Friday & Saturday, February 20 & 21:
Heritage of Aloha Ho`olaulea. This event showcases the last two days of the Waimea Town Celebration, with continuous free entertainment on the big stage, plus local foods, craft vendors, games and rides for the keiki. 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Old Waimea Mill, 9400 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. For information visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com.

Weekends, February 20 – March 8:
Kauai Community Players 2015 Season – Matila’s Waltz. An original play based on family and sugar plantation life and politics in Hawai`i with the impact of World War II. Enjoy refreshments and meet the people involved after each opening night performance. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 E. Kikowaena Rd., Puhi. Friday and Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.   $15 to $25. For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Sunday, February 15:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. 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.

Sunday, February 15:
Celebration of the Year of the King Kaumali`i. A celebration featuring Makahiki games, guided tours of Pa`ula`ula (traditional name of Russian Fort), a 3-act play depicting important historic events of the King’s life, performances of original music written for the King by local songwriters and hula presentations in his honor. Kaumuali`i posters and t-shirts and ethnic food will be available for sale to raise money for a memorial statue to be erected at the site. Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com.

Sunday, February 15:
Chinese New Year Festival – Hilo. Celebrate the Year of the Goat from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kalakaua Park in downtown Hilo. There will be food and craft vendors, live entertainment, information booths, live martial arts demonstrations, Lion Dance performance, and a fireworks show. For information call (808) 924-0279.

Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15:
Panaewa Stampede Rodeo. This large and diverse rodeo features Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Bronc Riding and Bull Riding, Double Mugging and Pu`u Wai U, just like in the early ‘Paniolo’ days of old Hawai`i. Keiki will compete with their family members on sheep in Mutton Bust ‘in, Roping, Barrel Racing and Jr. Bull Riding. Young cowgirls will compete to be the 2014 Rodeo Queen. The Rodeo starts at noon on Saturday, and 11a.m. on Sunday. Panaewa Equestrian Center, Hilo-Keaau Hwy., Hilo. For information call (808) 937-1005 or visit www.hawaiirodeostampede.com.

Saturday, February 14:
World Whale Day and Whale Parade. Enjoy a free, all-day festival honoring the humpback whales that come to Maui each winter. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a colorful Parade of Whales down South Kihei Road, and continue until sunset at beautiful, oceanside Kalama Park. Enjoy live musical entertainment featuring top Hawai`i recording stars. There will also be hula performances, a Keiki Carnival with hands-on activities and fun bouncy rides, an array of food booths by local restaurants and food trucks, and the original “Made on Maui” artisans’ fair with unique and locally sourced crafts. Admission is free and free shuttles to area parking lots will also be available. For information call (808) 249-8811, ext 1, or visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.

Saturday, February 14:
Hawai`i Pops – An Evening of Romance. Enjoy a musical valentine as Matt Catingub and the Hawai`i Pops Orchestra, along with their special guests, offer a special program of some of the greatest music and songs about the many moods of love and togetherness. Bring that special someone and enjoy a memorable evening filled with love songs. Hawai`i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 582-5535 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Saturday, February 14:
LUX at The TRUMP Pink Valentine’s featuring a raised-runway fashion show with the all new 2015 Bikinis, Beachwear & Surf-wear designs sponsored by Belvedere. Enjoy live music, heavy pupus, fireworks, fashion and fun! Attendees must be 21 or older. Black Tie and Gown (optional). Everyone is asked to wear something pink (no denim). Dress to impress. Singles, single’ish and couples are all welcome. (Relationship colored wristbands: Green=Single, Yellow=Single’ish & Red=taken.) Trump International Hotel, 223 Saratoga Rd., Honolulu. 7 p.m. to midnight. For tickets and information visit LuxVIPEvents.com. For more information call (808) 721-7777.

February 14 – 21:
Waimea Town Celebration. Enjoy free live entertainment including 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), and cultural exhibits. Festival goers may also participate in storytelling, ice cream eating, ukulele and lei contests. For information and venues, call (808) 651-5744 or visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com.