April

Wildlife Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Join naturalists from the Hawaii Wildlife Discovery Center every Wednesday and learn about humpback whales, monk seals and more Maui wildlife. 10 a.m. to noon. Whalers Village, (808) 661-4567

John Cruz "Island Style" Series
First and Third Wednesdays 
Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning singer-songwriter John Cruz has built his career telling stories through songs about everyday people and experiences. His ongoing Island Style series celebrates the ties that bind. 7 p.m. ProArts Playhouse, proartsmaui.org

Hana Farmers Market
Fridays
Locally grown produce and products from East Maui. Free. 65-and-over shopping starts at 2:30, general admission from 3 to 5 p.m. Hana Town Center, (808) 378-0084

Kamaaina Nights
Third Fridays
A free monthly concert highlighting Hawaii's homegrown talent. Queen Kaahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

Kihei Fourth Friday
Fourth Fridays
A monthly community street party with food trucks, entertainment, crafters and kids' games. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Azeka Shopping Center, kiheifridays.com

Upcountry Farmers Market
Saturdays
Locally grown produce, fish, prepared food and products. Free. 7 to 11 a.m. Kulamalu Town Center, (808) 572-8122

QKC Keiki Club
Third Saturdays
Monthly keiki activities focused on Hawaiian language and culture with Luana Kawaa of Morning Manao at the QKC keiki play area. Enter to win giveaways and enjoy family friendly festivities. 10 to 11 a.m. Queen Kaahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

Maui Sunday Market
Sundays
An evening marketplace with local food and product vendors and live entertainment. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Kahului Shopping Center, (888) 948-6382

Maui Improv Monthly Showcase
Last Sundays
Beginner and experienced performers improvise live theater on stage. 6:30 p.m. ProArts Playhouse, proartsmaui.org

Kinky Boots
Through 4/7
The bighearted musical extravaganza that won six Tony awards including Best Musical, a GRAMMYR for Best Musical Theatre album and London's Olivier Award for Best Musical. ProArts Playhouse, proartsmaui.org

Solo Art Exhibition 2024
Through 5/17
Maui-based artists Sachelle Dae and Zenobia Lakdawalla will present two concurrent solo exhibits. Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, (808) 572-6560

Wanda Sykes Please & Thank You Tour
4/5
Emmy-winning, fourteen-time nominated stand-up comic, writer, actress and producer Wanda Sykes performs her latest material. Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) Castle Theater, mauiarts.org

Maui Marathon
4/21
Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K courses along West Maui's best beaches. Kaanapali Parkway, mauimarathonsignup.com

May

Lei Day Heritage Festival
5/1
Hosted by the Maui Historical Society, this festival celebrates the art of lei making with cultural workshops, live Hawaiian music, local Maui entertainment and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bailey House, Wailuku, (808) 244-3326

James Taylor 
5/5
Music legend James Taylor returns to Maui with his All-Star Band for a special concert outdoors under the stars. MACC, mauiarts.org

Seabury Hall Craft Fair
5/11
Artisans and crafters, food, live entertainment, keiki activities, a silent auction, a rummage sale and a plant sale to benefit Seabury Hall's financial aid program. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seabury Hall, seaburyhall.org

Na Holo Wahine 5K
5/12
Maui's only all-women's race benefits the Kelly Watanabe Scholarship Fund at UHMC. University of Hawaii Maui College, virr.com

Maui Classical Music Festival
5/17-26
Musicians from around the world perform in some of Maui's most beautiful and historic sites. Various locations, mauiclassicalmusicfestival.org

Maui Brewers Festival
5/18
Beer tastings from the best craft breweries in Hawaii and beyond, live music, a home-brew competition and appetizers from Maui restaurants and food trucks. MACC, mauiarts.org

Children's Festival 
5/18
Free multi-cultural entertainment, hands-on activities and crafts for keiki, STEM demonstrations. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Queen Kaahumanu Center, mauimatsuri.com

Maui Matsuri Festival
5/25
Japanese festival offering free entertainment, crafters, food booths and trucks, various contests, craft activities, exhibits, free giveaways and ends with a community obon dance. 3 to 9 p.m. University of Hawaii Maui College, mauimatsuri.com