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.

Friday, Sunday and Tuesday, February 13, 15 & 17:
The Flying Dutchman. For more than 150 years, Richard Wagner’s famed opera, The Flying Dutchman, has been captivating audiences across the world.  Set along the Norwegian coast, legends tell of a ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman, captained by a man simply known as the Dutchman, who is cursed to wander the sea.  His only chance at redemption comes every seven years.  If the Dutchman can find a wife that will be true to him, he’ll be set free of his curse. Hawai`i Opera Theatre, 848 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. Show times are Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.; and Tuesday, 7 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 596-7858 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org.