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TODAY, JUNE 18
FREE PICNIC FOR POKI CONCERT IN WAILUKU
Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite you to a Picnic for Poki Concert at 11 a.m. at the Historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku. The featured guest this month is Kaulike Pescaia, a student at Kamehameha Schools Maui. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or mat. For more information, call 871-7720.
CELEBRATE TIM ROSE’S CD RELEASE AT PARTY
In honor of International Surfing Day, Surfrider Foundation presents Tim Rose, featuring Barefoot Minded at 9 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina. Tickets are $5. Rose is based on Oahu and recently raised more than $15,000 through a Kickstarter campaign for his debut album. For more details, call (808) 388-8069.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
THIRD FRIDAY TOWN PARTY IN MAKAWAO
“Summer Lovin’,” is the theme for this month’s Friday Town Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Makawao featuring music by Kanekoa on the main stage in front of Rodeo General and Joshua in Maui Hands’ parking lot. Baldwin Avenue will be closed to automobiles from 4:45 to 9 p.m. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
OBON FESTIVAL HELD AT WAILUKU JODO MISSION
The summer obon season continues at the Wailuku Jodo Mission, with a service at 7 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m. The mission is located at 67 Central Ave., Wailuku. Call 244-0066.
SOLO SESSION WITH JON ANDERSON AT THE MACC
Spend an intimate evening with Yes singer-songwriter Jon Anderson at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $45 and $65 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAHAINA CELEBRATES
The Rotary Club of Lahaina is celebrating 50 years of service with a special dinner show at Maui Theater. Enjoy Elvis impersonator Darren Lee and a buffet dinner for $50 (kamaaina rate, must present Hawaii ID). Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Show only may be purchased for $25. For more details, call 856-7900.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
CATCH TODD BARRY AT COMEDY SERIES IN PAIA
The Maui Comedy Festival Summer Series presents Todd Barry at 9 p.m. at Charley’s Restaurant & Saloon in Paia. The New York Times called Barry the master of standup. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door or online at www.mauicomedyfestival.com.
WAILUKU SHINGON MISSION OBON FESTIVAL
Join the obon festival at Wailuku Shingon Mission. There will be a service at 6:30 p.m. with dancing to follow at 7:30 p.m. The mission is located at 1939 North St., Wailuku. Call 244-3800.
SUMMER SOLSTICE LOVE JAM IN PAIA
Join the day-long Summer Solstice Love Jam from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Maui Yoga Shala in Paia. Enjoy free yoga and dance classes for all ages and levels. There will be activities for the keiki, live music, raw, vegan and Indian food plus massage therapy, acupuncture and reiki available. The shala is located at 381 Baldwin Ave. Call 283-4123.
ENJOY ANNUAL FESTA PORTUGUESA MAUI
The Portuguese Association of Maui presents its annual Festa Portuguesa Maui from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cameron Center Auditorium in Wailuku. Admission is free. There will be entertainment, an array of foods for purchase, culinary demonstrations, country store, cultural exhibit and more. For more details, call 877-0173 or 243-0065.
ENJOY HILT’S FREE FAMILY PICNIC IN WAIHEE
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust welcomes families to its free family picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waihe’e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge. Enjoy guided tours around the wetlands, live music and food. There will be hands-on crafts; and talk story time with Uncle Skippy Hau. RSVP at 244-5263 or info@hilt.org by 4 p.m. Friday.
WEARABLE ART FASHION SHOW AT THE MACC
The annual Maoli Arts Month (MAMo) celebrates Native Hawaiian art. The Wearable Art Show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC’s Yokouchi Pavilion/Courtyard. Tickets are $35 and $45 for show only; premium tickets are $65 and include a trunk show and meet-and-greet with the designers at 6 p.m. For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
HUI NO KE OLA PONO ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
Hui No Ke Ola Pono, Maui’s Native Hawaiian health care system, presents its annual Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku. Free music, free health screening and free lunch of barbecue chicken, veggies and brown rice with screenings.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
BENEFIT CONCERT TO ASSIST NEPAL REBUILD
Help Nepal Rebuild, a benefit concert of traditional music from Nepal and India with sarangi virtuoso Parashuram Bhandari and tabla maestro Daniel Paul, will be at 7 p.m. at The Temple of Peace in Haiku. Tickets are $20 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the cause. For more information, email icmchawaii@gmail.com or visit www.indianclassicalmusichawaii.com.
EXPERIENCE NAMASTE & CHARDONNAY YOGA
Celebrate International Yoga Day with Namaste & Chardonnay by Spa Helani from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas. Enjoy yoga instruction by Julie Mitchell and music by Jimi Canha. Cost is $10. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat. For more details, call 662-2644 or visit www.westinkaanapali.com.
SLACK KEY GUITAR AND UKULELE WORKSHOP
Join George Kahumoku Jr.’s annual slack key guitar workshop at Napili Kai’s Aloha Pavilion. Begin on Father’s Day with a welcome dinner and then end with a group performance at the Ki Ho’alu Slack Key Festival at the MACC on June 28. Tuition is $1,400. For more information or to register, visit ww.kahumoku.com/learn- slackkey or call 280-7734.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
MUSICAL TRIO PERFORMS AT SCHAEFER GALLERY
A unique live performance featuring a musical trio under the direction of award-winning composer Takuma Itoh called “Conversations in a Garden” will begin at 6 p.m. in the MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery. Tickets are $20 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
ANNUAL CELEBRATION AT LAHAINA ARTS SOCIETY
Lahaina Arts Society announces its annual celebration and meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pioneer Inn Courtyard in Lahaina. Members and the public are invited for light pupu and no host bar. Special speakers will be Sen. Roz Baker; Jim Killett, owner of Lahaina Galleries; and Michael Stark, president of Lahaina Arts Society.
ALL-STAR SLACK KEY SHOW IN NAPILI
George Kahumoku Jr.’s Grammy Award-winning slack key show, Masters of Hawaiian Music, presents a special multi-artist performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Napili Kai Beach Resort’s Pavilion. The lineup includes Ledward Ka’apana, Brother Noland, Kevin Brown, Stephen Inglis, David Kamakahi and Paul Togioka. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.slackkeyshow.com or call 669-3858.