January

Berlin — 100 Years Bauhaus: The Opening Festival. Art movement jumpstarts centennial with 100 artists at the throttle.

Detroit — North American International Auto Show. The future of motor vehicles charges up in Motor City.

Sapporo, Japan — Sapporo Snow Festival. Millions chill out at showcase of ice and snow sculpture, 70th edition.

GETTY Hawaii's Merrie Monarch Festival honors King David La‘amea Kalakaua, whose flamboyant, fun-loving ways earned the 19th century leader the moniker “Merrie Monarch.” The weeklong festival features a hula competition, hula shows, a Hawaiian arts fair and more.