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TODAY, MARCH 17
PICNIC FOR POKI WITH GEORGE KAHUMOKU JR.
Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite you to a Picnic for Poki featuring George Kahumoku Jr. and friends Henry “Mosso” Ulii Jr., Anthony Pfluke and Shem Kahawaii at 11 a.m. at the Historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku. Bring a lawn chair or mat. Fresh-baked cookies, coffee and water will be provided by Roselani Place.
BENEFIT FOR ROTARY CLUB OF LAHAINA SUNSET
Kick up your heels with JD on the Rocks at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset’s second annual “Go for the Green” St. Patrick’s Day Party from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the oceanfront lawn of the Royal Lahaina Resort in Kaanapali. Tickets are $80 in advance, $85 at the door and $100 for VIP. Proceeds will support community recycling events and other service initiatives. For tickets and more information visit www.rotarycluboflahainasunset.org.
HAWAIIAN STORYTELLING AT MAUI OCEAN CENTER
Maui Ocean Center offers special mo’olelo storytelling by members of the Hawaiian community. Learn about Hawaiian weapons, tools and the ruling chiefs of Hawaii presented by Kekai Kapu at 11 a.m. in the Hawaiians and the Sea exhibit. Admission is included with aquarium fee and is appropriate for all ages.
ST. PADDY’S DAY AT MULLIGANS AND MORE
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea. Doors open at 11 a.m. with music by Glen Innes Session Band from noon to 3 p.m.; Celtic Tigers from 3 to 6 p.m., Willie K from 7 to 10 p.m. and DJ Mike from 10 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge of $10 before 3 p.m. and $20 after. Call 874-1131. St. Paddy’s Day parties will be at Stopwatch Sports Bar & Grill, Lahaina Coolers, ‘Umalu and Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
CATCH WILLIE K AND HIS BAND IN WAIKAPU CLUB
Catch a dinner show with Willie K and the Warehouse Blues Band at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu. Dinner will begin at 6:30 tonight for $60. Show only is $25 at 8 p.m. On Sunday, join Willie for a Hawaiian music jam during brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $50. For reservations or more details, call 243-1025.
KEIKI SING-ALONG TIME AT THREE MAUI LIBRARIES
Sing along with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band, a popular musical quartet for keiki, at three Maui libraries. Today: Makawao Public Library at 10 a.m. Friday: Wailuku Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday: Kihei Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free. Children ages 2 to 6 years old, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited. For more information, visit www.libarieshawaii.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
MIDTOWN MEN BRING CHEMISTRY TO MACC
The Midtown Men, from the original cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. Tickets range from $35 to $125 (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.
‘SPRING FLING’ THIRD FRIDAY TOWN PARTY
“Spring Fling” is the theme for Makawao’s Third Friday Town Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Catch Sierra & The Nomads on the main stage, Chi ribbon dancing, photo booth with live mermaids and more. Baldwin Avenue will be closed from 4:45 to 9 p.m. to motor vehicles. For more information, visit www.mauifridays.com.
NA LIO MAUI SHARES PANIOLO HISTORY, MUSIC
Discover Na Lio, a theatrical show with horses in Lahaina, featuring the epic tale of the Hawaiian cowboy and the history of Hawaiian music, hula and the blending of the cultures from 6:30 to 8 p.m. weekly on Fridays. For tickets and more information, call 270-2255 or visit www.naliomaui.com.
SPEND ‘AN EVENING WITH ALBERT EINSTEIN’
Watch local actor Rick Scheiderman in “An Evening with Albert Einstein” at 6:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Inn courtyard in Lahaina. Tickets are $20. For more information or to make reservations, call 276-4201.
‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ AT HISTORIC IAO THEATER
Maui OnStage presents “Guys and Dolls” at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Final performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available by calling 242-6969 or visiting www.mauionstage.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
BENEFIT FOR PUNANA LEO O MAUI PRESCHOOL
Enjoy the 29th annual Ho’omau to benefit Punana Leo o Maui Hawaiian Language Immersion Preschool from 9 a.m. to sunset at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Kahului. There will be Hawaiian music, cultural demonstrations, live and silent auctions, keiki zone, food booths, country store and more. Tickets are $10 presale or $15 at the gate. For more details, visit www.hoomau.com.
ENJOY ‘DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR.’
The Maui OnStage Youth Program presents “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.” Final performances will be 11 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for youth. For more details, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.
COMEDIAN WENDY LIEBMAN IS IN THE HOUSE
Check out comedian Wendy Liebman at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $26 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
DISCUSSION ON ‘WHAT IS MANA ‘ SET AT MACC
A group of community experts will discuss “What is Mana ” at 3 p.m. in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater. It will be moderated by Hokulani Holt, Director of Ka Hikina O Ka La Papa o ke Ao, University of Hawaii Maui College. This event is co-sponsored by the Hawaii Council for Humanities. Admission is $12 (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.
MEET ARTIST AND AUTHOR PATRICK CHING
Meet Hawaii nature artist Patrick Ching at Maui Ocean Center’s gift shop from noon to 1 p.m. Ching will demonstrate whale drawing and painting from 3 to 5 p.m. This event will be filmed for Ching’s new show, “Painting in Paradise,” on OC16 TV. For more details and to register, call (808) 271-5350.
UPCOMING
TWO-DAY PRINCE KUHIO HO’OLAULE’A IN LAHAINA
Celebrate Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Kuhio’s birthday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26 and 27 under the Lahaina Banyan Tree. Enjoy local food favorites, Maui crafters and artisans, music, hula, exhibits and keiki activities. For more details, visit facebook.com/princekuhiomaui.