Friday, November 14:
Sun Yat Sen Festival. Wo Hing Museum honors Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as The Father of Modern China, who led the early 20th century revolution and became president. Watch a lei ceremony at the Sun Yat-sen statue, martial arts demonstrations, and see displays on the life and teachings of Sun Yat-sen from Maui to China. Enjoy a presentation on the significance of his work and connection to Maui. Festival is 1 to 8 p.m. Wo Hing Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with free admission. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina. For information call (808) 661-5553, or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, November 9:
Arise – A Music & Film Benefit. This event begins in the courtyard at 3:30 p.m. with mental health wellness speakers, a silent auction, and free live music. At 7 p.m. in Castle Theater, enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian music of Keola Beamer and Kumu Hula Moanalani Beamer in concert, followed by the world premiere screening of “The Quietest Place on Earth” directed by Tom Vendetti. This beautiful film explores the unique properties of Haleakala Crater – “a place where silence echoes silence”. There will be a presentation by Gordon Hempton, the sound tracker who found ‘the quietest place on Earth’. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

November 9 – 15:
Restaurant Week in Wailea. Wailea Resort is well known for its award-winning culinary talent, delectable restaurants and celebrity chefs. Chefs will create some remarkable three course, fresh inspired pre-fixe menus (beverage, tax and gratuity not included). No tickets, coupons or passes needed, simply make your dinner reservation and enjoy! Costs are $29, $39, and $49 per person. For information on venues, call (808) 874-6866 or visit www.restaurantweekwailea.com.

Saturday, November 8:
Made in Maui County Festival. The festival showcases a wide variety of made in Maui County products from approximately 100 vendors, including foods, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, gifts, collectibles, demonstrations, restaurant vendors, food trucks and more. Public admission is $3, children 12 and under are free. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 244-0081 or visit www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.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. November 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; November 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; November 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; November 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 & 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”. November 5 & 6 – Jeff Peterson; November 12 & 13 – Ledward Kaapana; November 19 & 20 – Nathan Aweau; November 26 & 27 – Richard Ho`opi`i. 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, November 1:
The Noble Chef: Benefit for the Maui Culinary Academy. The University of Hawai’i Maui College and Maui Culinary Academy presents “The World on a Plate: La Dolce Vita” benefit gala and dinner. The event also serves as an ideal training ground for Maui’s burgeoning chefs and is a showcase for the culinary talents of MCA’s industry partners, faculty and students. Enjoy delicious food, wine, a silent auction, and entertainment. Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea. 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 984-3471 or visit noblechef.maui.hawaii.edu.

Fridays – Sundays, thru November 9:
The Glass Menagerie. MAPA LIVE! presents an intimate staging of Tennessee Williams’ classic American drama. Join the director and cast for “AfterWords,” a talk story session immediately following the matinee on Sunday, November 2. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Steppingstone Playhouse, Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.