Saturday, January 7:
Rita Rudner.  A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a 14-year run and 2,000 plus shows, Rudner has sold 1.5 million tickets and become the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She has been named Las Vegas’s Comedian of the Year nine years in a row and in 2006 received the Nevada Ballet’s Woman of the Year award. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McKoy Studio Theatre, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

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/.

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”.  January 4 – Raiatea Helm; January 11 – Kawika Kahiapo; January 18 – Richard Ho`opi`i; January 25 – Nathan Aweau. 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/.

Tuesday, January 3:
Straight, No Chaser: I’ll Have Another… World Tour. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivy-league campuses, think again. These men are neither straight-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.  Enjoy the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense, and with a sense of humor. An unforgettable live act.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Thursday, December 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/.

Wednesday, December 21:
Jim Gaffigan:  Fully Dressed.  Actor, writer, producer, Grammy nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum selling father of five. In 2015, Jim became one of only ten comedians in history to sell out the famed Madison Square Garden arena for the finale of his “Contagious” tour, he opened for Pope Francis in front of one million+ people in Philadelphia, and his television show, “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” debuted on TV Land to enormous ratings and reviews.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Tuesday, December 13: 
Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina.  As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Moku`ula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina features a free cultural and educational program open to the public. Hawaiian music and storytelling mix when popular musicians share the stage with local elders who tell their stories about Lahaina. Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front Street, Lahaina. 6 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 661-3659 or visit http://www.mokuula.com/.

Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11:
Nutcracker Sweets.  Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents Nutcracker Sweets, a delightful family-friendly production of the treasured classic featuring 150 MAPA students. With sumptuous costumes and inspired choreography set to the timeless Tchaikovsky score, Nutcracker Sweets is a must-see holiday event for all ages.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, December 10:
Holiday Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua by MauiWine.  Enjoy the lighting of a 20-foot Monterey Pine Christmas tree from Kula Botanical Gardens, live music entertainment, Santa’s arrival and photos with Santa, screening of “Home Alone” movie under the stars, holiday activities for families and sparkling toasts and tastings of MauiWine’s exclusive estate-grown wines for the grown-ups. Holiday comfort food will be available for sale by Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill.  Admission is free but attendees are requested to bring cans of non-perishable food as a donation to the Maui Food Bank. Ulupalakua’s Maui Wine, 14815 Pi`ilani Hwy, Ulupalakua.  For information call (808) 878-6058 or visit https://mauiwine.com/.

Friday, December 9: 
Jo Koy.  Jo Koy’s infectious, explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes, and family‐inspired humor cross all boundaries. In 2005, Jo had the “opportunity of a lifetime” with a performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He became one of a select few ever to receive a standing ovation.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  8:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.