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 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.

Sunday, February 3: 
The Big Game @ the MACC.  Watch the game indoors on the huge screen in Castle Theater, outside in the Pavilion on a high-tech LED screen, or both; mix & mingle.  Why shop for snacks? Why cook? Why clean up? Come to the MACC and leave the hassle behind. Hot and cold beverages will be available for purchase in the courtyard before and during the game and food trucks will be on hand selling ‘ono grindz and snacks.  All ages welcome.  No coolers, outside food/beverages, or tailgating please.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  Gates open at 12 noon.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 2: 
Wild & Wonderful Whale Regatta.  A fast-moving watercourse featuring miniature whales and will take place after the Run & Walk for Whales event. You can enter one or more whales to race in your name (or as a gift entry) for a chance to win fabulous prizes. All entries must be received by January 26, 2019. Donations benefit Pacific Whale Foundation’s mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and to inspire environmental stewardship.  Grand Prize winner will receive free roundtrip airfare for two to Maui from the U.S. mainland or Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Hawai`i residents can choose a trip for two to the mainland or a trip for 4 to a neighbor island. There are other great prizes for second and third place winners. Pacific Whale Foundation, 300 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea.  8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To register, visit www.flpregister.com/378. For more information visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.

Saturday, February 2: 
Run & Walk for Whales.  Kicking off the 39th annual Maui Whale Festival, Pacific Whale Foundation’s annual Run & Walk for Whales is one of Maui’s largest and most scenic run and walking events. With newly designed courses safer than ever, people of all abilities and ages are encouraged to join in this fun and rewarding event. Choose from a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, or 10 mile course. The event includes a free continental breakfast, door prizes, post-race entertainment with Marty Dread and a Wild & Wonderful Whale Regatta. All proceeds benefit non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation’s mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy. Online registration will close at 11:59 pm (Hawaiian-Aleutian time) on January 30, 2019, so register today at www.mauiwhalefestival.org/runwalk. Race begins and ends at the Maui Harbor Shops in Ma`alaea.  Post-race festivities take place in the courtyard at the Maui Harbor Shops. For information email race director at run@pacificwhale.org.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6 to 9 p.m.  February 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 22 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.   For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

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.

Friday, February 1:
Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Robi Kahakalau.  Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite, and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album & Rock Album of the Year.  Hawaiian singer/guitarist and Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner Robi Kahakalau mixes the sounds of her native islands with elements of reggae, pop, singer/songwriter, folk, and rock balladry, plus the occasional touch of jazz and R&B. Not only that, her linguistic skills are as eclectic as her musical tastes; she’s fluent in English, French, Hawaiian, and Tahitian, and all four tongues show up on her recordings. In this popular concert series, Kapono talks one-on-one with his guests about their careers, followed by an intimate jam session and concert you don’t want to miss.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, January 31: 
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 located 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.

Saturday, January 26: 
Judy’s Gang in “Shmoovies”.  Shmoovies? That’s a combination of “shows” and “movies.” Choreographed by Judy Ridolfino, the tap and jazz dancers of Judy’s Gang will take you on a trip through some of the best movies, from “Hairspray” to “Rio” to “Grease” to “Burlesque,” “Coco,” and more.  Join the fun in this two-hour family-friendly show.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Wednesday, January 23: 
An Evening with David Sedaris.  With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.