Museums aspire to provide tangible links to the past, through displays of artifacts, fineries, and curiosities from past decades, centuries, and millennia. Art seeks to capture essences of the … [Read More...]
Redefining Masculinity: Building better men, fathers, and communities at Kāne Connections
Fatherhood and “masculinity” are changing. You can see it in real time, as I did recently, at Maui Family Support Services’ weekly meeting of the Kāne Connections men’s group. Under fluorescent … [Read More...]
Maui Humane Society Seeks Immediate Short Term Foster Homes for Dogs
The Maui Humane Society (MHS) has an urgent need for short-term foster homes for dogs. With dogs coming in almost daily, the kennels are starting to get uncomfortably crowded. The Maui Humane Society … [Read More...]
Bonus Movie Review: ‘Dark Phoenix’ – Despite being deemed a box office flop, this may be the first-ever ‘X-Men’ cult movie
In writer and director Simon Kinberg's Dark Phoenix, we learn how mutant Jean Grey (played by Sophie Turner from "Game of Thrones") obtains extraordinary powers that corrupt her psyche and destroy the … [Read More...]
Bonus Movie Review: ‘Shaft’
John (played by Jessie T. Usher) is shocked to discover his best friend has died under mysterious circumstances. When he can't fully utilize his connections with the FBI and fails to turn up evidence … [Read More...]
World Oceans Day Deemed a Success
Pacific Whale Foundation hosted World Oceans Day June 8 with events in Kahului, Paia, