Friday, September 9
Wanda Sykes Live on Maui. Called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers, Wanda Sykes is ranked among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. From movies to TV shows, to stand-up and comedy tours, Wanda Sykes has proven that funny is her business … and now she’s coming to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center! For tickets and information visit www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-7469.

Friday, September 9
Meet glass mosaic artist, Monica Morakis, at her artist opening reception in Paia. Join us from 6:30 to 9:00 at the Maui Crafts Guild at 69 Hana Highway, Maui’s only artist-owned and artistoperated cooperative gallery. Enjoy free refreshments and live music by Upcountry Celtic. Saturday, September 10: Hana Relays. The 52-mile course begins in the Kahului Airport area and will proceed along the Hana Highway to the finish line at the Hana Ball Park. Starting at 5:30 a.m. SHARP! For information visit www.hanarelayhawaii.com or call Joe Alueta at (808) 243-9636.

Thursday, September 8
Hawaiian Music Series. Every 2nd Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. enjoy the sounds of Hawaii at the Baldwin Home Museum, corner of Dickenson & Front St. in Lahaina. Many of Hawaii’s favorite entertainers will be performing. Bring your lunch, mats, chairs, family and friends and enjoy great live Hawaiian music under the shade trees on the Baldwin Home Lawn. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats and low beach chairs are welcome. This event is FREE! Baldwin House Museum, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org

Thursday, September 8
Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. Kumu Maile Yamanaka presents a hands-on educational lesson in basic hula 10:30-11:30 a.m., lei making 12-1 p.m. and basic ukulele/Hawaiian music 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; park entrance fees apply. Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, September 8
Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. Kumu Maile Yamanaka presents a hands-on educational lesson in basic hula 10:30-11:30 a.m., lei making 12-1 p.m. and basic ukulele/Hawaiian music 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; park entrance fees apply. Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Sunday, September 4
3rd Annual Kauai Marathon. The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon begin in Poipu, the world-class resort community at the sunny southern end of the island. The courses follow the contour of the scenic coastline, offering magnificent views of the island’s picturesque beaches, rugged volcanic peaks, and green tropical rain forests. The courses are USATF and AIMS certified. Marathon begins at 6:00 a.m. For information visit www.thekauaimarathon.com or call Bob Craver at (808) 283-8078.

Sunday, September 4
Kona Style Slack Key Guitar Festival. Fifteen of the best slack-key artists from Hawaii and the Big Island will perform. Authentic Hawaiian music – an event not to miss! Noon – 5 p.m. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua Kona. For information call ( 8 0 8 ) 2 2 6 – 2 6 9 7 o r v i s i t www.slackkeyfestival.com

Saturday – Monday, September 3 – 5
Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Race. The event features single hull, double hull and individual races along with a torchlight parade, dance and luau awards ceremony. Kona Coast, Kailua- Kona. For information call (808) 334-9481 or visit www.kaiopua.org.

Saturday & Sunday, September 3 & 4
38th Annual Parker Ranch Round-Up Club Rodeo. This exciting two-day event is held annually as a fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. Family-style fun includes team roping, bull riding, barrel racing and more. Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea at noon to sunset both days. Parker Ranch, 67-1435 Mamalahoa, Waimea For information call (808) 885-5669 or visit www.parkerranch.com.

Saturday, September 3
Maui Channel Swim. This relay race is timed and there are six swimmers per team. At the start of the race, each swimmer swims half-hour legs until all team members have raced. Then each swimmer swims a 10-minute leg until they cross the finish line. The Kaanapali Beach Hotel, 252 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, is the Maui Channel Swim headquarters. The hotel serves as the race finish point and hosts the award banquet. The race has a time limit of 8 hours and it is not uncommon that teams do not finish. For information visit www.mauichannelswim.com or call Ian Emberson at (808) 338-0722.