THURSDAY, JAN. 12
SOLO SESSIONS WITH KUANA TORRES KAHELE – In 1995 Kuana Torres Kahele, with Kehau Tamure, formed the critically acclaimed duo Na Palapalai. They’re noted for their significant contributions to hula music, both for having revived traditional tunes as well as for their originals (Kahele’s original “Ke Anu O Waimea” is one of the most popular hula songs in Japan). This Thu., Kahele shares songs from his highly anticipated debut solo album (released last June), which include “compositions that tell of lost loves, world travels and life in small town Hilo.” $25 / $45 VIP. 7:30pm. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 2424-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
2ND ANNUAL LANAI JAZZ FEST – Though this swingin’ three-day event starts tomorrow, we’re slating it in This Week’s Picks a day early so you have time to pack your bags and hop on the ferry. It all begins Fri., Jan 13 with a concert featuring Grammy winner Skip Martin (of Kool & The Gang fame), Benny Chong, Byron Yasui, David Choy, Benny Uyetake, Sal Godinez, Paul Marchetti and Doug Whit, from 6-9pm at Manele Bay Four Seasons. The big Festival Day runs 4-8pm at the Great Room at the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele, and wraps up with a morning of jazz on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Blue Ginger from 9am-12pm and The Lodge at Koele from 10am-12pm. Lanai Jazz Festival events are free and resort packages start at just $179 per night. Visit lanaijazzfestival.com for more information.
FRIDAY, JAN. 13
MAUIONSTAGE PRESENTS: “ONE HOT WINTER’S NIGHT” – This nostalgic burlesque show of “sexy, saucy and bawdy song and dance” features Lia Kreig, Casey Murphey, Jonna Ahn, Natalie Raynes, Patty Silva, Mark Bolden and the Kit Kat Cabaret. Plus, comedy by Chino LaForge and live music by the Iao Orchestra. But, hide your kids and hide your wife (actually, bring your wife with you), because this show’s only appropriate for folks 17-years-old and older. $15. 7:30pm. Iao Theater (68 N. Market St., Wailuku); 242-8680; mauionstage.com
THE FREERADICALS PROJEKT CD RELEASE PARTY – We’ve waxed poetic about the Freeradicals before, and we’ll wax-on again (if my name isn’t Ms. Yagi!)–we think the Freeradicals Projekt’s neoteric funk fusion is irresistibly danceable, convivial synergy embodied. They’re debuting their inaugural release, Soul Fire, this Fri., and all da positive party people ought to be there. Advance tickets available online and at Requests (Wailuku), The Wine Corner (Paia), Choice Health Bar (Lahaina) and Stella Blues Cafe (Kihei). $15 presale. 9pm. Stella Blues Cafe (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 874-3779; stellablues.com
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
MOTHXP, THE THROWDOWNS, OWAILA & DJ BLAST – A prayer for radio personality Scotty D: “Dear God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway; the good fortune to run into the ones I do; and the eyesight to tell the difference.” Why are we raggin’ on Scotty D? Because Scotty D is so old, he went into an antique shop and they tried to sell him… Scotty D is so old, he no longer has to worry about peer pressure… Scotty D is so old, the date on his birth certificate says “expired.” Kidding. If you were to really look at Scotty D’s birth certificate (or just looked on Facebook–but Scotty D’s so old he still uses Friendster), you’d know Scotty D’s only turning 40-years-old. And if we’d quit it with the bad old age jokes (hey, don’t blame us, blame The Internets), you’d know we actually really like Scotty D. Apparently, so do MOTHxp, The Throwdowns, Owaila and DJ Blast, who are all playing a big show for Scotty D’s big 4-O. $5 (because old people are cheap). 9pm-1am. Stella Blues Cafe (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 874-3779; stellablues.com
