More info: www.greataloharun.com.

CONCERTS: FEB. 16, 21-22

The Huun-Hurr-Tu Throat singers, above, bring the unique sounds of their native Republic of Tuva (between Mongolia and Siberia). In throat-singing, the vocalist is able to produce two pitches at once — in musical pieces reflecting the pastoral landscapes of Tuva — in perhaps one of the world's oldest art forms.

7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 / Leeward Community College Theatre / $10-$20 advance, $15-$25 at the door / 483-7123.

Also: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Maui Arts & Cultural Center's McCoy Studio Theater; $25 general, half price for kids 12 and younger. 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

And: 8 p.m. Feb. 22, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea, Big Island; $35, $40. 808-885-6868.

CLUBS: FEB. 17

Nightlifers will recall that "Big Tom" Lombardo was a prolific promoter of gay-oriented parties in town until he and partner Little Tom moved back to the Mainland a few years ago. Now Big Tom is presenting The Aloha White Party, a fundraiser for Gregory House programs and The Foodbasket. Attendees are encouraged to wear much white as they're entertained by DJ Cary Stringellow and the over-the-top performance artist Flava. The party is for those 21 and older.

9 p.m.-4 a.m. Feb. 17 / The O Lounge / $25 general, $20 before Feb. 10 / www.BigTomPresents.com.

FESTIVAL: FEB. 23

Kamehameha Schools' 78th annual Ho'olaule'a offers a full day of entertainment (by Pilioha, right, LT Smooth, Kaukahi, Kalapana, Maunalua and others), lots of food, keiki games and activities, a teen sound stage, Country Store and silent auction — and everyone's invited. Park for free at Kapalama Elementary, Damien Memorial and designated on-campus sites; catch free shuttles at Damien and the corner of School Street and Kapalama Avenue to the campus.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 23 / Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus / Free admission / 842-8659.

CONCERT: FEB. 23

Happy birthday, Bill "Tappy" Tapia! The legendary 'ukulele master, just turned 100, and he's still celebrating. He'll perform with vocalist Mihana and Jeff Peterson on guitar and Ernie Provencher on bass; other guests will be announced. Mike Buck does the emcee duties.

7 p.m. Feb. 23 / Diamond Head Theatre / $12, $22, $32; $42 VIP / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

CONCERTS: FEB. 28-MARCH 2

The acoustic and electric blues trio Hot Tuna brings its strumming skills to Hawai'i for a four-show tour. During "An Evening With Hot Tuna," band members Jorma Kaukonen, Barry Mitterhoff (left) and Jack Casady will perform hits from a career that has spanned more than three decades and produced more than two dozen albums.

7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 / Performing Arts Center, Kaua'i Community College, Lihu'e / $40 / 808-245-8352, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

9 p.m. Feb. 29 / Hawaiian Hut / $45 / 545-2980, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

7:30 p.m. March 1 / Palace Theater, Hilo / $45, $55 / 545-2980, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

7:30 p.m. March 2 / Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center / $35, $40, $45 / 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

CARS: MARCH 6-9

Cars, cars and more cars — and trucks, too, of course — will be shined up and ready for the 2008 First Hawaiian International Auto Show, a favorite for fans of all that is new and trendy on four wheels. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor. March 9 is Kids Day: Children 12 and younger can enter free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Noon-10 p.m. March 6, noon-10:30 p.m. March 7, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. March 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 9 / Hawai'i Convention Center / $7 general, $5 students, military, those 62 and older, $4 kids 7-12, free for keiki 6 and younger / www.hiautoshow.com.

CONCERT: MARCH 7

Human-rights and gay-rights activist, cancer survivor and rock star Melissa Etheridge, left, returns to Honolulu — she made her concert debut here in 2002 — her acclaimed album "The Awakening" in tow. She's also an Academy Award winner for best original song, "I Need to Wake Up," in the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."

8 p.m. March 7 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $35, $55, $75, $100 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

STAGE: MARCH 7-15

The comic genius of the late Rap Reiplinger takes center stage in "Rap's Hawaii," the next production by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. This is a collection of Rap's family-friendly antics, compiled by playwright Lee Cataluna, who also is a columnist for The Advertiser. Charles Timtim, right, stars. The show is suggested for those 10 and older.

Premiering at 7:30 p.m. March 7, repeating at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 8 and 15 and 7:30 p.m. March 14 / Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral / $16 general, $8 youths and seniors / 839-9885, www.htyweb.org.

CONCERT: MARCH 10

A whole lot of Ween is expected at a concert titled "An Evening With Ween" — that's because there's no opening act and the indie fave is known for its tendency to play long into the night. Ween, led by the duo of Mickey Melchiondo and Aaron Freeman, known as Dean and Gene Ween, has released 22 albums since 1984, and has a considerable underground following.

Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. March 10 / Pipeline Cafe / $28 general, $50 VIP / www.ticketmaster.com, 877-750-4400.