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”.  October 7 – Nathan Aweau; October 14 – Led Kaapana, George Kahumoku Jr., Richard Ho`opi`i; October 21 – Mark Yamanaka; October 28 – Jeff Peterson. 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.

Saturday, October 3: 
Hana Parade & Ho`olaulea.  2015 Festivals of Aloha fittingly culminates with an action packed agenda in heavenly Hana, with a week-long schedule of events through October 10<sup>th</sup>. Lots of hula and Hawaiian music, all happening at one of the most authentic unspoiled locations in the world. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Hasegawa General Store, 5165 Hana Hwy, Hana.  Ho`olaulea to follow the parade at the Hana Ballpark, with entertainment, food and craft booths, and talent show. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Official Festivals of Aloha Maui Nui Style ribbons are $5 each and support the countywide events. For the latest information and schedule of events for the week, call (808) 866-3275 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.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.  October 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 23 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.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. Dusk – 8:30 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 www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, September 27: 
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.

Friday & Saturday, September 25 & 26: 
Chinese Moon Festival.  Shop the Farmers’ Corner market in the Wo Hing Museum yard. Chinese tea and moon cakes will be served under the sky to the accompaniment of an erhu performance, a fan dance and community lantern dance between 4 and 7 p.m. each evening. Enjoy craft activities like calligraphy, lantern making and a planting workshop. Hear a talk on history of moon festivals in China. Traditional Chinese cuisine will be offered for sale. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina.  1 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday, September 24:   
Sinbad.  Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has built a loyal following by taking audiences’ painful trials or embarrassing tribulations of day-by-day life, throwing them back in their faces, and causing an uproar of comedic hysteria.  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.

Thursday, September 24: 
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) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday, September 19:
Mental Health Kokua: Arise – A Film & Music Benefit. Featuring keynote speaker, Jessie Close. Enjoy beautiful Hawaiian music performed by multiple Na Hoku Hanohano winning artists, including Keola and Moanalani Beamer with Uluwehi Guerrero in concert. The evening also includes the world premiere screening of “Haleakala – A Trek for Dignity,” directed by Don Lane and produced by Dr. Tom Vendetti, and a performance by the Makaha Sons. There will be a silent auction in the courtyard starting at 5 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, September 19: 
Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaulea.  Entertainment includes Falsetto winners from the Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, hula, mele (song), plus cultural crafters and artisans under the impressive Lahaina Banyan Tree Park, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For the latest information and schedule of events, visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.