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TODAY, DEC. 11
BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERTS
Enjoy the sounds of Baldwin High School’s chorus and concert chorus ensembles at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Baldwin High School auditorium. The concert band will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. The Symphonic Band with concert chorus performs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maui Mall. All concerts are free and open to the public.
BOOK SIGNING AT PUKAPUKA GALLERY IN PAIA
Maui resident John Severson, founder of Surfer Magazine, will be signing his book from 6 to 8 p.m. at Puka Puka in Paia. The gallery collaborated with art publisher Damiani to produce Severson’s first monograph, chornicling 70 years of his work and life in surf films, photography and Surfer Magazine. The gallery is located at 43 Hana Highway.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
JINGLE IN THE CITY AT KING’S CATHEDRAL
Enjoy a weekend of jazz-filled 1940s New York-style Christmas at “Jingle in the City” at King’s Cathedral in Kahului at 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. There will be a Hawaiian-style preshow at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 2 to 12 years. For tickets and more information, call 871-7311 or vist www.kingscathedral.com.
JOIN JAZZ STARS AT MAUI SARA JAZZ EVENT
Jazz artists Emil Richards and Eric Schneider will join top local jazz musicians at the Maui Sara’s Jazz Event from 7 to 10 p.m. at Royal Lahaina Resort Ali’i Room in Kaanapali. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Blackie Gadarian Vocational Scholarshop fund c/o Lahainaluna High School Foundation. Tickets are $35 and are available at www.mauisarajazz.com or call 667-7979.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ OPENS FRIDAY IN KIHEI
ProArts presents “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $22, call 463-6550. For details, see Back Stage.
‘ELF: THE MUSICAL’ AT HISTORIC IAO THEATER
Discover your inner elf this weekend as Maui OnStage presents “Elf: The Musical.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $20 to $40. See Back Stage on Page 5 for more details. Call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.
SECOND FRIDAY TOWN PARTY IN LAHAINA
Lahaina Second Friday brings you “Christmas in Lahaina” in two locations: Campbell Park and Front Street’s 700 block from 6 to 9 p.m. Block closure activities include local choirs, keiki hula and the inaugural “Festive Store Front Contest.” Catch Maui Jam and Maui Taiko at Campbell Park, plus a variety of keiki activities. For details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
MAPA PRESENTS ‘NUTCRACKER SWEETS’
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents “Nutcracker Sweet” in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Performances will be at 2 and 7 p.m. For details, see Back Stage.
SPEND AN EVENING WITH MISHKA AT LUMERIA
Enjoy an evening with Mishka and support Paia Youth & Cultural Center at the same time. Dinner shows are $80 and show only is $30. Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/an-acoustic-evening-with-mishka-at-lumeria-maui-to-benefit-paia-youth-and-cultural-center-tickets-14710418257.
ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF THELMA HOUSTON
The Maui Pride Organization and Epstein Family present Thelma Houston in the “Seasonal Celebration Concert” at 7 p.m. in the Maui Theater, Lahaina. General admission is $26.50 and premium is $105, which includes a cocktail reception and a meet ‘n’ greet after the show. Visit www.maupride.org.
TOYS FOR TOTS AND HOLIDAY EVENTS
Maui Street Bikers United will share their Christmas aloha. Saturday: Rollout begins at 10:30 a.m. to Kula Hospital to present gifts and sing to kupuna. Sunday: Motorcycle run and parade from Maalaea Harbor Village Shops to Lahaina Cannery Mall will begin at 8 a.m. Monetary donations and unwrapped new toys will be accepted. For details, call SBU secretary Dallas at 268-6465 or visit www.mauitoys4tots.org.
FREE UNDERWATER PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Maui Dreams Dive Co. is hosting underwater photos with Santa from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Ulua Beach, right by the flag in the shallows. Friends and family who just want Santa photos on the shoreline can show up early to catch Santa with your own camera before he takes the plunge.
SUNDAY, DEC. 14
CATCH JASON MRAZ AND RAINING JANE LIVE
Jason Mraz and Raining Jane will perform at 7 p.m. at the Maui Arts &?Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater. Tickets range from?$25 to $95 (plus applicable fees). For more information, see Maui Beat.
CONCERT BY MAUI YOUTH PHILHARMONIC
The Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra will perform its annual winter concert at 3 p.m. in the Baldwin High School auditorium. For details or to make a donation, visit www.mauiyouthphilharmonic.org.