Thursday, July 31:
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.

Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26:
MayJah RayJah Tour. Hawai`i’s premier annual island & reggae music festival featuring international and local reggae stars. Maui Arts & Culutural Center, A&B Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Wailuku. 5 p.m. both days. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, July 19:
A Celebration of Bailey. Enjoy live entertainment with George Kahumoku, Jr., Mele Fong, and the Bailey Family.   Enjoy arts & crafts vendors, food booths, Hawaiian games, and free craft demonstrations. View the entire collection of Edward Bailey paintings, maps and other memorabilia. Bailey House Museum, 2375-A Main Street, Wailuku. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event is free and museum tours will be discounted. For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Saturday, July 12:
Na Hoku Hou – Award Winners Concert. This annual concert features winners from the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, announced by the Hawai`i Association of Recording Arts at the end of May. Enjoy the best contemporary music of Hawai`i with current and previous years’ talented Nā Hōkū award-winners in a gorgeous setting under the glowing glass roof of the pavilion. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion, 1 Cameron Way, Wailuku. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, July 12:
Moonlight Mele. The Maui Historical Society is proud to present Moonlight Mele with performances by George Kahumoku and Friends. Featuring a variety of activities and craft vendors. Bailey House Museum, 2375-A Main Street, Wailuku. 5 p.m. For information and tickets call Mele at (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Saturday, July 12:
2^nd Annual Maui Craft Session. A celebration of the craft industries of spirits, beer and cigars, this annual event takes place on Sheraton Maui’s Ocean Lawn. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, 2605 Ka`anapali Parkway, Ka`anapali. 6:30 – 9 p.m.For more information call (808) 661-0031 or visit www.sheraton-maui.com.

Saturday, July 5:
Makawao Town Independence Day Paniolo Parade. This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Paniolo”. Stick Horses Race at 8:45 a.m., Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Experience this colorful Hawaiian style wild west parade, complete with rodeo royalty, beauty queens, foliage draped pa’u riders, classic cars, decked-out cowboys & cowgirls, music & floats. No parking in town. Roads will be closed. Park at the Oski Rice Arena Rodeo Grounds on Olinda Road and take the free shuttle 7 – 9 a.m., and back at 11:30 a.m. For information call (808) 572-9565.

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 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. 6:00 -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.

Friday, July 4:
Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert in the Park. Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy holiday specials in many ocean view restaurants and town shops. For an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, listen to a variety of bands play in a free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library Lawn, Front Street, starting at 5 p.m. A fireworks display lighting the night sky over Lahaina is scheduled for 8 p.m. along Front Street.