Saturday, September 14: 
Hawaiian Moonlight.  George Kahumuku Jr. and friends volunteer their talent, and organize stage performances of Hawaiian music as their way of “giving back” to the Bailey House Museum. Bring your blanket or a low back beach chair and enjoy the evening listening to music under the moon and stars. Limited seating is available for kupuna on a first-come first-seated basis.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku. 7 to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Saturday, September 14: 
Ku Mai Ka Hula, 8^th Annual International Hula Competition.  This international hula competition features halau winners from Japan’s competition and halau from Hawai`i in adult solo and group performances. The dancers compete in kahiko (traditional hula) and auana (modern-day hula stylings) in both male and female categories. This competition features prestigious judges and award-winning halau, so no need to wait till next spring or travel to another island.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  1-7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

 Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  September 6 – Wailuku, on Market Street; September 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 20 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; September 27 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, September 6: 
First Friday Festivals of Aloha Kickoff. A special Maui Friday Town Party, featuring HAPA, live music, blessing. Market Street, Wailuku, 6 pm – 9 pm.  Free.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  September 4 – Ledward Ka`apana; September 11 – Brother Noland; September 18 – David Kamakahi; September 25 – Sean Na`auao. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program.  Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter 1 to 4 p.m. doing such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens.  Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. For information call (808) 877-3680, ext. 14.

Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Sunday, September 1: 
Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival. Under the stars along Maui’s renowned Ka`anapali Beach, the “Malama Maui” gala will provide an evening of delicious food and incredible wines. 6-10 p.m. Tickets start at $250 per person.  Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Lahaina.  For tickets and information call (808) 738-6245 or visit hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.

Friday & Saturday, August 30 & 31: 
Ka`anapali Fresh.  Sample chefs’ menus, learn about Grown on Maui products with Maui’s farmers, savor the beauty of Ka`anapali, play on the beach, and simply enjoy the rich history of the land. Enjoy this unique culmination of culinary creativity, memorable experience, and array of choices in land and ocean adventure.  Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  For information call (808) 661-3271 or visit www.kaanapalifresh.com.