Saturday, February 8: 
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele.  `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by “master of multiple genres and strumming styles” Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku.  For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Saturday, February 8: 
Jake Shimabukuro.  Though versatile with the Hawaiian standards he grew up with, Jake is now a world-wide phenomenon, renowned for his super-fast and complex finger work. His ‘ukulele music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, February 7: 
Chinese New Year Celebration in Lahaina.  Celebrate the lunar New Year with exciting lion dances on Front Street and a traditional blessing at Wo Hing Museum, beginning at 5:30 pm. Firecrackers, cultural demonstrations, kids’ art activities, ethnic food, and more, in front of Wo Hing Museum on Front Street. Museum open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. Lion dancing will proceed south on Front Street to Banyan Tree Park.  Wo Hing Temple Museum, 858 Front Street, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina.  For information, call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

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. 6:00 -8:30 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 www.lahainarestoration.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.  6-9 p.m.  February 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 28 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8: 
Kumu Kahua Theatre: Flowers Of Hawaii.  By Lee Cataluna. Ten vignette playlets capture the essence of family relationships. Lee Cataluna is best known for her newspaper columns about island life and witty stage plays. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, February 7: 
Jo Koy.  Jo’s infectious, explosive energy onstage, insightful jokes and family-inspired humor cross all boundaries. Variety named Jo Koy one of the “10 Comics to Watch.” He first gained national attention with a performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2005.  He has appeared on many venues onstage and on television, tours the college circuit nationwide, and performs to sell-out crowds at comedy clubs both in the U.S. and internationally. Recommended for mature audiences. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”.  February 5 – Brother Noland; February 12 – Ledward Kaapana; February 19 – Keoki Kahumoku; February 26 – Jerry Santos. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. 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 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 1 to 4 p.m. doing 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. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. For information call (808) 877-3680, ext. 14.

Saturday, February 1: 
Maui Chinese New Year Festival:  Greeting the New Year of the Horse.  Bring good luck and great fortune with the New Year, with fireworks, lion dancers, Chinese crafts and food. Chinese cultural entertainment, good luck photos with lion head from the Kwock Hing Society, keiki attire contest, calligraphy, cultural displays and more.  Free. Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 878-1888.