JAN. 10

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i's annual New Year's Ohana Festival is a mix of cultural demonstrations, food, entertainment and keiki games, which will take place across the street at Moili'ili Field.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Japanese Cultural Center and Moili'ili Field / 945-7633, http://jcch.com

JAN. 17

The Polynesian Cultural Center's annual Moanikeala Hula Dance Festival honors the late Aunty Sally Wood Naluai of Lä'ie, PCC's first kumu hula.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Polynesian Cultural Center / $10 for ages 16 and older, $6 ages 5-15 / 293-3333, http://polynesia.com

FEB. 12-14

Even if you don't participate in the Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run, you can still check out the three-day expo. It's a great place to learn more about a healthy lifestyle.

4 p.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14 / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / $4 / http://greataloharun.com

JAN. 29, 31; FEB. 2

The Hawai'i Opera Theatre opens its 50th season with "Le Nozze di Figaro," the first of it three operas in 2010.

8 p.m. Jan. 29, 4 p.m. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $29 to $120 with three-opera packages available / 596-7858, http://www.hawaiiopera.org

FEB. 6

Chinatown rings in the Year of the Tiger and Chinese New Year with its annual parade, block party and traditional lion dance blessings.

9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. / Chinatown (Block party on Nu'uanu Avenue, 3:30 p.m. parade from Hotel Street at state Capitol to Maunakea Street) / Free

JAN. 22-24

If your holiday season includes an engagement and wedding announcement, the Hawaii Bridal Expo should be the next stop on your list. Vendors available to fill every need.

5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 22; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 23; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 24 / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / $8, www.bridesclub.com

JAN. 27

Comedian Kyle Cease will tackle any subject, any time. He isn't afraid to question if NASCAR is a sport, or even bigger topics like how different things would be if God had a Napoleon complex.

7 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $20,$40 / 877-750-4400, www.groovetickets.com

JAN. 20

Quinn Kelsey's solo recital is part of Hawai'i Opera Theatre's silver anniversary celebration and includes work he debuted at Carnegie Hall. The renowned baritone got his start with HOT in 1991.

7:30 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $25, $50, $75 / 528-0506, http://www.hawaiitheatre.com

Jan. 6 and 9 Elton John, Blaisdell Arena

Jan. 7 SOJA, Pipeline CaféJan. 8 The Used, Pipeline Café

Jan. 9 Narcissus Queen Pageant, Hawaii Theatre

Jan. 14-31 "The Dixie Swim Club," Manoa Valley Theatre

Jan. 14-Feb. 14 "House Lights & Prolonged Sunlight," Kumu Kahua Theatre

Jan. 15 Utada, Pipeline Café

Jan. 15 Bill Cosby, Blaisdell Concert Hall

Jan. 20 Comedian Loni Love, Pipeline Café

Jan. 23 Throw Da Shaka, Waikíkí Shell

Feb. 20 4th Annual Chinatown Chase, Hawaii Theatre