Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”. March 4 & 5 – Danny Carvalho; March 11 & 12 – Led Kaapana; March 18 & 19 – Ken Emerson; March 25 & 26 – Sean Na`auao. 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.

Sunday, March 1:
Peter Kater & R. Carlos Nakai in Concert. With 21 Grammy Award nominations combined, Native American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai, and pianist/composer, Peter Kater’s 25 year collaboration has produced some of the most memorable and ground breaking recordings in the New Age and World Music genres. Their music is intimate, intelligent, soulful, soaring and heart centered. 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.

Sunday, February 22:
Maui POPS presents Keola Beamer with Kumu Hula Moanalani Beamer. Keola Beamer is one of the premier singer/songwriters in Hawai`i, and master of Hawaiian slack key guitar. Keola established himself early as a leader of contemporary Hawaiian music when he wrote Honolulu City Lights, still one of the bestselling recordings in the history of Hawaiian music. Kumu Hula Moanalani Beamer will be joining Keola, making this a truly special program. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 21:
Jake Shimabukuro. Renowned for his super-fast and complex finger work, ‘ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has redefined the meaning of music that comes from that instrument. Though Jake is versatile with all the Hawaiian standards, he is constantly expanding his repertoire to combine elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Jake is now a world-wide phenomenon: he’s been declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone, has collaborated with and won accolades from diverse stars in the music world, wowed audiences on world tours and TV, and has even played for the Queen of England. 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.

Friday, February 20:
Chinese New Year Festival. Lahaina celebrates the lunar New Year with a traditional lion dance, firecrackers and kung fu demonstration on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn at 5 p.m. Exciting lion dancing will proceed along on Front Street, visiting merchants. Wo Hing Museum will host a free celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. with kids’ crafts, cultural demonstrations and a presentation on the history of Chinese New Year. Chinese foods will be available for purchase. The lions will arrive at Wo Hing Museum at 9 p.m. for a grand finale dance, firecrackers and blessing of the temple on Front Street to ring in the Year of the Ram.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday, February 14:
World Whale Day and Whale Parade. Enjoy a free, all-day festival honoring the humpback whales that come to Maui each winter. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a colorful Parade of Whales down South Kihei Road, and continue until sunset at beautiful, oceanside Kalama Park. Enjoy live musical entertainment featuring top Hawai`i recording stars. There will also be hula performances, a Keiki Carnival with hands-on activities and fun bouncy rides, an array of food booths by local restaurants and food trucks, and the original “Made on Maui” artisans’ fair with unique and locally sourced crafts. Admission is free and free shuttles to area parking lots will also be available. For information call (808) 249-8811, ext 1, or visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.

Saturday, February 14:
Na Leo Pilimehana. A gorgeous Valentine’s Day concert full of aloha. Nā Leo Pilimehana, in Hawaiian meaning “voices blending together in warmth,” is the most award-winning and best-selling female group in Hawaiian music history. Nā Leo is comprised of three childhood friends, Nalani Choy, Lehua Kalima and Angela Morales; contemporary women who run their own record label, compose, write lyrics, record and perform music together in beautiful harmony. 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.

Friday – Monday, February 13 – 16:
Whale Tales. Learn about all things whales from top international scientists, photographers, and conservationists. A four-day educational event, full of presentations, receptions, whale watches with the experts, and opportunities to network with world-renowned personalities in whale research. Free admission to presentations on Saturday and Sunday ($20 suggested donation).  Whale watches are available throughout the event, starting at $45.  Friday, Opening Reception 5 – 7 p.m., Courtyard of Historic Pioneer Inn, 658 Wharf Street, Lahaina; Saturday & Sunday presentations 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maui Theatre, 878 Front St., Lahaina; Monday Benefit Whale Watches all day, Lahaina Harbor. For information call (808) 572-5700 or visit www.whaletrust.org.

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. Dusk – 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.

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 6 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 20 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 27 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.