Calendar: Events for January through April 2008

ARIZONA

Native Trails

A series of free festivals in Scottsdale showcases Native Americans of the Southwest. Individuals from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community, and the Tohono O’odham, Hopi, Yavapai and Apache tribes, among others, will perform traditional song and dance. Each performance ends with an audience-participation dance. Indian foods, arts and crafts will also be available.

When, where: Noon to 1:30 p.m. most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Jan. 8 through April 5 at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.

Cost: Free.

Info: (800) 805-0471, www.culturequestscottsdale.com.

CALIFORNIA

San Diego Restaurant Week

In its fourth year, San Diego Restaurant Week expands to two weeks, the first in January and the second in June. Next month, more than 130 restaurants will take part, showcasing specialty dishes as well as popular regular-menu items in their three-course prix-fixe offerings. Among the chefs and restaurants highlighted are Brian Malarkey of Oceanaire Seafood Room in San Diego and Bernard Guillas of the Marine Room in La Jolla.

When, where: Jan. 27 to Feb. 1 at locations throughout San Diego County.

Cost: No tickets or passes are required. $30 to $40 a person; tax, beverage and gratuity are not included.

Info:www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com.COLORADO

Wintersköl

Aspen will warm its cockles in the deep of winter during the 57th annual Wintersköl, a four-day festival. Soupsköl is among favorite events, when local restaurants offer free samples of soups and stews. Tasters vote for their favorites. The taste-off is followed by dancing in the downtown streets. Wintersculpt is a snow sculpture and carving contest that takes place over two days, and visitors watch the creative process. And, appropriately for this well-heeled town, there’s a Canine Fashion Show for “glamour pooches.”

When, where: Jan. 10 to 13, with more than 30 events at various locations.

Cost: Most events free.

Info: (970) 925-1940, www.aspenchamber.org.

FLORIDA

World Orchid Conference

The event, billed as one of the world’s largest and most influential gatherings of orchid enthusiasts, hobbyists, growers, hybridizers and scientists, is held once every three years in a different location around the globe. This year it’s Miami. Tens of thousands of orchids, including rare species and unusual hybrids, will be on display, and there will be seminars, lectures, parties and more.

When, where: Jan. 23 to 27 at the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel & Convention Center, 711 N.W. 72nd Ave.

Cost: $20 a day for the orchid show; $300 for the works.

Info: (786) 621-9962, www.19woc.com.

HAWAII

Moanikeala Hula Festival

The keiki (kids) and the kupuna (wise ones) come together for this 18th annual celebration of traditional hula. Performers show off their skills at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center as the festival kicks off the center’s 45th anniversary festivities.

When, where: Jan. 19 at the Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, Oahu.

Cost: $8, $6 ages 3 to 11.

Info: (800) 367-7060, www.polynesia.com.

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