Thursday, February 28: 
Jacob Jonas The Company.  Led by its 26-year-old namesake, Jacob Jonas The Company has gained an international profile for honest storytelling, visceral performances, and visual content creation. The Company showcases their unique mix of contemporary ballet, breakdance, and acrobatic movement, bringing dance into the world in new and exciting ways. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, February 22: 
Starry Night Cinema: Incredibles 2.  Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “The Incredibles 2!”. Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment with Drew Martin and an art activity for the kids prior to the film. You can also purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and enter prize giveaway.  Enjoy some free family fun. If it’s rainy, the movie will be shown in the Castle Theater; seating is first come/first served. No coolers or outside food/beverages allowed. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  7 p.m. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, February 22: 
Maui Whale Festival.  Kihei Fourth Friday celebrates Maui Whale Festival with a special installment of the popular monthly town party.  Enjoy live music with some of Hawai`i’s top musicians, ono food, local vendors, keiki activities and eco programs.  Honor the majestic humpback whales who travel to Maui waters each year with free ocean themed fun for all ages. Azeka Shopping Plaza, 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei. 6 to 9 p.m. For more information visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org

Saturday, February 16: 
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue, with special guests Katchafire.  The original members of UB40, Ali Campbell, Astro, and Mickey Virtue, enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, including multiple #1, top-10, gold- and platinum-selling albums; Grammy nominations; and four #1 hits worldwide. Ali, Mickey, and Astro helped define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. Their most recent album is A Real Labour of Love, released in March 2018, an album much in the vein of their Labour of Love series of albums. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  5:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org. 

Friday – Sunday, February 15 – 17: 
Whale Tales 2019.  Whale Tales is Hawai`i’s premier whale research and education event, hosted by Whale Trust. Renowned scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and conservationists will come together for presentations, whale watches, films, and an education/art expo.   A $20.00 per day donation is encouraged to support Whale Tales’ beneficiaries. Benefit whale watches with the scientists, conservationists, and photographers featured at Whale Tales will run throughout the weekend. Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Lahaina. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20 per day donation encouraged. For tickets and information call (808) 572-5700 or visit www.whaletales.org.

Thursday, February 14: 
Makana.  Award-winning slack-key guitar player, singer, and composer, Makana, in a special Valentine’s Day concert.   A protégé of the Hawaiian slack key guitar legends, including Bobby Moderow Jr. and the late master Uncle Sonny Chillingworth, Makana has dedicated his life to perpetuating as well as evolving the traditional Hawaiian art form. From this slack key tradition Makana has evolved his own dynamic, high-octane style, coined “Slack Rock”: slack key infused with elements of bluegrass, rock, blues and raga. Described as “dazzling” by The New York Times, Makana has become an internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer, composer and activist who is widely known for lending his musical talent for social change. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org. 

Sunday, February 10: 
Humpbacks of Hawai`i Exhibit & Sphere Grand Opening.  Immerse yourself in the world of Hawai`i’s humpback whales. Until now, we’ve only been able to see humpbacks from above the ocean surface. Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere breaks the barrier to do what has never been done before: bringing you eye-to-eye with Maui’s humpback whales in their realm beneath the waves.  The new Maui Ocean Center Humpbacks of Hawai`i Exhibit & Sphere invites you to explore their world, learn their secrets, & discover the dynamic life, journeys, and social bonds of these intelligent and spiritual creatures under the sea. The Humpbacks of Hawai`i Exhibit & Sphere is the first of its kind in Hawai`i, adding an exciting chapter to the story & legacy of Hawai`i’s humpback whales. Event highlights include:  Blessing with Kahu Dane Maxwell, VIPs, and Maui Ocean Center team; live entertainment with Na Wai `Eha; information booths with PAC Whale, Whale Trust, & NOAA Humpback Sanctuary; prize wheel & whale-themed specials at Seascape Restaurant & Maui Ocean Treasures gift store.  Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information visit www.mauioceancenter.com.

Saturday, February 9: 
Makawao Town’s 27^th Annual Chinese New Year’s Lion Dance Celebration.  Makawao merchants invite you to come and join in this celebration. Au’s Shaolin Arts will offer the Lion Dance with a Martial Arts Demonstration and plenty of firecrackers to open the New Year. The corner of Baldwin and Makawao Avenues. 10 a.m. to noon After the demonstration the lion will dance through the streets of Makawao.

Saturday & Sunday, February 9 & 10: 
Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i.  A festival-like music event featuring iconic ukulele musicians from across Hawai`i and the world. The medley of events kicks off on Saturday, with the International Ukulele Contest and Hula Show. The finale takes place on Sunday, with an eclectic collection of more than 20 local and international entertainers all day long on two stages. The event will feature Ennichi (Japanese fair) games and activities like water balloon fishing, a ring toss and scooping games.  Saturday: International Market Place Queen’s Court Stage, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Sunday: Kaka`ako Makai Gateway Park, 461 Cooke St., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to sunset. Both events are free and open to the public. For information call (808) 389-2890 or visit www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Enjoy 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 6 – Led Ka`apana; February 13 – Jim “Kimo” West; February 20 – Jeff Peterson; February 27 – Mark Yamanaka. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort (except for November 28<sup>th</sup> show with Raiatea Helm), 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.