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Island Events: May 5, 2016

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TODAY, MAY 5

‘TWAIN MEETS TITA’ AT McCOY STUDIO THEATER

Enjoy the wit and wisdom of premier Mark Twain impressionist McAvoy Layne and local actress Kathy Collins as “Twain Meets Tita” at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater in Kahului. Tickets range from $25 to $35 (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 6

CELEBRATE WAILUKU TOWN FIRST FRIDAY

May Day is Lei Day in Wailuku at the First Friday Town Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Entertainment by Curt Yagi and Dane Fujiwara and more. Market Street will be closed from 5:30 p.m. to vehicular traffic. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.

MAUI CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL BEGINS

The Maui Classical Music Festival is celebrating 35 years. Friday: Makawao Union Church at 7 p.m. Monday: Keawala’i Congregational Church in Makena at 7 p.m. Wednesday: Wananalua Church in Hana at 7 p.m. The churches were chosen for their scenic and historical qualities as well as their excellent acoustics. For more information, see Maui Beat on Page 3 or visit www.mauiclassicalmusicfestival.org.

‘INHERIT THE WIND’ PRESENTED IN WAILUKU

Maui OnStage presents “Inherit the Wind” at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Final performances will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available at www.mauionstage.com.

ONE-WOMAN BAND KAWEHI AT THE MACC

Catch local independent artist Kawehi, known across the nation for her live shows as a one-woman band at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 the day of. For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

SUPPORT BLUESMITHS PADDLE IMUA BENEFIT

Imua Family Services and Bluesmiths Crafted Waterwear present the fifth Bluesmiths Paddle Imua benefit for Camp Imua at Maliko Gulch in Haiku. The race will begin at 1 p.m. A post-race Ohana Festival will follow at Hawaiian Canoe Club. The public is invited to enjoy entertainment, prize drawings and more. For more details, visit www.paddleimua.com.

43RD SEABURY HALL UPCOUNTRY CRAFT FAIR

Join Seabury Hall’s 43rd annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school’s campus in Makawao. There will be more than 100 local artisans, live entertainment, food, silent auction, rummage and plant sales and more. Proceeds will benefit the school’s financial aid program. For more information, visit www.seaburyhall.org.

PORTUGUESE FESTA IN IAO HERITAGE GARDEN

The Maui Portuguese Cultural Club will be holding a Portuguese Festa at 10 a.m. at Kepaniwai Park Portuguese Heritage Garden in Iao Valley. There will be a country store, stone oven white and cinnamon bread, plants and more. Proceeds will help fund its scholarship program. For tickets or more information, call 385-2410.

ENJOY MAPA’S SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA

Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents four shows for the entire family in the MACC’s Castle Theater. Saturday: “Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop” at 1 p.m.; “Moves” dance concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Ballet “Sleeping Beauty” at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $17 for “Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop” and both ballet performances; and $22 for adults and $17 for students with ID for “Moves.”

TUESDAY, MAY 10

TALK STORY AND HULA LESSONS IN MAALAEA

Those who pay admission to Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea will be treated to a free talk story with cultural advisor Kahu Dane Maxwell, and get a hula lesson, too, at 11:45 a.m. Appropriate for all ages. For more information, call 270-7000.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

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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