Island Events

Island Events: December 1, 2016

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TODAY, DEC. 1

ATMOSPHERE: FRESHWATER FLY FISHERMEN TOUR

See Atmosphere: Freshwater Fly Fishermen Tour plus supporting acts Brother Ali, deM atlas, Plain Ole Bill and Last Word at 6:45 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard in Kahului. Tickets are $32 the day of show (plus applicable fees). Gates will open at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.mauiarts.org.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING AND CHARITY AT AQUARIUM

Visit Maui Ocean Center's Holiday Shopping and Charity event from 6 to 9 p.m. to raise funds for select local nonprofit organizations. Enjoy food, live entertainment, dive presentations, door prizes and more. For more details, see Page 16 or visit www.mauioceancenter.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

THE MACC PRESENTS ERIC CHURCH & FRIENDS

See country superstar Eric Church along with friends at 6:30 p.m. in the MACC's Yokouchi Pavilion and A&B Amphitheater. Tickets range from $39 to $89 (plus applicable fees). A portion of the proceeds will benefit BMI Foundation, Dorvin-Leis Charities and the MACC. For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

CELEBRATE FIRST FRIDAY IN WAILUKU TOWN

Join the fun at Wailuku First Friday with a parade featuring Santa and Baldwin High School Marching Band on Market Street at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy other performers such as Kaina Kountry, Tarvin Makia, Benny Uyetake and others. For more information, visit www.mauifridays.com.

'THE GAMES AFOOT' OPENS AT PROARTS

ProArts Maui presents "The Game's Afoot" in the Pro Arts Playhouse at Azeka Shopping Center in Kihei. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For tickets and more details, call 463-6550 or visit www.proartsmaui.com.

CATCH 'MARY POPPINS: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL'

Maui OnStage presents "Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical" at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and at 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available by calling 242-6969 or online at www.mauionstage.com.

INAUGURAL NCAA MAUI JIM MAUI CLASSIC

BasketballMAUI presents the inaugural NCAA Maui Jim Maui Classic hosted by Oregon State Friday and Saturday. The two-day tournament will feature two games per day, food trucks, live entertainment including "The Voice" Season 6 finalist Biff Gore and others. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local Parent Teacher Associations from participating Maui elementary schools, baseketballMAUI sports programs and other local nonprofit organizations.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

COOKING WITH ULU AT MAUI NUI BOTANICAL

Learn about the many dishes that can be made with ulu (breadfruit) from 10 a.m. to noon at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Kahului. Cost is $50 or $25 for current garden members. For more details, call 249-2798 or email info@mnbg.org.

MEET WILLIAM FINNEGAN IN THE GREEN ROOM

The Merwin Conservancy presents an evening with William Finnegan at 7 p.m. in McCoy Studio Theater at the MACC. Finnegan is an award-winning journalist best known for his best-selling surf memoir, "Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life." The evening includes live music, Q&A with the audience, and a reception with dessert, champagne, book fair and book signing. Tickets are $25 and $10 for students with ID (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org.

LIGHTING OF THE BANYAN TREE IN LAHAINA

The LahainaTown Action Committee will host the 19th annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree in downtown Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: Enjoy island-style holiday arts and crafts fair and entertainment from 9 a.m. Keiki activities will kick off at 2 p.m. with the arrival of Santa. A special member of the community will light the historic Banyan Tree with 6,500 colored lights at 6:30 p.m. Sunday: Fun continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

MAUI CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR TO HOST EVENT

Maui author Gill McBarnet will read from her latest book, "Hoku the Seal's Three Wishes," at noon at the Maui Ocean Center's Ocean Treasures Gift Shop, followed by a book-signing. For more information, visit www.hawaiianchildrensbooks.com.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT GRAND WAILEA

Celebrate the holidays at Grand Wailea. Visit the gingerbread village, enjoy complimentary cookies and cocoa at 5 p.m. and watch the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. See the 25-foot Christmas tree lit by Boys and Girls Clubs keiki, followed by a special performance by Amy Hanaiali'i. Guests may buy a $1 ornament at the gingerbread village to hang on the tree with the hotel matching the $1 donation to BGCM.

ENJOY HOLIDAY CLASSICS AT HOLIDAY POPS

The Maui Pops Orchestra and guest vocalist Nicole Parker will present a Holiday Pops concert at 3 p.m. in the MACC's Castle Theater. Tickets range from $20 to $55 with half price for students 18 and younger (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org.

SCHEIDEMAN STARS AS DYLAN THOMAS

Enjoy a performance of "A Child's Christmas in Wales with Dylan Thomas" by Rick Scheideman at 6:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Inn courtyard in Lahaina. Tickets are $22 at the door, or call (303) 507-0987 for reservations. Seating is limited.

YULETIDE MARKET FAIR AT MAUI BREWING CO.

Maui Brewing Co. along with Maui Sweet Cakes will host Yuletide Marketfair from 1 to 6 p.m. at the brewery at 605 Lipoa Parkway in Kihei. Enjoy unique, carefully curated, locally made arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry and food. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Dream Imua, a program of Imua Family Services. For more details, call 213-3002, ext. 115.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6

THE MIX 2016 BY KONOMI DANCE WORKS

Join the students, instructors and crew of Konomi Dance Works along with special breakin' guests from Maui Hip Hop Movement on stage at 7 p.m. in the MACC's Castle Theater. Tickets are $18 and $20; $14 for students with ID (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org.

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