Friday, June 22:
2012 Maui Invitational Music Festival Presents Jazz & Blues Fest. All-star performances on stage by popular entertainers form Hawaii and the mainland showcasing various styles of jazz and blues including Dixie, Swing, Smooth, and more. Iao Theater, 68 N. Market Street, Wailuku. 5p.m. to 11 p.m. For information call (808) 283-3576 or visit www.aecg.org.

Saturday, June 16:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Maui. The festivities will take place at 9 a.m. at Kamehameha Iki Park, 505 Front Street, Lahaina. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. from Kenui St. down Front St. to Shaw St. Following the parade is a ho’okupu ceremony at Moku’ula Ahu. The ho’olaulea will include exhibits and tours by Friends of Moku’ula, Hui O Waa Kaulua, Makahiki Games with Kula Kaiapuna ma Nahienaena, a pau awards presentation, food booths, Maui made crafters and entertainment. The festivities are scheduled to last until sunset. For information call (808) 264-8779 or visit www.hawaii.gov/dags/kamehameha.

Sunday, June 10:
2012 Republik Music Festival. The all-star lineup includes Steel Pulse, Slightly Stoopid, Alborosie, G. Love and Gyptian. Presented by BAMP Project in association with Rick Cooper Music and Hard Rock Cafe Maui. Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Pavilion/Amphitheater. 4:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, June 9:
Kamehameha Day Celebration (Hana). This first annual festival honoring Hawaii’s legendary king takes place in beautiful Hana. Food vendors and crafts will be available, while halau and other local bands play throughout the day. John Cruz, George Kahumoku, Brother Noland and LT Smooth are scheduled to perform. The event benefits Ohana Makamae, the family resource center for the East Maui community. Hana is truly a step back in time and worth the long, meandering drive out there. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hana Bay, Uakea Rd., off Hana Hwy, Hana. Free.

Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Friday, June 8:
Kenny Loggins in Concert. Enjoy this concert evening with Kenny Loggins as he sings soulful songs straight from the heart, including “Whenever I Call You Friend,” “This Is It,” “I’m Alright,” “Footloose,” “Danger Zone,” “Heart to Heart,” “Celebrate Me Home,” “Conviction of the Heart” and “House at Pooh Corner.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242- 7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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: $4.00 / person, $6 / couple, children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. Friday, June 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; June 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; June 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; June 22 – Paia, on Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenues. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

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”. June 6 – Kawika Kahiapo; June 13 – Show not Scheduled; June 20 – Special Multi-Artist Show: Bob Brozman, Herb Ohta Jr., Kevin Brown, Keoki Kahumoku (tentative Jeff Peterson); June 27 – John Na’auao. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. showtime. For information call (888) 669-3858.

Saturday, June 2:
Recalling Hawaii Oli, Mele & Hula. A multi-media chronicle awakening the past, the now and the future of Hawai‘i. This stage production builds a bridge between the creation of the islands and the past accomplishments and leadership of Hawaiian ali‘i with their legacy brought forward into modern-day Hawai‘i. The program is performed by Ka‘imi Institute’s hula students from Europe, California, Maui, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i with special guest musicians, Na Kaholokula. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 and visit www.mauiarts.org.