DANCE: FEB. 7

Combining the raw energy and charisma of hip-hop and the controlled formality of ballet, Rubberbandance Group, under the artistic direction of Victor Quijada, offers an elastic perspective on dance.
8 p.m. Feb. 7 / Leeward Community College Theatre / $23 adults, $19 students, seniors and military / 483-7123, www.eticketHawaii.com

FAMILY: FEB. 7

Get your baby rockin' early in life with Baby Loves Disco, a monthly Saturday afternoon dance party for the entire family, babies too! Each month features a different theme. In February it's a Valentine's ball. The family-friendly environment is part of a nationwide program, with healthy snacks and educational activities included. Additional dates are March. 7, April 4, Sept. 12, Oct. 3 and Nov. 7.
2-5 p.m. Feb. 7 / The O Lounge / $12 per "walking humans," $15 at the door, free for nonwalkers / www.babylovesdisco.com

CONCERT: FEB. 9-10

French gypsy jazz band The Hot Club of Hulaville with guests returns for two new shows entitled "Chansons d'Amour," for an intimate evening of romance, music and passion.
7 p.m. Feb. 9-10 / Manoa Valley Theatre / $25* / 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com

SPECIAL: FEB. 14

The four-time Grammy Award-winning R&B/soul group Boyz II Men returns to the Islands to set the mood for Valentine's Day. The group's current lineup consists of Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris. Between 1992 and1997, the band recorded five No. 1 hits, including "End of the Road," "I'll Make Love to You," and "One Sweet Day" with Mariah Carey, which set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at No. 1 on the BIllboard Hot 100, a record they still hold.
7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 / Blaisdell Arena / $45, $75, $100, $125 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

CONCERTS: FEB. 20-22

Island-favorite Pepper, a rock band with its roots in Kailua,Kona, returns to the Islands for a three-island tour. The group, famous for "Dirty Hot Sex," is now based in Southern California. Band members are Kaleo Wassman on vocals and guitar, Bret Bollinger on vocals and bass and Yesod Williams on drums.
• 6-10 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Lahaina Civic Center, Maui. $25; www.bampproject.com.
• 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Pipeline CafŽ. $25 general, $50 VIP; www.bampproject.com.
• 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Kauai. $22; www.bampproject.com.

SPECIAL: FEB. 21

Hotter bands don't often come to smaller venues like this, so consider this a rare chance to cozy up to Of Montreal, a Georgia-based American indie pop band that's set to perform one night only. Of Montreal's latest album "Skeletal Lamping," was rated one of the best albums of 2008 by Rolling Stone and Paste magazines.
9 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 21 / Loft Gallery and Lounge / 18 and over/ $20* www.enterprise.bigcartel.com

SPECIAL: FEB. 22

He's long been one of our favorites; yours, too. Join in celebrating the accomplishments of recently retired Wayne Harada, the longtime Advertiser columnist and entertainment writer. The special night "Hurray for Haradawood" will cover 44 years of memories, with proceeds from the charity event going to the Helping Hands Hawai'i. Among the many entertainers slated to perform are Robert Cazimero, Amy Hanaiali'i, Frank DeLima, Al Waterson, Jimmy Borges, Loretta Ables Sayre and Rip Taylor. In the meantime, be sure to check out Wayne's new blog "Show and Tell Hawai'i" at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/blogs, where he writes about performing arts — music, theater, clubs, TV, films — and other tidbits. And yes, he will continue name-dropping as only he can.
1-4 p.m. Feb. 22 / Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Nei showroom / $30 / 735-0292 ext. 0, 525-8081.

CONCERT: FEB. 28

Grammy Award-winning slack key artists Dennis Kamakahi, George Kahumoku and Richard Ho'opi'i will soon be taking their talents to the Mainland for a two-month "Hawaii National Treasures Tour," scheduled for March and April. This concert will be their final show before they depart.
7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 / Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College / $40 general, $35 HPR members / 955-8821

CONCERT: MARCH 1

It's hard to believe that the band that brought you sing-along hits like "The Joker," "Rock'n Me" and "Abracadabra" — all Billboard No. 1s — has been around since 1966. But, that's The Steve Miller Band for you, still rocking strong. After more than 40 years of belting out unforgetable lyrics like "space cowboy" and "gangster of love," the band comes to Honolulu with guest star Joe Cocker in tow.
7 p.m. March 1 / Blaisdell Arena / $55, $65, $75 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com