Sunday, July 2: 
Maui Taiko 20^th Anniversary Concert.  Twenty years ago, Maui Taiko was formed by the descendants of Japanese immigrants in the hopes of perpetuating a centuries-old drumming tradition. Now blossomed into a performance troupe that entertains thousands of residents and visitors on Maui annually, the group invites you to celebrate with them and their friends: Uneme Daiko (Koriyama, Japan), Marco Leinhard –Taikoza (New York), Nakayama & Maui Minyo Kai (Maui), and nationally acclaimed, San Jose Taiko.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 2 p.m.  Tickets $20.  For tickets and information call (808) 633-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, July 1:
Lana`i’s 25^th Annual Pineapple Festival.  Scheduled performers include award-winning Hawaiian entertainers Weldon Kekauoha and Anuhea, along with hula and Tahitian dancers and local crafters displaying their wares. There also will be numerous prize giveaways throughout the day.  And what would a Pineapple Festival be without pineapple? Be sure to come hungry, because there will be several pineapple eating contests and pineapple cooking competitions to tempt your taste buds, along with other food booths showcasing the tastiest island eats. Dole Park, Fraser Ave., between 7^th and 8^th Streets.  2 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 205-2050 or visit http://www.lanaipineapplefestival.com/Pinefest/Pinefest.htm.

Throughout the Month of July:
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Saturday, July 1:   Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-4304 or visit www.lahainajodomission.org.
• Friday July 7:  Pa`ia Mantokuji Mission, 253 Hana Hwy, Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-8051 or visit www.mantokujimauitemple.org.
• Saturday, July 8:  Lana`i Hongwanji Mission, 1364 Fraser Ave, Lanai City. Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 565-6817
• Friday July 14:  Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4732 or visit www.kahuluihongwanji.org.
• Saturday, July 15:  Guzeiji Soto Mission of Moloka`i.  90 Hotel Lane, Kaunakakai.  Dance 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 553-5197
• Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission,1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  Service 6:30, Dance 7:30.  For information call (808) 572-7229.
• Friday July 28:  Kahului Jodo Mission.  325 La`au St., Kahului.  Service 6:30 p.m.  Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4911

Thursday – Sunday, June 29 – July 2:
60^th Annual Makawao Rodeo.  Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m., free admission -Qualifying Runs, all day. Bull Bash at 7 p.m. on Friday, $15 adults.  Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m., Rodeo (bull-riding, team-roping, calf-roping, bronc riding, mugging, barrel racing, break-away). Live band after Rodeo on Saturday.  Saturday & Sunday rodeo admission is $10 adults, $5 for seniors and students, free admission for kids 10 and under. Free shuttle Saturday to and from town to watch the parade. Oskie Rice Arena, Olinda.  For information visit https://www.hawaiirodeonews.net/makawao-rodeo.

Thursday, June 29: 
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/.

Sunday, June 25:
Ki Ho`alu Festival.  An all-star lineup including some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar players will perform a full afternoon of melodious Hawaiian music.  Kī Hō`alu, translating literally from the Hawaiian as “loosen the key,” indicating the tuning in slack key guitar technique, is a musical tradition dating back to 19^th century paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) who played around the campfire after completing a day of ranch work. Artists performing in the festival this year include Kevin & Ikaika Brown, Stephen Inglis, Blayne Asing, Aja Gample, Ho’okena, George Kuo, George Kahumoku & Friends, Brother Noland, Paul Togioka, Ian O’Sullivan, Kamuela Kahoano, Danny Carvalho, Donald Kaulia, Dwight Kanae, Wayne Johnson, and Makana.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  1 to 7 p.m.  Gates open at 12:30 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, June 17:
MAMo at the MACC – Wearable Art Show.  A component of the Maoli Arts Movement, the wearable art show celebrates Hawaiian design in fabric and clothing, specifically in terms of cultural motif, in a way that makes it more than just a runway fashion show. Many traditional Hawaiian patterns and designs, in kapa and weaving, weaponry and tools, tattoo and adornment, take their visual clues from nature.  This fashion event is definitely not a typical fashion show.  VIP ticketholders get exclusive access to the trunk show before the performance; all other ticketholders are invited to visit the trunk show at the conclusion of the program.   Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, June 10:
Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival. Concert with the 50 members of this impressive Maui group performing some of their favorite pieces and premiering new works written by its members. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

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”.  June 7 – Led Kaapana; June 14 – Richard Ho`opi`i; June 21 – All Star Show: Led Kaapana, George Kahumoku Jr., Jeff Peterson & more; June 28 – George Kahumoku, Jr. 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. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer 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/.