THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
LOCAL BAND WAILA TO PLAY FREE IN W. MAUI
Hailing from their hometowns of Waiehu and Lahaina, Le'a Kukona Pacheco, Kimo Brehm and Marvin Tevaga comprise WaiLa, a band of next-generation Hawaii performers with a distinct island sound. WaiLa will play a free concert from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Baldwin Home lawn as part of The Lahaina Restoration Foundation's ongoing Hawaiian Music Series program. "We are so fortunate to have been mentored throughout our young lives by some of Hawaii's top recording artists and talented performers" Tevaga said in a release. "We hope to inspire Hawaii's youth by encouraging their passion for music the way our mentors motivated us."
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Waila / Lahaina
Waila photo provided by The Lahaina Restoration Foundation.
'SOCIAL SECURITY' TAKES KIHEI STAGE
ProArts' "Social Security" takes the stage at 7:30 tonight at its Kihei playhouse at the Azeka Shopping Center, 1280 S. Kihei Road, during its discounted Kama'aina Night. For details, see the Stage Review.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
FREE SCREENING OF 'KOI LIKE THE FISH'
A free screening of locally made film "Koi Like the Fish" is set for 6:30 p.m. at UH-Maui College's Kalama 103 room as part of the National Suicide Prevention Week Activities. Interactive discussion with the cast to follow. Refreshments provided. For details, 984-2143.
FESTIVALS OF ALOHA CONTINUES ON MAUI
The Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style, an annual series of events that celebrate Hawaiian heritage with royal pageantry, parades, street parties, concerts and family activities hosted on each of the islands of Maui Nui, continues with free keiki entertainment, cultural projets and educational demonstrations from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight at Maui Mall. For details, schedule and prices, visit festivalsofaloha.com.
WANDA SYKES WILL PSYCH OUT THE MACC
Star comedian Wanda Sykes will take the stage at 8 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. For details, see Backstage.
GET DOWN AND DANCE AT MAUI BEACH HOTEL
Get down on the dance floor and show that the 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.
'SOCIAL SECURITY' CONTINUES IN KIHEI
ProArts' "Social Security" plays at 7:30 tonight at its Kihei playhouse. For details, see Stage Review.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
THE GREEN HEADLINES 1ST EXPO FOR TEENS
Music, food, entertainment, contests and more will stack the first Teen Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu. The event is sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui in partnership with the county, Kiwanis International and the plantation. Featured entertainment includes performances by The Green, a popular reggae group from Oahu; Righteous Youth; Homestead; and 808 Vibez. A B-Boy Showdown will also be held. The drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free event for teens ages 13 to 20 is free. Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas. For more information and to view the free youth transportation schedule, go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui website at www.bgcm.org.
CULTURE, MUSIC AND MORE AT HO'IKE'IKE
Kapuka'ulua Ohana's fifth Hawaiian Heritage and Environmental Sustainability Ho'ike'ike will kick off from noon to 6 p.m. at 525 Front St., Lahaina. The free fair features speakers, music and informational booths on Hawaiian heritage and environmental sustainability; The Eazy will end the fest with a musical performance. For details, email kapukaulua@gmail.com.
BALL TO CELEBRATE DANCE ASSOCIATION
The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association will celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a ball at the Maui Beach Hotel's Elleair Ballroom from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets in advance and at the door are $60. For pre-show tickets and more information, call 244-3263.
'REACH FOR ME' SET FOR ISLE SCREENING
Maui filmmaker Charlene Blaine-Schulenburg's "Reach for Me" premiere will be held tonight, with a reception to benefit Habitat for Humanity at 6 p.m. and a screening of the film at 7 p.m. For details, see Movies.
RICHARD HO'OPI'I IN FESTIVALS OF ALOHA
Festivals of Aloha continues with the 10th annual Richard Ho'opi'i Falsetto Contest from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. See Friday's listing.
'SOCIAL SECURITY' CONTINUES IN KIHEI
ProArts' "Social Security" plays at 7:30 tonight at its Kihei playhouse. See Friday's listing.
'DAMIEN' PLAYING AT HISTORIC IAO THEATER
Maui OnStage's free production "Damien" takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. For details, see Backstage.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
FESTIVALS OF ALOHA LAHAINA HO'OLAULEA
Festivals of Aloha continues with a Ho'olaulea from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina Banyan Tree Park. See Friday's listing.
MAUI ONSTAGE'S 'DAMIEN' CONTINUES
Maui OnStage's free production "Damien" takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. See Saturday's listing.
MAPA'S ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY
Dress to impress at the Maui Academy of Performing Arts' 23rd annual Garden Party from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Yokouchi family estate in Wailuku. For details, see Backstage.
'SOCIAL SECURITY' CONTINUES IN KIHEI
ProArts' "Social Security" plays at 3:30 p.m. at its Kihei playhouse. See Friday's listing.
MONDAY, SEPT. 12
MOS 'DAMIEN' PLAYS FOR FREE AT IAO
Maui OnStage's free production "Damien" takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. See Saturday's listing.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14
CELTIC HARP, PIANO AT MAKAWAO LIBRARY
"Harp for Earth Angels" a free musical program for adults, will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. at Makawao Public Library. Musician Phill Merkel will discuss spontaneous composition during a performance and demonstrate how Celtic harp and piano music can enhance the calming and healing effects of meditation. For details, call the library, 573-8785.
