February 9
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Saturday February 9
Windward Parent Child Fair
Windward Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Programs from all over the Windward district will be providing families with valuable information about their services, as well as hands-on activities they can do with their keiki. Entertainment will also be provided by keiki from Windward schools and programs at 12:15 p.m., (233-5727 ext. 247)
Huikala Live
3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 7:30 p.m., free. Contemporary Christian music. (888+6087)
The Satomi Yarimizu Quartet
Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 7:30 p.m., $15-$30. The Satomi Yarimizo Quartet performs, with special guest Rob Scheps, an evening features tribute to the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. (955-8821)
Com Truise Performs
Nextdoor, 43 N. Hotel St., 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $15, ages 18 and over. Com Truise, an electronic producer performs with Addison Groove. (852-2243)
DJ Joe Bermudez
Hula’s Bard & Lei Stand, 10:30 p.m., call for cost. DJ Joe Bermudez performs. (923-0669)
5th Annual ‘Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii
Visit website for locations, times and cost. Feb. 9-10. Thousands of ‘ukulele lovers from around the world will gather in Honolulu for a variety of events, including the Third Annual International Ukulele Contest. (ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org)
An Intimate Affair
Loulen’s Hall, 1125 N. King St., 6-8:30 p.m., $25. A pre-Valentine’s dinner show featuring and introducing local talent and contemporary artists Queena Heartz. (queenheartz.com, irisenterprise@live.com)
Charity Event
Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head Tennis Center, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-10, festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. dinner Feb. 9, tickets on website. Registration for vendors and tennis entries also online. (loveandpeasfoundation.com)
Discover Kakaako
Various locations throughout Ward Centers, 5 p.m., visit website for cost. Kick off the Lunar New Year with lion dancing, music, food trucks, a fashion show and more. (discoverkakaako.com)
Gear-Up for College Fair
Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. College admissions experts from the University of Hawaii campuses, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade and Bringham Young University will be present to meet students and their parents. There will also be information on financial aid and applying for scholarships. (488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com)
Healing Touch Treatments
Client-Centered Massage, 98-027 Hekaha St. #44, Aiea, Saturdays until March 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Healing Touch is a gentle energy therapy that may enhance your natural ability to heal yourself. All medical conditions and ages welcome! By appointment only.(457-2661)
I Heart PetSmart
Pet Smart Mililani, Town Center of Mililani, opening festivities begin at 8:15 a.m., opening festivities, adoptions begin at 10 a.m. Celebrate the grand opening of PetSmart Mililani with a fun, “speed dating” event to help you get to know the special Hawaiian Humane Society cats and dogs available for adoption. (hawaiianhumane.org)
”Kani Ka ‘Oli” Concert
Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards St., 5:30-8 p.m., $35-$55. Sounding Joy Music Therapy celebrates its tenth anniversary with the second installment of its “Kani Ka ‘Oli” Concert series. The Masaki Band from Japan and Kimo Hussey perform. Proceeds provide the Native Hawaiian communities with music therapy services and enhance global educational exchange programs as part of the Kani Ka ‘Oli project. (soundinjoymt.org)
Mardi Gras Fundraiser
221 Iliaina St., Kailua, 7-12 p.m., $30-35. Featuring food and beverages, Liquid Amber Band, costume contest and more. BYOB. Free parking. (hawaiianimalsanctuary.org)
Miss Latina Hawaii Scholarship Pageant
Mamiya Theatre, 3142 Waialae Ave., 5:30 p.m., visit website for cost. The Miss Latina Hawaii Scholarship Pageant serves as a preliminary pageant for the Miss Hawaii Pageant and the Miss America Organization. (hisbaniceventshawaii.com/mislatinahawaii.html)
New to the Neighborhood… Chef Chai
Pacifica Honolulu Building, 1019 Kapiolani Blvd., 5:30-9 p.m., $150/person or $275/couple. This unique dining evening will provide guests with an opportunity to taste Chef Chai’s new menu, to celebrate Valentine’s Day early and to possibly win a raffle item for that special someone. RSVP. (988-1000, bwhitman@jdrf.org)
Pow Wow Hawaii 2013
Visit website for locations, Feb. 9-16, visit website for times and costs. Celebrate culture, music and art. (powwowhawaii.com)
We Love Art!
Hawaii State Art Museum, gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., hands-on activities 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission. Explore the colors of love with the talented painters of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, and leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hand-made Valentine. (hawaii.gov.sfca)
Hawaiian Mission Houses Free Docent Training
Hawaii Mission Houses, Feb. 9, 16, 23, 3 p.m., free. Learn about a pivotal time of Hawaii’s history, share your knowledge and develop your expertise. Docents at the Hawaiian Mission Houses serve as guides to the historic houses, exhibitions and special tours. The training consists of a total of 18 hours; must be taken consecutively. (447-3918)
Hot Dish: Recipes for Being Babelicious
Call for location, 4-7 p.m., $45 before Feb. 7 and $50 after Feb. 7. A vegan and macrobiotic class inspired by Valentine’s Day. (398-2695)
2013 Day of Remembrance
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii – Manoa Grand Ballroom, 1 p.m., free. The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii presents “2013 Day of Remembrance: Reflections on the Past, Relevancy for the Future,” which explores the lessons of the Japanese internment from the perspective of an educator, civil rights advocate, legislator and high school student. (945-7633)
Hula Halau O ‘A’ala O Ka ‘Aina
Pearl City Cultural Center, 2:30 p.m., call for cost. Hula Halau O ‘A’ala O Ka ‘Aina presents its hula recital. Military welcome. Hula recruitment begins now. (228-7711)