I’d love a Hawaiian vacation right now, wouldn’t you? But who has the time or budget in this crazy economy. Bay area folks do travel frequently to the islands, though, according to the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau’s stats, so they’re going to lure us back, um, reward us again this year with free Aloha Fridays in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and San Jose.

Called “Perfect Moments in the Islands of Hawai‘i,” the free concerts will take place at Gordon Biersch restaurants in March 2010. Hawaiian entertainment, tropical cocktail specials, and free giveaways, including a chance to win a Hawaiian vacation for two, are sponsored by the Island of Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Airlines, and Sheraton Waikiki. (Love the tag line: “Make Your Escape.”)

More info at www.gohawaii.com/perfectmoments:

San Francisco (2 Harrison St., 415-243-8246)

• March 5: Cyril Pahinui (6-8pm)
• March 12 Nick and Noe (5-6pm) Keli’i Kāneali’i (6-8pm)
• March 19: Brittni Paiva (6-8pm)
• March 26: Mailani Makainai (6-8pm)

Palo Alto (640 Emerson St., 650-323-7723)

• March 5: Taimane Gardner (6-8pm)
• March 12: Mailani Makainai (6-8pm)
• March 19: Cyril Pahinui (6-8pm)March 26: Brittni Paiva (6-8pm)

San Jose (33 E. San Fernando St., 408-294-6785)

• March 5: Steven Espaniola (5-7pm) Keli’i Kāneali’i (7:30-9:30pm)
• March 12: Kawika Alfiche (5-7pm) Brother Noland (7:30-9:30pm)
• March 19: Kawika Alfiche (5-7pm) Amy Hanaiali’i (7:30-9:30pm)
• March 26: Ka Ehu Kai (5-7pm) Raiatea Helm (7:30-9:30pm)

{Hat Tip: Big Island On The Cheap}