Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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”.  October 4 – Nathan Aweau; October 11 – Led Kaapana; October 18 – 14^th Anniversary Show Featuring George Kahumoku, Jr., Richard Ho`opi`i, & Kevin Brown; October 25 – Kawika Kahiapo. Seating is limited. 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 http://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 http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

Saturday, September 30: 
Habitat for Humanity’s 20^th Anniversary Celebration.  Cost of $195 per person includes dinner, silent auction, $100 of funny money for Casino Room, dancing and great prizes.  Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea. 5 to 10 p.m.   For tickets and information call (808) 242-1140 or visit http://www.habitat-maui.org/.

Saturday, September 30: 
Damian Marley & J Boog.  Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist and the youngest son of iconic reggae musician Bob Marley. Damian was two years old when his father died.  He is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian’s nickname, “Junior Gong,” is derived from his father’s nickname, Tuff Gong.  J Boog is a singer who fuses reggae with R&B, hip hop, and rock. He was born in Long Beach, California, but primarily raised in Compton. Of Samoan ancestry (his father was a tribal chief in his neighborhood), Boog’s first influence was his sister, who sang and played piano. Raised on an eclectic musical diet of classic reggae, West Coast hip hop, vintage R&B, and a dash of hard rock, Boog gravitated to the laid-back attitude. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Thursday, September 28: 
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 http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Saturday, September 23: 
St. John’s Kula Festival.  There will be live entertainment all day, including Kanekoa (recent Hoku Hanohano aware recipient), the halau of Kumu Maka`ala Palmore, Joel Katz, Jamie Lawerence, Brian & Meryl, and Soul Kitchen. There will be ono local food available for purchase, homemade baked goods, fresh Kula produce, flowers, plants, gifts, crafters, silent auction, a quilt show and children’s games. This year there will be a $1 admission, or one can of food for the foodbank, with children under 10 years of age free.  St John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy., Kula. For more information please call (808) 878-1485 or visit http://stjohnsmaui.org/.

Friday, September 22: 
Kulaia – A Molokai Canoe Festival.  This festival celebrating Molokai canoe races will be held on the island of Molokai, in Kaunakakai Town.  Enjoy free Hawaiian music and other fine entertainment.  Made-on-Molokai arts and crafts, plus local food and drinks will be available for purchase.  Kaunakakai Town, Molokai. 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 16:
16^th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Leo Ki`eki`e Falsetto Contest.  The competition showcasing Hawai`i’s finest amateur male falsetto performers. Contestants belt their most exquisite high-register voices in hopes of capturing the title of champion. Don’t miss a live performance by Richard Ho`opi`i, special guests and a tribute to Sheldon Brown.  Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  5:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Admission is $60 and includes buffet dinner, festival ribbon and entertainment.  For tickets and information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-richard-hoopii-leo-kiekie-falsetto-contest-tickets-36803432056.

Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17:
Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaule`a.  Enjoy live entertainment, along with crafters and artisans.  Historic Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information visit http://www.festivalsofaloha.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 http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.