Sunday, January 31: 
Las Cafeteras.  Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique east LA sound and a community-focused message. Their Afro-Mexican rhythms, zapateado & inspiring lyrics tell stories of a dynamic community, looking for love and fighting for justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles.  Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 528-5535 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Friday & Saturday, January 30 & 31:
He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge 2016.  Enjoy hula workshops and presentations and an educational challenge to Kumu Hula with a prize for the one who best demonstrates the values of education and Hawaiian culture. Hula presentations begin at 5 p.m. on Friday.  Tickets are $10 donation at the door.  Saturday the festival will also feature local quality handmade Hawaiian arts and crafts items along with entertainment all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona.  For information and schedule visit www.iolaniluahinefestival.org.

Saturday, January 30: 
Run and Walk for the Whales.  This event is sponsored by Pacific Whale Foundation and will include a half marathon, 10K run, 5K run, and a 2.5 mile walk.  Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, 300 Ma`alaea Rd., Suite 211, Wailuku.  For information call (808) 249-8811, ext. 1, or visit www.pacificwhale.org.

Saturday, January 30: 
UB40 Reunited.  The original members of UB40 enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, helping define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. After 2008, the band that carried on using the name UB40 was made up of other founding members and new members, but in 2013, when Ali Campbell reunited with Astro and Mickey Virtue, audiences again experienced the true sound of the hugely successful band.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 30: 
Kilauea Art Night.  Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn.  Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Thursday, January 28: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday & Friday, January 28 & 29: 
UB40: Reunited Tour (Friday’s concert is sold out).  The original members of UB40 enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, helping define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. After 2008, the band that carried on using the name UB40 was made up of other founding members and new members, but in 2013, when Ali Campbell reunited with Astro and Mickey Virtue, audiences again experienced the true sound of the hugely successful band. Now, following spectacular gigs at home and abroad, the trio are facing the future with renewed confidence and vigor.  Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  For tickets and information call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.blaisdellcenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Sunday, January 24: 
Chicago.  One of America’s most dynamic, high-energy bands, Chicago has had an amazing 25 Top Forty singles and 5 consecutive #1 albums over the course of their 48-year career; they are among Billboard’s Top 100 artists of all time, ranked at #13. With 33 albums to their credit, Chicago is the first American band to chart Top 40 albums across five decades, with 25 of them certified platinum.  Worldwide, their music has sold more than 100 million records.  Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  For tickets and information call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, January 23: 
HAPA! Performing at Melelana.  Often encapsulated as the “Sound of Maui” or the “Soundtrack of Hawai`i” the music and sound of the group HAPA! evokes a place that many people have referred to as heavenly. Expect to hear hypnotic, liquid guitar runs woven around clear, tenor Hawaiian vocals and immaculate harmonies driven by poetic lyrics exulting the rapture of the Hawaiian landscape, history and mythology. Preshow entertainment by Jamie Lawrence.  Complimentary wine and appetizer reception begins at 5:30 p.m., HAPA! Performs at 6:30 p.m.  Complimentary valet parking also provided.  Melelana House, 78 Auoli Dr., Makawao.  For tickets and information visit www.melelana.org.

Saturday, January 23: 
The Dude Live on Maui – An Evening with Oscar Winning Actor Jeff Bridges.  From “Starman” to “The Big Lebowski” to the role that earned him an Oscar, actor Jeff Bridges is undoubtedly one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Performing as his special guest is big band crooner Brian Evans, known for his hit songs “At Fenway” and “Creature at The Bates Motel.” He is the only singer ever to film a music video at The Bates Motel, home to the Alfred Hitchcock thriller, “Psycho.” His music video “At Fenway” was added to the library of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, 2605 Ka`anapali Pkwy, Lahaina.  8 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 276-1734 or visit www.honoluluboxoffice.com.