Saturday, May 10: Maui Matsuri (Japanese Festival) 2014 and Maui Taiko. The festival will feature Japanese and Okinawan cultural entertainment, including Taiko drums, food and craft booths, demonstrations and exhibits, cultural crafts for kids, manga and art contest, cosplay costume contest, hanafuda/sakura contest, eating contests, and obon dancing. Admission is free. University of Hawai`i Maui […]

Saturday, May 17: Maui Brewers Festival 2014. Maui Brewers Festival showcases the best craft beers made in Hawai`i and beyond. Live music with local musicians. This event is for attendees age 21 and over only; current valid photo ID will be required for entrance. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 4-7 p.m. For tickets, schedule […]

Saturday, May 17: 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, May 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 […]

Friday, May 30: Al Jarreau. A smooth crooner with a flair for scat singing, vocal icon Al Jarreau has released jazz, pop, and R&B records across four decades, winning seven Grammy awards in the process. He received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, […]

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 […]

Wednesday – Sunday, June 4 – 8: Maui Film Festival. This festival includes film screenings, award tributes, film maker panels, The Taste of Wailea, where food and wine highlight the creations of Wailea's top chefs that build upon the islands agricultural bounty; Taste of Chocolate ( a chocoholic's fantasy ) and many other gala parties […]

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”. June 4 & 5 – Owana […]

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 […]

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. June 6 - Wailuku, on Market Street; June 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; June 20 – Makawao, on Makawao […]