JANUARY 
12/31-1/6 MERCEDES-BENZ CHAMPIONSHIP 
The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort 
Information: (866) 669-2440 or (808) 669-2440 
Tickets: (877) 772-5425 
www.kapalua.com
An elite field of PGA TOUR 2007 Tournament winners compete in the 2008 season-opener at Kapalua's Plantation Course for a purse of $5.5 million

12 HOONANEA SERIES PRESENTS: 
JAKE SHIMABUKURO WITH THE MAUI POPS ORCHESTRA 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Ukulele virtuoso and Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, Jake Shimabukuro, showcases his favorite works with scores of musicians in the Maui Pops Orchestra 

13 MAUI 15K & 5K 
Lahaina Town 
(808) 344-3651 
www.maui15k.com
Annual fun run takes you through scenic Napili and Lahaina Town's famous attractions, Hawaiian entertainment and refreshments provided 

19 WALAAU "LOCAL HUMOR" PRESENTS: DA BRADDAS 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
James Roche and Tony Silva showcase their different characters in an outrageously funny and live performance

26 MELE SERIES PRESENTS: AI FAMILY 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Howard and Olana Ai, founders of Halau Hula Olana and award winning hula performers, demonstrate how the torch of Hawaiian culture is passed through the family, one generation to the next

26 MOLOKAI MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL 
Kaunakakai, Island of Molokai 
(808) 553-3876 
www.molokai-hawaii.com

25th annual celebration of hula, Hawaiian arts & crafts, games and food

FEBRUARY
 
2 MELE SERIES PRESENTS: JERRY SANTOS WITH 
HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER AND BARRY KIMOKEA 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Jerry Santos of Olomana teams with rising star of falsetto and guitar, Hoku Zuttermeister, and up-and-coming guitarist Barry Kimokea for an evening of traditional and new repertoires

3-9 ALOHA MUSIC CAMP'S WINTER KOHOLA CAMP 
Kaupoa Beach Village, Island of Molokai 
(808) 270-3090 
www.alohamusiccamp.com
Join the beloved Beamer family and friends, studying Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, ukulele, hula, olelo Hawaii, oli and more. Listen to their stories and songs of old Hawaii.

8-9 CHINESE NEW YEAR DANCES AND STREET FESTIVAL
Lahaina Town, Front Street 
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 
www.visitlahaina.com
The Year of the Rat. Two evenings of colorful and exciting Lion dance on Front Street, with Chinese calligraphy, arts & crafts, games, food, firecrackers and more

9 RUN FOR THE WHALES 
Polo Beach Park, Wailea 
(808) 249-8811 
www.pacificwhale.org
A 5K and half marathon fun run with a 2K walk and children's fun run, along scenic South Maui

15-16 HOONANEA SERIES PRESENTS: 
KEALII REICHEL & HALAU KEALAOKAMALIE, KUKAHI 2008 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, and Maui's shining star, performs traditional Hawaiian and contemporary music, complemented by his hula halau 

15-17 WHALEQUEST AT KAPALUA 
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua 
(866) 665-9160 
www.kapaluamaui.com
Celebrate the humpback whales with lectures, interactive events/displays, photo exhibitions, whale sightings and interpretive walks, and participate in a golf tournament to benefit charities which tees off at The Plantation Course
 
 
16 MAUI'S PARADE OF WHALES & WHALE DAY CELEBRATION 
Kalama Park, Kihei 
(808) 249-8811 
www.pacificwhale.org
Annual events honoring the humpback whales that visit Maui each winter: parade, entertainment, craft fair, games, food and displays
 
 
23 THE GREAT WHALE COUNT 
Maui’s South and West Shores 
(808) 249-8811 
www.pacificwhale.org
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's researchers and count the humpback whales seen from Maui's shores, an annual event
 
 
23-24 THE WENDY’S CHAMPIONS SKINS GAME 
Kaanapali Royal Golf Course 
www.kaanapaliresort.com
Televised on ESPN, PGA's most legendary pros compete for $770,000 on this newly renovated Kaanapali Royal Golf Course
 
 
28-29 TALK STORY SERIES PRESENTS: PELE MA 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Told with passion, humor and wit, a narrative theater adaptation of the book Pele Ma: Legends of Pele from Kauai, by Frederick Wichman
 
 
 
MARCH
 
 
7-8 WALAAU "LOCAL HUMOR" PRESENTS: AUGIE T 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawaii Music award winner, an evening with Augie Tulba is one not to be missed
 
 
8 HAWAII MAOLI SERIES PRESENTS: 
PA KA LEO / "CHANTERS"
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Kupuna to opio, this extraordinary oli program features kumu hula and Hawaiian practitioners performing chants, some of which have not been heard for more than 100 years
 
