STAGE: JAN. 30-FEB. 15

Diamond Head Theatre presents the Hawaii premiere of "Souvenir," a fantasia by Stephen Temperley. We won't give away the best parts, but this is worth checking out if only to watch accomplished singer Stephanie Smart plays the part of a singer who can't sing. As Paxton covers for her flaws the duo forms a friendship, inspired by the real-life partnership between pianist Cosme McMoon and soprano Florence Foster Jenkins. The show is directed by John Rampage.
Premieres 8 p.m. Jan. 30; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays (matinee: 3 p.m. Feb. 7 and 14) through Feb. 15 / Diamond Head Theatre / $12, $22, $32, $42 / 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com

STAGE: JAN. 30-FEB. 22

The Actors Group comedy "Inside Out" makes its Hawai'i premiere Downtown at the Medonca Building. The tale follows four PhD. candidates studying problems of the developing world when they learn three of their research grants must be cut. Written by Richard Tillotson, "Inside Out" was a National Finalist for the Christopher Brian Wolk Playwriting Award in New York. It is being directed by multiple Po'okela award winner Eden Lee Murray.
7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays / The Medonca Building, 1116 Smith St. / $16 general, $14 seniors, millitary and students and $12, groups of 10+, $14, all tickets on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 / 722-6941, www.taghawaii.net.

CONCERT: JAN. 31

Terror, a Los Angeles band headed by frontman Scott Vogel, along with Corrupt Absolute, take the stage at Pipeline Café. If you stay after 9 p.m., you can enjoy the celebration of The Wave Waikiki Anniversary Bash, featuring Pimpbot, Missing Dave, Creed Chameleon and tha Spacifics.
7 p.m. Jan. 31 / Pipeline Café / $20 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

CONCERT: JAN. 31

The all-female Tuvan throat-singing and folk music ensemble Tyva Kyzy (Daughters of Tuva) performs for one night only. The group will perform the traditional Tuvan performance folklore, khoomei, a multiple-tone harmonic singing, which was once prohibited for women. They will be accompanied with instruments such as the igil horse-headed fiddle, cha-khomus harp and the chadagan, which resembles a hammered dulcimer.
7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 / Leeward Community College Theatre / $22 general, $12 UH students, $5 children / 483-7123, www.etickethawaii.com

SPECIAL: FEB. 4

The '90s indie/alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America makes their Island debut with a concert at Pipeline Café. The three-man band released their latest album "Mixed Up S.O.B." last March. The band is best known for "Lump" and "Peaches," and their covers of "Cleveland Rocks," the theme to "The Drew Carey Show," and "Video Killed the Radio Star," from Adam Sandler's hit movie "The Wedding Singer."
8 p.m. Feb. 4 / Pipeline Café / $25 general, $51 VIP / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

EXHIBIT: FEB. 14-MAY 10

Enter the world of your favorite cartoons at Bishop Museum's new "Animation" exhibit. The exhibit highlights animation history, the studio process, art in motion, science and technology, sound and stage and a cartoon museum, featuring familiar characters from Cartoon Network to guide you along the way. The exhibit runs through May 10.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14, continues through May 10 / Bishop Museum / $15.95 general, $12.95 for ages 4-12 and 65 and older, $8.95 and $7.95 kama'aina and military, free for keiki 3 and younger / 847-3511

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 South California. Band members are Kaleo Wassman on vocals and guitar, Bret Bollinger on vocals and bass and Yesod Williams on drums.