Cupid’s got nothin’ on you! Family card making, comedy improv, puppy love and locally made bon bons are just some of the sensational activities Maui has in store for Valentine’s suckers. Hook up your loved one, lover, lover-to-be or just hook it up at any of these Maui Valentine’s Day adventures.
GIVE HER WHAT SHE REALLY WANTS – Screw chocolate! Shop with your heart, the most passionate organ in your body. This week at the Love Shack, enjoy free gift wrapping on all adult gifts for your Valentine’s Day pleasure. The Love Shack Maui, (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-875-0303; Loveshackmaui.com
FIND YOUR CASANOVA – Romance is in the air. A romantic Italian dinner at Casanova’s of your choice is a classic Valentine’s Day dinner destination. Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.); 808-572-0220; Bistro Casanova (33 Lono Ave., Kahului); 808-873-3650; Casanovamaui.com
LOCAL LOVE POTIONS – Looking for a love potion that is all natural, edible, and made on Maui? The Queen Bee Lover’s Kit is just what cupid ordered. This little box of love has a hand-blended aphrodisiac and lots of other lover’s goodies. The Honey House, (1169 Makawao Ave.) Queenbeemaui.com
SEE’S CANDIES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS – Until – Fri. Feb 17. See’s Candies Shop, will be open for the Valentine’s Day Season. The retail chocolate shop features a candy counter, where you can create your very own custom mixed box of chocolates and candies. Along with its famous boxed chocolates, truffles, nuts and chews, lollipops and sugar-free candy. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (275 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com
MAUI ORCHID SOCIETY VALENTINE’S DAY EXHIBIT – Thu. Feb 9 – Sat. Feb 11. What’s more everlasting than a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day? An exotic orchid that will keep on giving year after year! The sale offers the best of the best for that sweet someone in your life. 9am. Maui Mall, (70 E. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-871-1307; Mauimall.com
FIND YOUR VALENTINE PARTY – Fri. Feb 10. Come find your Valentine or bring a date for some pre-Valentine’s Day turn up. DJs Illz and Kai K playing everything from hip hop, house, trap, twerk, booty shakin, dancehall, old school, mashups, bass, edm, remixes and more. 21+. $10. 10pm. Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon, (142 Hana Hwy., Paia); 808-579-8085; Charleysmaui.com
WEEKEND OF ENCHANTMENT – Each day, indulge and renew at Maui’s favorite retreat. Feb 11. Salon Service: A complimentary deep conditioning treatment with any hair service. Feb 12. All-Day Retreat: Two for one spa facility passes. Feb 13. Retail Therapy: Reserve a spa service and receive 10 percent off any retail purchase. Feb 14. Gift for You: Purchase any Jacqueline Piotaz facial and receive a complimentary gift. Call for reservations. 6am-7pm. Montage Kapalua Bay, (1 Bay Dr., Kapalua); 808-665-8282; Montagehotels.com/kapalua-bay
CHOCOLICIOUS – Sat. Feb 11. QKC and UHMC present Chocolicious, culinary students create magnificent Valentine’s chocolate displays for this amateur competition. Maui’s own celebrity judges will determine the winner based on creative design, theme and taste. Valentine’s Day gifts will be available for sale. Aunty Ruth will provide free Valentine’s Day crafts for keiki 12 and under. 10am. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (275 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com
S.LAP! STRIPTEASE AND LAP DANCE WORKSHOP – Sat. Feb 11. Just in time for Valentine’s Day: make your sweetheart sweat. You’ll grind, groove, nudge and nibble your way through the art of giving good lap in this two-hour striptease and lapdance combination workshop. Limited space available, call or go online to reserve space. 1pm. The Pole Room, (142 Kupuohi St., Lahaina); 808-283-2606; Thepoleroom.com
TIME TO MAKE VALENTINE’S – Sat. Feb 11. Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Come to Makawao and make Valentines cards! Drop in and join the fun. All supplies will be provided at this free craft program for all ages. 2pm. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-573-8785; Librarieshawaii.org
