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Island Events • March 16, 2017

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Island Events • March 16, 2017
Kuana Torres Kahele to perform Saturday in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater; photo courtesy MACC.

TODAY, MARCH 16

EXPLORE REAL-LIFE TRAGIC-COMIC THEATER

See "Nogales: Storytellers in Cartel Country," a production that focuses on the victimization of an innocent teenage Mexican boy, at 7:30 p.m. in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's McCoy Studio Theater in Kahului. Tickets are $28 (plus applicable fees). For more information, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

PICNIC FOR POKI WITH PUNANA LEO O MAUI

Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite you to a Picnic for Poki featuring Punana Leo O Maui Hawaiian Language Immersion preschool at 11 a.m. at the Historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku Town. It's a practice for the school's annual fundraiser, Ho'omau, on March 25. Bring a lawn chair or mat. Fresh-baked cookies, coffee and water will be provided by Roselani Place.

'THE WAY OF NATURAL TEXTILES' BY IZUKURA

See the works of textile artist Akihiko Izukura at Schaefer International Gallery at the MACC through Sunday. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today to Sunday, as well as prior to and during intermissions at Castle Theater shows. Admission is free. For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

CELEBRATE THIRD FRIDAY IN MAKAWAO TOWN

"Menehunes and Leprechauns" is the theme for Makawao's Third Friday Town Party from 6 to 9 p.m. See The Lambs Bread band, shake it up with Get Up and Dance, a Maui line dance group, or bring the keiki to the Keiki Zone in the Komoda Bakery parking lot and more. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.

SEE 'DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS' MUSICAL

Maui OnStage presents the musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Tickets range from $20 to $40. For more details, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.

SUPPORT MAPA YOUTH PROGRAM FUNDRAISER

Get your can-can on at the Parisian Cabaret from 6 to 10 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu and support the Maui Academy of Performing Arts' youth program. For more details, visit www.mauiacademy.org.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BALLROOM BASH BENEFIT

Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset presents its third annual "Go for the Green," a benefit for the club's green programs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Molokai Ballroom of Royal Lahaina Resort. For more information, visit www.universe.com/goforthegreen.

ST. PADDY'S DAY AT MULLIGANS ON THE BLUE

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day from 11 a.m. to closing at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea. Be entertained by Glen Innes Session Band, Dublin's David Connolly, Pete Sebastian and Peter Hamilton and the Celtic Tigers. There is no cover charge before noon, then it's $10 before 4 p.m. and $20 afterwards. Visit www.mulligansontheblue.com.

SEE SOUL KITCHEN AT MAUI COFFEE ATTIC

Dance to Soul Kitchen from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Maui Coffee Attic in Wailuku. Cover charge is $10. Event is alcohol free. Call 250-9555 for more details.

QUEEN KA'AHUMANU CENTER CELEBRATION

Queen Ka'ahumanu Center is celebrating Queen Ka'ahumanu's 249th birthday. Friday: A special ceremony by the 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu Society at 6 p.m. followed by Nahelu at the center's Kama'aina Nights. Saturday: Enjoy Hawaiian entertainment, cultural activities and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, visit www.queenkaahumanucenter.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

TWO-DAY PRINCE KUHIO HO'OLAULE'A IN LAHAINA

Enjoy the two-day Prince Kuhio Ho'olaule'a under the Banyan Tree in Lahaina from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy local crafters, poi mochi and entertainment by Kaniala Masoe, Kulewa, George Kahumoku Jr., Kaulike Pescaia, Ikaika Blackburn and others. For more details, visit www.Facebook.com/princekuhiomaui.

SEE LOCAL FAVORITE KUANA TORRES KAHELE

One of the most popular entertainers performing in Hawaii and Japan, Kuana Torres Kahele will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC's McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children 3 to 12 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

COUNTRY ARTIST KIP MOORE TO PERFORM

Hear American country music singer-songwriter Kip Moore at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC's Castle Theater. Tickets range from $29.50 to $49.50 (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

SUPPORT MAUI ONSTAGE YOUTH PRODUCTION

Maui OnStage Youth Theater presents "The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf." Performances will be at 11 a.m. Saturday and at 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for youths. For more information, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

SCHEIDEMAN'S ONE-MAN SHOWS AT PIONEER INN

Catch Maui-based actor Rick Scheideman in "An Evening with Mark Twain" at 6:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Inn courtyard in Lahaina. Doors open at 6 p.m., with pre-show happy hour and dining also available. Reservations are recommended. Admission is $22. For tickets and more information, call (303) 507-0987.­­

BEHOLD SETH GRABEL'S MAGIC ON MAUI SHOW

See master illusionist Seth Grabel from "America's Got Talent" at 5 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Maui Theatre in Lahaina. Grabel is a magician, illusionist and headlining entertainer direct from Las Vegas. He has dazzled audiences worldwide. For tickets, visit www.mauitheatre.com/magic or call 856-7900.

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