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Island Events: April 28, 2016

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TODAY, APRIL 28

FREE HAWAIIAN MUSIC CONCERT IN LAHAINA

Join the Men of Integrity at Lahaina Restoration’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Series concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn. The group consists of Jacy Edlao, Joe Chee, Alex Segovia and Jan Apo. For more details, call 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

JUSTIN MOORE AND RODNEY ATKINS

Country music stars Justin Moore and Rodney Atkins will perform at 6 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion in Kahului. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $129 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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.

ENJOY INAUGURAL MAUI COUNTY CARNIVAL

Join the Maui County Carnival and see several first-time attractions for families and support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui at the same time. Carnival hours are from 6 to 11 tonight; from 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday; from noon to midnight on Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 today and Friday; $3 from noon to 6 p.m. and $5 from 6 p.m. to closing on Saturday; and $3 on Sunday. Children under 40 inches get in free at all times. For more information, call 280-6889 or email mauicountycarnival@gmail.com.

FLEETWOOD’S MASTER OF THE MULE CONTEST

Celebrate Ketel One’s 325th anniversary at the rooftop party at 5:30 p.m. at Fleetwood’s on Front St. in Lahaina. Mixology contest starts at 5:30 p.m. and the rooftop after-party will begin at 7 p.m. Enjoy music by DJ Gary. For more information and tickets, visit www.fleetwoodsonfrontst.com/keteloneparty.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

CELEBRATE FIFTH FRIDAY IN LANAI CITY

Celebrate Fifth Friday in Lanai City from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, good eats, drinks, prizes and more. There will be a ferry departing Lanai at 9:45 p.m. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.

A WEEKEND OF FUN AT THE ST. JOSEPH FEAST

Enjoy a weekend of fun, food, plants, country store, games, auctions, crafters and entertainment at the St. Joseph Feast in Makawao. Catch Kung Fu Panda and Elmo at 2 p.m. Saturday and the livestock auction on Sunday. Hours are from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday; from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. For more details, call 572-7652.

‘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 at 3 p.m. Sundays through May 8. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available at www.mauionstage.com.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID BENOIT AND FAMILY

Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and conductor David Benoit will join his family, Maui residents Phil and Angela Benoit, at 7 p.m. Friday in McCoy Studio Theater at the MACC. Tickets are $35 and $45 (plus applicable fees) and are available at the box office, by calling 242-7469 or online at www.mauiarts.org.

MAUI MATSURI KICKOFF AT QUEEN KA’AHUMANU

Taiko, karate demonstrations and Japanese dancing will be a few of the highlights of the Maui Matsuri kickoff event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului. The event will conclude with bon odori (bon dance) practice around the stage at 8:15 p.m. For more information about the kickoff event or the upcoming festival May 6 and 7, visit www.mauimatsuri.com or call 283-9999.

8TH OLUKAI HO’OLAULE’A WEEKEND OF EVENTS

The Olukai Ho’olaule’a celebrates its eighth year this weekend. The event blends elite competition with family-friendly cultural activities and gathers some of the world’s best stand-up paddle board and outrigger canoe paddlers to race the 8-mile Maliko downwind run. For more details, visit www.olukai.com/hoolaulea.html.

IGNACE JANG IN KIHEI EBB & FLOW EVENT

Ebb & Flow Arts presents an introduction to violin by concert master Ignace Jang to 3rd- grade children at Kihei Elementary School from noon to 2 p.m. For more details, visit www.ebbandflowarts.org or call 876-1854.

GRAND OPENING OF NEW NIGHT SPOT IN LAHAINA

The Maui Theatre presents Lahaina’s new nightclub, Hokulani, with a special “Back to the ’80s” night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dress in ’80s gear and enjoy music from DJ Blast at the grand opening of the newly renovated space next-door to the theater at 878 Front. St. Attendees must be 21 years or older. For more details, call 856-7900.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

TABLETOP GAME DAY AT THE COFFEE ATTIC

Celebrate International Tabletop Game Day from noon to 6 p.m. at The Coffee Attic in Wailuku. Enjoy six hours of card, board and role-playing games. There is no admission fee. For more information, visit www.mauicoffeeattic.com or call 250-9555.

‘CHAKA KHAN, CHAKA KHAN, CHAKA KHAN . . . ‘

Chaka Khan performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Castle Theater at the MACC. Tickets range from $35 to $125 (plus applicable fees) and are available at the box office, by calling 242-7469 or online at www.mauiarts.org.

CHEECH & CHONG: JOINT VENTURE TOUR

The Maui Celebrity Series presents Cheech & Chong: Joint Venture Tour at 8 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheatre. A pre-show will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $65 (plus applicable fees). For more information, visit www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

SUPPORT THE BATTLE OF THE BADGES BENEFIT

Bring your family and friends to see the teams of Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu and Fire Chief Jeff Murray face off in a friendly game of flag football at 10:30 a.m. at War Memorial Stadium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. Team T-shirts will be available for $20 with free admission. Boys and Girls Club of Maui will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales and T-shirts sold.

SUNDAY, MAY 1

CAZIMERO MAUI LEI DAY CONCERT AT THE MACC

Robet Cazimero will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater at the MACC. Preshow festivities include hula and music in the courtyard, and island crafters will be on hand with a selection of fragrant lei to make your day. Tickets range from $12 to $55 (plus applicable fees) and are available at the box office, by calling 242-7469 or online at www.mauiarts.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 3

‘PAMPER ME’ BENEFIT FOR HOSPICE MAUI

“Pamper Me,” a celebration of women doing beautiful things, will begin at 6 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu featuring Amy Hanaiali’i. There will be pupu, chocolate decadence, music, fashion show and an array of vendors from mini spa to wines. Tickets are $75 and will benefit Hospice Maui. For tickets and more information, call 866-5025.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

MAUI WAENA SCHOOL BAND PERFORMS

Join the Maui Waena Intermediate School band at 6:30 p.m. in the MACC’s Castle Theater. Admission is free. For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org.

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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