Every Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Enjoy 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 5 – Led Kaapana; September 12 – Stephen Inglis; September 19 – Herb Ohta Jr.; September 26 – […]

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. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in […]

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 to 9 p.m.  September 7 - Wailuku, on Market Street; September 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 21 – Makawao, […]

Saturday, September 8: La `Ulu 2018 (Breadfruit Day).  This free community event will include food booths, breadfruit cooking demonstrations, Pacific `ulu varieties for sale, a multi-grower Hawaiian plant sale, free cultural activities, Hawaiian music and hula.  Foods and drinks for sale at this event will include `ulu horchata, Pono Pies, `ulu kalo burger on `ulu […]

Saturday, September 8:  Ku Mai Ka Hula 2018.  Kū Mai Ka Hula features award-winning hālau competing in solo and group performances. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and `auana (modern) hula stylings.  This year’s invitees include hālau from Japan and Hawai`i. Expect to see hālau competing in a level of performance as in more […]

Saturday, September 8: Obon Dance & Festival - Hana.  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.  Hana Buddhist Temple, Hana Fairgrounds (below Hana Ranch Store, 1 […]

Saturday, September 15:  Pailolo Challenge 2018.  A 26 mile race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai. Paddlers gather from Hawai`i, USA Mainland, Canada, Australia and more to test themselves in excellent channel crossing conditions. Since its inception the race has caught on and considered to be the most consistent and most fun canoe […]

Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16: Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaule`a.  Enjoy live entertainment, along with crafters and artisans.  Historic Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Friday, September 21: Kulaia Ho`olaulea – A Molokai Canoe Festival.  This festival celebrating Molokai canoe races will be held on the island of Molokai, in Kaunakakai Town.  Enjoy free Hawaiian music and other fine entertainment.  Made-on-Molokai arts and crafts, plus local food and drinks will be available for purchase.  Kaunakakai Town, Molokai. 5 to 10 […]

Friday, September 21:  Aloha Friday at Queen Ka`ahumanu Shopping Center with Hawaiian cultural practitioners sharing their art with music and hula. Queen Ka`ahumanu Shopping Center, 275 W. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului. 6 to 8 p.m.