Sunday, October 2:
Maui Ukulele Festival.  Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed ‘ukulele musicians fill the air with island music. Fine ‘ukulele will be featured as door prizes, and the festival also features displays of made-in-Hawai`i arts and crafts and ‘ono-licious island foods available for purchase. An event for the whole family – visitors and residents alike. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 to 6 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, October 1:
St. John’s Kula Festival.  Enjoy live and silent auctions, a farmers market, kid games, crafters, baked goods, a quilt show, and ono local grinds. Featuring multi Grammy and Hoku award-winner Jeff Peterson, as well as the Isle of Maui Pipe band, Hula Wehena, Maui Taiko, Chop Suey Jazz Band, and Jamie Gallo and Friends, fresh from her European Tour. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy., Keokea. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 442-2231 or visit www.stjohnsmaui.org.

Fridays & Saturdays, September 30 – October 16:
Boeing Boeing.  This 1960’s French farce features self-styled Parisian Lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent “layovers”. He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time.  Iao Theatre, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.

Thursday, September 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 www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday, September 29: 
3^rd Annual Keokea Ho`olaule`a.  This popular Labor Day weekend event features Upcountry produce, crafts, foods, and entertainment all day.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  $1 per person, $5 maximum per family.  Keokea Marketplace, 16.9 Mile Marker of Kula Highway, Keokea, Kula.  For information call (808) 276-2713.

Saturday, September 24:
Maui Okinawan Festival.  The entertainment program will feature continuous Okinawan music and dance, taiko and sanshin players, martial arts demonstrations, and vendors selling arts, crafts and jewelry.  Okinawan food will be available for purchase.  Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 242-1560 or visit www.mauimall.com.

Saturday, September 17: 
Pailolo Challenge 2016 – Maui to Molokai.  The Pailolo Challenge is an incredible 26-mile downwind canoe race from D.T. Fleming Beach on Maui to Kaunakakai Pier on Molokai. Paddling teams from all over the globe come to participate in “The World’s Funnest Canoe Race.” DT Flemmings Beach, Kapalua. Begins with opening ceremony at 8 a.m.   For information call (808) 893-2124 or visit www.pailolo.com.

Friday & Saturday, September 16 & 17: 
Harvest Moon Festival.  Shop the Farmers’ Corner market in the Wo Hing Museum yard. Chinese tea and moon cakes will be served to the accompaniment of an erhu and gu zheng harp performance. Enjoy exhibits, local product displays, cultural activities and children’s crafts. A talk on the history of moon festivals will be presented, as well as Chinese cooking demonstrations. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina.  1 to 7 p.m. Free admission. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, September 16: 
Sublime with Rome.  Ray Jr. and Tantriq Entertainment present legendary ska punk reggae band for its biggest Hawai`i show to date.  Known for classic alternative hits like “What I Got,” “Santeria,” “Wherever You Go,” and the current hit “Sirens”.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 15:
Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina.  As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Mokuula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina is in the spotlight, featuring a free cultural and educational program that’s open to the public. Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front St., Lahaina.  6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For information visit www.mokuula.com.