8 HAIKU HOOLAULEA & FLOWER FESTIVAL
Haiku Community Center
(808) 573-0338
www.haikumaui.org
Cultural event with entertainment, food, crafts, flower demonstrations, farmers market and an auction
 
 
13-15 OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL 
Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina 
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 
www.visitlahaina.com
Celebration of the humpback whales, featuring art, Hawaiian entertainment, exciting games and activities
 
 
15 HOONANEA SERIES PRESENTS: 
AMY HANAIALII GILLIOM 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, and Maui’s shining star, Amy's artistic musical talents excel her as a fluent and diverse performer
 
 
21-23 CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS 
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua 
(800) 262-8440 or (808) 669-6200 
www.celebrationofthearts.org or www.kapaluamaui.com
16th annual Celebration of the people, arts, and rich culture of Hawaii, with workshops, demonstrations and entertainment
 
 
23 EASTER SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 
Kaanapali Beach Hotel 
(808) 661-0011 
www.kbhmaui.com
An extravagant buffet with champagne and entertainment, highlighted with egg hunts and a petting zoo for keiki, and a visit from the Easter Bunny
 
 
29 WALAAU "LOCAL HUMOR" PRESENTS: 
ANDY BUMATAI 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Island born Andy Bumatai tickled audiences's funny bones in Hawaii and on the continental U.S., and is now back in Hawaii
 
 
APRIL
 
 
MAUI POLO SPRING SEASON BEGINS 
(808) 877-7744
 
12 MELE SERIES PRESENTS: 
BROWN OHANA'S GENERATIONS 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Featuring several generations of Waiehu Maui's talented musicians, the Brown ohana share onstage their favorite family traditions, stories and laughs
 
 
18 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, MOLOKAI 
Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai 
(808) 553-5236 
www.molokai-hawaii.com
Annual Earth Day celebration with entertainment, demonstrations, food and Hawaiian games
 
 
19 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS MAUI 2007 HOOLAULEA 
"NO NA KEIKI A PAUAHI"
(808) 573-7056 
www.ksbe.edu/maui
4th annual hoolaulea featuring Hawaiian entertainment, food, games and crafts
 
 
19 DAVID MALO DAY 
Lahainaluna High School 
(808) 662-4000 
Annual Hawaiian luau and hula performances celebrate Hawai'i's famous scholar, in conjunction with the School's 177th anniversary
 
 
19 HOONANEA SERIES PRESENTS: HAPA 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Hawaiian music and slack-key concert by Na Hoku Hanohano award winning artists Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau, and Charles Kaupu
 
19 HOOMAU CONCERT
Lanikeha Center, Hoolehua
(808) 567-9211
Annual festival featuring Hawaiian entertainment, food, games and crafts, a benefit for Punana Leo O Molokai
 
 
26-27 BANYAN TREE BIRTHDAY PARTY 
Front Street, Lahaina 
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 
www.visitlahaina.com
135th birthday party of Lahaina's famous Banyan Tree includes birthday cake, displays and historical information
 
 
26-27 EAST-MAUI TARO FESTIVAL 
Hana Ball Park, Hana 
www.tarofestival.org
15th annual celebration of the staple of the Hawaiian diet (kalo, or taro), which includes exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, food booths and live entertainment
 
 
 
MAY
 
 
1 THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI 
MAY DAY CELEBRATION 
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Wailea
www.fairmont.com/kealani
(808) 875-4100 
Featuring floral, feather and kukui nut lei displays; Hawaiian entertainment and the Royal Court procession
 
 
2 HOONANEA SERIES PRESENTS: 
THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Annual Maui Lei Day Concert by Hawai'i duo, Robert and Roland Cazimero, along with Robert Cazimero's hula halau
 
 
5 KAIWI CHALLENGE ONE MAN CANOE RACE 
Kaluakoi Resort, Molokai 
(808) 969-6695 
www.kaikahoe.org
A 39-mile international, one man, outrigger canoe race
 
 
10 SEABURY HALL CRAFT FAIR 
Seabury Hall Campus, Makawao 
(808) 572-7235 
www.seaburyhall.org
35th annual craft fair with island crafts, demonstrations, keiki activities and entertainment
 
 
10-24 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES 
Front Street, Lahaina 
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 
www.MauiCanoeFest.com or www.visitlahaina.com
A two-week cultural adventure and heritage festival featuring master canoe carvers from around the Pacific. Cultural demonstrations, activities, entertainment, parade and launching also featured
 
 
11 MOTHER'S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 
& HAWAIIAN FASHION SHOW 
Kaanapali Beach Hotel 
(808) 661-0011 
www.kbhmaui.com
Honor mom with a lavish buffet and champagne, complemented with beautiful fashions from top designers of Hawaiian clothing, great entertainment and wonderful makanas
 
