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 2 – No Concert Scheduled; January 6 – Led Kaapana; January 13 – Richard Ho`opi`i; January 20 – Kawika Kahiapo, Slack Key Album of the Year Hoku Winner; January 27 – Kevin Brown & Geri Valdriz. 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 Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free.  For information visit http://lahainarestoration.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 to 9 p.m.  January 6 – Wailuku, on Market Street; January 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; January 20 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; January 27 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

Sunday, January 3: 
Straight, No Chaser: The New Old Fashioned 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 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.  January 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; January 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; January 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; January 22 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Saturday, December 19: 
Goodnight Gecko 25^th Anniversary Performance.  Entrance fee for non-members pays for touring Maui Ocean Center and a production of Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ (MAPA) “Goodnight Gecko”. Author Gill McBarnet will be autographing books after the performance in the Ocean Treasure Gift Shop from 12:30-2:30 p.m. indoors in the “Hawaiians and the Sea” section of the park.  Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea.  11:30 a.m.  For information call (808) 270-7069 or visit www.hawaiianchildrensbooks.com.

Thursday, December 17: 
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.

Saturday, December 12: 
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua.  The lush and tall pine trees combined with that holiday “chill in the air” makes upcountry the perfect location to bundle-up and celebrate the holiday season. Admission is free but attendees are requested to bring a can of non-perishable food as a donation to the Maui Food Bank. Enjoy live entertainment, crafts and activities for keiki, outdoor cinema, food and beverages. This family friendly event starts at 4:30 p.m. with the lighting of the Christmas tree after sunset followed by a movie under the stars. MauiWine at Ulupalakua Ranch, 14815 Piilani Hwy., Kula.  For information call (808) 878-6058 or visit www.mauiwine.com.

Friday, December 11: 
Jake Shimabukuro.  Jake embodies the heart and soul of ‘ukulele music, as no one else can wring the emotion, beauty, meaning and thrills out of four strings like he can. Jake is versatile with all the Hawaiian standards, and is constantly expanding his repertoire to combine elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco.  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.

Tuesday, December 8: 
The Stylistics.  One of the world’s best-selling vocal groups and all-time Hawai`i favorites, the Stylistics return to Maui for one night to kick off December holiday celebrations. Known for their string of consecutive Top 10 ballads in the 1970s, the Stylistics are the heart of the “Philly Soul” sound that’s become a mainstay of R&B and Adult Contemporary radio around the world. 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.