Saturday, February 14:
Na Leo Pilimehana. A gorgeous Valentine’s Day concert full of aloha. Nā Leo Pilimehana, in Hawaiian meaning “voices blending together in warmth,” is the most award-winning and best-selling female group in Hawaiian music history. Nā Leo is comprised of three childhood friends, Nalani Choy, Lehua Kalima and Angela Morales; contemporary women who run their own record label, compose, write lyrics, record and perform music together in beautiful harmony. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 14:
Boyz II Men with Special Guest Rebel Souljahz. The group’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their 20-year career, Boyz II Men have also won a whopping nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, and three Billboard Awards. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 60 million albums sold. Boys II Men’s past hits include: “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day,” “Motownphilly” and many others. Neal Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 591-2211 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Friday – Monday, February 13 – 16:
Whale Tales. Learn about all things whales from top international scientists, photographers, and conservationists. A four-day educational event, full of presentations, receptions, whale watches with the experts, and opportunities to network with world-renowned personalities in whale research. Free admission to presentations on Saturday and Sunday ($20 suggested donation).  Whale watches are available throughout the event, starting at $45.  Friday, Opening Reception 5 – 7 p.m., Courtyard of Historic Pioneer Inn, 658 Wharf Street, Lahaina; Saturday & Sunday presentations 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maui Theatre, 878 Front St., Lahaina; Monday Benefit Whale Watches all day, Lahaina Harbor. For information call (808) 572-5700 or visit www.whaletrust.org.

Friday, Sunday and Tuesday, February 13, 15 & 17:
The Flying Dutchman. For more than 150 years, Richard Wagner’s famed opera, The Flying Dutchman, has been captivating audiences across the world.  Set along the Norwegian coast, legends tell of a ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman, captained by a man simply known as the Dutchman, who is cursed to wander the sea.  His only chance at redemption comes every seven years.  If the Dutchman can find a wife that will be true to him, he’ll be set free of his curse. Hawai`i Opera Theatre, 848 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. Show times are Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.; and Tuesday, 7 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 596-7858 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 1 – `Ohana Slack Key; February 8 – Heart of Slack Key; February 15 – Spirit of Slack Key; February 22 – Mountain to Sea. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Sunday, February 8:
Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i. Enjoy this free, all-day event for the whole family, featuring musical performances by famous musicians from Hawai`i, Japan, and other locations. The outdoor event also features ukulele workshops, hula performances, a marketplace, food booths, and more. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kamuela. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 966-8830 or visit www.ukulelelpicnicinhawaii.org.

Saturday, February 7:
Kuana Torres Kahele. Join multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award-Winner, Kuana Torres Kahele and his very special guests for a night of Hawaiian music.  Known for his incredible vocal range, Kuana is sought out by fellow musicians for his arranging, songwriting and producing abilities. In 2014, Kuana embarked on a 6-CD series entitled Music for the Hawaiian Islands, each paying tribute to an individual island with original music written by Kuana himself, specifically for hula.  CDs already released are Vol. 1 Hawai`i Keawe (Hawai`i Island) and Vol. 2 Kahelelani (Ni`ihau). Hawai`i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 582-5535 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Saturday, February 7:  
Marine Corps Base Hawai`i Swamp Romp 2015. Join Marine Corps Community Services in kicking off the first running race of the 2015 Commanding Officer’s Semper Fit Race Series. This challenging 5K run will start and finish at Dewey Square on MCB Hawai`i Kaneohe Bay. The run goes up to the Officers’ Club providing a beautiful scenic view of Kailua Bay and Pyramid Rock, before the main challenge of a steep uphill run that goes up to the famous Kansas Tower providing a breathtaking view of Kaneohe Bay. The race is open to the public. For more information, visit www.active.com.

Saturday, February 7:
Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, and mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at venues throughout Waimea – look for pink banners identifying site locations from the Parker Ranch Historic Homes on Mamalahoa Hwy. 190 to the Hawaiian Homestead Farmer’s Market on Hwy. 19. Free shuttle transportation among most venues. For information call (808) 924-0279.

Saturday, February 7:
Abracadabra: The Magic of Art. Annual Gala Fundraiser for Love the Arts. Tickets are $60, $55 volcano art Center Members and $65 at the Door. They are available from Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, Volcano Art Center’s Gallery, Banyan Gallery, and The Most Irresistible Shop in Hilo. Tickets are also available by calling Volcano Art Center at (808) 967-8222 or purchase tickets online at www.volcanoartcenter.org.