Maui Calendar February 2007

Maui Calendar February 2007 page contains events and activities that occur in Maui during the month of February, 2007.

Please note: Ongoing Maui events and activities that occur over a period of several months or the entire year are not listed here. However, you may read about them on our Ongoing Maui Events page.

Montessori Gala
Early February, 2007. The 17th Annual Montessori Gala & Auction benefiting Montessori School of Maui and Montessori Hale O Keiki schools. For more information call (808) 573-0374.

You Can’t Take It With You
February 9 - 25, 2007 by Maui OnStage in the Iao Theater. Written by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart. The plot contrasts Grandpa Vanderhof's eccentric family, where members dabble with fireworks, raise snakes and play the xylophone, with the conservative Kirby family. Vanderhof's granddaughter, Alice, becomes engaged to her boss's son, Tony Kirby. Although a dinner party meant to bring the families together ends with an explosion and a night in jail, by play's end both Tony and his father come to appreciate Grandpa Vanderhof's carefree philosophy. For tickets call 808-242-6969.

The Great Maui Whale Festival
Saturday, February 10 – Sunday, February 25, 2007. A two-week series of whale-themed events, including: Run for the Whales on Saturday, February 10, 2007. This is a 5K and Half Marathon Fun Run, along the scenic South Maui coast in Makena and Wailea. Includes race t-shirt, k professional timing, aid stations and post-race breakfast. Age group medals and lei will be given for first, second and third place winners in 5 year age groups. Register in advance for $30; on race day for $35. All proceeds benefit Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine education programs. For an application, call (808) 249-8811.

Maui's Whale Day Celebration
Saturday, February 17, 2007. Free, all-day family celebration of Maui's humpback whales, from 10 am to 5 pm at Kalama Park (by the big whale statue) on South Kihei Road, Kihei. Features live Hawaiian entertainment and dance all day. A Hawaiian craft fair will feature the work of local crafters. Enjoy a children's carnival, great food by Maui restaurants at the many food booths and pick up some excellent bargains on golf packages, accommodations, restaurant meals and art at the Silent Auction.

The Keiki Whale-a-thon
Saturday, February 17, 2007. The Keiki Whale-a-thon provides children with the opportunity to learn about whales, in a fun-filled series of interactive stations created by the Ocean Science Discovery Center and Pacific Whale Foundation.. The first 150 kids to complete the course will receive a free gift. The Keiki Whale-a-thon begins at 11 a.m. and is open until 1:30. At Kalama Park, Kihei. For information, call (808) 249-8811 or 1-800-942-5311. Part of The Great Maui Whale Festival. Sponsored by Maui Ocean Center.

The Wild & Wonderful Whale Regatta
Saturday, February 17, 2007. The whales are at the starting gate, for Maui's own version of the Rubber Ducky Race, featuring cute rubber whales on a thrilling race course. Grand prize is free round-trip airfare for two to Maui from the U.S. Mainland. Lots of other prizes will be awarded! A benefit for marine education programs for Maui's kids. At Kalama Park, Kihei, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Part of Whale Day and The Great Maui Whale Festival. For information, call (808) 249-8811 or 1-800-942-5311. Part of The Great Maui Whale Festival.

2nd Annual TangoFest Maui
February 20-25, 2007. TangoFest Maui is dedicated to supporting the joy, love and fire of dancing Argentine Tango. Combining the Aloha spirit of Maui together with instruction from world-class tango Miriam Larici & Hugo Patyn (L.A.), Brigitte Winkler (Berlin), George Garcia & Kai (Oahu), and Hsueh Tze (Boston). We look to offer an enriching experience in an environment that opens, inspires and invigorates the body, mind and soul. Cost for the 6-day Dance Event: $230 ($260 after Jan. 1st) includes 6 evening milongas and 26 classes from which to choose. Special Tango Show - $15. Grand Milonga/Dinner - $40 (tickets will be sold separately). For further information or to register contact Gawain Bantle, E-mail: Gawain@loveoftango.com, or call 808-876-0485.

Chinese New Year Celebration – The Year of the Boar
February 23-24, 2007. LahainaTown welcomes the lunar New Year with colorful and exciting lion dances on Front Street. On Friday, a free Chinese-themed movie is held in Campbell Park while the lions parade through town visiting shops. On the following evening, the 800 block of Front Street is closed to vehicle traffic for a street festival that begins with a Chinese martial arts demonstration, followed by live music with traditional drums, gongs and cymbals, and firecrackers. Enjoy booths with food, children’s crafts, calligraphy drawing, Chinese massage and more. Free admission. For additional information, you can call the Lahaina Event Hotline at 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or 667-9194 (on Maui), or send an email to info@visitlahaina.com.

The Great Whale Count
Saturday, February 24, 2007. Count the whales that can be seen from Maui's shorelines and lookout points with whale researchers and other volunteers from across the country! Please volunteer for this annual count. Pacific Whale Foundation's researchers will provide the training and tools. Count is from 8 a.m. until noon. To volunteer, call 1-800-942-5311. From Maui, call 249-8811. Part of The Great Maui Whale Festival.