‘Come From Away’ preview, more coming to Wailuku First Friday

Cody Pueo Pata will perform from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday on the Market Street Stage during this month’s Wailuku First Friday street festival. Courtesy photo
This week’s Wailuku First Friday will feature a special three-song teaser from the cast of Maui OnStage’s upcoming summer production, “Come From Away.”
The free, family friendly street festival in the heart of downtown Wailuku will be from 6-9 p.m. June 6, bringing a mix of music, culture, food and community for locals and visitors.
Showing various dates July 4-27 at the Iao Theater, “Come From Away” is a musical with the book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
The play tells the true story of when 38 planes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001, and the small, Canadian community’s population doubled in an instant.
The three-song preview will start at 7:30 p.m.
Also at this month’s Wailuku First Friday, Cody Pueo Pata is scheduled to play from 6-7:30 p.m. on the Market Street Stage, followed by Maui Jam from 7:45-9 p.m. Just a short walk away, DJZ will keep the music going inside the Wailuku Garage.
The street festival will also feature the Canoe Crop Corner, a cultural and culinary showcase presented by the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau.
At the Canoe Crop Corner, there will feature free tastings and cultural demonstrations with June’s spotlight on Chef Alvin Savella of Coco Deck Lahaina and U’i Kahue of Maui Grown 808.
Wailuku First Fridays are held in the heart of Wailuku town on the first Friday of each month. Free parking is available after 6 p.m. at the Wailuku Garage, accessible via Church Street between Vineyard and Main.
Market Street will close to vehicle traffic starting at 5:30 p.m. Cars left parked on Market Street during the event will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.