Island Events • July 20 – 26, 2017
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‘DISNEY’S MULAN JR.’ | FRIDAY TO SUNDAY – Jena Mukai is Mulan (left) and Shandon Obregon is Mushu in the Maui Academy of Performing Arts production of “Disney’s Mulan Jr.” at the ‘A‘ali‘ikuhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao; Peter Swanzy photo.
‘WILLY WONKA KIDS’ | SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Jeremiah Webb is Willy Wonka in Maui Onstage Youth Theater’s production of “Willy Wonka Kids” at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku; Brett Wulfson photo.
‘DISNEY’S MULAN JR.’ | FRIDAY TO SUNDAY – Jena Mukai is Mulan (left) and Shandon Obregon is Mushu in the Maui Academy of Performing Arts production of “Disney’s Mulan Jr.” at the ‘A‘ali‘ikuhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao; Peter Swanzy photo.
‘WILLY WONKA KIDS’ | SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Jeremiah Webb is Willy Wonka in Maui Onstage Youth Theater’s production of “Willy Wonka Kids” at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku; Brett Wulfson photo.
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TODAY, JULY 20
AKAKU UPSTAIRS SALON SERIES SCREENS FILM
Hannah Barnard, executive director and co-founder of Hawaii Wildlife Fund, will present the film "Red Turtle Rising" at 6 p.m. This film was produced by The Honu Project and was the winner of the 1999 Hawaii International Film Festival. RSVP at 871-5554 or email info@ akaku.org. This is a free event.
VISIT THE BACK DOOR BAKE SHOP AT UH-MC
Enjoy fresh-baked petit fours at the University of Hawaii Maui College Culinary Arts Program's Back Door Bake Shop from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Enter through the back door of the Pa'ina Building.
NISEI VETERANS NEWEST EXHIBIT IN KAHULUI
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center in Kahului showcases its newest exhibit "One Puka-Puka: The Purple Heart Battalion." Open from noon to 4 p.m. daily. Closed Sundays. For more information, call 244-6862 or visit www.nvmc.org.
HAWAIIAN MUSIC PICNIC FOR POKI IN WAILUKU
Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invites guests to a Picnic for Poki at 11 a.m. at the Historic Kaahumanu Church on S. High St. Featured guest is Al Nip with The Maui Jam Band. Fresh baked cookies and coffee from the Roselani Place kitchen will be available. For more information, call 871-7720.
'DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST JR.' IN LAHAINA
Lahaina's Theater Theater Maui presents "Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr." at 7 p.m. tonight through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lahaina Gateway Center, Suite F101. Tickets are $12 for ages 13 and older and $7 for ages 3 to 12 and are available in advance at Lahaina Music. For more information call 661-1168 or visit www.ttmwest.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 21
TWO-DAY OBON FESTIVAL AT MAKAWAO MISSION
Makawao Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival starts with a service at 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The mission is located at 1074 Makawao Ave. Call 572-7229, for more details.
'9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL' CONTINUES IN WAILUKU
Maui OnStage presents "9 to 5 The Musical" at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 6. For tickets, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.
'SUMMER OF LOVE' THIRD FRIDAY IN MAKAWAO
Celebrate Third Friday and the "Summer of Love" theme in Makawao from 6 to 9 p.m. on Baldwin Avenue. There will be live entertainment at the main stage next to Rodeo General Store, at the Maui Hands Art Gallery and along the street as the Get Up and Dance Troupe boogies down the street. For more details, visit www.mauifridays.com.
'DISNEY'S MULAN JR.' AT SEABURY HALL MAKAWAO
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents "Disney's Mulan Jr." Performances are at 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through July 30 at the 'A'ali'ikuhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao. Reserved seating is $15 for adults and $12 for children; general admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. For tickets or more information, visit www.mauiacademy.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
SEED TO CUP COFFEE FESTIVAL IN WAIKAPU
10th annual Seed to Cup Coffee Festival is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Saturday at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu. Live music begins at 9:30 a.m.; Barista Throwdown at 12:30 p.m.; Coffee Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more details, visit www.hawaiicoffeeassoc.org.
'WILLY WONKA KIDS' AT HISTORIC IAO THEATER
Maui OnStage Youth Theater presents "Willy Wonka Kids" at 11 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays through July 30 at The Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children. For tickets or information call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.
KALUANUI CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL & FAMILY DAY
Bring the whole family and celebrate 100 years of Kaluanui, the Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center's home on Baldwin Ave. in Makawao. The event is open to the public 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free admission. There will be art projects, demonstrations, a keiki scavenger hunt, art market, food vendors, live music and estate tours. For more information, call 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 25
E-READER AND LIBRARY CARD APP HELP IN KIHEI
Bring your Hawaii library card and laptop, smartphone or Wi-Fi enabled e-reader to learn how to download free electronic books using the library's overdrive links at 6 p.m. For more information, call 875-6833.