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TODAY, JULY 23
CHECK OUT MAPA’S ALL -YOUTH CAST IN ‘OLIVER!’
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents its all-youth cast in “Oliver!” at the ‘A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center at Seabury Hall in Makawao. Performances are at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $12 to $18. For tickets or more details, call 244-6272 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
TWO-DAY MAYJAH RAYJAH MUSIC FESTIVAL AT MACC
Enjoy two days of reggae music at the annual MayJay RayJah music festival on the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Event Lawn. Gates open at 4 p.m. and performances begin at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information and tickets, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org. See Maui Beat.
SUMMER FUN AT KIHEI FRIDAY TOWN PARTY
Come “Play in Kihei” and enjoy Kihei’s Fourth Friday Town Party from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka. Featuring Pat Simmons Jr., Rare Vibration, Maui 8 Track Players and others. Kathy Collins will emcee. Other highlights include keiki zone, mechanical bull, food, crafts and more. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
TWO-DAY OBON FESTIVAL AT MAKAWAO MISSION
The summer obon season continues at Makawao Hongwanji Mission, with a service at 7 p.m. and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Obon is an annual summer festival held at Buddhist temples in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away. The mission is located at 1074 Makawao Ave. in Makawao. Call 572-7229 for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT IN LAHAINA
Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina town from 6 to 9 p.m. for special gallery shows and refreshments all free and open to the public with featured artists in action. Pick up a walking map of participants from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lahaina Visitor Center located at the Old Lahaina Courthouse.
ENJOY ‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’ MUSICAL
Maui OnStage presents “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy” at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 to $40. For more information, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.
EXPERIENCE BALINESE DANCE, MUSIC IN HANA
Enjoy Balinese dance and music at 2 p.m. at the Hana Public and School Library. The Maui Friends of the Library is sponsoring a 45-minute demonstration of traditional Balinese dances, puppetry, live music and more that is suitable for ages 5 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information, call 248.4848.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
SUPPORT SUMMER SPLASH CHALLENGE
Enjoy 3 acres of fun at the Summer Splash Challenge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Hope Chapel lawn. There will be slip-and-slides, a 30-foot inflatable wipe-out section, human bumper balls and more. Admission is $10 for keiki 5 to 13 years old; general admission is $15; and a family pass is available for $40 (no limit on number of family members). The chapel is located at 300 East Welakahao Road in Kihei. For more details, call 879-3853 or visit www.hopechapelmaui.com/events.
CATCH ‘RUM SCRUM’ BENEFIT IN KAANAPALI
Support Maui Culinary Academy by attending the inaugural “Rum Scrum Cocktail Contest” from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pulehu, an Italian Grill at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas. Along with the cocktail contest, local celebrity chefs will work with teams of students from the culinary academy. Attendees will be invited to try all cocktails and dishes. For tickets and more information, visit www.deepislandrum.com.
FREE RANGE COMEDY AT PROARTS PLAYHOUSE
Join the comedy troupe Free Range Comedy at 8 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. Enjoy a wild and wacky evening of mind-expanding fun. Featuring Kristi Scott, Chris Rose, Karen Stavash and others. Admission is $5. Recommended for adults.
JOIN HANA DIALYSIS KOKUA FUNDRAISER
The Hana Dialysis Home sixth annual kokua fundraiser will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the front lawn of the center. There will be live music featuring Ata Pata Band, Leokani, the Dizon ohana and others. Plus, food booths, arts and crafts, baked goods, silent auction, drawings and a tour of the nation’s first-of-its-kind communal dialysis home. Admission is free. For more information, call 269-5343. All proceeds raised benefit the home.