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. July 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; July 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; July 25 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

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”. July 2 & 3 – Brother Noland; July 9 & 10 – Bobby Ingano; July 16 & 17 – Sean Na`auao; July 23 & 24 – Ledward Kaapana; July 30 & 31 – Nathan Aweau. 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.

Thursday, June 26:
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.

Sunday, June 22:
Ki Hoalu Festival. Enjoy an all-star showcase of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar musicians presented in a laid-back, local-style ambiance from mid-day till dusk. You can expect to see some of your favorite musicians and recording artists; previous Festivals have included Hapa, George Kahumoku, Dennis Kamakahi, Makana, Brother Noland, Jeff Peterson and Paul Togioka. (Final line-up was not released as of publication date.) Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavillion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 1-7 p.m. Admission is free. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Wednesday, June 18:
Hawai`i Opera Theatre – The Mikado. Performed with members of the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, Gilbert and Sullivan’s romp through the mythical and nonsensical fantasy world of The Mikado, as performed by the stellar Hawai`i Opera Theatre with both international and local stars. Set in Japan and a satire on English society, the storyline of The Mikado weaves the two cultures together with humorous lyrics and elaborate plot twists. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, June 15:
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. 5 p.m. For information and tickets call Mele at (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Thursday – Sunday, June 12 – 15:
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. Renowned wine-makers, star-power celebrity chefs and Maui’s own celebrated contingent of Culinary stars will lead panels and journey guests through world-class varietals and fine cuisine over the weekend. Enjoy perennial favorites such as the Festival Golf Tournament, Festival Winemakers’ Dinners and the signature finishing event, the Kapalua Seafood Festival featuring 15 of Maui’s finest restaurants and The Grand Tasting- Kapalua Style. Interactive wine tasting seminars include sampling of finest vintages from Russian River Valley, Pacific Northwest, Italy and New Zealand. For information, event schedule, and tickets call (808) 870-0717 or visit www.kapaluawineandfoodfestival.com.

Saturday, June 7:
Zenshin Daiko – 15^th Annual Taiko Festival. Zenshin Daiko presents more than 50 talented performers in this year’s annual Taiko Festival. Zenshin Daiko will premiere two new music works and special guest, Hanayu, a sister trio of kodo music, will grace the stage, transporting you to a simpler time of innocent joy and wonderment and following in a rich tradition of popular entertainers who traveled Japan’s countryside. Hanayu has captivated audiences around the world with their fresh interpretation of folk dances, vibrant percussive sounds, and hauntingly beautiful songs. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7-9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Throughout the Month of June:
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Saturday, June 7: Lahaina Shingon Mission Obon Festival, Luakini Street between Prison and Dickenson, Lahaina. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-0466.
• Saturday, June 14: Pu`unene Nichiren Mission, 9 Ani St., Kahului. Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 871-4831.
• Friday, June 20: Wailuku Jodo Mission, 67 Central Ave., Wailuku. Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0066.
• Saturday, June 21: Wailuku Shingon Mission, 1939 North St., Wailuku. Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-3800.

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.