TIME TO MAKE VALENTINE’S – Sat. Feb 11. Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Create your own Valentine’s Day cards; all supplies will be provided. Free. 2pm. Wailuku Public Library, (251 S. High St., Wailuku); 808-243-5766; Librarieshawaii.org
WEEKEND OF LOVE – Sat. Feb 11 & Sun. Feb 12. Surprise her early. Featuring a special Valentine’s Day menu with gorgeous sunset and harbor views of beautiful Ma‘alaea. 5pm. Seascape Ma‘alaea Restaurant, (192 Ma‘alaea Rd.); 808-5149-3071; Mauioceancenter.com/dine
ASSISTANCE DOGS OF HAWAII VALENTINE’S BENEFIT – Sat. Feb 11. This will be the 9th Annual Valentine’s benefit for Assistance Dogs of Hawaii (ADH). There will be silent and live auctions, fabulous jazz quartets and lots of puppy love. 5:30pm. Four Seasons Resort at Wailea, (3900 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-874-8000; Fourseasons.com/maui
KENSU JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW – Sun. Feb 12 & Mon. Feb 13. For Valentine’s Day, shop for a holiday gift for yourself or someone special. Maui-based designers Kendra and Suheiwa will be showcasing a range of unique and inspired pieces. All jewelry are made by hand with real semi-precious stones and gold or silver. 9am-6pm. Montage Kapalua Bay, (1 Bay Dr., Kapalua); 808-665-8282; Montagehotels.com/kapalua-bay
‘AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER’ – Sun. Feb 12 & Wed. Feb 15. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, An Affair to Remember, one of the screen’s most memorable romances, returns to theaters as part of the TCM Big Screen Classics Series. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the film classic starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr makes the perfect Valentine’s celebration for movie lovers. 2pm & 7pm. Maui Mall Megaplex, (70 E. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 800-326-3264; Mauimall.com
VALENTINE’S DAY TEA LOVE AND CUPCAKE LADIES POP-UP SHOP – Mon. Feb 13. Tea Love will be introducing several exclusive Valentine’s inspired beverages just in time for Valentine’s Day. Specials for the day will include their handcrafted Strawberry-Mint Iced Black Tea and Chocolate Love Hot Cocoa. The pop-up will also feature a variety of Valentine-themed cupcakes. Receive a complimentary 20-ounce Strawberry Mint Iced Black Tea for every dozen you pre-order online by Feb. 10. 3-6pm. Maui Mall, (70 E. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); Cupcakeladieshi.com/valentines
LOVE IS IN THE AIR – Mon. Feb 13. Uplift Maui, a fitness and wellness provider, announces a unique partner mat and aerial yoga class in time for Valentine’s Day. In addition to the class, guests can enjoy aphrodisiac mocktails and an all-natural Lover’s Kit from local company Queen Bee Maui. $125. 5:30pm. Hotel Wailea, (555 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 808-495-7154; Upliftmaui.com
IMPROVALENTINE ONO – Mon. Feb 13. Free Range Comedy appears for a One Night Only performance of comedy improvisation! Be prepared to offer suggestions or even be an audience volunteer! Fun for the whole family. Free. 6:30pm. Iao Theater, (68 N. Market St., Wailuku); 808-242-6969; Mauionstage.com
VALENTINE’S CHOCOLATES AND PASTRIES – Mon. Feb 13 & Tue. Feb 14. Beautiful and delicious handmade chocolate bon bons and pastries will be on sale for Valentine’s Day at the Culinary Arts Pa‘ina Building. 9am-3pm. University of Hawaii Maui College, (310 Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-984-3500; Maui.hawaii.edu
FREE SMOOCHIES -Tue. Feb 14. Nourish Cafe’s are giving FREE Smoochies to the first 500 sweethearts to come through the door! Head over to either the Wailuku or Paia location to try this unique frozen kombucha treat. (2092 Vineyard St., Wailuku); (161 Hana Hwy., Paia)
LOVE IN WAILEA – Tue. Feb 14. Enjoy a special Valentine’s dinner with oysters on the half shell, Oysters Rockefeller, roast whole Maine lobster, cast-iron roasted filet mignon, butter poached lobster, Love in a Jar dessert for two and more. 5pm. Gannon’s Wailea, (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr.); 808-875-8080; Gannonsrestaurant.com
MY SWEETHEART SPECIAL – Tue. Feb 14. Enjoy a four-course Prix Fixe Valentine’s Menu for $79 per person. Suggested wine pairings priced separately. Each course is available a la carte. Hali‘imaile General Store, (900 Hali‘imaile Rd., Makawao); 808-572-2666; HGSMaui.com
