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TODAY, JULY 30
FREE LAHAINA HAWAIIAN MUSIC SERIES CONCERT
Join Ikaika Blackburn and friends at Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Series concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. Blankets and low beach chairs are welcome. For more details, call 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
EXPERIENCE JAPENGO MAUI TASTEMAKERS
Taste a variety of flavors at Japengo’s Maui Tastemakers Series at 5:30 p.m. It will include five courses and six handcrafted cocktails by its featured partner, Ocean Vodka, for $75 (does not include tax or gratuity). For more details, call 667-4909.
BHS’ THEATRE GUILD CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Support the Baldwin Theatre Guild’s 50th reunion at its four-day celebration from today to Sunday. For more information, visit www.baldwintheatreguild.com. Proceeds to benefit the BTG scholarship fund.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
THE SOCIETY OF SEVEN ON STAGE AT THE MACC
The Society of Seven is back after 15 years. Catch Tony Ruivivar and Bert Sagum, founding members of the Society of Seven and the rest of the group, 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 details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.
CELEBRATE LANAI’S FIFTH FRIDAY PARTY
Support the Lanai community by attending Fifth Friday in Lanai City from 5 to 8 p.m. Take advantage of the special round-trip ferry package and ground transportation. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
TWO-DAY OBON FESTIVAL AT WAILUKU MISSION
The summer obon season continues at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, with a service at 6:45 p.m. and dancing at 8 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 1828 Vineyard St. Call 244-0406 for more information.
CATCH ‘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.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1
JOIN THE MISS TEEN MAUI FILIPINA PAGEANT
Binhi At Ani presents the second annual Miss Teen Maui Filipina Pageant beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului. The contestants are Sheryl Fitzsimmons, Christine Carino, Kawena Kan Hai, Cortney Inamasu and Kristine Villon. General admission is $25. For more details, call 264-0871 or email binhitanievents@gmail.com.
DOG-GONE FUN AT FREE ‘DOGUST’ PARTY
Saturday is the universal birthday for shelter dogs. Join the “Dogust” celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maui Humane Society. Enjoy keiki fun zone, face painting, cake, pinata, shave ice and music by the Haiku Hillbillys trio. The shelter is located at 1350 Mehameha Loop in Puunene. Call 877-3680.
SUNDAY, AUG. 2
STATE CHILI COOKOFF AT ULUPALAKUA RANCH
The third annual Chili Appreciation Society International Hawaii State Chili Championship Cookoff will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maui’s winery on Ulupalakua Ranch. The public can purchase tasting kits to sample chili ($5 for five tastes) and vote for People’s Choice. Proceeds benefit the Maui 4-H Livestock Association. The Sunday Drive event will also include live music by the Haiku Hillbillys and Bradda Francis as well as ono grinds at the Ranch Store & Grill. For more information, call 878-2561 or visit www.shakapopsmaui.com/chili.
UPCOMING
CHATEAU MONTELENA
DINNER IN WAILEA
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui presents the Chateau Montelena winemaker dinner at 6 p.m. Aug. 13. Proprietor Judy Barrett will do a special talk-story session. Call 875-2210.