Saturday, January 30: 
Run and Walk for the Whales.  This event is sponsored by Pacific Whale Foundation and will include a half marathon, 10K run, 5K run, and a 2.5 mile walk.  Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, 300 Ma`alaea Rd., Suite 211, Wailuku.  For information call (808) 249-8811, ext. 1, or visit www.pacificwhale.org.

Saturday, January 30: 
UB40 Reunited.  The original members of UB40 enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, helping define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. After 2008, the band that carried on using the name UB40 was made up of other founding members and new members, but in 2013, when Ali Campbell reunited with Astro and Mickey Virtue, audiences again experienced the true sound of the hugely successful band.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, January 28: 
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, January 23: 
HAPA! Performing at Melelana.  Often encapsulated as the “Sound of Maui” or the “Soundtrack of Hawai`i” the music and sound of the group HAPA! evokes a place that many people have referred to as heavenly. Expect to hear hypnotic, liquid guitar runs woven around clear, tenor Hawaiian vocals and immaculate harmonies driven by poetic lyrics exulting the rapture of the Hawaiian landscape, history and mythology. Preshow entertainment by Jamie Lawrence.  Complimentary wine and appetizer reception begins at 5:30 p.m., HAPA! Performs at 6:30 p.m.  Complimentary valet parking also provided.  Melelana House, 78 Auoli Dr., Makawao.  For tickets and information visit www.melelana.org.

Saturday, January 23: 
The Dude Live on Maui – An Evening with Oscar Winning Actor Jeff Bridges.  From “Starman” to “The Big Lebowski” to the role that earned him an Oscar, actor Jeff Bridges is undoubtedly one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Performing as his special guest is big band crooner Brian Evans, known for his hit songs “At Fenway” and “Creature at The Bates Motel.” He is the only singer ever to film a music video at The Bates Motel, home to the Alfred Hitchcock thriller, “Psycho.” His music video “At Fenway” was added to the library of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, 2605 Ka`anapali Pkwy, Lahaina.  8 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 276-1734 or visit www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

Monday & Tuesday, January 18 & 19: 
New Shanghai Circus.  China’s most daring acrobats, jugglers, balance artists, and contortionists return to Maui for the year’s grandest family spectacular. These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movements to form living sculptures. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Monday, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, January 9: 
Annual Uncle Willie K BBQ Blues Fest.  Hawai`i’s only Blues Festival truly rooted in the Blues. It is Uncle Willie K’s goal to create a family style festival always supporting a good cause. This annual sellout concert features nothing but the Blues, with legendary artists joining in the festivities. Kahili Golf Course, 2500 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Wailuku.  5:30 to 11 p.m.  For tickets and information visit www.williek.com.

Friday, January 8: 
The Rough Riders. Hawai`i music icons and multiple award-winning artists, Henry Kapono, John Cruz, and Brother Noland, bring the well-honed craft and power of three inspiring songwriters, three distinct voices, and the perfect blending of guitars to create an exceptional musical style. From classics such as “Friends,” “Coconut Girl,” and “Island Style,” to the new, provocative sounds of three seasoned professionals coming together as one on stage, the Rough Riders are independent by nature, connected by music, and bonded by skills, determination, and style.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, January 8 & 9: 
HSO Pops:  Disney in Concert – Tale as Old as Time. Watch scenes from your favorite Disney movies including Frozen, The Lion King, Aladdin, and more, with four vocalists and the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing the music live. Kids and adults alike will love sharing these musical memories. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 768-5400 or visit www.blaisdellcenter.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”.