Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19: 
One Starry Night in Kula (Friday) and St. John’s Kula Festival (Saturday).  A fun evening event the night before the Festival includes heavy pupus & wine tasting from Maui Winery, live entertainment, and a live auction of several exciting items outdoors under the stars and an early opportunity to “buy now” from the silent auction, indoors. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. Saturday’s Festival features local food, Kula produce, plants & flowers, kids zone, crafters & vendors, quilt show, gift shop, silent auction and live entertainment. Admission is $1; kids under 10 free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy, Kula – across from Keokea Park.  For information call (808) 878-1485 or visit www.stjohnsmaui.org/kulafest.

Thursday – Saturday, September 11 – 12:
Ku Mai Ka Hula.  Featuring award-winning hālau from Hawai`i, the continental U.S. and Japan, competing in solo and group performances. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and ‘auana (modern-day) hula stylings, judged by renowned, prestigious kumu hula.  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, September 5: 
14th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Leo Ki`eki`e Falsetto Competition.  Showcasing Maui’s finest amateur male falsetto performers. Contestants belt their most exquisite high-register voices, an art form dating back to a time when Hawaiian women were forbidden to sing publicly. Special surprise guests to perform as well.  Grand Wailea Resort and Spa, admission $5 Festivals of Aloha Ribbon or $10 at the door. Doors open 5:30 p.m., event begins 6:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 276-8779 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Friday & Saturday, September 4 & 5:
Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival – Maui. HFWF creates an internationally recognized world-class event, showcasing Hawai`i’s locally grown foods and the culinary talents of the world’s most renowned chefs. Experience some of the most unforgettable international dishes that reflect Hawai`i’s culture. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Nohea Kai Dr., Ka`anapali.  For tickets and information call (808) 738-6245 or visit www.HFWF.me.

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.

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.  September 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; September 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; September 25 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, 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”.  September 2 – Paul Togioka; September 9 – Nathan Aweau; September 16 – Jerome Koko; September 23 – Ken Emerson; September 30 – Led Kaapana. 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”.

Friday, August 29:
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.

Thursday, August 27:
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.