Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27: 
Kumu Kahua Theatre:  My Boy He Play Ball.  Enjoy this funny, deeply-rooted story of fathers, sons, and modern Hawaiian identity written by pioneering author, Tammy Haili‘ōpua Baker.  Boy Kahalewai is living the dream: a Division-1 football scholarship at a mainland college, a chance to play pro, and a loving family back home. But as he struggles with intense pressure from his father and awakens to his Hawaiian roots, Boy starts to wonder whose dream he’s been living all along.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, February 25: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. 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) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday, February 20: 
Ukulele Strumming Workshop – Learn Hawai`i’s Favorite Instrument from a Hawaiian.  The Bailey House Museum celebrates the cultural tradition of Hawai`i’s instrument at the monthly Ukulele Strumming Workshop by Native Hawaiian Mele Fong, aka Ukulele Mele. Experience the Hawaiian style of learning as you “Watch. Listen. Play. The Ukulele Mele Way”. Mele’s method minimizes hand and muscle strain while teaching proper techniques to form chords and strum different rhythms.  Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St., Wailuku. 10 a.m. to noon.  For information call (808) 281-4981 or visit www.UkuleleMeleOnMaui.com.

Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14: 
Keali`i Reichel and Halau Ke`alakamaile – Kukahi 2016.  Renowned as one of Hawai`i’s most popular recording artists, Keali`i Reichel is the award-winning kumu hula of Halau Ke`alaokamaile. His music, chant, and hula represent the best of Hawai`i’s traditional and contemporary poetry and dance today. His halau has brought home top awards from the prestigious hula competition, Merrie Monarch Festival, and he has won multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for his music, in addition to a top spot on world music charts. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 13: 
Maui Whale Festival.  The festival kicks off with the Parade of Whales at 9 a.m. on South Kihei Road, beginning at Kamaole Beach I and heading north to Kukui Mall. The Festival continues throughout the day at Kalama Park, with live entertainment, Wild and Wonderful Whale Regata, Made in Maui Artisan Fair, Keiki Carnival, and ono grinds and beverages available for purchase. Kalama Park, 1900 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  For information visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.

Friday, February 12: 
Chinese New Year Celebration at Lahaina.  Ring in the Year of the Red Monkey. Wo Hing Museum will host a free celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with kids’ crafts, cultural demos, music and presentations on the history of Chinese New Year. Chinese foods will be available for purchase. Enjoy a traditional lion dance, firecrackers and Kung Fu demonstration in the Wo Hing Museum yard at 5 p.m. Then, the exciting lion dance will proceed along Front Street, visiting merchants. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina.  10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, February 7: 
Watch the Big Game at The MACC.  Watch the BIG game on a BIG screen! Plus, enjoy live entertainment by Willie K prior to kickoff and after the final whistle.  Watch the game indoors on a huge screen in Castle Theater and/or outside in the Pavilion on a high-tech LED screen.  Beverages will be available for purchase in the courtyard before and during the game and food trucks will be on hand selling ‘ono grinds and snacks. All ages welcome.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Gates open at noon, game starts at 1:30.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 247-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.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 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 26 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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 2 – No Concert Scheduled; February 3 – Jeff Peterson; February 10 – Nathan Aweau; February 17 – Mark Yamanaka; February 24 – Ken Emerson. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the 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, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with 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. For Maui visitors only.  Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required.  Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.