Sunday, December 6: 
Maui Pops Orchestra “Holiday Pops”.  Maui Pops Orchestra is back with their traditional Holiday Pops concert, bringing favorite holiday music and guest artist, Capathia Jenkins, to the Castle Theater. The 50 person orchestra will perform music of Mannheim Steamroller, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Christmas at the Movies.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.  Visit www.mauipops.org for more information.

Saturday, December 5: 
18^th Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree.  Join in the fun with this Lahaina island-style event with a holiday arts and crafts fair along with a variety of local musicians. Music begins at 9 a.m. Keiki activities will kick off at noon with the arrival of Santa at the North Pole. Other activities include cookie decorating, face painting and Christmas crafts. Please bring one canned or non-perishable food item for admission to the “North Pole” winter wonderland.    Tree lighting will be at 6:30 p.m. Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  For more information visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Saturday, December 5: 
9^th Annual Lei of Aloha.  This year’s theme is “Holy Night, Starry Night.” The open house and benefit for Hokulani Holt’s halau hula, Pau `O Hi`iaka, includes a house tour of Maui’s award-winning bed & breakfast inn, music, hula, poetry readings, light snacks and beverages; and A Hawaiian Country Store with lots of gift items for purchase. A glorious afternoon and the perfect Hawaiian way to usher in the holiday season. The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono, 2199 Kahookele St., Wailuku. 1 to 4 p.m., tickets $30.  For information call (808) 244-5897 or visit www.mauiinn.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.  December 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 25 – Christmas Day, no town party scheduled.  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”.  December 2 – No Concert Scheduled; December 9 – Led Kaapana; December 16 – Jeff Peterson; December 23 – Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato Hawaiian Holiday Party; December 30 – George Kahumoku. 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”.

Tuesday, December 1: 
Hui Holidays.  Celebrate the grand opening of Hui Holidays, a perfect opportunity to shop for exclusive treasures to share with family and friends. Surrounded by holiday decor of the dramatically decorated historic Kaluanui Estate, enjoy festive drinks and pupu, spirited music, entertainment, door prizes (Hui print calendar, class gift certificate, and more!) and an exciting selection of new and unique items from local artists and vendors. Tickets are $30.  Hui Noeau, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao.  For tickets and information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com.

Saturday & Sunday, November 28 & 29: 
Maui Choral Arts – “Christmas Bells”.  From holiday classics & sing-alongs to new arrangements of old favorites, this is the concert to get your holiday spirit in high gear.  Selling out every year, this event is a toe-tapping crowd pleaser. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, November 28: 
E Pulama Mau O Maui.  This annual fundraiser will be a generous mix of Maui halau and Maui musicians. There will also be a silent auction, free craft demonstrations, informational booths, and special museum exhibits. The museum will be open for tours and gift shop. The fundraising goal of the event is to raise unrestricted funds to help support the Maui Historical Society’s educational programs and the Bailey House Museum and Archival Resource Center.  Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St., Wailuku. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   For information call (808) 244-3326.

Wednesday, November 25: 
Mahina`ai Night.  Join a torch lit guided tour of a walking trail while learning about Kaho`olawe. Then, gather in the KIRC’s Kalamalama traditional hale, where historical artifacts from Kaho`olawe will be on display, and enjoy live entertainment provided by University of Hawai`i Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music. Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase.  Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Rd., Kihei.  6 to 8 p.m.   For information call (808) 243-5888 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.