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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18
PROARTS PRESENTING ‘THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB’
ProArts presents “The Dixie Swim Club,” the touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Performances are at 7:30 tonight, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. Tickets are $22, with kamaaina discounts available some nights. For tickets, call 463-6550. See Backstage.
PICNIC FOR POKI FREE CONCERT IN WAILUKU
Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite the public to join their residents to a Picnic for Poki at 11 a.m. with Liz Kopa’a Tita Morales and Friends at Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku. There will be fresh-baked cookies and coffee from the Roselani kitchen.
THE GREEN IN CONCERT AT MILL HOUSE WAIKAPU
Catch The Green in concert at 9 p.m. tonight and Friday at the Maui Tropical Plantation’s Mill House in Waikapu. Limited $30-tickets are available at the door from 7 p.m. Only 350 tickets available. Must be 21 and older. For more information, visit www.mauitropicalplantation.com/shows.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
RON WHITE’S OFF-COLOR HUMOR COMING TO MACC
Catch Ron White, the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from Blue Collar Comedy Tour, at 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. This Grammy-nominated storyteller and observational comic will share real-life tales of growing up in Texas to his daily current life as one of the most successful comedians in America. For tickets, visit the box office, call 242-7469 or go online to www.mauiarts.org.
FALLING IN LOVE WITH MAKAWAO THIRD FRIDAY
Makawao continues its growing Third Friday block party from 6 to 9 p.m. “Falling in Love with Makawao” is the theme this month and features Jerry Caires Jr. Band, Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, keiki activities and food options. Baldwin Avenue will be closed between Brewer Road and Makawao Avenue from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.mauifridays.com.
ENCORE: ‘KOI, LIKE THE FISH’ AT McCOY THEATER
An encore production of an original play by Maui’s Keali’iwahine Hokoana, “Koi, Like the Fish,” begins at 7:30 tonight and Saturday in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater. Free admission with reserved seating, call for tickets at the box office, 242-7469.
EXHIBITION OPENING AT VIEWPOINTS GALLERY
The East Maui Watershed and Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao welcome you to its 10th annual juried art exhibition Malama Wao Akua. The jurors walk-through is set for 4 p.m. with blessing and awards at 5. For details, call 572-5979 or visit www.eastmauiwatershed.org or www.malamawaoakua.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
CALL TO MAUI ARTISTS FOR PORTRAIT ENTRIES
The entry and jury date for inclusion in Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Triennial Exhibit: Schaefer Portrait Challenge is today. Artworks for entry may be submitted from 9 a.m. to noon in the Alexa Higashi Room. For more information, visit www.mauiarts.org.
NEWLY RENAMED STORE TO HOLD CELEBRATION
Celebrate with Valley Isle Produce in the renaming of the company’s Cash n’ Carry Store in Kahului to Island Grocery Depot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The newly monikered store will feature samples of local- and national-brand products, as well as hot dogs, chips and drinks. Attendees will also have the chance to win prizes and shop for special deals.
COCKTAIL COMPETITION RESULTS AT SHERATON
Cast your vote in the Ultimate Ocean Cocktail contest at the Sheraton Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. The “mix-off,” presented by the resort and Ocean Vodka, will feature cocktail contest finalists paired with pupu starting at 5 p.m. and will continue with a three-course dinner. Tickets are $69 for those 21 and older. For more details and reservations, call 661-0031.
CELEBRATE KA HO’OILINA WITH HULA AND MUSIC
Kaulupono Music presents the multiple-Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner Kumu Hula Uluwehi Guerrero with his Halau Hula Kauluokala at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. Tickets range from $35 to $55 (plus applicable fees). For details, see Maui Beat or visit www.mauiarts.org.
SANCTUARY FARM PRESENTS MURRAY KYLE
Australian folk singer Murray Kyle will be in concert at the Ahimsa Sanctuary Farm located at 4505 Hana Highway, near Mile Marker 14.5. The concert starts at 8 p.m., following the Farm Tour and the Farm to Table Dinner. Purchase of the farm tour pass includes admittance to the concert.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
26TH MAPA GARDEN PARTY BENEFIT
Support the Maui Academy of Performing Arts at the 26th annual Garden Party from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Yokouchi Family Estate in Wailuku. This is an adults-only event. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door. For tickets or more information, call 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.