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”.  May 1 – Kevin Brown; May 8 – Ledward Ka’apana; May 15 –Dennis Kamakahi; May 22 – Kimo West; May 29 – Jeff Peterson. 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.

Saturday, April 27: 
The Brothers Cazimero Lei Day Concert 2013.  The Brothers Cazimero are consummate performers who have made their indelible imprint on the face of contemporary Hawaiian music and hula. Their talent, longevity and sales success have placed them in a league of their own. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, April 26:
Joshua Nelson & The Kosher Gospel Singers. Raised in a black Jewish community, singer/songwriter Joshua Nelson blends Hebrew texts with soulful African-American gospel music. Critics have hailed Nelson’s vocal powers as reminiscent of the legendary Mahalia Jackson, yet utterly original and electrifying. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, April 25: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6 to 7:30 p.m.  The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday, April 20: 
21^st Annual East Maui Taro Festival.  Enjoy non-stop Hawaiian entertainment & hula, food booths, arts & crafts booths, an info tent for non-profits, an ag tent & farmers market and hands-on cultural demos such as poi-pounding, kapa cloth making, creating Hawaiian musical instruments, and lauhala weaving. A free event the whole family will enjoy. Hana Ballpark, Hauoli Rd. & Uakea St., Hana, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 264-1553 or visit www.tarofestival.org

Friday, April 19: 
Fifth Annual Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival.  Featuring masters of the instrument in free performances, presentations, workshops and jam sessions. Cultural activities such as lei making, lauhala weaving, and historic tours take place throughout the weekend. Workshops include Hawaiian steel guitar playing techniques and styles, classes for ukulele, upright bass, and guitar. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  For information call (808) 283-3576 or visit www.mauisteelguitarfestival.com.

Friday, April 19: 
SOJA with special guest Atmosphere.  With the release of their 4th full-length album, Strength to Survive, the band makes an impassioned call for unity and change with universal songs about faith, hope and love. Soja’s music is a mix of hot-rod reggae grooves and urgent, zeitgeist-capturing themes. Atmosphere will open.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 6:00 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, April 19: 
Dala.  The Toronto-based duo of Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine who are renowned for their “Lennon and McCartney” like harmonies and original acoustic folk-pop tunes. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala are now poised to bring their fresh brand of acoustic pop music to the world.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, April 14:
The MayJah RayJah 2013. Get ready for the biggest island music concert of the year, featuring Katchafire from New Zealand, Common Kings from Hawai`i, Rebel Souljahz and more!  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, April 13: 
2^nd Annual Empty Bowl Project.  Star Noodle and the Maui Organization for the Ceramic Arts (MOCA) come together for an evening of food, art and fundraising, to help support the Maui Food Bank.  Ceramic Artists from around Maui create over 400 hand crafted ceramic bowls to be sold for a $25 donation at the event, and include a visit to a special “Noodle Bar” created by Award Winning Chef Sheldon Simeon of Star Noodle and Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop. The bowl you choose is a keepsake to remind you of all of the “empty bowls” in the world! Star Noodle, 286 Kupuohi Street, Lahaina, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 667-2998 or visit www.starnoodle.com.