Island Events

Island Events • June 1, 2017

TODAY, JUNE 1

MOLOKAI KA HULA PIKO THREE-DAY HULA FESTIVAL

Enjoy a homegrown three-day festival on Molokai to celebrate the birth of hula, where it originated. Festivities will kickoff with excursions at 8:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. today. Join the Kumu Hula Talk Story session from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. A grand hoolaulea will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday featuring hula kahiko, hula auana, music, local food, arts and crafts and more at Kualapu'u Park and Community Center, in Kualapuu. Admission is free to all events. For details, visit www.kahulapiko.com.

SEE PIERO RESTA: ILLUMINATUS EXHIBIT

Celebrate the legacy left by Piero Resta by visiting the Piero Resta: Illuminatus exhibit at the Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, as well as prior to and during intermissions at Castle Theater shows. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.mauiarts.org.

NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION PRESENTED AT AKAKU

The Akaku Upstairs Salon Series continues tonight at 6 p.m. with NewTek Elite Channel Partners Lisa and Curtis Wood of ComputerWise and guests. They will "show and tell" about the latest live media production equipment demonstrated at the National Association of Broadcasting convention held recently in Las Vegas. Call 871-5554 or email info@akaku.org, to RSVP.

NA MO'OLELO: HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PROGRAM

Learn about the Hawaiian culture, language and traditions with guest cultural practitioners between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily at Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea. It is included with the aquarium admission and is appropriate for all ages. For more information, visit www.mauioceancenter.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

'FOOD FOR THOUGHT' BENEFIT CONCERT

Tempo of the Heart presents "Food for Thought," a benefit concert for Hawaiian Farmers Union United at 7 p.m. in the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku featuring Kanekoa, Steven Von Linne, Deborah Vial Band and Pat Simmons Jr. General admission tickets are $25 and premium seats are $40. There will also be a silent auction. For more information, visit www.tempooftheheart.org.

CELEBRATE FIRST FRIDAY IN OLD WAILUKU TOWN

Kickoff summer at First Friday Town Party in Wailuku from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, food booths and trucks and more. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.

13TH WA'A KIAKAHI SAILING CANOE LEGACY

Share the history and proficiency of traditional Hawaiian sailing canoes at the 13th annual Wa'a Kiakahi from Friday to Sunday at Kaanapali Beach. The public will get a chance to meet the sailors and to take a free ride in a sailing canoe on Saturday. For more information, visit www.hsca.info.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

'ONCE UPON A TIME: STORYBOOK DANCES'

Alexander Academy Performing Company presents "Once Upon a Time: Storybook Dances" at Seabury Hall's 'A'ali'ikuhonua Creative Arts Center in Makawao. Performances are at 2 and 6 p.m.

Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $15 for adults and $10 for keiki (ages 2 to 12). VIP seats are $25 for adults and $18 for keiki. For more details, visit www.alexanderacademy.info.

11TH CELEBRATION OF FATHERS IN WAILUKU

Maui Family Support Ser-vices, Inc. will be holding its 11th annual Celebration of Fathers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku. A fun-filled day featuring live entertainment, father-child-look-alike contest, door prizes, food trucks, craft and food vendors, community resources and more. Call 242-0900. Free.

CELEBRATION OF HULA E KAULELE A'E AT MACC

Halau Kamaluokaleihulu pre-sents its second biennial concert E Kaulele A'e (to take flight) at 7:30 p.m. in the MACC's Castle Theater. Tickets are $35 (including all fees). For more details, visit www.mauiarts.org or call 242-7469.

125 YEAR TRADITION AT HOLY GHOST FEAST

Holy Ghost Church is celebrating 125 years of tradition at its Holy Ghost Feast in Kula. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Entertainment includes Frank DeLima, Napua Greig-Nakasone and others. Enjoy baked goods, a small goods auction, Queen's meal, an animal auction, farmers market and more. There will be a special mass by Bishop Silva on Feast Sunday. For more details, visit www.kulacatholiccommunity.org.

KICKOFF OBON FESTIVAL SEASON IN LAHAINA

Lahaina Shingon Mission Obon Festival, a colorful Japanese cultural event, starts with a service at 6:30 p.m. and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Obon is an annual summer festival held at Buddhist temples in rememberance of loved ones who have passed away. The mission is located at 682 Luakini St., Lahaina. Call 661-0466, for more details.

LIVE BAND DANCE EVENT DEJA VU IN WAIKAPU

Celebrate and dance along to '70s, '80s and '90s music with five original bands from 6:30 p.m. with the dance portion at 8:45 p.m. to midnight at the King Kamehameha Golf Course Waikapu Ballroom. Dinner and reserved tables are sold out but standing room only tickets for dancing remain at $30. Call 276-6645 or 385-6006 for details.

HILT'S ANNUAL FREE FAMILY PICNIC IN WAIHEE

The Hawaiian Islands Trust is hosting its annual free family picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waihe'e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge. RSVP to (808) 791-0729 or info@hilt.org.

CATCH STUDENT PIANO RECITAL UPCOUNTRY

Kathleen Hamilton presents 13 of her piano students ages 8 to 18 performing a variety of compositions at 3 p.m. Saturday at Waipuna Chapel in Kula. For more details, email mauipianolessons@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

UPCOUNTRY SUNDAYS ACOUSTIC STYLE BENEFIT

Mana'o Radio presents Upcountry Sundays Acoustic Style from 2 to 5 p.m. at Casanova Restaurant in Makawao. Enjoy Sierra Carrere Band and others. Admission is $7 at the door. Visit www.manaoradio.com.