Learn more about Rare Okinawan Dance Forms at Akaku Community Media on Thursday, February 6th. The presentation will be led by Wendy Tamashiro of Maui Okinawan Kenjin Kai, and Cheryl Yoshi Nakasone Sensei. The topic will be “The Dance/Drama of the Ryukyuan Royal Court: Shuri-style Kumiwudi.” Free. 6pm. Akaku Maui Community Media, (333 Dairy Rd. Ste. 104, Kahului); … [Read more...] about Rare Okinawan Dance Form at Akaku Community Media
Stage
What kine play is Twelf Night ‘O Whateva? at da Iao Theatre
Shakespeare in Pidgin is coming to One Night Only (ONO) at Iao Theater. Eh, wat you sed? Dakine late James Benton did one local play called Twelf Night ‘O Whateva, dat was supah popular. Bra, wen’ go mainland. Dis time, directah Gordon Samuelson stay teaming up with Da Hohana Playas – Rochelle Ashana, Kelly Ad, Luz Ramil, Barry Winston, Virginia Sandell, Joel Agnew, Nakota Kai … [Read more...] about What kine play is Twelf Night ‘O Whateva? at da Iao Theatre
Pastie Premiers 2020: An Open Night of Burlesque at Pro-Arts Playhouse
‘Pastie Premiers 2020: An Open Night of Burlesque’ will be going down at Pro-Arts Playhouse in Kihei on Saturday, February 1st. Presented by the talented Cabaret & Cocktails crew, the one-night-only show will feature new acts, new styles, and new performers. The night is sure to be a titillating experience full of humor and tease. 21+. $25/GA; $35/VIP. Doors open at 7:30pm. … [Read more...] about Pastie Premiers 2020: An Open Night of Burlesque at Pro-Arts Playhouse
Comedian Paul Ogata Live at Historic Iao Theater
See comedian Paul Ogata Live at Historic Iao Theater on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st. Ogata was born and raised in Hawai‘i, and has been featured in numerous comedy productions including his own special on Comedy Central and features on Showtime, HBO, and Live From Gotham. He also won the San Francisco Comedy Competition. The audience is sure to have an … [Read more...] about Comedian Paul Ogata Live at Historic Iao Theater
Joy Harjo in the Green Room
Joy Harjo will be in the Green Room on Thursday, January 30th. Harjo is the current US Poet Laureate, and the first Native American to be awarded the honor. During the presentation, she’ll discuss her poems and inspirations. The presentation will be followed by a courtyard reception and a book-signing. This event is part of the Merwin Conservancy’s Memorial Series. $25. … [Read more...] about Joy Harjo in the Green Room