Saturday, January 25:
Hawai`i Pops Orchestra Series – Contemporary Hawaiian Music Showcase with Keali`i Reichel.  Enjoy dinner and dancing at the Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  8 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 533-4164 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Saturday, January 25:
Last Saturday Roots in Jazz:  Halie Loren.  This Oregon-based jazz stylist has global appeal, delivering fresh interpretations of jazz standards; she’ll make you hear the old anew. Playing to sell-out audiences at home and abroad, Loren is on tour for her latest CD, Heart First.  7:30 p.m. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Saturday, January 25:
Hula Arts at Kilauea.  This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah, and is a 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday, January 24: 
Los Lonely Boys.  This trio of brothers has proved to be one of the most stunning musical success stories of the last decade. Los Lonely Boys are the pride of Texas and a band on the international map, with their infectious blend of pop-rock, Texas blues, “brown-eyed soul”, country and Tejano: a “full-scale Tex-Mex American roots rock party”. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Throughout the Month of January: 
Queen Liliuokalani Legacies – Lahaina Public Library.  This program will feature selected readings from “Hawai`i’s Story by Hawai`i’s Queen” written by Queen Liliuokalani, a sing-along of the Queen’s music from “The Queen’s Songbook” published by Hui Hanai, a seven-minute film vignette “Ku`u Aina Aloha” (Beloved Land, Beloved Country) that expresses the love of these islands as inspired by the Queen, and a brief talk story. For information call the numbers for each library below or visit www.librariesHawai`i.org.  Various venues on Maui:

• January 22 & 23:  Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  6 p.m.  (808) 573-8785.

• January 25: Lahaina Public Library, 680 Wharf St., Lahaina.  10:30 a.m. (808) 662-3950 .

Sunday, January 19: 
Broadway Pops – Dancing & Romancing.  Broadway and Hollywood combine for a romantic and entertaining evening of song and dance with Joan Hess and Kirby Ward. Inspired by Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly and Eleanor Powell, this evening will put a song in your heart and have you dancing in the aisles! The Maui Pops Orchestra will be in full swing and will also perform a few of their own Broadway favorites.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 3 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 18: 
Music of Hawai`i Concert Series – Kamakakehau Fernandez.  Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre, 901 Kinau St., between Ward Avenue and Victoria Street (at rear of museum).  For tickets and information call (808) 532-8701 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Saturday, January 18: 
Ka Moku O Manokalanipo Makahiki.  This celebration honors the traditional time of year from October through January when Lono the god of agriculture and peace ruled the land. One of the ways that Lono was honored was through friendly competition. The games will include ‘Ulu Maika (lawn bowling), O’o Ihe (spear throwing), Moa Pahe’e (dart sliding), Pa Uma (standing armwrestling), Uma (arm wrestling), kukini (foot racing), Pohaku Ho’oikaika (stone throwing) and Hukihuki (tug of war). There will also be a Konane (Hawaiian checkers) tournament, hula, cultural practitioners, and Hawaiian food. Kama’aina of all ages are welcome to compete in multiple events.  All are welcome to spectate.  Hanalei at Wai`oli Beach Park, turn right on He`e.  For information call (808) 635-9028.

Saturday, January 18: 
Discover Kualoa.  Kualoa Ranch presents a unique farm-to-table culinary experience.  This event showcases culinary creations, prepared by the hands of local farmers and chefs using fresh products and produce. Featuring a farmers’ market, with countless ready-to-eat creations and a showcase of produce and products straight from the various farms. Enjoy do-it-yourself Hawaiian crafts such as lauhala weaving, lei making, surfboard shaping and poi pounding.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Kualoa Ranch. 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe.  For information call (808) 391-7441 or visit www.discover.kualoa.com.

Saturday, January 18:
Halau `O Kekuhi – Hi`ikaikano`eau. Hi`iakaikano`eau delves into the creative center of the Hawai`i sense of practical beauty by recreating occupational images and messages from mele. The hula performance reincarnates the wisdom of our kupuna in making things both useful and beautiful through the poetry of movement.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.