MACC ANNUAL FUNDRAISER GALA CELEBRATES TRADITION OF THE HUKILAU Sample fine wines and delicious pupu created by Maui’s preeminent chefs while enjoying Hawaiian music and entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Ocean-centric decorations and ...
THURSDAY, AUG. 8 PROGRAM ENGAGES KEIKI IN HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE Punana Leo O Maui (Hawaiian Language Immersion Preschool Program) discussed in Akaku Maui Community Media presentation led by Kili Namau‘u from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Akaku Upstairs, 333 Dairy Rd. in Kahului. Walk-ins welcome, ...
LEGENDARY ARTIST PERFORMS BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR AUWAHI FOREST, KUA Don’t miss Paul Simon — the recipient of numerous honors and awards including 12 Grammy Awards (three of which were albums of the year) and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award — perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and ...
FRIDAY, AUG. 2 ‘MAMMA MIA!’ CONCLUDES ITS DANCEABLE FUN RUN The undeniably catchy pop hits of ABBA permeating the musical hit “Mamma Mia!” end this weekend with final performances at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Tickets ...
EXPLORING THE UNIVERSAL YEARNING TO CONNECT TO A COMMUNITY. Adapted from T.C. Boyle’s bestselling novel, this visceral, thought-provoking theatrical drama by Matthew Spangler, directed by Vinnie Linares, examines peoples’ preconceived notions of those different from us. This sometimes ...
THURSDAY, JULY 25 KEEPING YOUR KEIKI SAFE TOPIC OF TALK Akaku Maui Community Media presents “Keeping our Keiki Safe from Real Threats: Substance Abuse, Internet Predators, Cyberbullying and Teen Suicide” with Dane Ka‘ae from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Akaku Upstairs, 303 Dairy Rd. in Kahului. ...
GET YOUR REGGAE ON AS MAYJAH RAYJAH FEST CELEBRATES 10 YEARS ON MAUI’S ISLAND MUSIC SCENE Recently voted the No. 1 festival in Hawaii by Business Insider Magazine, the Mayjah Rayjah music festival celebrates 10 years of entertaining Maui with two solid nights of must-experience music ...
THURSDAY, JULY 18 HEAR HAWAIIAN MUSIC FREE AT PICNIC FOR POKI Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions foster the aloha spirit with a Hawaiian music concert featuring Highest Remedy, so named because they play for Ke Akua who is the highest remedy, at 11 a.m. at the Historic Kaahumanu ...
BRIDGING THE ANCIENT WITH THE LIVING THROUGH DANCE AND CULTURE. Catch a special summer performance of the Dancers of Damelahamid — an aboriginal dance company from West Vancouver, Canada — in its inaugural visit to Maui at 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater at the MACC. This unique performance ...
FRIDAY, JULY 12 JOIN NATIONWIDE VIGIL AGAINST BORDER CAMPS Participate in “Maui Lights for Liberty: Candlelight Vigil” — part of a nationwide protest — from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the UH Maui campus lawn that fronts the Ka‘a‘ike building. This fire-free free event features ...
‘MUCH-LOVED’ MUSICAL ‘MAMMA MIA!’ LIGHTS UP SUMMER WITH SONG The undeniably catchy pop hits of ABBA color the Broadway hit “Mamma Mia!” and come to vivid fruition in the Maui premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical presented by Maui OnStage. Catch this peppy performance ...
THURSDAY, JULY 4 LAHAINA ROCKS ISLE WITH FREE MUSIC, FIREWORKS Celebrate Independence Day by attending Concert in the Park with free music featuring the Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, vocalist Sheryl Renee and the Maui Community Band beginning at 5 p.m. on the Lahaina Public Library lawn. ...
MOSEY ON UP TO MAKAWAO FOR MUCH-LOVED ANNUAL RODEO PARADE. Always a family favorite, the annual Makawao Rodeo Parade is an anticipated Upcountry event in connection with July 4th and the Makawao Rodeo. Fun activities for all ages include face painting, rummage sale and the Stick Horse Race ...
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 BREAKOUT ART EXHIBIT AND AUCTION FUNDRAISER Emerging new artists of Maui including Dina Cline, Kristen Chiara-Gann, Marisela Bracho, Megan Frame, Kirk Boes, Jim Knoeppel and Robert Gann are on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday. A reception and silent ...
CELEBRATE HAWAIIAN MUSIC, CULTURE AND HULA Celebrate Halau Kamaluokaleihulu’s fifth anniversary, under the direction of Kumu Hula Kahulu Maluo, and share a wonderful evening of fellowship, beautiful hula and the best of Hawaii’s music. The halau shares the stage with the beautiful voice of ...
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 CAT-AND-MOUSE CAPER ‘SLEUTH’ FINAL WEEKEND ProArts Playhouse wraps up its mystery “Sleuth” with performances at 7:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at ProArts Playhouse in Azeka Shopping Center Makai in Kihei. Tickets are $26. For more information ...
FREE CONCERT CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF SLACK KEY GUITAR MUSIC. The 28th annual Ki Ho‘alu Guitar Festival promises to lift spirits and foster a renewed appreciation for Hawaiian slack key guitar beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday (gates open at 12:30 p.m.) in the MACC’s A&B Amphitheater ...
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 CAT-AND-MOUSE CAPER ‘SLEUTH’ ENTICES IN KIHEI ProArts Playhouse continues with its mystery “Sleuth” at 7:30 p.m. tonight through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. The whodunit continues through June 23 at ProArts Playhouse in Azeka Shopping Center Makai in Kihei. Tickets ...
LIFE-AFFIRMING FILMS HIT INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SCREENS THIS WEEK. From enigmatic spiritual journeys, such as “Becoming Nobody” about legendary teacher Ram Dass (screening Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC’s Castle Theater) to the raw talent and tenacity exhibited by Irish actress and musician ...
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 DELTA BLUES ALIVE AND WELL AT MACC’S McCOY Presented by Blues Bear Hawaii, Chris Thomas King — on tour behind his “Hotel Voodoo” release — shares his undisputed mastery of contemporary and traditional Delta blues at 7:30 p.m. at McCoy Studio Theater at Maui Arts ...