February 14, 2020:
Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet. Treat your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day to a special dinner buffet at the Kā’anapali Beach Hotel. Dine on hand-carved prime rib, fresh seafood, pasta dishes, and our Chef’s award-winning Ko’ala Lamb chops. Top off the evening by indulging in our irresistible selection of chocolate dipped strawberries, mini tarts and cheesecakes, or tiramisu! Dinner includes a glass of champagne or house wine and a long stem rose for your Valentine. Join us on Friday, February 14th, from 5pm to 9pm. Adults: $65, Children (6 to 12yrs.): $50, Children (5 and under): FREE with paying adult. Reservations are required: call 667-0124 or visit www.TikiTerraceRestaurant.com.

February 14, 2020 – February 17, 2020:
Whale Tales 2020 (14th Annual). Whale Trust and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will present the 14th Annual Whale Tales by Whale Trust, showcasing local and international whale researchers, photographers, and conservationists over President’s Day weekend. Learn and interact with top international scientists, photographers, and conservationists during the four-day event, featuring talks from world-renowned researchers on cetaceans and the ocean environment, stunning underwater photography and video of whales, immersive hands-on educational opportunities presented by marine research and conservation organizations, and benefit whale watches. In partnership with Maui-based whale watch companies, local and international guest presenters will be featured on whale watching cruises during the event. Whale Tales is a unique opportunity for Maui residents and visitors to hear first-hand what marine scientists are studying and discovering about the ocean and its inhabitants. Presentations, special events, and benefit whale watches will be held throughout the weekend. Admission to Whale Tales presentations and the Marine Science Center is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $20 per person to support Whale Tales 2020 Beneficiary projects and research programs. Benefit Whale Watch tickets will start at $65 per person. More information, including presenters and special guests, event schedules, registration details, and whale watch tickets, will be available online at WhaleTales.org.

February 14, 2020 – February 26, 2020:
Kauai Quilt Show 2020. The annual Kauai Quilt Show is a community event that is FREE to the public and open daily from 10AM to 6PM and on Fridays until 8 PM, FEBRUARY 14 – 26, 2020. It is held at the Kauai Society of Arts Gallery in the Kukui Grove Shopping Center (behind Longs Drugs & the Play Area) Over 70 Quilts made by local residents will be displayed, many will be for sale. There will also be designated donation quilts that when purchased, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization of the buyer’s choice. Vote for “Viewer’s Choice”. The quilt that gets the most votes gets to be on next year’s flyer. Come join us, learn about quilts and the quilting process and talk story with some of our local quilters who volunteer to sit the show daily. Let us share our love of the art of quilting with you.

February 13, 2020:
98 Degrees. With special guest Josh Tatofi This pop/contemporary quartet, comprised of Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons, are known for their R&B-tinged four-part harmonies. They’ve sold millions of records worldwide and achieved eight top-40 singles, including “Thank God I Found You,” “Because of You,” “I Do,” “The Hardest Thing,” “My Everything,” and “The Way You Want Me To”– plus a collaboration with Stevie Wonder on “True to Your Heart” for Disney’s Mulan. Tickets: $49, $59, $79, $129/Gold Circle Seating (plus applicable fees) Gold Circle seating includes a premium seat with access to Courtyard beverage service and restrooms. Tickets on sale to MACC Members: Saturday, October 26 Tickets on sale to public: Saturday, November 9

February 04, 2020 – May 06, 2020:
Volunteer at Oo Farm with Pacific Whale Foundation. Volunteers on Vacation is a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation to help you easily find meaningful service projects to benefit Maui’s environment. Visitors and residents can spend a few hours giving back to the local community while enjoying access to “off the beaten trail” places and learning about the history and natural ecosystem of the area.
Lend a hand with farm chores at an exquisite organic farm in the misting forest of Waipoli in Upcountry Maui. Oo Farm is a unique and multi-faceted operation with its 8.5 acres sustaining numerous crops that have been developed from virgin land.
Project runs from 8:45am to 11:30am every Wednesday. Meet at O’o Farm, 651 Waipoli Rd, Kula, HI. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and a light jacket that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Visit PACIFICWHALE.ORG/CONSERVATION/VOLUNTEER-VACATION/ for more information. Reserve by calling Pacific Whale Foundation at 808-249-8811 or email us at reservations@pacificwhale.org

February 11, 2020:
Dance Workshop with Leela Dance Collective. Join Leela Dance Collective members from the cast of SPEAK: Tap & Kathak Unite for a special dance workshop. Participants will have the unique opportunity to experience the different rhythmic elements of two distinct traditional dance forms: kathak, classical dance from Northern India and tap, America’s classic dance form. Open to participants at all dance levels age 15+. Please dress comfortably. Tap shoes not required. COST: $10 nonrefundable registration fee. Registered attendees for this workshop will have access to a $5 discount towards the purchase of a ticket to the Leela Dance Collective show on Wednesday, February 12. Discounted performance tickets are available exclusively through the box office in person, or via phone.

