In guidebooks before, Maui Revealed, we listed a calendar of local events for the island. It was a colossal waste of time! Things change so often in Hawaii that we couldn't keep it current. The web fixes that. Don't get me wrong. Some of the events listed below will not occur or will change time or place. That's because decisions about these things are made quite capriciously in the islands, often the day of the event. We'll change this page daily if we have to, but you can't bet your life on the timeliness of these events. Nonetheless, if you're interested in attending a local event, these might be worth checking into.

Wednesday Nights
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert at the indoor amphitheatre at the Napili Kai Beach Resort. Tickets $40 Seating Limited. Show at 7:30pm. Call Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Productions for more information at 1-888-669-3858.

Second Thursday of the Month
Hawaiian Music Series in Lahaina the event is free from 11am-12:30pm on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. Call (808) 661-3262.

First Friday of The Month in Wailuku shop, eat, drink and enjoy Wailuku town on Market Street.

Friday Nights are Art Gallery Night in Lahaina, 7-10pm special displays at Lahaina art galleries.

February 4
Run/Walk for Whales Choose from the 5K walk, 5K run, half run and 2K children’s run. At Makena Beach and Golf Resort from 6am-noon. For information and to register by phone, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

February 11 & 12
Kukahi 2012 renowned as one of Hawaii’s most popular recording artists, Kealii is the award-winning kumu hula of Halau Kealaokamaile. His music, chant and hula represent the best of Hawaii‘s traditional and contemporary poetry and dance today. This is a fundrasier for his Halau. 7:30pm daily at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Call 808-242-7469.

February 18
Cancer Society's 2012 Relay For Life of Maui County Youth. 6am-6pm at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku. Call 808-244-5554.

February 18
Whale Day Celebration the day-long event begins at 9am with a parade along South Kihei Road. The day features live entertainment by some of Hawaii's top performers, food , activities and bouncy rides for kids, a huge "Made on Maui" artisans fair, environmental displays and more. In Kihei Kalama Park from 9am-6pm. Call (808) 249-8811.

MARCH 2012

Wednesday Nights
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert at the indoor amphitheatre at the Napili Kai Beach Resort. Tickets $40 Seating Limited. Show at 7:30pm. Call Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Productions for more information at 1-888-669-3858.

Second Thursday of the Month
Hawaiian Music Series in Lahaina the event is free from 11am-12:30pm on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. Call (808) 661-3262.

First Friday of The Month in Wailuku shop, eat, drink and enjoy Wailuku town on Market Street.

Friday Nights are Art Gallery Night in Lahaina, 7-10pm special displays at Lahaina art galleries.

March 31
Taste of Makena features dishes from top Maui restaurants, a range of wines, live entertainment and auctions at a seaside estate. Beneficiaries include half a dozen Maui charities and community service projects. at Honua Kai Lani (Sugarman Estate), 7750 Makena Road from 2pm-6pm. Tickets are $75 a person. Call (808) 242-5459.

March 31
Haiku Hoolaulea & Flower Festival celebrates the past and present of the community of Haiku while building for the future. The festival highlights local agriculture, arts, crafts and restaurants. Call (808) 575-3004.

Wednesday Nights
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert at the indoor amphitheatre at the Napili Kai Beach Resort. Tickets $40 Seating Limited. Show at 7:30pm. Call Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Productions for more information at 1-888-669-3858.

Second Thursday of the Month
Hawaiian Music Series in Lahaina the event is free from 11am-12:30pm on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. Call (808) 661-3262.

First Friday of The Month in Wailuku shop, eat, drink and enjoy Wailuku town on Market Street.

Friday Nights are Art Gallery Night in Lahaina, 7-10pm special displays at Lahaina art galleries.

April 20-22
4th Annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Friday from 2pm-10pm exhibits, activities, arts & crafts, workshops, performances, jam session. Saturday from 9am-10pm ongoing event activities, star-studded concert starts at 7pm. Sunday from 9am-1pm ongoing event activities, brunch featuring festival performers takes place 9am-1pm. Allen and other legendary players perform all weekend and participate in classes and presentations that are free and open to all who are interested. At the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. Call (808) 283-3576.

April 22
Maui 5K 5K run and a 1 Mile run/walk beginning at the Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku. Proceeds from this event will be given back to the schools participating in the event for their physical fitness, play and athletic programs. Call (808) 271-4057.

MAY 2012

Wednesday Nights
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert at the indoor amphitheatre at the Napili Kai Beach Resort. Tickets $40 Seating Limited. Show at 7:30pm. Call Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Productions for more information at 1-888-669-3858.

Second Thursday of the Month
Hawaiian Music Series in Lahaina the event is free from 11am-12:30pm on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. Call (808) 661-3262.

First Friday of The Month in Wailuku shop, eat, drink and enjoy Wailuku town on Market Street.

Friday Nights are Art Gallery Night in Lahaina, 7-10pm special displays at Lahaina art galleries.

May 19
Taste of Makena features dishes from top Maui restaurants, a range of wines, live entertainment and auctions at a seaside estate. Beneficiaries include half a dozen Maui charities and community service projects. Tickets are $75 a person. 2pm-6pm at the Honua Kai Lani (Sugarman Estate). Cal 808-242-5459.