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”.  December 7 – Jeff Peterson; December 14 – Ledward Kaapana; December 21 – Herb Ohta Jr & Jon Yamasato; December 28 – George Kahumoku. 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/ .

Sunday, December 4:
Holiday Pops with Guest Vocalist Nicole Parker.  Holiday Pops is all about tradition. The Maui Pops Orchestra and guest vocalist, Nicole Parker.  Nicole will sing a fun-filled selection of holiday music backed by the Maui Pops, and the orchestra will play some on its own, including “Around the World at Christmas,” “Trepak” from The Nutcracker and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  3:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, December 3:
Willie Wonderland.  Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning Willie K returns to his popular holiday concert which is sure to be filled with old favorites and new surprises.  Willie Kahaiali`i is a charismatic, supremely talented, and versatile entertainer and a living legend on Maui. He has reworked traditional Hawaiian music to make it more contemporary.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 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 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.  6-9 p.m.  December 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 23 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; December 30 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For transportation packages to Lanai Friday Town Party, visit http://go-lanai.com/. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

Thursday, December 1: 
Hui Holidays First Night Celebration.  Hui No’eau’s highly anticipated “Hui Holidays” artisan showcase returns with a winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list. Enjoy drinks, pupu, and spirited music while surrounded by the holiday décor of the dramatically decorated Kaluanui Estate. First Night guests will also have first access to the Hui’s beautiful and sought after handmade wreaths. Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. 5 to 8 p.m. $30 admission. For tickets and information call (808) 572-6560 or visit http://www.huinoeau.com/.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through December 24:
Let it Snow.  Enjoy a magical winter wonderland experience with snowfall, holiday music and free Starbucks hot chocolate served by Jingle Ambassadors.  Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 W Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  December 1 – 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; December 24, Noon to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 856-8109 or visit http://queenkaahumanucenter.com/.

Sunday, November 27:
Maui Choral Arts Association presents “Yule Be Home for Christmas”.  Join artistic director, Gary Leavitt and pianist Lotus Dancer, with surprise special guests, surrounded by their large, exceptional chorus.  From holiday classics & sing-alongs to new arrangements of old favorites, this is the concert to get your holiday spirit in high gear.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  3 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, November 24:
Turkey Trot.  Race starts at Rice Park, Kula Hwy., Kula. 16.2 Mile Race starts at 7 a.m. 8.6 Mile Race starts at 8 a.m. Participants must guess and register their time before they start the race. The 1, 2 and 3 place winner will depend on how close you come to your guessed time. No smart phones or any timing devices are allowed.  Entrance fee is $15, free to VIRR (Valley Isle Road Runners) members.  For information call (808) 222-2484 or visit www.virr.com.

Thursday, November 24:
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.