February 1 – 7: 
The Number Film Festival.  Your opportunities to see 21 wonderful classic films at Kukui Grove Cinema in Lihue on the big screen the way they were meant to be seen.   The tickets may be shared with friends and family.  For example, see a film at 4:30 p.m. then pass the ticket to your cousin to see the show at 6:30 p.m.  February 1 – The Seven Ups (1973) 3:15 p.m., Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) 5:30 p.m., 2001:A Space Odyssey (1968) 8 p.m.; February 2 – “10” (1978) 1:30 p.m., Super 8 (2011) 3:45 p.m., Three O’clock High (1987) 5:50 p.m., Superman II (1980) 7:45 p.m.; February 3 – Number One (1969) 1:45 p.m., 1776 (1972) 3:40 p.m.;  February 4 – High Noon (1952) 3:30 p.m., The Taking of Palham One Two Three (1974) 5:05 p.m., You Only Live Twice (1967) 7 p.m.; February 5 – Eight Men Out (1988) 4:15 p.m., Murder in the First (1995) 6:30 p.m.; February 6 – Ocean’s 11 (1960) 3 p.m., 48 Hrs. (1982) 5:15 p.m., U-571 (2000) 7 p.m.; February 7 – Five Easy Pieces (1970) 3:30 p.m., Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) 5:15 p.m., Thirteen Days (2000) 7 p.m.  Tickets are on sale at the box office.  See one or see all. Kukui Grove Cinema 4, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue. For tickets and information call (808) 245-3552 or visit www.kukuigrovecinema.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469. 

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 1 – Whales Homecoming; February 8 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; February 15 – Kaua`i Slack Key; February 22 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com. 

Saturday, February 2:
Augie T’s Last Stand.  After 27 years of performing stand-up comedy, veteran local comedian and Palace Theater favorite, Augie T announces his final big comedy tour. At 50 years old, it’s time to hang up the BVDs and focus on new endeavors in life.  Augie T has been at the core of the local comedy revival since he began performing for audiences in Hawai`i and across the United States over a quarter century ago. He was named one of Pacific Business News 40 Under 40, funniest comic in Hawai`i by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Midweek, and one of Hawai`i’s Top 100 influential Filipinos. Augie’s work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales chart, and won two Hawai`i Music Awards and two Na Hoku Hanohano awards. Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. 7 p.m.  Tickets start at $25. All ticket prices increase by $5 on the day of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the Palace Theater Box Office window or over the phone with a credit card at (808) 934-7010.  For more information visit www.hilopalace.com.

Saturday, February 2: 
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival.  The festival showcases the 60+ year old cherry trees planted at Church Row Park and the Japanese tradition of viewing them – hanami. The festival includes a variety of activities during the day 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. Enjoy an all day lineup of Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, plus hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, and mochi pounding, and a host of colorful craft fairs. Free shuttle transportation among most venues. For more information call (808) 961-8706.

Friday, February 1: 
Asian Fest.  Lions and Taiko Drums. Welcome the Year of the Pig at the exciting “Asian Fest” at Queens’ MarketPlace. Celebrate with vibrant Lion Dancers and the driving rhythms of drums from around the world. Make sure you have your lycee (red envelope) ready with “lettuce” to feed the Lion and ensure good health and fortune in 2019.  Waikoloa Beach Resort, Queen’s Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village. 5 to 8 p.m. For more information visit www.queensmarketplace.net.

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 may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, February 2: 
Wild & Wonderful Whale Regatta.  A fast-moving watercourse featuring miniature whales and will take place after the Run & Walk for Whales event. You can enter one or more whales to race in your name (or as a gift entry) for a chance to win fabulous prizes. All entries must be received by January 26, 2019. Donations benefit Pacific Whale Foundation’s mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and to inspire environmental stewardship.  Grand Prize winner will receive free roundtrip airfare for two to Maui from the U.S. mainland or Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Hawai`i residents can choose a trip for two to the mainland or a trip for 4 to a neighbor island. There are other great prizes for second and third place winners. Pacific Whale Foundation, 300 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea.  8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To register, visit www.flpregister.com/378. For more information visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.

Saturday, February 2: 
Run & Walk for Whales.  Kicking off the 39th annual Maui Whale Festival, Pacific Whale Foundation’s annual Run & Walk for Whales is one of Maui’s largest and most scenic run and walking events. With newly designed courses safer than ever, people of all abilities and ages are encouraged to join in this fun and rewarding event. Choose from a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, or 10 mile course. The event includes a free continental breakfast, door prizes, post-race entertainment with Marty Dread and a Wild & Wonderful Whale Regatta. All proceeds benefit non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation’s mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy. Online registration will close at 11:59 pm (Hawaiian-Aleutian time) on January 30, 2019, so register today at www.mauiwhalefestival.org/runwalk. Race begins and ends at the Maui Harbor Shops in Ma`alaea.  Post-race festivities take place in the courtyard at the Maui Harbor Shops. For information email race director at run@pacificwhale.org.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6 to 9 p.m.  February 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 22 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.   For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.