Friday, February 21: 
Kahulanui. Hawaiian swing at its finest! This Hawai`i Island band draws its inspiration from the Hawaiian Swing music orchestras of the 1920s and 30s, and performs classic Hawaiian songs in a syncopated style to make Hawaiian Swing vibrant and alive for today. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

February 20 – 28: 
Lady Mu and the Yang Family Generals.  Renowned Jingju master Mei Lanfang’s crowning artistic achievement explores issues such as personal ethics versus familial and national duty, and the power of youthful exuberance versus the wisdom of age, in a splendidly-costumed theatrical spectacle of acting, combat, dance, music, and song.  Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu.  For tickets, show times, and information call (808) 956-7655 or visit www.hawaii.edu/kennedy.

February 15 – 23: 
Waimea Town Festival.  Waimea Town Celebration is Kaua`i’s largest and oldest annual festival on the west side of the island. Enjoy live entertainment: a Hawaiian rodeo, canoe and stand up paddle races, a film festival, softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, a fun run (10K, 5K, 2K), hat lei and `ukulele contests, cultural exhibits and culminating in a 2-day celebration (2/21-2/22) with continuous entertainment on the big stage with food booths, games and rides for the keiki, craft vendors and a Heineken / Coors beer garden. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Free.  For information and schedule of events, visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com or call (808) 651-3368.

Saturday, February 15: 
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. Participate in 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.

Friday – Monday, February 14 – 17: 
Whale Tales 2014.  Up close and personal- all things whales! Learn about whales from top international scientists, photographers and conservationists. A four-day educational event, full of presentations, parties, whale watches with the pros and opportunities to network with world-renowned personalities in whale research.  Free admission ($20 suggested donation gratefully accepted). Located at The Maui Theatre, 878 Front Street, Lahaina. For information and schedule, call (808)-572-5700 or visit www.whaletrustmaui.org.

Friday, February 14: 
A Culinary Romp through Paradise.  Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140.  For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com.  Reservations required three days before event.

February 14 – 17: 
Great Aloha Run & Expo.  The 8.15-mile relatively flat course starts at Aloha Tower.1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu, winds its way along the historic harbor, down Nimitz Hwy., Kamehameha Hwy., and on to Aloha Stadium. Enjoy entertainment along the entire course. Race starts at 7a.m.  Race packet (running number, timing chip, pins and race instructions) pick-up and very late entry is held at the Ka GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Pikake Room, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu. GAR Expo Show Dates & Times:  February 14th, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; February 15th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; February 16th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Race day is February 17^th.  For more info & registration call (808) 528-7288 or visit www.greataloharun.com.

Thursday, February 13: 
Queen Liliuokalani Legacies.  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 moderated by members of the Iolani Guild of the Episcopal Church in Hawai`i.  Hawai`i State Library, 478 S. King St., Honolulu.  6 to 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 586-3500 or visit www.librarieshawaii.org.

Saturday, February 8: 
Mohala Hou Ke Kapa:  Kapa Blossoms Anew, Observe and Play Family Day.  Parents and children are invited to Schaefer International Gallery to see the exhibit, watch kapa demonstrations, and make a small piece of art to take home.  Free.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Schaefer International Gallery.  10 a.m. to 12 noon.  For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 8: 
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele.  `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by “master of multiple genres and strumming styles” Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku.  For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.