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TODAY, APRIL 2
JOIN MAUI CHEFS AT COLLABORATION DINNER
Kick off the Maui County Agricultural Festival with a dinner prepared by top local chefs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Maui Culinary Academy, Paina Building at University of Hawaii-Maui College in Kahului. Cost is $89 (plus applicable fees) and covers food and entertainment. For tickets and more details, visit www.mauicountyfarmbureau.org.
CELTIC HARP AND STORY AT THREE LOCATIONS
Experience Celtic harp player and acclaimed storyteller Patrick Ball featuring tales of Ireland enhanced by the sounds of his Maplewood harp. The performance will begin at 10 a.m. at Makawao Public Library (573-8785); 3 p.m. at Kihei Public Library (875-6833) and 6:30 p.m. at Wailuku Public Library (243-5766).
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
CELEBRATE FIRST FRIDAY ON MARKET STREET
Enjoy the community street party from 6 to 9 p.m. in Wailuku. Entertainment will include Funky Bizness with the Jay Molina Band and Andrew Molina. There will be street magic, a wine and beer garden, free photos and more. Market Street will be closed from 5:30 p.m. Free parking is available at Maui Medical Group. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
PROARTS PLAYHOUSE SHOW OPENS FRIDAY
ProArts presents “Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike,” premiering at 7:30 p.m Friday and Saturday at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. (There will be no show on Easter Sunday.) Tickets are $22. For more information, call 463-6550. This production is suitable for adult audiences.
GALA BENEFIT EVENT FOR IMUA FAMILY SERVICES
Imua Family Services presents the fourth annual “Fantasia Ball” from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Monarchy Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. The black and white ball is themed “New York, New York,” complete with a cocktail reception, followed by a chef-inspired dinner and over 200 performers over the course of the night. At 10 p.m., the official After-Party “Fantasia After Dark” will begin for adults only. (Fantasia After Dark tickets are included with Fantasia Ball tickets, but may be purchased separately.) For more details, visit www.imuafamilyservices.org or call 244-7467.
ENJOY EASTER PROGRAM AT KING’S CATHEDRAL
King’s Cathedral presents “Indestructible Life” an Easter musical at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 6 p.m. Sunday. The church is located at 777 Mokulele Highway in Kahului. For more details, call 871-7311. Admission is free.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
A DAY OF FUN AT THE MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY
Celebrate Freddie the tortoise’s 12th birthday at Maui Humane Society from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt, keiki fun zone, pizza, shave ice and more. Visit the critters in the new Critter Corner. You may pick your own adoption price on any adult animal at the shelter all day. Admission is free. For more information, call 877-3680 or visit www.mauihumanesociety.org.
KUHIO CELEBRATION SET AT PAUKUKALO PARK
The Paukukalo Hawaiian Homes Community Association will host the annual Kuhio Day Celebration from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Paukukalo Park. There will be entertainment, food concessions, arts and crafts, health screenings and information booths. For more details, call 276-8978 or 224-3288.
JOIN AMY AND WILLIE K’S HANA HOU CONCERT
Join Amy Hanaiali’i and Willie K’s hana hou reunion concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. Tickets range from $12 to $55 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
MOONLIGHT MELE WITH GEORGE KAHUMOKU
Maui Historical Society presents Moonlight Mele with George Kahumoku Jr. and friends featuring performances by musical youth ambassadors to the world, the Virginia Music Adventures and UH Institute of Hawaiian Music from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bailey House Museum. The museum is located at 2375-A Main St., Wailuku. General admission is $20, and $10 for MHS members. For more details, call 244-3326.
SHOSHANA BEAN LIVE BENEFIT CONCERT
Imua Family Services along with OnMaui! Magazine present Shoshana Bean in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Seabury Hall ‘A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center in Makawao. Tickets range from $25 to $40. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Imua Family Services’ programs. For tickets or for more details, visit www.imuafamilyservices.org or call 244-7467.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
CELEBRATE HANAMATSURI WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY
The Maui Hanamatsuri Association will hold its annual Hanamatsuri event commemorating the birth of Buddha 2,500 years ago from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. There will be a service at 9 a.m. with games, prizes, entertainment and a potluck lunch to follow. For more information, contact the Kahului Hongwanji Mission at 871-4732.
JOIN WALTER KEALE’S CD RELEASE PARTY
Join the celebration of Walter Keale’s CD release at Hula Grill’s First Sunday event from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Benny Uyetake, Max Angel and CJ “Boom” Helekahi will also join the party. Hula Grill is located in Whalers Village at 2435 Kaanapali Parkway, Kaanapali.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
ENJOY A FREE SPRING CONCERT AT THE MACC
King Kekaulike High School presents its 18th annual spring concert with David Glenn, guest trombonist, composer and retired director of jazz studies at Whitman College, at 7 p.m. in the MACC’s Castle Theater. The concert will feature the school’s wind ensemble, concert choir and Na Ali’i Big Band. There will also be a free jazz workshop at 2:30 p.m. in the school’s bandroom. For more details, call 727-3639.