 
15-17 KA HULA PIKO 
"A Celebration of the Hula"
Papohaku Beach Park, Molokai 
(808) 553-3876 
www.molokai-hawaii.com
17th annual festival featuring a series of lectures presented by Halau Hula O Kukunaokala in honor of Kumu John Kaimikaua, Hawaiian entertainment, food and crafts
 
 
16-17 WALAAU "LOCAL HUMOR" PRESENTS: 
FRANK DE LIMA 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Theatre 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
Local humor at its funniest, Frank's delightful musical comedian performances perennially recognize him as one of Hawai'i's favorite entertainers
 
 
18 KANAKA IKAIKA KAYAK RACE 
STARBUCK’S MOLOKAI CHALLENGE 
Island of Molokai 
(808) 553-3876 
www.y2kanu.com or www.molokai-hawaii.com
Annual world championship kayak and one-person canoe race, attracting an international contingent of men and women racers crossing Kaiwi Channel's 32-miles, Molokai to East Oahu
 
 
JUNE
 
 
6-13 WORLD OCEAN DAY 
Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea 
(808) 270-7000 
www.mauioceancenter.com
Week long special events, seminars and activities celebrating the importance of our world's oceans
 
 
11-15 MAUI FILM FESTIVAL AT WAILEA 
(808) 572-3456 or (808) 579-9244 
www.mauifilmfestival.com
9th annual festival showcases special movie screenings and premieres under the stars. Contemporary Hawaiian music and The Taste of Wailea
 
 
14-15 UPCOUNTRY FAIR 
Eddie Tam Community Center, Makawao 
28th annual fair with Maui County 4H Championships and auction, entertainment, farmer's market, plants, crafts, games and paniolo barbeque
 
 
16 KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION AND HOOLAULEA 
Front Street and Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina 
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 
www.visitlahaina.com
A colorful floral parade featuring decorated Pau riders, food, crafters and Hawaiian entertainment honoring King Kamehameha the Great
 
 
22 KI HOALU FESTIVAL 
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater 
(808) 242-SHOW 
www.mauiarts.org
17th annual slack key festival featuring an all-star line-up of some of Hawaii's best ki hoalu musicians, with local vendors, arts and crafts, and delicious local-style food
 
 
23-28 ALOHA HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE CAMP 
Kaupoa Beach Village, Island of Molokai 
(808) 270-3090 
www.alohamusiccamp.com
Join the beloved Beamer family and friends, studying Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, ukulele, hula, olelo Hawaii, oli and more. Listen to their stories and songs of old Hawaii.
 
 
26-29 KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 
Kapalua Resort 
(877) 772-5425 or (800) KAPALUA 
www.kapalua.com
27th annual, festival host Fred Dame, Master Sommelier brings together world-renowned winemakers, top master sommeliers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders in fun, themed tastings, seminars, and gala evening events
 
 
 
ONGOING ART 
 
 
FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT 
Lahaina, "The Art Capital of the Pacific"
7 pm - 10 pm 
Gallery shows, demonstration artists, strolling musicians, art in action, refreshments 
www.visitlahaina.com
 
 
LAHAINA GALLERIES 
Lahaina or Wailea 
(808) 661-6284 or 874-8583 
Special appearances and unique displays featured monthly 
www.lahainagalleries.com
 
 
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE 
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, monthly 
(808) 669-6200 
Guests create artwork with Hawaii's leading artist; mediums vary each month
 
 
MAUI FINE ARTISTS PROGRAM 
Four Seasons Resort Maui 
(808) 874-8000 
Every Wed., Thurs., Fri., and Sun. 
8 am - 1:30 pm
 
 
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE 
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa 
(808) 875-1234 
Every Tuesday in the lobby
 
 
 
 
 
 
ONGOING SPECIAL EVENTS
 
 
ALOHA FRIDAY AT MAUI HOTELS 
Local artisans display, demonstrate and sell their creations
 
 
W.O.W. WAILEA ON WEDNESDAY 
The Shops at Wailea 
(808) 891-6770 
www.shopsatwailea.com
Every Wed., 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 
Artist displays, live entertainment, fashion events & restaurant specials
 
 
ALOHA FRIDAY CRAFT FAIR 
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Every Fri., 9 am - 2 pm
 
 
CORAL REEF NATURALIST PROGRAM 
Ulua Beach, Wailea 
Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 12 pm
 
 
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE REEF 
Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea 
(808) 270-7000 
www.mauioceancenter.com
Year-long events and activities promoting coral reef conservation programs
 
 
MALU O KEAWAIKI ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 
Banyan Tree, Lahaina 
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 
www.visitlahaina.com
Varied weekends every month. Hawaiian artists sell and share cultural arts and crafts
 
 
LAHAINA HERITAGE MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 
Old Lahaina Courthouse 
Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm 
www.visitlahaina.com
 
