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HO'OMAU O'AHU CONCERT Sat, Feb. 15, 5-9 p.m. Enjoy entertainment by the students of 13 Hawaiian immersion schools as well as special performances by Manu Boyd and the Rev. Dennis Kamakahi at this benefit concert, Kau ka Pe'a, Holo ka Wa'a, honoring the Hōkūle'a. Bishop Museum, Great Lawn. Presale: $10 adults, $5 keiki and kūpuna; $14 and $7 the day of the event. Purchase tickets through 'ohana from any participating Hawaiian immersion school before Feb. 14. Info, Pūnana Leo o Mānoa at 536-7999 or www.hoomauoahu.org. KAHULANUI Fri., Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. This is Hawaiian swing at its finest! The Hawai'i Island band Kahulanui draws inspiration from Hawaiian swing music orchestras of the 1920s and 1930s, and performs classic Hawaiian songs in a syncopated style to make the music vibrant and alive for today. Innovative and interesting, Kahulanui's debut album, Hula Ku 'i, was nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion. $35 in advance, $45 the day of the show. (808) 2427469 or www.mauiarts.org.

LEI COURT SELECTION Sat, March 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For the first time, the Lei Court selection will be open to men. This year, one queen or king and up to two prince or princesses will be selected from the Nā Kūpuna (grandparents) age group. Competition involves lei making skills, poise and personality, speaking in English and Hawaiian, and hula 'auana (modern hula). McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Regional Park. Free. (808) 768-3042 or visit www.honoluluparks.com.

GREAT WAIKOLOA 'UKULELE FESTIVAL Sat, March 1, 11:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Kings' Shops, noon-7:15 p.m. Queen 's MarketPlace Daylong festivities for 'ukulele fans of all ages will showcase two stages of music and a free 'ukulele workshop, all on the grounds of the Waikoloa Beach Resort on Hawai'i Island. Bring your 'ukulele for the 10 a.m. workshop at Marriott with Roy Sakuma (who will be giving an 'ukulele away), and catch nonstop concerts by traditional 'ukulele mas-

' KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Feb. 22, 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m. This year's ho'olaule'a, E Pūlama 'Ia, E Ho'omau 'Ia Lā (Cherish what | we have, now and forever), celebrates the Hawaiian culture and 'ohana with live entertainment by top Hawai'i entertainers as well as the Kamehameha Schools marching band. Enjoy 'ono food, the country store, haku lei stand, silent auction, garden shop and more. Keiki will have fun on the inflatables, slides and rides. Kamehameha Schools-Kapālama Campus, Konia Field. Free admission andparking. (808) 842-8680 or www.parents.ksbe.edu.

ters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the 'ukulele world. Free. (808) 886-8822 or www.queensmarketplace.net or www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org. GENERATIONS: DALIRE 'OHANA Sat, Marcli 1, 7:30 p.m. The Dalire 'ohana has been putting poetry to mohon for generations. Today, the eighth generation of kumu hula exists in the family as the daughters have all continued the legacy of hula through their hālau. Join in for this evening of talk story and hula with Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire and her daughters, all winners of the prestigious Miss Aloha Hula title at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. $30. (808) 242-7469 or www. mauiarts.org. BIG ISLAND WOODTURNERS EXHIBIT Sat-Fri., March 8-28; Meet-the-artists reception Fri, Marcli 7, 5-7 p.m. Come see more than 200 of the most beautiful woodturnings from all around the island and participate in free woodturning demonstrations on Sat., March 8,

15 and 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition, an online auction featuring members' work will run from March 8 to 27. Wailoa Center in Hilo. Free. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. (808) 982-5173 or www. bigislandwoodturners.org for more information or to plaee a bid. ■

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The annual Ho'olaulea on the Kapālama Campus features inflatables, far right, and entertainment by the Kamehameha High School Ensemble. - Courtesy: Miehael Young, KS Photographer

201 4 Grammy nominee Kahulanui will perform Feb. 21 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. - Courtesy: īerry Warner

The Big lsland Woodturners Exhibit, March 8 to 28, will feature two woodturning demonstrations eaeh Saturday throughout the event. Here, John Mydock demonstrates pyrography, or wood burning. - Courtesy photo