Sunday, February 19:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe’e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali’i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua- Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restau- rants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe’e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali’i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Sunday, February 19:
Portuguese Day in the Park – Hilo. Celebrate all things Portuguese! Chamber members will be making Portuguese bean soup and baking bread in the “fourno”, then distributing it free to everyone. Live music, sweet bread, pickled onions, sausage, and malasadas will be available for purchase. There will be a booth to look up ancestry and history of the Portuguese in Hawaii. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gilbert Carvalho Park, Hilo. For more information, call (808) 935-0547 or email puuhina@hawaiiantel.net

Saturday, February 18:
Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance. Featuring Halau Na Pua Ha`aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. 10:30 a.m. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mats and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes  National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.

Saturday & Sunday, February 18 & 19:
Panaewa Stampede Rodeo. Check out rodeo Hawaiian-style at this weekend event featuring an amateur competition between cowboys, cowgirls, keiki and kupuna. Enjoy paniolo (cowboy) demonstrations, Hawaiian musical entertain- ment, food and craft booths. Fee. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Panaewa Equestrian Center, 800 Stainback Hwy., Hilo. For information call (808) 959-8932 or visit www.hawaiirodeostampede.com.

Saturday, February 18:
Aloha Saturday. These programs feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, hula halau and community groups. Noon – 4 p.m. Kālakaua Park in Hilo. Free. For information call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.

Saturday, February 18:
Hawaii Avocado Festival. Go green – avocado green – at this celebration of the delicious and nutritious avocado, featuring tastings, growing demos, recipe contest, eco fashion show, farmers market, performing arts, avo-inspired dinner and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona. For information visit (808) 334-3340 or visit www.manakeasanctuary.org.

Saturday, February 18:
Laupahoehoe Music Festival. Rising stars, veteran masters and top local bands come together for a day of nonstop music and hula, island style. Food vendors will offer a wide variety of tastes; local craft vendors will also be on site. Money raised goes for civic projects and scholarships. Fee $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Laupahoehoe Beach Park, Hwy. 19, Hamakua Coast, Laupahoehoe. 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information call (808) 938-3688.

Sunday, February 12:
‘Q’uisine of Hearts. Enjoy sumptuous food by Big Island chefs along with desserts, wine, handcrafted ales and Kona coffee; enjoy music and bid for silent auction items at this American Culinary Federation Valentine’s brunch that benefits childhood nutritional education. Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information call (808) 886-1234.

Saturday, February 11:
Rotary Club of Kona Mauka’s Valentine Wine Tasting Fundraiser. Join the Rotary Club of Kona Mauka for a wonderful evening at its upcoming popular “Valentine Wine Tasting” from 4 to 8 pm. It will take place at a beautiful private residence in Kailua-Kona. Those who purchase tickets will receive physical address and directions. Featuring fine wines, delicious food, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $65 per person. For tickets and more information, contact Sandee Crisp at (808) 987-0184 or sandee-crisp@hawaii.rr.com.

Saturday, February 11:
Makaha Sons Valentine’s Day Concert. Palace Theater, Hilo. Tickets $25 advance/$30 door; on sale at Box Office 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, or by calling (808) 934-7010.