THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
FREE CONCERT WITH ISLE'S REIKO FUKINO
Pack a picnic and join the crowd on the lawn of the Baldwin Home Museum for a free concert with Reiko Fukino from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today. Fukino will be joined by her daughter, Nalei Pokipala, to entertain the crowd with local island favorites and contemporary tunes. The seasoned artist has worked with several of Hawaii's leading local vocalists; she released her first CD, "Timeless Classics of Hawaii," in 1999. Presented by The Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the concert is part of its monthly Hawaiian Music Series program. For details, call LRF at 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
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MAOLI • LAHAINA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
REGGAE SUMMER JAM WITH MAOLI, MORE
Reggae returns to the west side as Tarrus Riley and the Blak Soil Band, Damon Williams, Teki and Maoli take the stage during the all-ages Reggae Summer Jam at Lahaina Civic Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, available at West Side Vibes, Solid Clothing Co. and Request Music, and $42 at the door. The official after-party will be held at LuLu's Lahaina, starting at 10 p.m. Reggae Summer Jam 2011 is presented by Big Island's Sugar Cane Events & Promotions. For details, www.sugarcaneevents.com.
DON'T MISS A BEAT OF LAHAINA OBON FEST
Beating drums, dancing, food and more are in store when this weekend's obon festival, a colorful Japanese cultural celebration, kicks off at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, 551 Wainee St. Service starts at 6 p.m. Friday; dancing follows at 7:30 p.m. Obon is an annual summer event held at Buddhist temples around the island in remembrance of loved ones. All are welcome to join. For more information, call the mission at 661-0640.
GET SWEPT AWAY WITH AHUMANU
Enjoy the sweet Hawaiian music sounds of Ahumanu during Maui Calls, Maui Arts & Cultural Center's signature fundraiser gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday in the A&B Ampitheater. The seasoned entertainers will perform at the start of the event; Jimmy Mac & the Kool Kats and dancing will follow. Gourmet appetizers and desserts are prepared on site by 18 of Hawaii's top chefs. Silent and live auctions feature a wide array of art, gifts, entertainment, golf and travel packages. Tickets are $175, $195, $250, $500, plus applicable fees. For details, visit www.mauiarts.org.
MASTERWORKS FEST TAKES STAGE IN KIHEI
Masterpieces performed by Mauians are not to be missed this weekend during the two-day Maui Summer Masterworks Festival. Presented by nonprofit Musical Voices Maui, the concert features three works by Vivaldi, Mozart and Bach, performed by more than 60 isle choral singers under the direction of Robert Willis. The festival begins at 7:30 tonight at Kihei Baptist Chapel, 1655 S. Kihei Road. Tickets are $25 for center of house; general seating is $15. For details, visit www.musicalvoicesmaui.org or call 875-9920.
'DAMN YANKEES' TAKES THE STAGE
Maui Academy of Performing Arts' "Damn Yankees" takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Maui Tropical Plantation's Field of Dreams in Waikapu. For details, see Backstage review on Page 3.
THE GROOVE IS GONNA GETCHA IN KAHULUI
Get down on the dance floor and show that disco groove dies hard during Old School Night at the Maui Beach Hotel. Favorites from the '70s and '80s will be played from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and the beat will be hard to deny. Cover is $5. For details, call Maui Beach at 872-9301.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
'WILD DOLPHIN DAYS' EVENTS IN S. MAUI
Pacific Whale Foundation's "Wild Dolphin Days" are making a splash on dry land this weekend with a free sand sculpture contest and a free dolphin talk today in South Maui. The Wild Dolphin Sand Sculpting Contest for all ages and skill levels will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the north end of Keawakapu Beach; register on the beach before 9 a.m.; judging takes place from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Prizes will be offered. Later, a free talk about dolphin research will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at PWF's Discovery Center. Call 249-8811, ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org.
LAHAINA OBON FEST CONTINUES TONIGHT
Lahaina Hongwanji Mission's obon festival continues with a service at 6 and dancing at 7:30 p.m. at the 551 Wainee St. location. See Friday's listing.
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 review on Page 3.
MASTERWORKS FEST CONTINUES IN KIHEI
The Maui Summer Masterworks Festival, presented by nonprofit Musical Voices Maui and featuring more than 60 isle choral singers under the direction of Robert Willis, continues with a concert at 7:30 tonight at Kihei Baptist Chapel, 1655 S. Kihei Road. See Friday's listing.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
WILD DOLPHIN CRUISE HIGHLIGHT OF 'DAYS'
Pacific Whale Foundation's "Wild Dolphin Days" continues with a three-hour dolphin watch cruise, departing at 9 a.m. from Lahaina Harbor and visiting three areas off the coast of Lanai and/or Molokai. Tickets are $39.95 for adults and $24.95 for children ages 7 to 12; kids younger than 7 are free per paying adult. Discounts for Saturday's sculpture participants will be offered. See Friday's listing.
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 review on Page 3.
