Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”. February 4 & 5 – Jeff Peterson; February 11 & 12 – Nathan Aweau; February 18 & 19 – Ledward Kaapana; February 25 & 26 – Sonny Lim. 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”.

Saturday, January 31:
A Night at the Cotton Club Musical Revue. Highlighting the history of The Cotton Club that was a New York City jazz night club located first in the Harlem neighborhood on 142nd St & Lenox Ave from 1923 to 1935, and then for a brief period from 1936 to 1940 in the midtown Theater District. The club operated most notably during America’s Prohibition Era. Historical Iao Theatre, 68 North Market St., Wailuku, 6 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or (714) 305-2128, or visit www.africanamericansonmaui.com.

Saturday, January 31:
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Run & Walk for the Whales. One of the largest fun runs and walking events on Maui. The race includes a 2.5 mile walk, 5K run, 10K run and half marathon run. This fundraiser supports humpback whale research, as well as marine education and conservation. The Run & Walk begins and ends at Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, and includes live entertainment by local recording artist Marty Dread. Participants will also enjoy a post-race continental breakfast, tours of Pacific Whale Foundation’s facilities, discounted whale watch tickets and a commemorative t-shirt. The Run & Walk for the Whales also includes professional chip timing for runners, Gatorade aid stations, plus free massages from the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. Pacific Whale Foundation, Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, Ma`alaea. For information call (808) 249-8811 or visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org.

Thursday, January 29:
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.

Monday & Tuesday, January 19 & 20:
Shanghai Circus. These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movements to form living sculptures. Matched with innovative choreography, radiant lighting, enchanting scenery and powerful music, this beautifully orchestrated presentation of acrobatic skills leave the audience spellbound! Kids of all ages, from preschool to senior citizen, will enjoy these intrepid performers from China. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Monday, 4 p.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 10:
Willie K’s BBQ Blues Fest 2014 “Sharing the Aloha”. Hawai`i’s only Blues Festival truly rooted in the Blues. It is Uncle Willie K’s goal to create a family style festival always supporting a good cause. This annual sellout concert features nothing but the Blues, with legendary guitarist Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Also welcoming back Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac).  More artists will be announced soon. War Memorial Soccer Field, Ka`ahumanu Ave., Wailuku. 3 to 10 p.m. For information visit www.williek.com.

Monday – Friday, January 8 – 12:
Hyundai Tournament of Champions. This is the only event on the PGA TOUR that features past tournament winners. See some of the world’s best golfers compete at Kapalua’s legendary Plantation Course. Don’t miss your chance to experience golf, Hawaiian style. Youth 18 and under are admitted when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets start at $20. Get your tickets today, visit www.pgatour.com/hyundai. Don’t miss your chance to play with the pros. Plantation Course at Kapalua, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina. For more information or to register call (808) 665-9160, or visit www.GolfAtKapalua.com.

Sunday, January 4:
Atmosphere. 17 years ago, hip-hop act Atmosphere transformed Minneapolis into a nexus from which underground rap spiraled-out to the masses. And thanks to the duo’s indefatigable touring habits, Top 20-charting albums, and their galvanizing artist-owned label Rhymesayers (MF Doom, Aesop Rock), they’re still pushing the boundaries of what indie rap can mean. Also performing: The Grouch and deM atlas Presented by BAMP. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 6:30 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.