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Maui Friday Town Parties

Maui

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  October 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 26 – Paia, on Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenues. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Hana Imi Naauao

Maui

Thursday, October 4: 
Hana Imi Naauao (Pursuit of Knowledge).  Enjoy the Cultural Center’s 2012 Annual Ho’olaulea; a fun filled day with cultural entertainment and a variety of foods, demonstrations and activities representing the host culture.  Hana Business Center, 1 Mill Street, Hana.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Free admission.  For information call (808) 248-8622.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Maui

Every Wednesday: 
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”.  October 3 – Daniel Ho; October 10 – Ledward Kaapana; October 17 – 9th Anniversary Celebration Multi-Artist Show; October 24 – Dennis Kamakahi; October 31 – No Show, Halloween. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. showtime.  For information call (888) 669-3858.

Xterra Kapalua Trail Runs

Maui

Saturday, October 27:
Xterra Kapalua Trail Runs.
  The off-road adventurous spirit of XTERRA reaches out to the community with XTERRA Kapalua 5/10K as well as XTERRA Keiki K for kids ten and under. The 10K and 5K races are open to one-and-all (the 5km is open for walkers too). For information call (877) 983-7721 or visit www.xterramaui.com.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program

Maui

Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish youve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, September 27: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn every last Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

30th Annual St. John’s Kula Festival

Maui

Saturday, September 22: 
30th Annual St. John’s Kula Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment, ono food, famous Kula produce, home baked goods, a wide variety of plants and cut flowers, children’s games, including free face painting, silent auction, crafters and gift baskets. There will be a prize for the best 80’s costume. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy, Keoka. (across from the park), 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  For more information call 878-1485.

Red Star Music Festival with Rebelution and Collie Buddz

Maui

Friday, September 21: 
Red Star Music Festival with Rebelution and Collie Buddz.  BAMP Project and Heineken present the Red Star Music Festival, starring Rebelution, Collie Buddz and The Grouch. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater.  6:00 p.m. (gates open 5 p.m.)  For Tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Festivals of Aloha Ho’olaulea

Maui

Sunday, September 16:  
Festivals of Aloha Ho’olaulea.  Entertainment includes 2012 Richard Hoopii Falsetto winners, crafters artisans. Historic Banyan Tree Park in Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.  For information call (808) 878-1888 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

42nd Annual Maui Marathon

Maui

Sunday, September 16: 
42nd Annual Maui Marathon.  Recognized as one of the most scenic courses in world with its point-to-point route starting in Kahului, for over 17 breathtaking miles, passing through Lahaina before finishing near The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, race headquarters, in Whalers Village.  The popular Maui Half Marathon features a flat, out-and-back course that traces the final 6.55 miles of the marathon course. This festive 13.1-miler starts at Whalers Village in the Ka’anapali Beach Resort, passes through Lahaina, turns around at Launiupoko Park and returns to Ka’anapali.  For information call (808) 280-5801 or visit www.mauimarathonhawaii.com.