LAHAINA ARTS SOCIETY
Banyan Tree, Lahaina
Various weekends every month
Island inspired artists sell art and crafts
 
 
SUNSET CLIFF-DIVING 
Sheraton Maui Resort, Kaanapali
Every evening just before sunset
 
 
WHALERS VILLAGE MUSEUM 
Whalers Village, Kaanapali 
Weekly Films, 9 am - 10 pm 
www.whalersvillage.com
 
 
FREE LEI MAKING CLASSES 
Whalers Village, Kaanapali 
(808) 661-4567 
www.whalersvillage.com
Every Tues. & Fri., 12 pm – 2 pm 
 
 
KAAHUMANU CHURCH PICNIC WITH POKI 
High Street, Wailuku 
(808) 877-5566 
Every 3rd Thursday
 
 
ALOHA CRAFT FAIR 
Maui Mall, Kahului
(808) 871-1307 
Every Friday, 10 am - 4 pm 
Local artisans showcasing their handmade products
 
 
MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
One Cameron Way, Kahului 
(808) 242-7469 
Concerts, theatrical performances by leading artists
 
 
MAUI FILM FESTIVAL
Maui Arts & Cultural Center 
Every Wed., 5 pm & 7:30 pm 
Outstanding contemporary films
 
 
NHRA DRAG RACING 
Maui Raceway Park 
(808) 281-1273 
Exciting drag racing for the entire family
 
 
LANAI ART CENTER
"Stars Under the Stars"
Dole Park, Lanai 
(808) 565-7503 
1st Thursday of each month
 
 
MOLOKAI'S KUPUNA ENTERTAINERS 
Hotel Molokai
Every Fri., 4 pm - 6 pm 
The Lodge at Molokai Ranch 
Every Sun., 7 pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
ONGOING FREE HULA SHOWS 
MAUI MALL
Every Sat. and Sun., 1 pm - Hula Show
Every Fri., 6:30 pm - Hawaiian Entertainment
 
 
LAHAINA CENTER
Every Wed. 2:30 pm - Keiki Hula
Every Fri., 3:30 pm-; Keiki Hula
 
 
LAHAINA CANNERY MALL
Every Sat. and Sun., 1 pm - Keiki Hula
Every Tues. and Thurs., 7 pm - Polynesian Dancing
 
 
WHALERS VILLAGE
Every Mon., Wed. & Sat., 6:30pm - 8 pm: Hula & Tahitian Show
Every Thurs., 3pm - 4 pm: Free Hula Lessons
 
 
KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL
Every Night, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
 
 
NAPILI KAI BEACH RESORT 
Every Tues., 5:30 pm – Keiki Hula
 
 
 
ONGOING OUTDOOR MARKETS
 
 
QUEEN KAAHUMANU CENTER, KAHULUI 
Tues., Wed. and Fri., 7 am - 3 pm 
www.queenkaahumanucenter.com
 
 
MAUI MALL SHOPPING CENTER 
Farmer's Market and Craft Fair 
Every Tues., Wed. and Fri. 
8 am - 5 pm
 
 
MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Aloha Friday Farmer's Market 
Fri., 12 pm - 6pm
 
 
MAUI SWAP MEET, KAHULUI 
Next to Post Office on Puunene Avenue 
Sat., 7 am - 12 noon
 
 
EDDIE TAM FARMER'S MARKET 
Eddie Tam Community Center, Makawao 
Sat., 6am - 12 pm
 
 
MOLOKAI FARMER-S MARKET 
Kaunakakai Town 
Sat., 7 am - 12 pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS 
JULY - DECEMBER 2008
 
 
JULY 2008 
Makawao Parade & Rodeo 
4th of July Celebration in Lahaina 
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, 27th Anniversary 
Pineapple Festival, Lanai 
Quicksilver Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race
 
 
AUGUST 2008 
Maui Onion Festival 
Tahiti Fete 
Maui Writers Conference
 
 
SEPTEMBER 2008 
Maui Polo Fall Season Begins 
Maui Chef's Present 
A Taste of Lahaina 
Maui Marathon 
LifeFest Kapalua 
Na Wahine O Ke Kai, Molokai
 
 
OCTOBER 2008 
Aloha Festivals, Maui Nui 
Xterra World Championship 
Kapalua LPGA Classic, Bay Course 
Annual Maui County Fair 
Halloween in Lahaina 
Molokai Hoe Canoe Race
 
 
NOVEMBER 2008 
Humpback Whales Return 
Hula O Na Keiki 
EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament 
Hui Noeau Christmas House
 
 
DECEMBER 2008 
Whale Watch Season Begins 
Na Mele O Maui 
Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree 
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Tree Lighting Ceremony 
Lanai Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony 
Molokai Festival of Lights