TODAY, JULY 15
'SOLO SESSIONS' WITH SHIMABUKURO
Ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro will perform at 7:30 tonight during "Solo Sessions" at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The sessions, a new series of intimate musical performances in the McCoy Studio Theater, will continue with Shimabukuro on Aug. 5 and Oct. 7. Tickets are available for $25 standard seating and $45 VIP, which includes premium seating, early access to the theater for a sound check and a meet-and-greet with the artist. For tickets, call the MACC Box Office at (808) 242-SHOW (7469) or visit MauiArts .org.
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The Comedy Hui’s “Island Improve Funnies” promises lots of laughs with its show at 7 p.m. Friday.
FRIDAY, JULY 16
'FOLLOW THAT RABBIT' TO WEST SIDE
Catch up with "Follow that Rabbit," Theater Theater Maui's summer youth musical production, at 10 a.m. today and 7 tonight at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa's Haleakala Ballroom. Kristi Scott directs the cast of 42 Maui performers, with musical direction by Vania Lee Jerome. The classic tale, based on "Alice in Wonderland," is presented in special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service of Colorado. The matinee show is $3 for adults, $1 for children under 12; the evening show is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Purchase tickets in advance at Lahaina Music by Thursday or at the box office, which opens one hour before each show. For general information, call 661-1168.
LAUGH IT UP
The Comedy Hui's "Island Improv Funnies" - an improve-style, audience co-created comedy similar to "Whose Line is it Anyway?" - is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the McCoy Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m; tickets are $22 for adults, $11 for children 12 and under, not including MACC charges and tax. The show features local performers who will pull off fast-paced games and song-and-dance numbers to live music. For information, visit www.comedyhui.com.
'WARGATE!' - A UNIQUE TAKE ON WWII
World War II nostalgia will be created in a "funky, living room drama" during The Maui Live Poets Society's "Wargate!" at 7 tonight at Gallerie Ha on Market Street in Wailuku.
Presented in a two-act monologue that's full of satire and controversy, the show will offer a different approach to the mood and events of "the greatest war." "Wargate!" is written and performed by poet/actor Wide Garcia and sponsored by MLPS.
With WWII as the theme, guests are invited to share original art, join in an open-mic and dance, and come dressed in '40s attire. Refreshments will be offered.
"Wargate!" is free; MLPS donations are accepted.
'THE WEDDING SINGER'
"The Wedding Singer" runs through Aug. 1 in Wailuku's historic Iao Theater. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are available at the Iao Theater box office, 242-6969, or online, www.mauionstage.com; $20 for general admission, $40 for preferred seating and $15 for bargain matinees. See review on Page 5.
SWING TO BLUE NOTE ORCHESTRA
The Blue Note Orchestra will perform swing music with Jimmy Borges from 8 to 11 tonight and Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort Hotel & Spa ballroom. The 20-piece orchestra will get people on the dance floor. Admission is free.
SATURDAY, JULY 17
'FOLLOW THAT RABBIT'
An evening performance of Theatre Theatre Maui's summer youth production "Follow that Rabbit," a musical version of "Alice in Wonderland," at 7 p.m. at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa's Haleakala Ballroom. (See Friday's listing). Purchase tickets at the door one hour before show: $10 for adults, $5 for children,12 and under. Open seating.
'THE WEDDING SINGER'
"The Wedding Singer" runs through Aug. 1 in Wailuku's Historic Iao Theater. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at the Iao Theater box office, 242-6969, or online, www.mauionstage.com. See review on Page 5.
SUNDAY, JULY 18
'THE WEDDING SINGER'
"The Wedding Singer" runs through Aug. 1 in Wailuku's Historic Iao Theater. Showtimes are 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are available at the Iao Theater box office, 242-6969, or online, www.mauionstage.com. See review on Page 5.
'FOLLOW THAT RABBIT'
Closing performance of Theatre Theatre Maui's west side summer youth production "Follow that Rabbit," a musical version of "Alice in Wonderland" at 3 p.m. at The Westin Maui Resort and Spa's Haleakala Ballroom. (See Friday's listing). Tickets at the door $10 for adults, $5 for children, 12 and under. Open seating.
TUESDAY, JULY 20
CLASSICAL GUITAR SHOW
Acclaimed classical guitarist Benjamin Verdery will play a concert at 7 tonight at St. John's Church, 8992 Kula Highway, Kula. This concert commemorates 13 years of presenting his Master Guitar Class on Maui. Donations requested at the door to benefit St. John's Church. Verdery will perform Bach, Laderman, Strauss and Jimi Hendrix, as well as his own music. Call 878-1485 for more information or visit www.benjaminverdery.com
