Sunday, September 18
41st Annual Maui Marathon & Half Marathon. The Maui Marathon is a Point-to-point, from Kahului to Kaanapali on the island of Maui. This 26.2-mile course is recognized as one of the ten most scenic marathons in the USA as well as the oldest consecutive running marathon in Hawaii. A major portion of the course runs within 50 feet of the Pacific Ocean. The Maui Half Marathon is an Out-and-back from Whalers Village in Kaanapali Resort. This flat and fast course passes through Lahaina Town tracing the final 6.55 miles of the marathon course, turns around at Launiupoko Park and returns to Kaanapali Resort following the same route. Whalers Village, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina. 5:30 a.m. For information call (808) 214-4911.

Saturday, September 17
The Pailolo Challenge – Maui to Molokai Canoe Race. A great outrigger canoe warm up/ pre-race for the Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Molokai Hoe. D.T. Fleming Beach Park to Kaunakakai, Moloka’i (26 miles). Organized by Hawaiian Canoe Club and sponsored by Coffees of Hawaii. For information call Rick Nuu at Hawaiian Canoe Club at (808) 283-1585. Entry forms and details available on line at www.coffeesofhawaii.com/culture/ambassadors/canoe

Friday, September 16
The Yardbirds. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. More than a rock band…they are an institution…which in the brief period from 1963 to 1968 made an indelible mark on the “Shapes of Things” to come. Best known as the band that honed the skills of future “guitar gods” Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, and for their chart hits, including “For Your Love,” “Heart Full of Soul,” “I’m A Man” and “Over Under Sideways Down.” For tickets and information visit www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-7469.

Tuesday, September 13
Complimentary Event: Wet Naturalist Presentations at the Maui Ocean Center at 6:00 pm; gates open at 5:50 pm . Join a Wet Naturalist at Maui Ocean Center’s Discovery Pool for exciting hands-on presentations on Hawaii’s marine invertebrates, animals that lack a backbone. Along with learning fascinating facts about sea cucumbers, sea stars and urchins, guests will have the chance to touch a few of the live spineless creatures!

Saturday, September 10
Ku Mai Ka Hula 2011. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. – An international hula competition featuring group and solo performances in kahiko (traditional) and auana (modern) in adult male and female categories. For information visit www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-7469.

Friday, September 9
Wanda Sykes Live on Maui. Called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers, Wanda Sykes is ranked among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. From movies to TV shows, to stand-up and comedy tours, Wanda Sykes has proven that funny is her business … and now she’s coming to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center! For tickets and information visit www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-7469.

Friday, September 9
Meet glass mosaic artist, Monica Morakis, 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 artistoperated cooperative gallery. Enjoy free refreshments and live music by Upcountry Celtic. Saturday, September 10: Hana Relays. The 52-mile course begins in the Kahului Airport area and will proceed along the Hana Highway to the finish line at the Hana Ball Park. Starting at 5:30 a.m. SHARP! For information visit www.hanarelayhawaii.com or call Joe Alueta at (808) 243-9636.

Thursday, September 8
Hawaiian 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 and enjoy great live Hawaiian music under the shade trees on the Baldwin Home Lawn. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats and low beach chairs are welcome. This event is FREE! Baldwin House Museum, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org

Saturday, September 3
Maui Channel Swim. This relay race is timed and there are six swimmers per team. At the start of the race, each swimmer swims half-hour legs until all team members have raced. Then each swimmer swims a 10-minute leg until they cross the finish line. The Kaanapali Beach Hotel, 252 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, is the Maui Channel Swim headquarters. The hotel serves as the race finish point and hosts the award banquet. The race has a time limit of 8 hours and it is not uncommon that teams do not finish. For information visit www.mauichannelswim.com or call Ian Emberson at (808) 338-0722.

Friday & Saturday, September 2 & 3
Invitation to Foodies. Explore Hawaii’s regional cuisine movement that focuses on eating locally grown and locally raised products and how new cuisine is inspired by Hawaii’s kama’aina from Asia, Europe and North and South America. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the cost, along with cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, farm tours, and Hawaiian agricultural history lectures. Makena Beach and Golf Resort, 5400 Makena Alanui, Wailea- Makena. For information visit www.tastehawaiionline.com
invitation-to-foodies or call Paul Baidoa at (866) 613-4438.