Sunday, December 13: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit www.KVBID.org.

Saturday, December 12: 
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua.  The lush and tall pine trees combined with that holiday “chill in the air” makes upcountry the perfect location to bundle-up and celebrate the holiday season. Admission is free but attendees are requested to bring a can of non-perishable food as a donation to the Maui Food Bank. Enjoy live entertainment, crafts and activities for keiki, outdoor cinema, food and beverages. This family friendly event starts at 4:30 p.m. with the lighting of the Christmas tree after sunset followed by a movie under the stars. MauiWine at Ulupalakua Ranch, 14815 Piilani Hwy., Kula.  For information call (808) 878-6058 or visit www.mauiwine.com.

Friday, December 11: 
Jake Shimabukuro.  Jake embodies the heart and soul of ‘ukulele music, as no one else can wring the emotion, beauty, meaning and thrills out of four strings like he can. Jake is versatile with all the Hawaiian standards, and is constantly expanding his repertoire to combine elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Wednesday, December 9: 
Jake Shimabukuro.  Known for his energetic strumming on the ukulele, Jake’s performance incorporates elements of thoughtful, sophisticated arrangements to spontaneous, improvised passages. In addition to his original compositions, his repertoire includes Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Schubert’s Ave Maria and Cohen’s Hallelujah. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Tuesday, December 8: 
The Stylistics.  One of the world’s best-selling vocal groups and all-time Hawai`i favorites, the Stylistics return to Maui for one night to kick off December holiday celebrations. Known for their string of consecutive Top 10 ballads in the 1970s, the Stylistics are the heart of the “Philly Soul” sound that’s become a mainstay of R&B and Adult Contemporary radio around the world. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  December 6 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 13 – Legends of Slack Key; December 20 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 27– Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Sunday, December 6: 
Maui Pops Orchestra “Holiday Pops”.  Maui Pops Orchestra is back with their traditional Holiday Pops concert, bringing favorite holiday music and guest artist, Capathia Jenkins, to the Castle Theater. The 50 person orchestra will perform music of Mannheim Steamroller, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Christmas at the Movies.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.  Visit www.mauipops.org for more information.

Saturday, December 5: 
18^th Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree.  Join in the fun with this Lahaina island-style event with a holiday arts and crafts fair along with a variety of local musicians. Music begins at 9 a.m. Keiki activities will kick off at noon with the arrival of Santa at the North Pole. Other activities include cookie decorating, face painting and Christmas crafts. Please bring one canned or non-perishable food item for admission to the “North Pole” winter wonderland.    Tree lighting will be at 6:30 p.m. Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  For more information visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6: 
9^th Annual Paradise Studio Tour.  Visit artists in their home studios in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Keaau. Nine studios with 25 local artists showing oil painting, watercolors, collage, pastels, acrylic, wood sculpture, jewelry making, ceramics, silk painting, fashion art, and more. Free featured demos and entertainment. For brochure and map call (808) 982-5150 or visit www.paradisestudiotour.com.

Saturday, December 5: 
9^th Annual Lei of Aloha.  This year’s theme is “Holy Night, Starry Night.” The open house and benefit for Hokulani Holt’s halau hula, Pau `O Hi`iaka, includes a house tour of Maui’s award-winning bed & breakfast inn, music, hula, poetry readings, light snacks and beverages; and A Hawaiian Country Store with lots of gift items for purchase. A glorious afternoon and the perfect Hawaiian way to usher in the holiday season. The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono, 2199 Kahookele St., Wailuku. 1 to 4 p.m., tickets $30.  For information call (808) 244-5897 or visit www.mauiinn.com.