The Buzz

I-Bei Lin offers a cello concert Saturday at Orvis Auditorium.

Assistant professor of cello and chairwoman of strings at UH-Manoa I-Bei Lin offers a concert this weekend. Lin, a member of the faculty concert trio Trio Xia, is preparing for her solo debut at Carnegie Hall this summer. Jessica Hyo-Jhong Choi accompanies Lin on piano. The program includes works by Valentini, Chopin, Piazzolla and Popper.

• 7:30 p.m. Saturday / UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium / $12 general, $8 students and seniors / 956-8742

Upside-Down dancing

Everything is right side up when underground modern-dance company Upside-Down Dance presents "In Pieces: An Evening of Dance." The concert explores relationships and love via 11 choreographed pieces that include such dance types as modern, hip-hop and improv. Proceeds go toward a new dance floor.

• 8 p.m. today-Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday / The ARTS at Marks Garage / $20 / 779-1934, www.upsidedowndance.com

Tsunami benefit at the Wave

The aid continues to roll in for those affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami as Clear Channel, RoadRunner and Wave Waikiki host a Tsunami Relief Benefit tonight. Local bands Speed Limit, Plumpus, the No-No Boys, Harrison and Vertical Charles have stepped up to the plate to provide some sounds. SuperStar DJ Keoki, Jrama, Epic One, A2Z, Fame, Matt Grim, Selector DC, ShawnG, IKON and KSM mix the beats. Comedians Paul Ogata and Jose Figueras prepare to entertain the house, with go-go dancing by Cheryl and Company. Honolulu Symphony player Eric Shin along with Andy Cierny are on tap for live percussion, with lasers courtesy of Double-O-Spot. The Hard Rock Cafe and Hanohano Room offer free grub from 7 to 9 p.m., and an auction/raffle will take place during the evening. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross and the American Friends Services Committee.

• 7 p.m.-4 a.m. today / Wave Waikiki / $10, for 21 and older / 941-0424

Sumatran drama begins

Andrew Shimabuku

"Luck and Loss: Manandin's Gamble" is a traditional Indonesian randai folk play performed in English and presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance. It's dedicated to those affected by the recent Indian Ocean tsunami. The west Sumatran drama incorporates martial arts, dance, singing, music and percussion to tell a coming-of-age story about a young man who travels to a gambling tournament only to lose everything he has. Donations to the East-West Center Relief Fund will be accepted at the show and matched up to $7,000 by donations from UH-Manoa faculty, staff, cast and crew.

• 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Thursday and Feb. 4-5 and 2 p.m. Feb. 6 / UH-Manoa, Kennedy Theatre mainstage / $15 general; $12 seniors, military, UH faculty/staff; $10 students, $3 UH-Manoa students / 956-7655

Starring Carol Channing

• 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday/ Hawai'i Theatre / $35, $45 and $55 / 528-0506

Music balloting begins

Categories include traditional Hawaiian, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae, Latin, rock, world music and new age. This year's goal is to reach 1 million hits on the Web site. Voting ends Feb. 21, with winners announced later that week. An awards banquet and concert are scheduled for April 3.

• Noon-6 p.m. Saturday / Kapi'olani Park Bandstand / Free / 951-6699, 271-5853

Ringing in the new year in Chinatown

Crow in the Year of the Rooster at the annual Night in Chinatown street festival, an all-day party of food booths, Chinese New Year goodies and crafts, T-shirts, lion dances and two stages of entertainment. The King Street stage, at King and Maunakea streets, features performances by the Hawaii Filipino Martial Arts School, Chinese Lion Dance Association and Gee Yung Dragon and Lion Dance Association. The Pauahi Street Stage, at Pauahi and Maunakea streets, features demonstrations by the Asian Lion Dance Team, Asia Arts martial arts school and Hawaii Chinese Kenpo.

• 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday / Maunakea Street / Free / 595-6417

The annual Night in Chinatown parade coincides with the street party and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the City & County of Honolulu and the See Dai Doo Society, and the 120th anniversary of the Buck Toy Club. Among the participants: the Royal Hawaiian Band, marching units, dignitaries, queens and their courts, color guards, clowns, lion dancers and a 25-foot dragon. Mayor Mufi Hannemann is the grand marshal.

• 4 p.m. Saturday / from Richards Street YWCA, along Hotel Street, to River Street / Free / 595-6417

The new year's celebrations continue next weekend, too, with fireworks, lion blessings, food and entertainment at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 4-5. The year of the Wood Rooster officially begins Feb. 9.

Karrin Allyson in concert

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson returns to Hawai'i with a program that includes songs from her latest CD, "Wild For You." "Wild" is a collection of pop tracks mixed with jazz, such as "I Got Eyes," "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress" and "It's Too Late." The first performance is billed as a cabaret-style set, with the later show a more formal evening concert with intermission.

• 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday / Honolulu Academy of Arts / $23, $25 for the early show, $28, $30 for the later concert / 532-8700

Sampling ancient Turkey

The Latif Bolat Ensemble returns for more "Healing Sounds of Ancient Turkey." Part of Bolat's Asia-Pacific concert tour, the evening will consist of Turkish mystical ballads composed by Bolat, above, along with Sufi mystic songs, devotional poetry recited by Jennifer Ferraro, Sufi stories, dance, and images of the Turkish people and landscape.

• 7:30 p.m. Saturday / Unity Church of Hawaii / $15-$18 / 732-7717

Back in time at 'Iolani Palace

Doll up in your Saturday best for a shindig from the past. Hosted by the Friends of 'Iolani Palace, the Queen's Ball reflects a time when monarchs held grand receptions in honor of important dates or guests. This formal party includes a champagne reception, dinner, dancing and a musical program, on the 114th anniversary of Queen Lili'uokalani ascending to the throne. The Ka Makamaka Award will be given posthumously to Muriel McFarlane Flanders, in recognition of 40 years of dedicated support. All proceeds benefit the operating fund at 'Iolani Palace.

• 5:30 p.m. Saturday / 'Iolani Palace grounds / $250; tables of 10 for $2,500; patron tables are $6,000, $10,000 and $15,000 / 522-0822