THURSDAY, MAR. 15
WATERSHED DOWN – Hydrology’s a hot topic here in Hawaii, so the Pacific Whale Foundation’s hosting a talk titled “Everything Flows Into the Ocean,” part of their ongoing Making Waves Lecture Program. Dropping knowledge this Thursday night are two folks who rock like geomorphology: Sarah McClane of the West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership, which focuses on protecting native forests that recharge our isle’s aquifer, and Michael Howden, a member of the Maui County Board of Water Supply and owner of a local permaculture design business. Free. 6-7:30pm. Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Discovery Center (300 Maalaea Boat Harbor Rd.); 249-8811 ext. 1; pacificwhale.org
BUZZ HEARD – Recently in Jen Russo’s tasty Food & Drink section, we learned that Maalaea mainstay Buzz’s Wharf (celebrating 40 years in the oceanfront eats biz) renovated to capture “a ‘Nantucket’ style rather than Hawaiian kitsch,” meanwhile their menu aimed to add “more of our Hawaiian and Polynesian influences.” If you read that and worried about irony, fear not. Another item helps tip the fish scale back toward the Pacific: their new Kanikapila Thursdays. The month of March rounds out with local kine jams by Dane Fujiwara (Mar. 15) and Kapali (of Lahaina Grown; Mar. 29). No cover. 3-6:30pm. Buzz’s Wharf (Maalaea Harbor); 244-5426; buzzswharf.com
FRIDAY, MAR. 16
CARNIVAL-THEMED MAKAWAO THIRD FRIDAY – Colorful costumes. Beads. Masks. Outlandish performers. Pony rides. Face painting. Cabaret girls. Capoeira. And all in the fresh Upcountry air. Need we say more? (OK, if you’re looking for more, see our Da Kine Calendar…) Free. 6-9pm. Makawao Town (Baldwn and Makawao Avenues); mauifridays.com
MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION’S MARDI GRAS MAUI – Cocktails, ono grinds and dancing, plus an art show and prizes for patrons with the best costumes? All we can say is thank goodness the Maui AIDS Foundation’s Mardi Gras Maui is back (after a five year hiatus)! Cee Cee emcees the evening, and entertainment includes acts by The Girly Show, Maui Roller Girls, the jazz band Men in Black II and DJs AstroRaph and CIA. $25 general advance / $35 general door / $100 VIP. 7pm-1am. The King Kamehameha Golf Club (2500 Honoapiilani Hwy., Waikapu); 242-4900 ext. 225; mauiaids.org
SATURDAY, MAR. 17
WE GOT A REAL JAM GOING DOWN, WELCOME TO THE SKATE JAM / HERE’S YOUR CHANCE, DO YOUR DANCE AT THE SKATE JAM / UH-HUH, ALRIGHT – [Sorry, I couldn’t help myself with that intro. The good news is that the kiddies at the Paia Youth & Cultural Center are too young to remember Michael Jordan and the Looney Toons in Space Jam (1996). At least, I hope (or I’ve really embarrassed myself). The problem is I’m just a little too old to be referencing that flick; but I digress…] This Saturday’s the PYCC’s Stonewave Skatepark Skate Jam, a fundraising event to help the organization complete construction on their street course. The event boasts a BBQ, loads of giveaways and live music by They Are Them. And as always, it’s a tobacco, alcohol and drug free event. Free. 4-7pm. Paia Youth & Cultural Center (28 Hana Hwy.); 579-8354; pyccmaui.org
KING PARIS CAN OPEN YOUR EYES / TAKE YOU WONDER BY WONDER / OVER, SIDEWAYS AND UNDER ON A MAGIC CARPET RIDE – [Why break with the day’s theme, eh?] The ever-eccentric musician King Paris “draw[s] from his experiences as a youth traveling the globe with his father, an import-export dealer, absorb[ing] all the sights and sounds of far-away places.” For this “magic carpet ride” of a night at Stella Blues, King Paris and The Hypnotics (backed by belly dancers and augmented by Epic Lighting), have the good fortune of teaming with legendary slide guitarist Rick Vito, of Fleetwood Mac fame (not to mention Vito’s recorded work with Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Roy Orbison, Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt… the list goes on). Also, Vito, Paris and company will be joined by their percussionist pal “Chandu the Genie Giant.” You can rub the lamp all you want, but this genie’s identity’s sort of an open sesame secret. But I’ll give you a few hints: he’s old pals with Vito, has wooden balls and guested as an Antedean alien in Star Trek: The Next Generation (episode 45; “Manhunt”). $10. 9pm. Stella Blues Cafe (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 874-3779; stellablues.com / rickvito.com / kingparis.com
