Maui Swap Meet
Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, hand- crafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.
Run & Walk for the Whales
Saturday, February 4: Run & Walk for the Whales. All are invited to take part in one of Maui’s largest fun runs and walking events. The Run and Walk for the Whales course includes ocean views — you might even see a whale or two breaching in the distance! Choose from the 5K walking course, 5K running course, half marathon running course and 2K running course for kids. Starting line and post-run festiv- ities at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, South Maui. To register online, visit www.active.com or go to www.mauiwhalefestival.org for a downloadable entry form. For information and to register by phone, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
Hula Hoike 2012 by Lelani Low and Halau Hula O Leilani with the Makaha Sons
Saturday, February 4:
Hula Hoike 2012 by Lelani Low and Halau Hula O Leilani with the Makaha Sons. An exciting show of Hula, Tahitian and Maori dances. Special guests, “The Makaha Sons” are world- renowned for their magnificent vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements. Hawaiian arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more for sale from 5:00 in lobby. Show starts at 7:00. Tickets at ticket outlets and from halau members just $20 for adults, $10 for keiki 4-14. Prices at door $25 and $15 respectively. Call Darryl Low at (808) 651-0864 to reserve front-section seats for $30 each.
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $4.00/person, $6/couple, children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
Wailuku Town’s First Friday Celebration
Friday, February 3:
Wailuku Town’s First Friday Celebration. Market Street, Wailuku. Enjoy Wailuku Town’s monthly Street Fest, featuring live entertain- ment, food, music and shop- ping in Wailuku’s historic town. Free admission. For information call (808) 871-5500.
Art Night in Hanapepe
Friday Evenings:
Art Night in Hanapepe. Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For infor- mation call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 3 – Tour of the Islands; February 10 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; February 17 – Honoring Ray Kane; February 24 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 4:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays
Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 4– Gifts of the Ancestors; February 11 – Mo’o Legends; February 18 – Whales Homecoming; February 25 – Mo’o Legends. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway /Longs) Center, Kapa’a. 5:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
Hawaiiana Live
Every Wednesday: Hawaiiana Live. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/ children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kauai Village Shopping Center. For more information call Sandy at the Center at (808) 821-1234 or visit thechildrenoftheland.com.