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

Saturday, September 14:  Play Along with `Ukulele Mele.  `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by "master of multiple genres and strumming styles" Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku.  […]

Saturday, September 14:  Ku Mai Ka Hula, 8th Annual International Hula Competition.  This international hula competition features halau winners from Japan’s competition and halau from Hawai`i in adult solo and group performances. The dancers compete in kahiko (traditional hula) and auana (modern-day hula stylings) in both male and female categories. This competition features prestigious judges […]

Saturday, September 14:  Hawaiian Moonlight.  George Kahumuku Jr. and friends volunteer their talent, and organize stage performances of Hawaiian music as their way of "giving back" to the Bailey House Museum. Bring your blanket or a low back beach chair and enjoy the evening listening to music under the moon and stars. Limited seating is […]

Tuesday, September 24:  Tony Bennett. A premier interpreter of popular song, Tony Bennett is an artist who engages his audience, heart and soul. He’s been in the business more than 60 years.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 26:  Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. 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 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  For information call […]

Thursday, September 26:  Leon Russell.  Music icon Leon Russell returns to Hawai`i for a three Island engagement, just off his 10-date tour with Elton John on the debut of their Grammy-nominated album The Union! Leon Russell was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Maui […]

Friday – Sunday, September 27 – 29:  Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style.  Friday – Homegrown activities feature keiki (children) entertainment, cultural projects, and educational demonstrations. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center. Free. 7 - 9 p.m.  Saturday – 12th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, Hawaiian music tradition and Hawaiian language learning , Ribbon Entry, The Ritz Carlton […]

Friday, September 27:  Hulaville Festiville.  John Pizzarelli, son of the renowned guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, is one of the greatest of jazz guitarists today. Mr. Pizzarelli is gifted with incredibly spot-on vocals that at once both dreamily croon and deliriously swing. He is credited with reinvigorating the Great American Songbook. Always a crafty entertainer, showman and […]

Saturday, September 28:  St. John’s Kula Festival.  This is a local favorite event each year with a bit of something for everyone. Enjoy live entertainment all day with George Kahumoku, Jr. and other local entertainers, local food, famous Kula produce, home baked goods, a wide variety of plants and cut flowers, children's games, including free […]