SUNDAY, MAR. 18
IT’S ECLECTIC! – Sure, Paia Mantokuji Mission’s 35th annual bazaar’s got ono goodies like fresh nishime and manju for sale, plus crafts, plants and produce–but for vintage hoarders like me, their rummage sale’s really where it’s at. Whatever’s your pleasure, it’s all at Paia’s gorgeous, makai-side temple (built in 1921) with its adjacent seaside graveyard. But if you’re having trouble finding it, just look for yours truly in the parking lot. I’ll likely be there, tying my bazaar booty to the roof of my laden car, hyperventilating and breaking out in hives with all the excitement. It’s pure joy. See you there. 7-11am. Paia Montokuji Soto Zen Mission (253 Hana Hwy., Paia); mantokujimauitemple.org
IT’S ORCHESTRIC! – “Celebrate the playfulness of the spring season” with Maui Pops Orchestra, our isle’s beloved community orchestra. Their annual Spring concert’s always a big band deal, but this year’s extra special as they’ll be joined by Moonglow All-Star Swing Band (with a cameo by young songstress Lily Meola), plus special guests Willie K and Jimmy Borges and emceed by Hawaii News Now’s Howard Dicus. And because this “Swing into Spring” show is sure to put you ‘in the mood,’ a special dance floor’s been erected in the Castle Theater. $10 / $25 / $35 / $45. Half-price for keiki 12-years-old and younger. 3:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242 SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
MONDAY, MAR. 19
KARAOKE IS BETTER THAN SEX BECAUSE NO ONE COMPLAINS ABOUT A SHORT PERFORMANCE – Every Saturday through Tuesday night, Watercress hosts free karaoke starting at 9pm. And on Wednesday through Friday nights they’ve got live DJs, go go dancers and $2 to $3 shot specials starting at 10pm. So pick your poison, my friends. Not only do you deserve it, but we’ve got a long week ahead of us… No cover. 9pm/10pm. Watercress (Waiehu Beach Center (270 Waiehu Beach Rd.); 243-9351; waiehubeachcenter.com
TUESDAY, MAR. 20
LET’S TALK ABOUT “BUSINESS NETWORKING AND SEX” WITH DR. ROBERT SANTRY – A long time ago, from planets far, far away, The Stork delivered men from Mars and Women from Venus. Or something like that. Anyway, it can be confusing trying to communicate across the chasm of gender, but Dr. Robert Santry is here to help. The good doctor “enjoys helping people discover passion and purpose,” and in his workshop “Business Networking and Sex (It’s Not What You Think),” he “addresses the unique communication styles of men and women engaged in business.” Free. 12-1pm. Maui County Business Resource Center (Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., across from IHOP); 873-8247
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 21
EH, BRAH! TRY HELP OUT BRADDAH RON PITTS – For years and years, you’ve known MauiTime’s own Ron Pitts as having illustrated the isle’s (mostly) less-than-savory side through the institution that’s Eh Brah! But in months of late, our dear friend has fallen on some rough n’ tumble times (cancer sucks, man), and needs a little community kokua to help with mounting medical expenses. “A variety of fun art and music based on Ron’s amazing spirit” will be held this Wednesday night at Ambrosia, featuring performances from a local all-star lineup including Jamie Gallo, Wolf, Randall Rospond, The Mary Jane Xperiment and Tom Conway. Plus, an assortment of Ron’s work will be for sale and 20 percent of bar sales benefit our Eh Brah! buddy. $10 suggested donation. 5-10pm. Ambrosia Martini Lounge (1819 S. Kihei Rd.); 891-1011; mauiartistronpitts.com
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