Saturday, August 22:
Xterra Adventure Fest. An Off-Road Adventure event on the island of Maui featuring an Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Runs, consisting of a .5 mile swim, 10 mile mountain bike and 5k run. In addition to the triathlon, there will be a 5k and 10k trail run and a Keiki 2k run. There is something in this event for everyone, from extreme adult athletes, to casual runners, and even kids. Qualifying spots for the XTERRA World Championship Race will be awarded to top finishers of the Triathlon Event. Race starts at Fleming Beach fronting Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Race Compound is at the baseball field above Fleming Beach, Lahaina. For information visit www.runnersparadiseinc.com/main/events/xterra-adventure-fest-maui/.

Weekends, August 21 – 30:
MAPA Live Presents Evita.   Hawai`i’s top-selling female vocalist of all time, Amy Hānaiali`i Gilliom, returns to her roots in musical theatre to perform the title role in this iconic rock musical; a passionate and unforgettable story of Argentina’s most beloved and controversial figure.  The compelling score by Andrew Lloyd Webber features some of theater’s best-loved and most beautiful songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, August 14:
Maui Calls: Celebrating the Boat Days of Old Hawai`i. MACC’s signature fundraiser gala. Enjoy delectable pupu created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants, paired with premium wines served by vintners from boutique wineries around the world. The gala starts with a fresh flower lei greeting and Hawaiian music serenade, follows through with a concert by a surprise musical guest, and ends with dancing under the stars. Silent and live auctions offer the chance to bid on hundreds of items. (age 21 & over) Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, 6 to 10 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. August 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 28 – 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.

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”.

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”. August 5 – Ron Kuala`au; August 12 – Sonny Lim; August 19 – Herb Ohta Jr.; August 26 – 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.

Throughout the Month of August:
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku, Service 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0406.
• Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. 551 Wainee St., Lahaina. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-0640.
• Saturday, August 15: Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 La`au St., Kahului. Service at 6:30 p.m., Dancing at 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 871-4911.
• Saturday, August 22: Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m. For information call (808) 579-9921.
• Saturday, August 29: Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-0466.

Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2:
The Addams Family. This original story is every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. The Historic Iao Theatre, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku. Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.

Saturday, August 8:
Family Day at the Hui Noeau. This family friendly event marks the opening of the Hui’s annual youth art exhibition, featuring artwork created by around 250 Maui youth. The day consists of a scavenger hunt, live glassblowing, bake sales, hands on artist workshops, face painting and more. Hui Noeau, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com.