Saturday, May 16:
7^th Annual Maui Brewers Festival. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of craft tasting, with a wide variety of ales and island-style pupu (appetizers), with live music, prizes, and lots of fun. All attendees must be over age 21 and must bring current valid photo ID for entry to venue. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 4 to 7 p.m. (VIP happy hour 2:30 p.m.) For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. On Wednesdays, 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”. On Thursdays, George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by Da Ukulele Boys. May 6 – Brother Noland; May 13 – Led Kaapana; May 20– Sean Na`auao; May 27 – Jerry Santos. 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, May 9:
Hawai`i Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land Hike – Pu`uhokukano in Auwahi, Maui. Enjoy a free educational hike on a conserved property. Bring sturdy shoes, long pants, plenty of water, and lunch. Moderately difficult hike. Led by Director of Conservation, Scott Fisher. Meet at Keokea Park. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations, call (808) 244-5263 or email malia@hilt.org. For more information visit www.hilt.org.

Friday, May 8:
Chaka Khan. Singer-songwriter Chaka Khan’s career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. Often dubbed the “Queen of Funk,” she has won ten Grammys and has sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide, in the genres of R&B, jazz, funk, soul, disco, and contemporary gospel. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, May 8:
Kickoff Event for Maui Matsuri (Japanese Festival). Taiko performances, karaoke, and karate demonstrations will be a few of the highlights of this event. Also featured will be a coloring contest, appearance by Hello Kitty, and more. The event will conclude with bon odori (bon dance) practice around the stage. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center, 275 W. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. For information call (808) 283-999 or visit www.mauimatsuri.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 www.MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Sunday, May 3:
Mahina`ai Night. Join a torch lit guided tour of the KIRC 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. Enjoy live entertainment; non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase. Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Road, Kihei. 6 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 243-5020 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.

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. May 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; May 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; May 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; May 22 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Friday, May 1:
Cazimero Lei Day Concert. The annual tradition of a Maui Lei Day Concert at The MACC with the Cazimero ohana is always a celebratory event.  Enjoy contemporary Hawaiian music with Robert Cazimero along with his band, and hula with dancers from his hālau. Also featuring Raiatea Helm. Pre-show festivities include a hula performance on stage in the Pavilion, and island crafters will be on hand with local arts & crafts displays and a selection of fragrant lei to make your day.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Dr., Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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.