 20 lines. (748-5041, boardofwatersupply.com)

UH Art Gallery, call for location and hours, until Feb. 3, This exciting exhibition is part of a demanding course of study, production, and review, highlighting the work of students currently enrolled in the MFA program. (956-6888)

Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., Honolulu, runs until May 11, call for times and cost. Chosen for their distinctive portrayals of the Hawaiian landscape, artists Kirk Kurokawa, Kelly Sueda and Darrell Orwig create works that present shifts in perspective, composition and color, offering viewers a fresh look at their surroundings. (526-1322)

Hawaii State Capitol, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, until March 31, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed holidays, free. Hawaii Meth Project launches anti-meth teen artwork display. (hawaiimethproject.org)

Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., Honolulu, runs until May 11, call for times and cost. This group exhibition showcases the craftsmanship of three woodworkers who challenge the notion of the wooden vessel. (526-1322)

Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center, 999 Bishop St., Honolulu, runs until May 11, call for times and cost. Shown together for the first time are selections from seven portfolios by one of Hawaii’s most celebrated photographers. (526-1322)

Andrew Rose Gallery, Bishop Square Pauahi Tower, 1003 Bishop St., #120, Honolulu, gallery hours, artist’s reception Feb. 3 from 6-8 p.m., free. Exhibit runs until Feb. 24. Linda Kane presents Na Mahina I Hala. (599-4400)

Aspiring young performing artists between the ages of 18 and 29 now have until Wednesday, Feb, 15 to submit applications to participate in the 2012 Musical Theatre Competition. (hawaiiartsalliance.org, AnnaKuhn@hawaiitheatre.com)

Gallery at Iolani Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, until Feb. 14, free. Gallery ‘Iolani will present a Photo Trilogy exhibition series during the spring 2012 semester, featuring three master artists—Tom Haar, Wayne Levin and Mark Hamasaki—showing in individual exhibits. (236-9150)

Gallery of Hawaii Artists, 1888 Kalakaua Ave #C312, Honolulu, runs until March 30, call for gallery hours and cost. GoHA is proud to be kicking off 2012 with a new exhibition, “Single World: New Portraits by Dana Paresa, Db Amorin, and Kate Burlingame.” (447-8908)

HPU Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, until March 2, gallery hours, free. The works in this exhibition invoke the ocean and its underwater forces to conjure this world of uncertain space and immeasurable time. (544-0228)

Castle Medical Center, 640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua, four Thursday sessions starting Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m., $50/couple, $30/person. Register online. (263-5400, castlemed.org)

Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, Kopiko 240, Honolulu, 5-7 p.m., free. Learn about Elder Stay @ Home, home care worker training. (734-9108)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, Thursday, Feb. 2-23, 7-9 p.m., $15. Learn the fundamentals of the Hawaiian dance. Call to register. (235-7374)

Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic conference room 1BC, 1010 Pensacola St., Honolulu, 10-11 a.m., free, call to register. Understanding how exercise can help prevent and aid an osteoporosis diagnosis. (432-2235)