February 09, 2020 – February 10, 2020: 
VIP Whalewatch. Sunday, February 9th at 4:30 pm Monday, February 10th at 8:30 am Join the Board of Directors of Pacific Whale Foundation, Executive Director Kristie Wrigglesworth and Mrs. Selket Kaufman for a very special ecotour in celebration of our 40th year of ocean protection and environmental stewardship. Gathering from different parts of the world, our Board will be on Maui to address the Foundation’s work in Hawaii, Australia, Ecuador, and Chile. Meet this team of environmental champions as you enjoy a spectacle of whales and gain a better understanding of the organization’s history, current status and future plans as a leader in the research, education, and conservation of marine mammals living wild in their natural habitat. The wife of our founder and leader Greg Kaufman who spent 40 years traveling throughout Oceania as a pioneer in noninvasive humpback whale research, Mrs. Selket Kaufman will also join this special VIP ecotour. During this special 2-hour Whalewatch, you’ll hear fascinating facts and insightful commentary, as well as live whale songs from underwater hydrophones. You will also gain an exclusive documentary link to “A Voice for Whales”, a signed copy of the book: Hawaii’s Humpback Whales: The Ultimate Guide, by Gregory D. Kaufman, Paul H. Forestell, and a vibrant marine wildlife oversized postcard. Visit MauiWhaleFestival.org for more information.

February 08, 2020:
Whale Day & Parade of Whales. Back by popular demand, the Whale Day 2020 Parade travels down South Kihei Road, starting at Kamaole Beach 1 and ending at Kalama Park in Kihei. After the parade, stay at Kalama Park in Kihei from 10 AM – 3 PM for FREE interactive displays on marine research, education and conservation; hula performances; a keiki carnival; local food vendors; Made on Maui arts & crafts vendors; the Wild & Wonderful Whale Regatta; expert speakers and more as we celebrate our 40th year of ocean protection. This year we are proud to partner with other Maui whale protectors- Whale Trust, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and Division of Aquatic Resources – DLNR – Hawaii to present Whale Day. The public can help support this free event to celebrate and educate about humpback whales and other marine life by contributing to the Whale Consortium’s gofundme page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-whale-day-2020. Visit MauiWhaleFestival.org

February 07, 2020 – February 08, 2020:
Eric Gilliom One-Man Show – White Hawaiian. Eric Gilliom stars in an original one-man theatrical show, “White Hawaiian,” co-created by writer/director Brian Kohne (Kuleana). This one man show represents the first collaboration between the pair since “Get A Job,” an award-winning comedy produced entirely on Maui in 2010. Music lovers may remember their previous work as co-producers of the Barefoot Natives with Uncle Willie K, which resulted in two award-winning CDs and hysterical sold-out shows in the islands and beyond. Eric Gilliom explores identity through the lens of Hawaiian history, contemporary culture, and family, and this is certainly one show you do not want to miss! Maui’s Eric Gilliom is a recording artist and star of stage and screen, having appeared in movies, TV, on Broadway, and in concert venues throughout the country. He’s performed alongside legends including Willie K, Mick Fleetwood, and Jamie Foxx, and descends from a family of entertainers. “White Hawaiian” is an original one-man show co-written by long-time collaborator Brian Kohne (Kuleana, Get A Job), and promises to be an evening of storytelling and hysterics audiences will not soon forget. Tickets: $25, $35 (plus applicable fees; 10% discount for MACC Members)

February 05, 2020:
Jazz at The Shops at Wailea with Angela and Phil Benoit. The Shops at Wailea welcomes back Maui’s own Angela and Phil Benoit to Jazz at The Shops on Wednesday, February 5. The talented jazz duo will perform a free concert in the upper level luxury wing at The Shops at Wailea from 5:30 to 7pm, benefiting the Maui Food Innovation Center. Born in Paia, Angela Benoit has been singing all of her life and has performed professionally for over 20 years. Phil Benoit, a self-taught guitarist who moved to Hawaii in the late ’70’s, has also been performing for over two decades. Together, they have produced four Eps, including the late 2019 release “All Caught Up In You.” They also head up the Maui-based jazz group “Benoit Jazzworks,” playing their original music together in addition to jazz standards, bossa nova, pop and Hawaiian swing. The duo spreads their music across the islands and the world by performing in clubs, concert venues, private house concerts and more all over Hawaii, and touring the west coast annually. In a continued effort to give back to the community, The Shops at Wailea supports a different Maui non-profit each month with a portion of the special event parking fees going to the selected charity.