Thursday, May 26: 
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, May 20: 
Benefit Night for the Birds.  The Maui Brewing Company is hosting a benefit night for the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. Half the pub profits from house beers sold this night will go towards protecting native birds. The Maui Brewing Company, Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Lahaina, 96761.  6 to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 573-0280.

Sunday, May 15: 
Tower of Power.  Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music since 1968. The rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The horn-driven sound is unique, and the way they approach everything, from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, May 14: 
Maui Brewers Festival.  Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of craft tasting, with a wide variety of ales and island-style pupu (appetizers), with live music, prizes, and lots of fun. All attendees must be over age 21 and must bring current valid photo ID for entry to venue.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  VIP entry 2:30 p.m., general admission entry 3:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, May 8: 
MAPA Sleeping Beauty Ballet Recital.  This popular ballet will feature 200 MAPA ballerinas.  Two shows: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets   and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, May 7: 
Maui Matsuri.  Enjoy live entertainment, keiki activities, food and craft booths, contests, exhibits and more.  University of Hawai`i, Maui Campus, 310 Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului.  2 to 9 p.m.  For information visit www.mauimatsuri.com.

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.  May 6 – Wailuku, on Market Street; May 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; May 20 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; May 27 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Thursday, May 5: 
Twain Meets Tita:  The Sesquicentennial Sandwich Isles Tour.  150 years ago, Mark Twain arrived in Hawai`i and began penning “Letters from the Sandwich Islands.” Imagine how his writings might have been enhanced by a modern-day tita!  Enjoy the wit and wisdom of premier Twain impressionist, McAvoy Layne, and local actress, Kathy Collins, as Twain Meets Tita.  Reunited 40 years after their Maui radio days, Layne and Collins sparkle with comic chemistry, tickling your fancy and touching your heart.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program.  Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only.  Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required.  Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

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”.  May 4 – No Show Scheduled; May 11 – Led Ka`apana; May 18 – Nathan Aweau; May 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. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.