Saturday, January 5: 
Songs of the Pacific.  Join the Whale Trust research team and special guests for an evening celebrating the enchanting humpback whale song that captured hearts and helped save a species. This memorable evening will feature outrigger canoe trips from shore hosted by Whale Trust researchers, a sunset dinner at the beach by Chef Lee, and a private concert by John Cruz. Attire for the event is beach casual.  This benefit event will help fund the Whale Trust research team’s humpback whale behavior studies throughout the upcoming season. Sugar Beach Events, 85 N. Kihei Rd., Kihei. 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets $175.  For tickets and information visit www.whaletrust.org/songs-0f-the-pacific.