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Island Events: April 21, 2016

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TODAY, APRIL 21

PICNIC FOR POKI WITH THE HULA HONEYS

Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite you to a Picnic for Poki featuring the Hula Honeys, Ginger Johnson and Robyn Kneubuhl at 11 a.m. at the Historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku. Bring a lawn chair or mat. Fresh-baked cookies and coffee will be provided by Roselani Place.

THREE FREE SHOWS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

The Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents “The Tiny Tree.” Performances will be today at 10 a.m. at the Makawao Public Library and 3 p.m. at the Wailuku Public Library; and at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Kihei Public Library. Call the hosting library for more details.

SEE THE PHARCYDE AT HARD ROCK CAFE

The Pharcyde will perform at 9:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina. The show is for adults 21 years and older. For more information, visit www.hardrock.com/cafes/maui.

PROARTS’ ‘THE NERD’ AT THE KIHEI PLAYHOUSE

ProArts Inc. presents “The Nerd” at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25, with $22 Kamaaina Nights on Thursdays (with valid Hawaii ID). For more details, visit www.proartspacific.com or call 463-6550.

WILLIE K AND HIS BAND IN WAIKAPU GOLF 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, enjoy a Hawaiian music jam during brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $50, including tax and tip. For reservations or more details, call 243-1025.

ART MAUI 2016 SHOW ENDS SATURDAY

The Art Maui board of directors presents Art Maui 2016 in the Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Juror Lauren Faulkner picked 116 drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, jewelry and digital media from among works submitted by 293 artists of all skill levels. Art Maui gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Saturday and before Castle Theater shows. Admission to the exhibit is free.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

CELEBRATE FOURTH FRIDAY IN KIHEI

Celebrate Fourth Friday in Kihei from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Mauka. Listen to music by Jamie Gallo, Maui 8 Track Players and the Drivers. There will be food trucks and food booths, arts and crafters and a keiki zone. Fourth Friday supports the Maui Food Bank; bring a nonperishable food donation. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.

‘INHERIT THE WIND’ OPENING IN WAILUKU

Maui OnStage presents “Inherit the Wind” at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays through May 8. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available at www.mauionstage.com.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’ BY KING KEKAULIKE HIGH

The King Kekaulike High School Dramaaticans present “The Music Man.” Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday in the school cafetorium in Pukalani. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and are available at the door 30 minutes before the show.

27TH DANCE SHOWCASE AT SEABURY CAMPUS

Dance Showcase 2016 is presented by Seabury Hall Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at the ‘A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center on the school campus in Makawao. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and older) and $5 for students.

SPEND ‘AN EVENING WITH ALBERT EINSTEIN’

See 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

MAUI NUI BOTANICAL GARDENS’ BENEFIT

Spend an evening in support of Maui Nui Botanical Gardens’ second annual benefit dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy Hawaiian music, hula, silent auction, cocktails and dinner. Tickets are $100 or $750 for a table of eight. All proceeds will benefit the mission and programs of the gardens. For more information, call 249-2798 or visit www.mnbg.org.

HAIKU HO’OLAULE’A AND FLOWER FESTIVAL

The 23rd annual Haiku Ho’olaule’a and Flower Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Haiku Elementary School grounds. It will benefit Haiku Elementary School, Haiku Community Association and Boys & Girls Club Maui-Haiku. There will be live entertainment, culinary delights from local restaurants and the Haiku PTA, silent auction, floral design and lei-making contest and more. Admission is free.

FAMILY FUN BENEFIT AT PAUKUKALO

The ‘Ahahui Ka’ahumanu Chapter IV, Wailuku will have a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Paukukalo Community Center. There will be entertainment, hourly giveaways, vendors, food and a rummage sale.

MAUI CHORAL ARTS’ A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Maui Choral Arts Association presents “A Night at the Movies,” a salute to music from the big screen, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater. For more details and tickets call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

SEE THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS LIVE

Enjoy great basketball skills and entertainment with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters at 3 p.m. at the War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku. For tickets and more information, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

THE MAUI YOUTH PHILHARMONIC CONCERT

Join the Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert at 3 p.m. in the Baldwin High School Auditorium in Wailuku. Admission is free.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Celebrate National Library Week with storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald, a children’s book author and folklorist from Washington state, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kihei Public Library. For more details, call 875-6833.

KALAMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BAND CONCERT

Support Kalama Intermediate School Band at 6:30 p.m. in the MACC’s Castle Theater. Admission is free.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

AARP HAWAII MOVIES FOR GROWNUPS

AARP Hawaii Movies for Grownups is showing “The Big Short” at 6 p.m. in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater. Admission is free, however registration is required and seating is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online at www.mauiarts.org or call (844) 418-2281.

BEATLES FOUREVER FAB NIGHT IN LAHAINA

Fourever Fab show brings the Beatles’ music to Maui at 7 p.m. at Maui Theatre in Lahaina. For tickets or more information, call (808) 365-7535 or visit www.foureverfabshow.com/maui.htm.

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