Saturday, March 19: 
29^th Annual Ho`omau Hawaiian Music Concert.  A benefit concert for Pūnana Leo `O Maui, Hawaiian Language Immersion Preschool.  Enjoy Hawaiian music, crafters, demonstrations, live & silent auction, keiki zone, food, and `awa bar.  This is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free event.  Maui Nui Botanical Garden, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului.  9 a.m. to sunset. $10 presale, $15 at the gate, 10 years & under free.  For information call (808) 281-6799 or visit www.hoomau.com.

Saturday, March 12: 
A Taste of School Gardens. Maui’s best chefs and restaurants with fine wines and great music.  All supporting school garden programs on Maui. Hotel Wailea, 555 Kuakahi St., Wailea. 5 to 8:30 p.m.  Cost $100 – $120.  For information call (808) 280-5308 or visit www.growsomegood.org.

Wednesday, March 9: 
Haleakala National Park’s Commercial-Free Day. Haleakala National Park is home to Haleakala Crater, a dormant volcano, and Maui’s highest peak. Rising over 10,000 feet above sea level, its graceful slopes can be seen from just about any point on the island. Haleakala means “House of the Sun” in Hawaiian, and legend has it that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun itself from its summit to slow the sun’s journey across the skies.  This day allows Native Hawaiians to practice traditional cultural activities unfettered by tours and other activities.  The park will be open to visitors.  For information visit www.nps.gov/hale/parkmgmt/csp.htm.

Tuesday, March 8: 
Maui Solar Eclipse Fair.  Safely experience the beauty of the crescent sun with The National Solar Observatory and the Maui Science Center. The moon will begin to move in front of the sun at approximately 4:30 p.m.  By 5:30 p.m., approximately 60% of the Sun will be blocked by the Moon, creating a crescent-shaped Sun on Maui’s western horizon.  Local astronomers will be on site with solar telescopes for an up close view of the eclipse.  Free eclipse glasses will also be available.  Enjoy science activities, exhibits, and crafts. Fun for the whole family. Kalama Park, South Kihei Rd., Kihei (across from Foodland).  3:30 to 7 p.m.  Warning:  Please remember to NEVER look at the sun without specially designed eye protection.  Direct viewing of the Sun can cause permanent eye damage!  For information visit www.MauiScienceCenter.com.

Saturday, March 5: 
Santana.  Delivered with a level of passion and soul equal to the legendary sonic charge of his guitar, the sound of Carlos Santana is one of the world’s best‐known musical signatures.  For more than four decades—from Santana’s earliest days as a groundbreaking Afro‐Latin blues‐rock fusion outfit in San Francisco—Carlos has been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres and generational, cultural, and geographical boundaries.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A & B Amphitheater, 5: 30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.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.  March 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; March 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; March 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; March 25 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

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”.  March 2 – Brother Noland; March 9 – Kawika Kahiapo; March 16 – Led Kaapana; March 23 – Danny Carvalho; March 30 – Jerome Koko of Makaha Sons. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

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”.

Sunday, February 28: 
Maui’s 14^th Annual “Art of Aloha” in Wailea.  An incredible collection of artwork from an incredible array of artists from all over the world will be at Lahaina Galleries in the Shops of Wailea, 37550 Wailea Alanui, #A23, Wailea.  For information call (808) 874-8583 or visit www.lahainagalleries.com.

Saturday, February 27:  
Art Affair.  Celebrate art education with the creative passion of local artists. Art Affair is the Hui’s signature fundraising event, celebrating the importance of visual arts education in the Maui community. Held at the historical Kaluanui Estate, the evening features a creative theme, a live and silent auction, live music, dancing, a gourmet seated dinner, open bar, and an opportunity to gather and celebrate with a wonderful community of art supporters. Proceeds from Art Affair enable access to exceptional visual arts programming for all ages and artistic abilities.  Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. 5 to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com.