Sunday, May 5: 
“Cinderella” Ballet.  The magical ballet will be performed by Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) upper level ballerinas. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Wy., Kahului.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Sunday:
Maui Sunday Market. Held each Sunday, from 4 pm to 8 pm, in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot, this popular event features island vendors (crafters, artisans, food purveyors, and more); entertainment; food trucks; and activities showcasing Hawaiian Cultural traditions and practices. Public admission and parking is free.

Friday, May 3: 
Cazimero Lei Day Concert.  The MACC’s Ho`onanea series continues with the annual tradition of a Maui Lei Day concert with Robert Cazimero that is always a celebratory event.  Kumu Hula Robert Uluwehi Cazimero will perform in this perennially popular Lei Day event, along with the musicians and dancers from his award-winning Hālau Nā Kamalei – big winners at the 2015 Merrie Monarch Festival.  Enjoy the smooth showmanship, talent, and graciousness of Robert Cazimero, along with contemporary Hawaiian music and hula.  Preshow festivities start at 5:30 pm in the Yokouchi Pavilion and will include music and hula. Island crafters with displays of local arts & crafts and fragrant lei will also be on hand for purchase.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Wy., Kahului.  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. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Enjoy 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”.  May 1 – Lei Day (No Concert Scheduled); May 8 – Led Ka`apana; May 15 – Kawika Kahiapo; May 22 – Jeff Peterson; May 29 – Jerry Santos of Olomana.  Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at www.mauihumanesociety.org. 

Saturday, April 27: 
25^th Annual Haiku Ho`olaule`a and Flower Festival.  The Maui community and visitors alike are invited to spend the day, bring their families and lawn chairs and join the Haiku community to enjoy live entertainment, culinary delights from local restaurants and the Haiku PTA, the famous Haiku bake sale, one of the largest silent auctions on Maui, floral design and lei making contests, a Haiku historical display, plenty of activities for Keiki, including a new Keiki Zone with games and activities and the addition of Digital Bus Maui, a Mobile Science & Technology Education Laboratory, and much more. Haiku Elementary School, 105 Pauwela Rd., Haiku.  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 727-3750 or visit www.haikuhoolaulea.org.

Thursday, April 25: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, April 20: 
Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Amy Hanaiali`i.  In this engaging MACC concert series, two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun. Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal. The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Amy Hanaiali`i.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, April 13: 
Color Festival Hawai`i.  The modern American version of a traditional Holi Festival celebrated every spring in India. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil and of the arrival of spring and harvests to come. In the spirit of inclusion, celebrating the beauty of diversity and the uniqueness of each and every child, this spectacular and colorful event will feature energetic, nonstop, live music for dancing from headliner Rayland Baxter of Nashville TN, DJ Boomshot, Anuhea, and Yum Yum Beast; all leading to the throwing of colors! Fun for the whole family. Helpful tips: Wear white so you can leave colorful. Souvenir event T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event or in advance by clicking HERE. Wear comfortable shoes/sandals you don’t mind getting full of colorful powder (The powder is just colored cornstarch and most of it will just blow right off unless you get wet). Suggest you wash your clothes right after the festival. Protecting your eyes with sunglasses or goggles is strongly recommended. Bring a dust mask or bandana, especially for those with respiratory issues. Bring plastic bags for your dusted clothes or to cover your car seat after event. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Events Lawn, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  1 to 6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.