Saturday, October 15
Kulanihako’i: Living Waters. A new hula drama drawing from epic Hawaiian myths over 2000 years old, the mystical Kulanihako’i is an elemental lake from which all life flows. With dance, chant, storytelling and dramatic interpretation, Living Waters depicts the many facets of water and its continuous relationship between the ocean, land and sky as told through the eyes of contemporary Native Hawaiians. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or v i s i t www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, October 15
Festivals of Aloha Parade & Ho’olaulea. Hana’s week long festivities kick off with the Festival Grand Marshal presiding over a majestic parade through Hana town. Hoolaulea E hiipoi ka lei aloha goes on all day. Shortly to follow, a festival in the town center with live entertainment, local food and crafters at Hana Ball Park. For information call Neil Hasegawa at 808-264-3563.

Friday, October 14
Ceramic, print and watercolor artist, Michi Itami, will have her free opening night reception in Paia. Join her at from 6:30 to 9:00 at the Maui Crafts Guild at 69 Hana Highway, Maui’s only artistowned and artist-operated cooperative gallery. Enjoy free refreshments and live music by Upcountry Celtic.

Thursday, October 13
Hawaiiana Music Series. Every 2nd Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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. For information call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, October 7
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, September 30
Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range. Over 30 of the state’s top chefs dazzle diners with delectable dishes using grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton and wild boar—plus fresh island fruit and veggies. Taste and enjoy all the cuts of grass-fed beef—everything from tongue to tail. Visit vendor booths. Grass-Fed Beef Cooking 101 by KTA’s Derek Kurisu of TV’s “Living in Paradise” at 3 p.m. For tickets and information visit www.TasteOfTheHawaiianRange.com

Thursday – Sunday, September 29 – October 2
89th Annual Maui Fair. The traditional parade, which is also Maui’s largest, opens the Fair on Thursday. Enjoy rides, food, and first-rate entertainment. War Memorial Complex, Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Admission. For information visit www.mauifair.com or call Carolyn Nishimura at (808) 871-6230, ext. 13.

Thursday – Sunday, September 29 – October 2
89th Annual Maui Fair. The traditional parade, which is also Maui’s largest, opens the Fair on Thursday. Enjoy rides, food, and first-rate entertainment. War Memorial Complex, Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Admission. For information visit www.mauifair.com or call Carolyn Nishimura at (808) 871-6230, ext. 13.

Friday, September 23
Meet ceramic tile and mask artist, Tracy Lamon, at her artist opening reception in Paia. Join us from 6:30 to 9:00 at the Maui Crafts Guild at 69 Hana Highway, Maui’s only artist-owned and artist-operated cooperative gallery. Enjoy free refreshments and live music by Upcountry Celtic.

Friday, September 23
Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style at the Maui Mall. Poke contest, cultural demonstrations and entertainment. Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 877-8952 or visit www.mauimall.com