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.  May 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; May 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; May 17 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; May 24 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center, May 31 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For transportation packages to Lana`i Friday Town Party, visit www.go-lanai.com.. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For transportation packages to Lana`i Friday Town Party, visit www.go-lanai.com.    For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 3 – Your Island of Peace; May 10 – Honoring Raymond Kane; May 17 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; May 24 – Hawai`i’Cowboy Music; May 31 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com. 

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  May 5 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; May 12 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; May 19 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; May 26 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Sunday, May 5: 
“Cinderella” Ballet.  The magical ballet will be performed by Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) upper level ballerinas. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Wy., Kahului.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sundays, throughout the month of May: 
Mele Mei Concert Series.  May 5 – Na Keiki O Hawai`i; May 12 – Ledward Kaapana; May 19 – Mark Yamanaka; May 26 – Amy Hanaiali’i.  Halekunani and Kani ka Pila Grill, 2199 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.

Every Sunday:
Maui Sunday Market. Held each Sunday, from 4 pm to 8 pm, in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot, this popular event features island vendors (crafters, artisans, food purveyors, and more); entertainment; food trucks; and activities showcasing Hawaiian Cultural traditions and practices. Public admission and parking is free.

Friday, May 3: 
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided.  All ages welcome.  Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum.  Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2^nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.

Friday, May 3: 
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.

Saturday, May 4: 
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk.  Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from.  It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident.  Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free. 

Thursdays – Sundays, May 3 – 26:
Sweeney Todd.  Kaua`i Community Players is proud to produce Steven Sondheim’s Tony-winning master work Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St., Lihue. Thursdays – Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m. Cost $20-$30.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.