Every Friday throughout the Winter:
Stargazing Cruises: Moon, Stars and the Whales. Pacific Whale Foundation’s stargazing cruise introduces you to Maui’s enchanting sky in a most spectacular setting — a tropical evening on the beauti- ful Pacific Ocean off the coast of Lahaina. Listen to the haunting and mysterious songs of humpback whales in the ocean around you – or maybe view a surfacing whale by moon or starlight! Narrated by special guest Harriett Witt, an interna- tional award winning astronomy writer and speaker, known for her entertaining and informa- tive commentary on the stars. Appetizers, desert treats, and beverages are included. 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 249-8811 or visit www.pacificwhale.org.

Every Sunday 6:00 pm:
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more. Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Every Sunday:
Hanalei River Fair. Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce merchants from all over the island Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertain- ment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 5 – Hanalei Slack Key Concert; February 12 – For the Birds; February 19 – Menehune Moonrise; February 26 – For the Birds. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. A portion of the proceeds sup- ports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 3:00 p.m. For information and reserva- tions call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.