Friday, January 27:
Opening reception for hanging garden artist, Joan Mercer, and whimsical gourd artist, Jennifer Throne. Free entertainment and refreshments from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Maui’s only artist-owned and artist-operated gallery, Maui Crafts Guild, at 69 Hana Highway. Call (808) 579-9697 daily from 10 to 6 for more information or visit www.mauicraftsguild.com.

Friday, January 27: 
Ben Vereen.  Broadway star-actor-singer-dancer and Tony Award winner, Ben Vereen is internationally renowned for his performance in Bob Fosse’s Pippin. This consummate showman continues the tradition of great all-around entertainers, best appreciated live.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, January 22: 
Storytelling Festival: Maui, Hina & Ka Hana Kapa.  One of the many legends of Hawaii is about Maui, the demi-god, lassoing the sun to slow its path across the sky so his mother Hina’s kapa could dry. Our particular version of this story is centered here on Maui and will be performed in chant, dance and the art of storytelling.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion.  3:00 p.m. Free.  For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 22: 
Maui Oceanfront Marathon.  The Marathons start in Wailea and run through Kihei along the oceanfront to Kamehameha Iki Park near the Banyan Tree in Old Lahaina Town.  5:45 a.m  – 1:00 p.m. Events include: Early Start Marathon at 4:30 a.m.; Marathon start at 5:45 a.m.; Half Marathon & 10K at 6:45 a.m.; 15K at 7:20 a.m.; and the 5K at 8:20 a.m.. Registration at the Pioneer Inn on Saturday 10 – 5 p.m.  For information visit www.MauiOceanfrontMarathon.com or call Les Wright at (808) 344-3651.

Friday, January 20: 
HAPA by Moonlight.  Barry Flanagan and Ron Kuala‘au are HAPA, one of Hawaii’s favorite musical duos.  HAPA has always pushed musical boundaries, reaching across world genres to create its eloquent artistry that combines music, chant and dance. Enjoy HAPA under the moonlit pavilion, expressing aloha through Barry’s and Ron’s music. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Courtyard.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, January 12: 
Hawaiiana Music Series.  Enjoy the sounds of Hawaii at the Baldwin Home Museum, corner of Dickenson & Front St. in Lahaina.  Many of Hawaii’s favorite entertainers will be performing.  Bring your lunch, mats, chairs, family and friends. This event is FREE!  Baldwin House Museum, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina.  11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

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, January 6: 
Wailuku Town’s First Friday Celebration.  Market Street, Wailuku.  Enjoy Wailuku Town’s monthly Street Fest, featuring live entertainment, food, music and shopping in Wailuku’s historic town. Free admission. For information call (808) 871-5500.

Friday – Monday,  January 6 – 9:
Hyundai Tournament of Champions.  The season-opening event of the PGA TOUR and held at the legendary Plantation Course, Kapalua.  This tournament is unique in that its qualified field features a winners-only format.  Only champions from the 2011 PGA TOUR season are eligible to compete.  For tickets and information call (808) 665-9160 or visit www.pgatour.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”.  January 2 – Da Ukulele Boys; January 9 – Ledward Ka`apana; January 16 – Keoki Kahumoku; January 23 – Jeff Peterson; January 30 – Brother Noland. 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.