Sunday, May 15:  Tower of Power.  Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music since 1968. The rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The horn-driven sound is unique, and the way they approach everything, from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own.  Maui […]

Thursday, May 20:  Benefit Night for the Birds.  The Maui Brewing Company is hosting a benefit night for the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. Half the pub profits from house beers sold this night will go towards protecting native birds. The Maui Brewing Company, Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Lahaina, 96761.  6 to 10 […]

Thursday, May 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 […]

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 […]

Every Wednesday:  Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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 1 – Jerry Santos of Olomana; […]

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 3 - Wailuku, on Market Street; June 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; June 17 – Makawao, on Makawao […]

Saturday, June 4:  A Night at the Movies with Maui Humane Society.  Enjoy an outdoor screening of award-winning films, “The Champions” and “For the Love of Dogs”.  Open to those 10 years of age and older with food and drink available for purchase.  Sugar Beach, 85 N. Kihei Rd., Kihei.  6 to 9 p.m.  For […]

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, […]

Saturday, June 4:  Zenshin Daiko’s Annual Taiko Festival.  The festival concert will start off with the Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, playing some old time Japanese favorites in a Big Band style. The Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra is directed by Casey Nagata and is composed of an interesting mix of Maui musicians who love playing music […]

Thursday – Sunday, June 9 – 12:  Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.  One of the most highly regarded gastronomic festivals in the area. The event celebrates historic and contemporary innovations and traditions in Hawaiian cuisine while exploring some of the trends seen in the international culinary world. The festival features the talents of some of […]