Friday, September 19:
Ron White. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star. White has always been a classic storyteller, with real-life tales of growing up in a small town in Texas to his daily life now as one of the most successful comedians in America. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, September 13:
Pailolo Challenge 2014. The Pailolo Challenge is an incredible 26-mile downwind canoe race from D.T. Fleming Beach on Maui, 5855 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina, to Kaunakakai Pier on Molokai. Paddling teams from all over the globe come to participate in “The World’s Funnest Canoe Race.” 8 a.m. Opening Ceremony, 8:30 a.m. Aunties Start, 9 a.m. Women’s Start, 9:15 a.m. Men’s start. For information and registration call (808) 893-2124 or visit www.pailolo.com.

Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13:
Chinese Moon Festival. Get a taste of a traditional Chinese Moon Festivalduring the first full moon of harvest season. Enjoy ethnic foods and cooking demos, a Chinese ribbon dance with live music played on traditional instruments, cultural arts demonstrations and children’s crafts. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Activities begin at 1 p.m. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13:
Solo Competitions & Group Competitions, respectively. Featuring award-winning hālau from Hawai’i and the Mainland, performing in solo and group performances. The dancers compete in kahiko (traditional hula) and ‘auana (modern-day hula stylings) in both male and female categories, judged by renowned kumu hula. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 11:
Ku Mai Ka Hula. Film & talk story to kick off the Ku Mai Ka Hula weekend: “Celebrating Maui & Hula through Rare Movies & Images”. A celebration of hula, featuring rare or never-before seen footage from the Society Archives of Maui’s hula and musical greats, and the legendary Kumu Hula ‘Iolani Luahine. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, September 5:
Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style: Opening Ceremonies. Celebrate the pageantry, parades, street parties, concerts and family activities that span Maui Nui including special festivities in Hana. This events kicks off a two month celebration on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai Islands. Opening Ceremonies at Wailuku First Friday, Market Street, Wailuku town, Street party; hula, Hawaiian live entertainment. Free admission. 6 to 9 p.m. For information and event schedule call (808) 870-8047 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.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 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 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; September 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; September 26 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.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 MauiHumanSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

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”. September 3 & 4 – Ledward Kaapana; September 10 & 11 – Kevin Brown & Geri Valdriz; September 17 & 18 – Sonny Lim; September 24 & 25 – Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato. 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.