Saturday, February 1: 
Raiatea Helm – The Songbird & The Songs.  Her “Sweet & Lovely” voice has already launched this young songbird from Moloka`i onto the national and international music scene as a premier Hawai`i chanteuse. Her appeal flourishes across all age groups and reaches across geographical boundaries. 7:30 p.m.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, January 30: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. 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) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, January 26: 
Heritage Film Festival: The Haumana.  A narrative feature film about the charismatic host of a cheesy tourist show in Waikiki who is appointed to lead a high school boys’ hula group in a traditional performance. This film was produced in Hawai`i and the entire cast was either born and raised and/or living or lived in Hawai`i. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  3 p.m.  $10.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, January 24: 
Los Lonely Boys.  This trio of brothers has proved to be one of the most stunning musical success stories of the last decade. Los Lonely Boys are the pride of Texas and a band on the international map, with their infectious blend of pop-rock, Texas blues, “brown-eyed soul”, country and Tejano: a “full-scale Tex-Mex American roots rock party”. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Throughout the Month of January: 
Queen Liliuokalani Legacies – Lahaina Public Library.  This program will feature selected readings from “Hawai`i’s Story by Hawai`i’s Queen” written by Queen Liliuokalani, a sing-along of the Queen’s music from “The Queen’s Songbook” published by Hui Hanai, a seven-minute film vignette “Ku`u Aina Aloha” (Beloved Land, Beloved Country) that expresses the love of these islands as inspired by the Queen, and a brief talk story. For information call the numbers for each library below or visit www.librariesHawai`i.org.  Various venues on Maui:

• January 22 & 23:  Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  6 p.m.  (808) 573-8785.

• January 25: Lahaina Public Library, 680 Wharf St., Lahaina.  10:30 a.m. (808) 662-3950 .

Sunday, January 19: 
Broadway Pops – Dancing & Romancing.  Broadway and Hollywood combine for a romantic and entertaining evening of song and dance with Joan Hess and Kirby Ward. Inspired by Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly and Eleanor Powell, this evening will put a song in your heart and have you dancing in the aisles! The Maui Pops Orchestra will be in full swing and will also perform a few of their own Broadway favorites.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 3 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 18:
Halau `O Kekuhi – Hi`ikaikano`eau. Hi`iakaikano`eau delves into the creative center of the Hawai`i sense of practical beauty by recreating occupational images and messages from mele. The hula performance reincarnates the wisdom of our kupuna in making things both useful and beautiful through the poetry of movement.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 11:
24th Annual Ho’okipa Surf Classic from 7 am to 4 pm at Hookipa Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore. The memorial surf contest is held for Justin Roberson with a “Surfers for Safe Rides” theme. Eight divisions from small kids to master men, with a $1,000 cash prize for the Open Men Champ. Rain dates are January 12, 18 and 19. Call 298-8254 for more info., or visit www.hookipasurfclassic.com.

Saturday, January 11: 
Blues Festival with Willie K and Friends.  To benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Hawai`i, outdoors at Maui Tropical Plantation, 1670 Honoapi`ilani Hwy between mile markers 2 & 3, Wailuku. 3 to 10 p.m. For information call (800) 451-6805 or (808) 244-7643 or visit www.mauitropicalplantation.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. 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.