VALENTINE’S EVENING AT PAINTBOX – Tue. Feb 14. Enjoy a night out and let Montage take your children (ages 5 to 12) on their own adventure for Valentine’s Day, while you enjoy your romantic time together. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. 5-9pm. Montage Kapalua Bay, (1 Bay Dr., Kapalua); 808-662-6628; Montagehotels.com/kapalua-bay
UKULELE WITH ANTHONY PFLUKE – Tue. Feb 14. On this Valentine’s evening, come enjoy the warmth and romance of the islands via a musical journey with a talented young musician. Free. 6:30pm. Kihei Public Library, (35 Waimahaihai St., Kihei); 808-875-6833; LibrariesHawaii.org
SPA VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL – Tue. Feb 14. Treat your sweetheart to a special Valentine’s Day spa experience. Offering a Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Manicure and Pedicure and a Ku‘uipo Couple’s Massage. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, (1 Ritz-Carlton Dr., Kapalua); 808-665-7212; Ritzcarlton.com/kapalua
SPECIAL VALENTINE’S MENU – Tue. Feb 14. Sansei Kapalua, (600 Office Rd., Lahaina); 808-669-6286; Sanseihawaii.com
SURF AND TURF VALENTINE’S DINNER – Tue. Feb 14. Enjoy paradise with a Surf and Turf Valentine’s dinner special: four-ounce lobster tail, three coconut shrimp, a 12oz ribeye steak, garlic mashed potatoes, veggies and a Champagne-soaked strawberry and Bailey’s cream parfait. $39.99. 4pm. Paradise Grill, (2291 Ka‘anapali Pkwy.); 808-662-3700; Paradisegrillkb.com
CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE AT KIMO’S – Tue. Feb 14. They’ll have lots of Valentine’s Day specials. Starters: roasted butternut squash soup and seared scallops; entree: Duo of Fish (seared sesame crusted Ahi and grilled snapper); dessert: Love Potion Number 9 Hula Pie. Speciality items will be offered a la carte. Full menu will be available. 5pm. Kimo’s, (845 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4811; Kimosmaui.com
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER – Tue. Feb 14. Under a canoe hale with views of the Pacific, experience romance at our signature restaurant on Valentine’s Day. Prix fixe dinner entree selections include Prime New York Strip, Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mahi Mahi, Surf & Turf and Ricotta & Spinach Gnocchi. $85 per person (with wine pairing–additional $45). Children’s menu (12 and under) available. 5pm. Cane and Canoe at Montage Kapalua, (1 Bay Dr., Kapalua); 808-662-6681; Caneandcanoe.com
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AT THE TERRACE – Tue. Feb 14. Bring your sweetheart to Kapalua and enjoy a memorable evening of romance. This special three-course dinner features a seafood tower for two, entrees, sides, a chocolate lounge and a glass of champagne. $88. 6pm. The Terrace at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, (1 Ritz-Carlton Dr., Kapalua); 808-665-7089; Ritzcarlton.com/kapalua
SAY VALENTINE’S WITH DINNER AND MUSIC – Tue. Feb 14. Bring your sweetheart to Waikapu and enjoy a four course dinner with Champagne service. Music will be performed by duo Brian and Meryl followed by HAPA. $125. 6pm. Kahili Restaurant, (2500 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Waikapu); 808-866-5025; Mauiliveevents.com
SWEETHEART SPECIAL FOR 2 – Tue. Feb 14. Valentine’s Day oceanfront dining, perfect for sharing with starters, salads, pizza, pastas and a special dessert. Music provided by DJ Zinn. $45. 6pm. Pi Artisan Pizzeria, (900 Front St., Lahaina); 808-667-0791; Pi808.com
VALENTINE’S DAY WITH DONAVON FRANKENREITER – Tue. Feb 14. See Donavon Frankenreiter’s “Made For Lovers” Hawaii Tour 2017. $35 pre-sale tickets available at online or $40 at the door. 9pm. Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon, (142 Hana Hwy., Paia); 808-579-8085; Dovepresents.com
BROKEN HEARTS CLUB VALENTINE DAY PARTY – Tue. Feb 14. Singles on the mingle or couples loving it up, you’ve all had a broken heart before, so whether it’s broken, on the mend, looking, lusting or swelling with LOVE, celebrate that you’re all a part of the club. DJ Sweets in the mix, Valentine’s games with CUPID, pictures with Maui Island Photo Booth and drink specials. 9:30pm. Down the Hatch, (658 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4900; Dthmaui.com
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