Saturday, March 23:
Ho`omau 2013.  The annual fundraising event that supports programming for Pūnana Leo O Maui Hawaiian Language Immersion preschool. This is the premier Hawaiian language and entertainment event of the year for the entire family. Enjoy local Hawaiian musicians and entertainers, arts & crafts, great food, and silent and live auctions. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku.  9 a.m. to Sunset.  $15.  For information visit www.mnbg.org.

Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23: 
Kumu Kahua Theatre – Fishing for Wives.  Fishing for Wives offers comic confusion over a picture bride mix-up. It’s 1913 and two Hawai`i Island fishermen realize they have women problems. Lonely and bored with catching fish, Nishi sends for a picture bride from Japan, but sneaks a photo of his handsome friend Aoki in his place. The bride arrives and falls in love with the wrong man, setting off a classic battle of the sexes. By playwright and author, Edward Sakamoto.  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, March 21: 
Local Voices: Jeff Peterson & Nathan Aweau.  Jeff Peterson is recognized as one of Hawai`i’s most versatile guitarists, as well as a popular solo artist. Nathan Aweau accompanies his beautiful vocals on guitar. He also demonstrates his extraordinary musicianship on an 8-string electric bass.  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, March 17: 
Maui Pops Orchestra – St. Paddy’s Pops.  Wear your green and get ready for Irish and Celtic music.  Dancers from the Maui Academy of Performing Arts will perform their version of River Dance and Maui cellist Silvina Samuel will play the beautiful Adagio on Celtic Melodies by Bruch. Sing along to some of your favorite Irish tunes. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 3:00 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visitwww.mauiarts.org.

Friday, March 15: 
Bonnie Raitt.  More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt is an institution in American music and is best known for her soulful singing and her uncanny technique in blues and slide guitar. John Cruz will open the show. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 7:00 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, March 9: 
Jake Shimabukuro.  Renowned the world over for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques on Hawai`i’s signature instrument, the `ukulele, Jake has earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis and has performed for the Queen of England. Jake dazzles his audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, electrifying high-energy grooves and deeply felt melodic ballads. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, March 8:
Ha’ina Hou – Let The Story Be Told.  The Baldwin Home Museum will come alive with free presentations and activities. The new interactive and educational program focuses on sharing Lahaina’s rich history through demonstrations, presentations, activities, museum tours and more. The Baldwin Home Museum is located at the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets in Lahaina.  Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, March 8: 
Olomana by Moonlight.  Taking the name of the windward O`ahu mountain so much a part of their childhood memories, Olomana blends contemporary and traditional musical styles to create a distinct sound that is deeply rooted in the land, people and culture of Hawai`i. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Courtyard, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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”.  March 6 – Bobby Ingano; March 13 – Martin Pahinui; March 20 – Waipuna; March 27 – Ledward Ka`apana. 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.

Sunday, March 3: 
Generations: Lindsey `Ohana.  Raised in true matrilineal tradition of Hawai`i, the women of the Lindsey `ohana embody Hawaiian music in all its forms. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.