MACEO, I WANT YOU TO BLOW! – Get on the good foot with a clone of Dr. Funkenstein, Maceo Parker. A pioneer (and still-innovator) of funk, Parker’s famed for his work with legends like James Brown and Parliament Funkadelic, and his percussive alto horn stylings will have you believing wind instruments have defected to the rhythm section. Pre-show dinner made available by Makawao General Store. $35 advance / $40 day-of. 7:30pm. Yokouchi Pavilion, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org / maceo.com
SUNDAY, JAN. 15
FREE SCREENING: “SURF’S UP” + SURF-ROCK BAND, SOUNDWAVE – This Sun., the Maui Arts & Cultural Center kicks-off a new free event series called “Starry Night Cinema,” co-presented by the Maui Film Festival and sponsored by the County of Maui. For their inaugural screening they’re showing Surf’s Up, a family friendly flick with animated penguins that parody movies like The Endless Summer and Riding Giants. That’s cool and whatever, but what’s really neat is that Jack Fisher’s surf-rock band SoundWave plays pre-show, and good-for-you-grinds will be made available by Rodeo General Store. Free. 5pm doors (and SoundWave concert) / 6:30pm screening. Yokouchi Pavilion, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
MAUI BLACKIE PRESENTS STRAIGHT-AHEAD JAZZ – Creating the perfect soundscape for cocktails and dancing, Chicago-based saxophonist Eric Schneider (formerly of the Count Basie Orchestra) visits Maui to perform in a special six-piece jazz ensemble, alongside Valley Islanders Gene Argel on Hammond B3 organ, Michael Buono on drums, Shiro Mori on guitar, Marcus Johnstone on bass and Shea Argel on vocals. Presented by Maui Blackie Gadarian (“a jazz music aficionado and impresario with a large repertoire of recorded jazz music”) and Sara Gadarian. Advance tickets available online. $15 advance / $20 door. 6:45pm doors / 7-10pm show. Timba (505 Front St., Lahaina); 667-7979; mauiblackie.com
MONDAY, JAN. 16
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY PEACE DAY MARCH – “I have a dream.” Everyone knows Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous words, but the African American Heritage Foundation of Maui asks us to ask ourselves if “we remember the message?” In honor of the venerable MLK, the foundation hosts a peace march (commencing promptly at 11am) down Kaahumanu Ave. (beginning at UHMC) to Kahului’s Hoaloha Park (across from Burger King, next to First Hawaiian Bank). Following the march, at the park, festivities will ensue and a light lunch will be provided (no potluck items, please). Free. 11am. University of Hawaii College Maui (310 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 879-5313
TUESDAY, JAN. 17
MY DOG HAS FLEAS! – Words can be weird. Just hearing the word “uku” makes your head itch, while the word “’ukulele” will make you itch to play that sweet little four string instrument that’s become synonymous with Hawaiian style music. If learning to play da uke has been an itch you just can’t scratch–because you don’t know where to get started–visit the Lahaina Cannery Mall for their free ‘ukulele lessons, held every Tue. If you’re worried your friends will make fun of you for not already knowing how to rip one mean version of “Pearly Shells,” no worries. This event’s kind of a touristy thing (nonetheless a great way to grasp the basics), so no one will be the wiser. Free. 5:45pm. Lahaina Cannery Mall (Honoapiilani Hwy.); 661-5304; lahainacannery.com / @LahainaCannery on Twitter
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
STAY CLASSY (AND HI), WAILEA – Every Wed. The Shops at Wailea hosts WOW! (Wailea on Wednesdays!), which features a famous local performer in the lower courtyard and a slew of shop-to-shop specials. This week’s wow-er at the mic is none other than Erin Smith (of The Throwdowns fame, of course) whose powerful pipes will in turn leave you breathless. (PS: Like the WOW! vibe? Check it out next week, too, when the Au’s Shaolin Arts Society presents a lively lion dance.) Free. 6-8:30pm. The Shops at Wailea (Wailea Alanui Dr.); 891-6770; theshopsatwailea.com; @ShopsAtWailea on Twitter
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