Ruth’s crab stack features blue lump crab morsels set atop avocado and mango.
Creme brulee is one of many popular desserts, topped with fresh seasonal berries.
Prime filet mignon, wet-aged for 28 days, may be paired with twin lobster tails and drawn butter.
Manhattans with Luxardo cherries are craft cocktails to the max.
Plantation House Kapalua Sommelier Claudio Giordano II pours bubbly for mimosas that include guava, pog and orange juices to mix at the table. CARLA TRACY photo
Wailea server Chris Harder brings a bottle of Bella Glos pinot noir to the table. Ruth’s Chris Steak House photos
Marlon Wayans, Michael Carico photo.
Previous Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival • Friday & Saturday in Kahului, courtesy Hongwanji Mission.
“Grease Sing-along” • Sunday at Sugar Beach in Kihei, courtesy Embassy Theater.
Maui Kumu Hula Uluwehi Guerrero releases his latest CD “E Mau ana ka Ha‘aheo.” It is available from www.kauluponomusic.com, www.mele.com, www.cdbaby.com and as a download at iTunes and Amazon. The CD is also available for purchase at Hale Ho‘ike‘ike at the Bailey House museum and Request Music in Wailuku, and U‘i Gallery in Kahului. Photo courtesy the artist
A scene from the popular animated film, “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.” Sony Pictures Animation via AP
A scene from “Incredibles 2,” starring Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson. Disney/Pixar via AP
Amanda Seyfried (left) and Meryl Streep in a scene from “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.” Universal Pictures via AP
Dakota Welch stars as Young Simba in the Maui Academy of Performing Arts presentation of “Disney’s The Lion King JR.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26 to 29 in the ‘A‘ali‘ikuhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao. Reserved seating is $15 for adults and $12 for children; general admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. For tickets or more information, visit www.mauiacademy.org. Carly Anders photo
Chris Kepler dances through puddles in the title song sequence during the Maui OnStage production of “Singin’ in the Rain.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 5 at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Tickets range from $20 to $40. For information or to purchase tickets, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com. Jack Grace photo
Sonny Lim headlines Wednesday’s weekly slack key guitar concert in the Aloha Room at Napili Kai in Lahaina. The Maui News file photo
DJ Blast rocks the ’90s Friday night at Charley’s Restaurant & Saloon in Paia. Photo courtesy Charley’s Restaurant & Saloon