THURSDAY, APRIL 28
MAUI SLAMS FOR EARTH AT CASANOVA
Poets: Raise your voice for a healthier Earth. Listeners: Get involved with local and global issues - all while being entertained. Maui Slams for the Earth, an Earth Day slam poetry and open mic night event presented by Maui Slam, will kick off at 9:30 p.m. at Casanova in Makawao. Tribal fusion belly dancing and improvisational visuals are in store. Cover is $5 before 9:30 p.m. and $10 afterward. See www.mauislam.com.
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Maui Slams for Earth / Casanova
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
HENRY KALEIALOHA ALLEN FEST BEGINS
The third annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival will be presented at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel from 2 to 11:30 p.m. For details, see Maui Beat on Page 3.
KKHS 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL' OPENING
King Kekaulike Drama Club's Disney's "High School Musical, Jr." opens at 7 p.m in the school's auditorium. For details, see Backstage on Page 4.
MAPA'S 'MARTINA: LOST AND FOUND'
MAPA's "Martina: Lost and Found" takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Steppingstone Playhouse. For details, see Backstage on Page 5.
SEABURY'S 'DANCE SHOWCASE' BEGINS
Seabury Hall's "Dance Showcase" starts at 7 p.m. in the campus dance studio. For details, see Backstage on Page 4.
'RATS!' TAKES STAGE AT PROARTS IN KIHEI
ProArts' "RATS! The Pied Piper Musical" takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. in Kihei. For details, see Backstage on Page 5.
GAME SHOW NITE A RIOT ON WEST SIDE
Game Show Nite will be serving up some good times on the west side at 8:30 p.m. at Maui Brewing Co. Get a team of five to compete for prizes in the interactive game show action, or just watch the fun unfold. Cost is $10 and extra $5 to play. For more information, visit www.gameshowfanatics.com or call 669-3474.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL KICKS OFF
The 19th annual East Maui Taro Festival will raise roots to a new level with traditional foods, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations, music and hula, this weekend in Hana. The popular fest, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will hold 22 food booths, 40 arts and crafts booths and a variety of demonstration and informational tents. Entertainment includes Pekelo Cosma and Ohana at 10 a.m.; Hula Halau Noe Noe O Kawaipapa at 11 a.m.; Leokane at 1 p.m.; Hawaiian Serenaders at 2 p.m.; Edmund Kalaola and the Backyard Garage at 3 p.m.; and C.J. Helekahi and Friends at 4 p.m. For details, tarofestival.org.
HENRY KALEIALOHA ALLEN GUITAR FEST
The fest continues from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. See Friday's listing.
CELEBRITIES SOAP UP CARS FOR GOOD CAUSE
Maui's celebrities are washing cars for a good cause from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hoolea Terrace in Wailuku. From Mick Fleetwood, Marty Dread, Henry Kapono and Kathy "Tita" Collins to Hula Honeys, Council Member Gladys Baisa, The Throwdowns and more, the local stars will soap up your vehicle to support the American Red Cross' Japan relief efforts. So bring your lifted truck, compact car and everything in between; 100 percent of donations go directly to the cause. For details and map, www.facebook.com/hooleaterrace.
CARDEN JAMBOREE ROPES A GOOD TIME
Get roped in to the 11th annual Carden Country Jamboree at 5 p.m at the Oskie Rice outdoor polo field Upcountry. The paniolo-themed evening of live music, dancing, dinner, silent and live auction, plein air art, no-host bar, benefits the children of Carden Academy of Maui. Tickets are $75 and $100. For details, visit www.cardenacademyofmaui.com or call 573-6651.
MAUI ONSTAGE'S
SEASON PEEK EVENT
Get a peek into Maui OnStage's 2011-'12 season while enjoying fine wines, foods and entertainment starting at 5 p.m. in Wailuku Country Estates. Tickets are $135 per person and $250 per couple. Call 244-8680. For more information, visit, mauionstage.com.
SINGLE? GET MIXING AT MAUI BEACH HOTEL
Single on Maui, LLC presents a night of mixing, mingling and meeting other singles from all lifestyles and backgrounds for friendship and possibly more from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel. Dancing, games, prizes, entertainment and more will be offered. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For details, www.singleonmaui.com.
RAM DASS, KIRTAN, MORE AT STUDIO MAUI
Doorway Into Light's fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Studio Maui in Haiku features Ram Dass, Kirtan, the film "Fierce Grace," Lotus Tribe and DJ GED. Tickets are $15. For details, visit www.doorwayintolight.org.
MAUI CHORAL ARTS' CONCERT IN S. MAUI
Maui Choral Arts Association's "Strangers in Paradise: Greatest Hits from Broadway, Movies and Opera" will be presented at 7 p.m. at Kihei Baptist Chapel. Tickets are $20 in advance (until 6 p.m. Friday) and $25 at the door. For details, mauichoralarts.org.
'DANCE SHOWCASE' CONTINUES AT SHS
Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday's listing.
KKHS 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL' CONTINUES
Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday's listing.
'RATS' CONTINUES AT PROARTS PLAYHOUSE
Performances at 4 and 7:30 p.m. See Friday's listing.
'MARTINA: LOST AND FOUND' CONTINUES
Performance at 7:30 p.m. See Friday's listing.
SUNDAY, MAY 1
EAST MAUI TARO FEST CONTINUES IN HANA
The East Maui Taro Festival continues with a taro pancake breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. and tours starting at 11 a.m. See Saturday's listing.
HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL CONTINUES
The third annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival continues from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Friday's listing.
2011 MAUI EARTH DAY FESTIVAL KICKS OFF
The 2011 Maui Earth Day Festival kicks off from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Keopuolani Park Ampitheater in Kahului. With two music stages, the event will be stacked with entertainment, food, environmental and social awareness booths, keiki activities, vendors and a farmers market. Admission is $7. Children are free. See mauiearthday.org.
'MARTINA: LOST AND FOUND' CONTINUES
Performance at 2 p.m. For details, see Backstage on Page 5.
'RATS' CONTINUES AT PROARTS PLAYHOUSE
Performances at 1 and 4 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. See Friday.
'DANCE SHOWCASE' CONTINUES AT SHS
Performance at 3 p.m. See Friday's listing.
ULUWEHI GUERRERO, HALAU PERFORMANCE
Kumu hula Uluwehi Guerrero and halau hula Kauluokala will present a May Day concert at 5:30 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel's Ellair Ballroom. Admission is $20 in advance and $20 at the door, available through halau members or by calling 877-0115.
BROTHERS CAZIMERO RETURN FOR MAY DAY
The Brothers Cazimero return for their annual May Day concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. Tickets are $12, $28 and $37, plus applicable fees, available at mauiarts.org.
