Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Thursday, February 28: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, February 24: 
LobsterFest 2013.  The Rotary Club of Wailuku presents its annual fundraising event, a casual affair. A Dixieland band – Phillip Smith and the Gentlemen of Jazz, featuring the vocals of Ellen Belarose – will keep your “slippahed” feet tapping while you eat the delicious spiced, steamed Lobsters, Dirty Rice with N’Orleans Etouffee, Louisiana Potato Salad and much more. Beverages, including French Quarter Hurricane Cocktails will be available for purchase, and a surprise auction item is up for grabs.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Courtyard, 1 p.m. $100 per person.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 23: 
2013 Hoedown for Hope.  Have a boot-stompin, grand ole time at the 5th Annual Hoedown for Hope to benefit the American Cancer Society. Featuring an evening of dancing, dining, live and silent auctions, challenging games, photo booth and a variety of entertainment. Cost is $125 per person.  Kaua`i Marriott, Lihue, 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 754-5741 or visit www.hoedownforhope.org.

Saturday, February 23: 
The Hawai`i Lineman’s Rodeo.  There are many utility linemen rodeos across the nation every year and Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, & Hawai`i Electric Light Companies are excited to present the first of its kind, here in Hawaii. This not-for-profit, participant & sponsor funded event will be a fun day for all.  Old Kona Airport, 75-5500 Kuakini Street, Kailua-Kona.  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information visit www.hawaiilinemanrodeo.com.

Friday & Saturday, February 22 & 23: 
Waimea Town Celebration.  Two days of Small Town Fun at the Old Sugar Mill in Waimea. Continuous live entertainment on stage, including ukulele concert & ice cream contest; local food, crafts, & game booths; beer garden; displays; and sporting events including a canoe race, baseball and basketball tournaments, rodeo and Captain Cook Caper 10, 5, &2k Fun Run.  For information call (808) 338-1332.

Sunday, February 17: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday & Sunday, February 16 & 17:
Keali`i Reichel’s Kukahi 2013.  Renowned as one of Hawai`i’s most popular recording artists, Keali`i is the award-winning kumu hula of Hālau Ke`alaokamaile. His music and chants represent the best of Hawai`i’s traditional and contemporary poetry today, earning multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards in addition to a top spot on world music charts. Hālau Ke`alaokamaile has brought home top awards from the prestigious hula competition, Merrie Monarch Festival, and Kūkahi is their annual fundraiser.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 16: 
33^rd Annual World Whale Day.  Free, all-day celebration celebrating Hawai`i’s humpback whales. World Whale Day begins at 9 a.m. with Maui’s Parade of Whales along South Kihei Road, then continues at Kalama Park in Kihei at 10 am with live entertainment by top Hawai`i recording artists, hula, great food by local restaurants, displays by local artisans, environmental displays, children’s activities and entertainment and more. The fun continues until 5 p.m. Free satellite parking and shuttle buses available from Azeka Place Mauka and Hope Chapel. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org or www.pacificwhale.org.

Saturday & Sunday, February 16 & 17: 
Whale Tales.  An educational event that provides ocean enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about whales and the ocean environment from world-renowned scientists, photographers and conservationists. Hear directly from researchers about their most recent discoveries, view stunning underwater photography and video of whales in their natural environment and take a benefit whale watching cruise hosted by presenters. Admission is free and registration is not required. Suggested donation $20. Event sponsorship packages and VIP passes, which include premium seating and reception tickets, can be purchased in advance at www.whaletrust.org.  Maui Theatre, 878 Front Street, Lahaina.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 572-5700 or visit www.whaletrust.org.