Island Events

Island Events • April 6, 2017

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TODAY, APRIL 6

ART MAUI EXHIBIT OPEN DAILY AT THE MACC

The Art Maui board presents its 39th exhibition daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 30 at Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. The exhibit features new works by Maui artists in a wide variety of media. The gallery is open prior to and during intermissions at Castle Theater shows, as well. For more details, visit www.artmaui.com or www.mauiarts.org.

'THE WIZARD OF OZ' OPENS TONIGHT AT BHS

Baldwin Performing Arts Learning Center and Baldwin Theatre Guild present "The Wizard of Oz" at Baldwin High School's auditorium. Performances are at 7 p.m. today and Friday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, $7 for students and $5 for children 11 and younger.

SEE ART SHOW AT TWO MAUI HANDS LOCATIONS

Meet artist Kathleen O'Bryan every Thursday this month from noon to 3 p.m. at Maui Hands studio at 1169 Makawao Ave. in Makawao, phone 572-2008. Artist Luana Kama will be available every Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lahaina studio at 612 Front St., phone 667-9898.

WILLIE K AND HIS BAND IN WAIKAPU GOLF CLUB

Catch Willie K and the Warehouse Blues Band at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. for $60. Show only is $25 at 8 p.m. For reservations or more details, call 866-5025.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

KAIOLA GALA, A MAUI OCEAN CENTER BENEFIT

Support Maui Ocean Center's Marine Institute at the Kaiola Gala fundraising event from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at MOC's open ocean exhibit in Maalaea. Support its mission of preserving Maui's rare endemic corals and the rescue and rehabilitation of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle. Enjoy live music by Kaulike Pescia. For more details, visit www.mocmarineinstitute.org/gala.

GET 'BUBBLY' WITH COLBIE CAILLAT AT MACC

Two-time Grammy Award winner Colbie Caillat will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC's Castle Theater. Tickets range from $45 to $125 (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

EAT, DRINK, SHOP, DANCE AT WAILUKU FIRST FRIDAY

Celebrate First Friday in Wailuku from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring Meheu on the Maui Thing Stage from 7 to 9 p.m. and Kanekoa at the Wailuku Banyan Tree Park from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.mauifridays.com.

VISIT INAUGURAL HAWAII TATTOO EXPO IN LAHAINA

PIAE Maui presents its inaugural Hawaii Tattoo Expo at the Lahaina Civic Center. The Maui expo brings together artists and vendors worldwide. Event hours are from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more details, visit www.HawaiiTattooExpo.com.

MEET HOPE JAHREN IN THE GREEN ROOM

The Merwin Conservancy presents award-winning scientist and author of "Lab Girl" Hope Jahren at 7 p.m. followed by a Q&A session in the MACC's McCoy Studio Theater. Tickets are $25 and $10 for students with a valid ID (plus applicable fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

VICTORIA WUNDRAM ARTIST RECEPTION

Meet artist Victoria Wundram, the featured artist at Lahaina Arts Society's Banyan Tree Gallery at a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Wundram's work will be featured through May 2. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more details, call 661-0111.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

VALLEY ISLE KEIKI FEST FREE EVENT FOR KEIKI

The Kiwanis Club of the Valley Isle and Maui 4-H Organization present Valley Isle Keiki Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the University of Hawaii Maui College Great Lawn in Kahului. All activities except vendor booths and food area are free, as well as admission.

IMUA PLATINUM JUBILEE GALA AND AFTERPARTY

Imua Family Services 70th anniversary Platinum Black & Platinum Ball will commence at 5:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Lahaina. The gala is sold out, but the Platinum After Party is available and will feature Eric Gilliom Band and DJs by Next Level Entertainment. Admission to the after party is $35 at the door and will begin at 10 p.m. Formal attire is requested. For tickets and more details, visit www.imuafamilyservices.org.

ENJOY GOOD TIMES WITH SONGS OF C&K

Henry Kapono with Johnny Valentine, Alx Kawakami and Blayne Asing will perform in a tribute to the music of C&K at 7:30 p.m. at the MACC's Castle Theater. Tickets range from $15 to $55 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

POKE CONTEST AT QUEEN KA'AHUMANU CENTER

Queen Ka'ahumanu Center and HMSA along with KPOA and Valley Isle Marine Center present its inaugural Fish & Poi Fest, a local-style festival with an amateur and professional Maui Poke Challenge, boat show, interactive keiki activities and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului. For more details, visit www.queenkaahumanucenter.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

HEAD UPCOUNTRY TO THE KEOKEA KANIKAPILA JAM

Keokea Homestead Farm Lots Association presents Keokea Kanikapila Jam from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Keokea Marketplace at Mile Marker 17 on Kula Highway. Admission is $5 or $20 per family with event parking for $5; proceeds benefit the host organization. See Robi Kahakalua, Brother Noland, John Cruz and others with emcee Shawn Kau'i "Bu La'ia" Hill. Enjoy food, crafts, free eye screenings and more. Attendees should bring beach chairs, mats, hats and sunscreen. For more details, call 870-3220.

HEAR AUSTRALIAN SINGER WILLIAM SINGE

Australian singer, songwriter William Singe will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC's Castle Theater. Tickets range from $25 to $35 with a limited number of VIP seats at $150 (plus applicable fees). For more details, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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.

MONDAY, APRIL 10

WAHINE WEEK RETURNS TO EMPOWER WOMEN

Wahine Week is geared to celebrate, educate, and empower women of Maui through a series of workshops, social gatherings, pop-up shops, a music festival and more from Monday through April 15 at Nalu's Southside Grill in Kihei and Front of House - Event Resource Center in Kahului. Tickets for music nights April 14 and 15 are $20 available online and attendees must be 21 and older. For more details, visit www.wahineweek.com.

NEW PLAY FOR KEIKI AT MAUI PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents a new play for young children "Home," a 30-minute production. Monday at Wailuku Public Library at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Makawao Public Library at 3 p.m. and at 6 p.m. at Kihei Public Library. Wednesday at Lanai Public and School Library at 10 a.m. This program is designed for keiki ages 3 to 5. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

UHMC ART EXHIBIT AND POETRY READING

University of Hawaii Maui College art students will exhibit their work in the campus library through May 1. Join the opening reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with a poetry reading at 3:45 p.m. in the UHMC library Refreshments provided.

UPCOMING

FRIENDS OF HALEAKALA PARK SEEK VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed for a service project in Haleakala Crater with the Friends of Haleakala National Park from April 22 to 24 to help protect native plants in the crater. For more details or to register, visit www.fhnp.org and click on service trips.