THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
INTERACTIVE STORIES FOR KEIKI UPCOUNTRY
Author, pianist and composer Patricia Desiderio Fisher will present a special interactive storytime at Makawao Public Library at 10 a.m. today in the children's section. Keiki ages 5 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to hear Fisher read from her book "Inside the Magic: Music, Poetry & Art" in a rhythmic manner; children can explore and translate the interplay of music and poetry into a visual impression. Makawao Public Library is located at 1159 Makawao Ave.; for more information, call 573-8785.
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Slam • Wailuku First Friday
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FREEDOM WITH AL TORRE CONCERT
Freedom with Al Torre will perform a concert featuring Greg Murat at 8 tonight at Mandala Ethnic Arts in Paia. Tickets are $12. Mandala is located at 29 Baldwin Ave. For details, 572-7100.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
WAILUKU 1ST FRIDAY: SLAM, BREAKDANCING
Groove to the funky jazz of SLAM with David Choy on sax at Maui's favorite monthly block party. The local band will perform in front of the Historic Iao Theater at Wailuku First Friday, with emcee Pat Matsumoto and Aloha Poetry Slam. The event, where food, activities and entertainment pack Central Maui streets, spans 6 to 9 p.m.; Market Street closes at 5:30. A breakdancing competition at Request Music; Joel Katz playing Hawaiian steel guitar; street magic with Timonthy Wenk; and other performances will be featured. For details, email 1stfridaywailuku@gmail.com or call 878-1888.
MAUI TAIKO TO TAKE STAGE AT MAUI MALL
Don't miss a beat as Maui Taiko, a nonprofit group of Japanese drumming musicians, performs from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. at Maui Mall's center stage. The centuries-old taiko instrument was used in battle, cultural and religious settings; now the art form by incorporating traditional Japanese and world rhythms in its music, and blends dance and movement in its performances. Maui Taiko plays traditional Japanese folk song, Fukushima Ondo, at many obon festivals and cultural events on Maui. For details, visit www.mauitaiko.com.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS YOUTH DANCE WITH DJ
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui presents a youth dance featuring DJ music by Chilltown Productions from 7 to 10 p.m. at Eddie Tam Gym in Makawao for youth ages 9 to 17. Registration starts at 6 p.m.; a $4 donation will be accepted at the door for members and $8 donation for nonmembers. Membership applications are available online at www.bgcmaui.org. For more information, call the Upcountry Club, 572-6916.
MAPA'S 'DAMN YANKEES' OPENS
Maui Academy of Performing Arts' production of "Damn Yankees" opens at 7:30 p.m. at Maui Tropical Plantation's Field of Dreams in Waikapu. For details, see Backstage.
MODELS, FASHION AND PHOTOS AT STELLA'S
It will be a hot night at South Maui's Stella Blues Cafe when "Models & Bottles" sets the stage for fashion, music and more from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cover is $10. Spinning by DJ N8 Castro and live art by Lion Fish. Silent auction will be held with 100 percent of the proceeds going to local nonprofit Ocean Defender Hawaii. For details, visit jusslovelife.com.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
OBON FESTIVAL AT MISSION IN KULA
The Japanese cultural celebrations head Upcountry this weekend for Kula Shofukuji Mission's obon festival, which starts with a service at 6:30 p.m. and a dance at 7:30 p.m. The festival, open to all ages and ethnic backgrounds, is located at 113 Puananai Place, Kula. For details, call 661-0466.
THE THROWDOWNS IN CONCERT AT MACC
Maui's premier rock band The Throwdowns plays at 6 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center; local songbird Lily Meola and Big Island singer Kimie will open. For details, see Maui Beat.
MUSIC, ART, LEARNING AT REMEMBRANCE
Reflection, education and entertainment are part of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance at 6 p.m. at University of Hawaii Maui College. Origami crane making and koto music start at 6 p.m.; Maui Taiko drumming will held at 6:30 p.m.; and speakers on nuclear radiation, prayers for peace and a yosakoi dance will begin at 6:45 p.m. Presented by the Hiroshima / Nagasaki commemoration committee, Maui Peace Action and UHMC Peace Club, the event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.mauipeace.org/
MAPA PRODUCTION OF 'DAMN YANKEES'
Maui Academy of Performing Arts' "Damn Yankees" continues with a show at 7:30 p.m. at Maui Tropical Plantation's Field of Dreams in Waikapu. For details, see Backstage.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
JIM BRICKMAN TAKES STAGE AT THE MACC
Jim Brickman takes the stage at 3 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater; concert features guest vocalists Jordan Segundo and Angeli Callo. For details, see Maui Beat.
SLACK KEY ARTIST TO PLAY ULUPALAKUA
Slack key musician Braddah Larry Golis will play from noon to 3 p.m. at Ulupalakua Ranch Store. The special concert will be coupled with lunch specials. The store is located across from Maui Winery and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
PERFORMANCE SET FOR 'DAMN YANKEES'
Maui Academy of Performing Arts' "Damn Yankees" continues with a show at 7:30 p.m. at Maui Tropical Plantation's Field of Dreams in Waikapu. For details, see Backstage.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 8
'ALL MY SONS' WITH MAUI ONSTAGE'S ONO
Maui OnStage's free, monthly One Night Only (ONO!) performance at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku features a presentation of "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller. For more information, see Backstage.
