Island Events • May 25, 2017
Featured events this week
TODAY, MAY 25
FREE LAHAINA HAWAIIAN MUSIC SERIES CONCERT
Join Na Wai Eha at Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Series concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. The trio comprises brothers Kamalei and Kamaehu Kawa’a and Kason Gomes, who were all born and raised on Maui. Blankets and low beach chairs are welcome. For more details, call 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
TREVOR NOAH SHOW SOLD OUT AT MACC
Host of Comedy Central’s hit The Daily Show, Trevor Noah will perform one sold out show at 8 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater in Kahului. This show may include mature subject matter. For more information, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.
INTIMATE CONCERT WITH MARIA MULDAUR
Maria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesiana Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $55 and $65 (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.
‘KULEANA’ FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION AT AKAKU
The Akaku Upstairs Salon Series continues tonight at 6 p.m. and will feature writer/director Brian Kohne and editor Adi Ell-ad with a discussion on the making of “Kuleana” a mystery/drama film. This presentation is for serious-minded producers and aspiring film students. Call 871-5554 or email info@akaku.org, to RSVP.
NA MO’OLELO: HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PROGRAM
Learn about the Hawaiian culture, language and traditions with guest cultural practitioners between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily at Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea. It is included with the aquarium admission and is appropriate for all ages. For more information, visit www.mauioceancenter.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 26
SUPPORT BLOSSOMS FOR THE BRAVE
Join Kaunoa, the Department of Housing & Human Concerns and Mayor Alan Arakawa at the lei-making event for Memorial Day ceremonies. Visit between 9 a.m. and noon to help make a lei or drop off flowers anytime after 7:30 a.m. to the South High Street parking lot in front of the County Building in Wailuku. Enjoy live music by Kevin Kanemoto and friends. Catch the shuttle from Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Baseball Stadium parking lot every half hour from 8:30 a.m. Last return is at 12:30 p.m. For more details, call 270-7308.
CELEBRATE FOURTH FRIDAY IN KIHEI
Head south for Kihei’s Fourth Friday Town Party from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka. Enjoy free entertainment with emcee Kathy Collins, food booths and trucks, arts, crafts and more. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
ENJOY JAPENGO’S MAUI TASTEMAKERS SERIES
Japengo’s Maui Tastemakers Series featured partner this month is Ocean Organic Vodka. Enjoy a unique pre-fixe menu that is comprised of three hand-crafted cocktails paired with off-the-menu dishes from Japengo chefs. For reservations or more details, call 667-4727 or visit www.japengomaui.com.
VISIT 48TH BARRIO FIESTA IN KAHULUI
Experience the Filipino culture at the 48th annual Barrio Fiesta from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului. Enjoy music, dancing, cultural foods, cultural pageantry and more. For more details, visit Facebook or call 877-7880.
SATURDAY, MAY 27
HAWAII’S VOICE AT THE MAUI THEATRE LAHAINA
The Pacific Talent Search Agency presents Hawaii’s Voice, an annual music competition, at the Maui Theatre in Lahaina. The production will be hosted by Kaui Kahaiali’i with special appearances by Uncle Willie K, Kalani Pe’a, Ata Damasco, and others. For tickets or for more information, visit www.ptsa-hi.com.
SEE HAPA AT KAHILI RESTAURANT IN WAIKAPU
Enjoy HAPA’s Barry Flannigan, Ron Kuala’au and Tarvin Makia at 7:30 p.m. at Kahili Restaurant in Waikapu. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 the day of show. The restaurant will be open at 6 p.m. for dinner and cocktails. For more details, call 866-5025.
DOUBLE PERFORMANCE AT MAUI COFFEE ATTIC
Maui Coffee Attic presents Rowdy Love followed by MysteRay and the Detectives from 7 to 9 p.m. Food and beverages available. For reservations, call 250-9555.
SUNDAY, MAY 28
HALAU HULA WEHIWEHI O LEILEHUA ON STAGE
Halau Hula Wehiwehi O Leilehua will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. This year’s concert celebrates the music of Kahauanu Lake and the hula stylings of Aunty Maiki with music by Kuliaikanuu. Tickets are $40 (reserved seating). Proceeds from the show and silent auction will be donated to the Hayward Kahauanu Lake Scholarship at St. Anthony High School, Lake’s alma mater.
KEIKI STORY TIME AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Visit Keiki Story Time at 2 p.m. at the deli seating area in Whole Foods Market at Maui Mall in Kahului. Read Aloud America Program directors Joanne and Larry Laird will lead the program. All children must be accomanied by a parent or caregiver. The program is geard for ages pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade.
SCHEIDEMAN’S ONE-MAN SHOWS AT PIONEER INN
Catch Maui-based actor Rick Scheideman in “The Old Man and the Sea” at 6:30 p.m. plus a short play “The Journey of C.S. Lewis at 7:45 p.m. at the Pioneer Inn courtyard in Lahaina. Doors open at 6 p.m., with pre-show happy hour and dining also available. Reservations are recommended. Admission is $30 for both shows or $22 separately. For more information, call (303) 507-0987.
MONDAY, MAY 29
VISIT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY IN MAKAWAO
Visit the annual Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. There will be music, a floral tribute, guest speakers, a 10,000 flower drop, color guard, a gun salute and the playing of taps. An unveiling of the WW II veterans memorial is set at 8:30 a.m. prior to the annual service with a prelude to the unveiling ceremony by Baldwin High School band at 8 a.m.
MEET FOLAU TUPOU AT MAUI HANDS
Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Folau Tupou is known for his wood carved tikis. His carvings are in public and private collections worldwide. Visit Tupou from 1 to 4 p.m. at Maui Hands in Makawao. For more details, call 573-2021.
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