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TODAY, SEPT. 3
FREE JAZZFEST SESSION AT BMW OF MAUI
Join the BMW of Maui Jazz Fest event from 4 to 6 p.m. at the dealership. Listen to saxophone master John Zangrando and Shiro Mori on piano. There will be European pupu by Bridget & Bernard’s Garden Cafe. For more information, visit www.mauijazzandbluesfestival.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4
LOL WITH CHRIS D’ELIA AT CASTLE THEATER
Catch rising star comedian Chris D’Elia at 7:30 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. D’Elia was named one of Variety magazine’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” and currently stars on NBC’s comedy series “Undateable.” Tickets are $19.50 to $39.50 (plus applicable fees) and are available at the box office, by calling 242-7469 or by visiting www.mauiarts.org. Prices rise $5.50 the day of the show.
SEE MALAMA WAO AKUA EXHIBIT AT THE HUI
An opening reception will be held for the Malama Wao Akua exhibit from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao. The exhibit focuses on native species and is presented by the Hui and the East Maui Watershed Partnership. Artwork will be on display through Oct. 30. For more details, visit www.huinoeau.com or www.malamawaoakua.org.
WAILUKU CELEBRATES 110 YEARS OF ALOHA
The Wailuku First Friday Town Party will celebrate the County of Maui’s designation of Wailuku as the County Seat in 1905, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Market Street. There will be a special ceremony at 7:15 p.m. and Festivals of Aloha collector ribbons will be on sale. Entertainment includes Na Wai Eha Ohana Kawa’a at 6 p.m.; Leohone Ikaika Blackburn, Pi’ilani Arias and Kamakoa Lindsey-Asing at 7:30 p.m.; and others. Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 to 9 p.m. Free parking is available at Maui Medical Group. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
JOIN SECOND ANNUAL KEOKEA HO’OLAULE’A
The second annual Keokea Ho’olaule’a and Farmers Market is happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Keokea Marketplace at Mile Marker 17, at the intersection of Kula Highway and Ka’amana Street Admission is $1 for ages 12 years and older. For more information, email keokeamarketplace@gmail.com.
HERITAGE FILM FESTIVAL AT CASTLE THEATER
The MACC presents Project Kuleana as part of its Heritage Film Festival. The event at 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater will focus on the movement that explores Native Hawaiian kuleana through music. It will include screenings of several short films and live performances. Tickets are $35 (plus applicable fees) and are available at the box office, by calling 242-7469 or by visiting www.mauiarts.org.
14TH ANNUAL FALSETTO CONTEST AT THE GRAND
Join the 14th annual Richard Ho’opi’i Leo Ki’eki’e Falsetto Contest showcasing Maui’s amateur male falsetto performers at the Grand Wailea. Special surprise guests will perform as well. Admission is free with a Festivals of Aloha ribbon or $10 at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The contest will begin at 6:30 p.m.
CELEBRATE QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI’S BIRTH
Celebrate Queen Lili’uo-kalani’s birthday with a sing-along program with Mele Fong from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. Learn about Hawaii’s last queen and sing some of her compositions. Cost is $10 for general public, $5 for members. Call 281-4981 or visit www.ukulelemeleonmaui.com.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6
ENJOY HAWAIIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL IN WAIKAPU
Cravalho Entertainment and H.I. Mele Entertainment in partnership with Waikapu Country Town will host its inaugural Hawaiian Music Festival from noon to 10 p.m. at Maui Tropical Plantation. Enjoy entertainment by Richard Ho’opi’i, the Lim Family, Napua Grieg, Keali’i Reichel, Paula Fuga, Palani Vaughan and others. There will be food booths, kava bar, keiki zone and Hawaiian arts and crafts. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 17 (free for keiki 5 and younger) and $60 for VIP. For more information, email sfdhawaii@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9
AARP PRESENTS FREE FILM SCREENING AT MACC
AARP Hawaii is offering a free screening of the film “I’ll see You in My Dreams,” a heartfelt comedy-drama starring Blythe Danner, at 6 p.m. in McCoy Studio Theater at the MACC. Registration is required in advance, and guests must bring their confirmation email to attend. To reserve a spot, call (844) 418-2281 or visit aarp.event.com/ Dreams_Kahului.