Sunday, January 10: 
Mental Health Kokua presents: Arise – A Film & Music Benefit. Enjoy a live concert featuring Keola and Moanalani Beamer along with special guest Uluwehi Guerrero. Preceding the live concert will be the film premiere of “Haleakala: A Trek for Dignity”, a short film Directed by Don Lane and Produced by Dr. Tom Vendetti. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  Doors open at 2 p.m., with a silent auction in the lobby.  Show begins in the theater at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for Youth 17 & Under.  For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Sunday, January 10: 
Kuana Torres Kahele.  Born on the slopes of Mauna Kea in Hilo, Kuana began composing, arranging and playing traditional Hawaiian music at an early age. He comes from an impressive lineage of musicians and hula practitioners entrusted with perpetuating a cultural legacy. Kuana is a driving force behind new, yet traditional, Hawaiian music for the purpose of hula.  His contribution to Hawaiian music is already undeniable. With his group Na Palapalai and as a solo performer, Kuana has won over 20 Na Hoku Hanohano awards including two Song of the Year awards.  Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 4 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 528-5535 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Saturday, January 9: 
Hawai`i Electronic Music Festival 2016.  Enjoy this Dance Party Gala with various DJ’s.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  8 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  For DJ lineup, information and tickets call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Friday & Saturday, January 9: 
Annual Uncle Willie K BBQ Blues Fest.  Hawai`i’s only Blues Festival truly rooted in the Blues. It is Uncle Willie K’s goal to create a family style festival always supporting a good cause. This annual sellout concert features nothing but the Blues, with legendary artists joining in the festivities. Kahili Golf Course, 2500 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Wailuku.  5:30 to 11 p.m.  For tickets and information visit www.williek.com.

Friday, January 8: 
The Rough Riders. Hawai`i music icons and multiple award-winning artists, Henry Kapono, John Cruz, and Brother Noland, bring the well-honed craft and power of three inspiring songwriters, three distinct voices, and the perfect blending of guitars to create an exceptional musical style. From classics such as “Friends,” “Coconut Girl,” and “Island Style,” to the new, provocative sounds of three seasoned professionals coming together as one on stage, the Rough Riders are independent by nature, connected by music, and bonded by skills, determination, and style.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, January 8 & 9: 
HSO Pops:  Disney in Concert – Tale as Old as Time. Watch scenes from your favorite Disney movies including Frozen, The Lion King, Aladdin, and more, with four vocalists and the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing the music live. Kids and adults alike will love sharing these musical memories. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 768-5400 or visit www.blaisdellcenter.com.

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program.  Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only.  Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required.  Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  January 2 – No Concert Scheduled; January 6 – Led Kaapana; January 13 – Richard Ho`opi`i; January 20 – Kawika Kahiapo, Slack Key Album of the Year Hoku Winner; January 27 – Kevin Brown & Geri Valdriz. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free.  For information visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.