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TODAY, MARCH 26
FREE LAHAINA HAWAIIAN MUSIC SERIES CONCERT
Join the Matagi Trio at Lahaina Restoration’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Series concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. The group consists of Marvin Tevaga, Kalani Miles and Kimo Brehm. Blankets and low beach chairs are welcome. For more details, call 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
FREE KAPA-MAKING DEMONSTRATION
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host a free kapa-making demonstration led by the Maui Kapa Hui from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The gardens are located at 150 Kanaloa Ave. in Kahului. For more information, visit www.mnbg.org.
FREE SEA TALK SERIES AT MAUI OCEAN CENTER
Sea Talk Series continues with a presentation by Dr. Christopher Kelley on findings of deep-water formations that were once islands during the age of dinosaurs. The presentation is from 6 to 7 p.m. at Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea. Admission is complimentary and reservations are recommended. Call 270-7088.
KUHIO DAY SING-ALONG AT THE BAILEY HOUSE
Celebrate Kuhio Day with a sing-along with Mele Fong from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. Learn about the state holiday honoring Prince Kuhio, and sing some songs popular during his lifetime of 1871 to 1922. Guitar and ukulele players are invited to bring instruments. Cost is $10, or $5 for members. Call 281-4981.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
CELEBRATE FOURTH FRIDAY PARTY IN KIHEI
Join the party on the south shore from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center, Mauka. Enjoy entertainment by Da Ukulele Boyz, Soul Kitchen and the Drivers with emcee Kathy Collins. There will be food, art, crafts, keiki zone and plenty of local shopping.
MEET ARIZONA MASTER ARTIST ALAN WOLTON
505 Galleries on Front Street in Lahaina will present Sedona, Ariz., impressionist Alan Wolton at receptions and shows from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday as well as Saturday. His world-famous oils range from water lillies to the Eiffel Tower. Maui’s own “neon pop” serigraphy artist Davo, who studied under Andy Warhol, will also appear at 505 Galleries on April 6. For more details, call director Cliff Behl at 667-7832.
ENJOY AN ALL-MOZART CONCERT IN WAILUKU
The Maui Chamber Orchestra presents an all-Mozart concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Meet Maestro Robert E. Wills at 1:30 p.m. for a “pre-concert conversation with the conductor” Sunday. For more details, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauichamberorchestra.org.
SOLO SESSION WITH RICHARD THOMPSON
Enjoy an intimate concert with Richard Thompson at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets range from $30 to $65 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
CD RELEASE CONCERT AT BAILEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Join singer songwriter Kuana Torres Kahele’s CD release concert at 6 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. There will be a beer and wine garden, food by Mea’aina Kaukau Corner and other vendors. General tickets are $35, and $45 for reserved priority seating that includes a CD). Call 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
‘TASTE OF ALOHA’ TO BENEFIT LHS BOARDING
Join the “Taste of Aloha” from noon to 10 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheatre to benefit the Lahainaluna Boarding Program. There will be food booths, silent auction, keiki corner, beer garden and more. Entertainment will include Ekolu and Maui Theater’s “Burn ‘n Love,” among others. Presale tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children; tickets purchased at the door will be $25 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, visit www.lahainasunriserotary.org/Page/tasteofaloha.
MAUI ONSTAGE SNEAK PEEK EXTRAVAGANZA
Maui OnStage presents a full evening of behind-the-curtain peeks from 5 to 9 p.m. at Aloha Aku, a Kihei oceanfront estate. Directions will be provided with purchased tickets. Tickets are $125 per person. RSVP at 244-8680 or visit www.mauionstage.com.
KAHULUI HONGWANJI ANNUAL SPRING BAZAAR
The Kahului Hongwanji annual Spring Bazaar will take place from 7 to 11 a.m. on the temple grounds at 291 S. Puunene Ave. There will be nishime, sushi, mini bento, plants, vegetables and more. For more information, call 871-4732.
CELEBRATE THE LEI OF DISTINCTION AWARD
The MACC established the Lei of Distinction award in 2004 as its highest honor for Maui people who have made extraordinary contributions to culture and the arts. Dorvin and Betty Leis will be honored with the award from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the MACC’s Yokouchi Pavilion. For tickets and more information, call 243-4224 or email inger@mauiarts.org.
DA KIDNEY DA KINE DAY HEALTH FAIR AT QKC
Join the 10th Da Kidney Da Kine Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului. There will be free health screenings, including Project Vision (a 35-foot RV optical lab), at the mall’s main entrance. Entertainment will be provided by Maui Jam, Jimmy Mac and the Cool Cats and Konetl Maya Dance Group.
MUC ‘N’ STUFF SPRING FAIR IN MAKAWAO
Makawao Union Church presents its spring fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be arts, crafts, rummage items, antiques, baked goods and more from more than 40 vendors. Entertainment will be by Side Tracks. For more information, call 579-9261.
LAHAINA HONGWANJI RUMMAGE AND BAZAAR
The Lahaina Hongwanji will have its rummage and bazaar from 8 a.m. to noon at 551 Wainee St. in Lahaina. There will be huli huli chicken, sushi, chow fun, rummage items, plants and flowers. For more details, call 870-6478 or 669-6190.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
A RARE LOOK AT PA’U RIDERS AT THE MACC
The MACC presents a special lecture/demonstration on “The Hawaiian Pa’u Rider” led by BJ Allen at 11 a.m. McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $10 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
EXPERIENCE NEW YORK POLYPHONY IN CONCERT
“Rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum of its parts,” stated National Public Radio, regarding New York Polyphony, an all-male vocal group singing at 3 p.m. in the MACC’s Castle Theater. Tickets range from $12 to $40 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469.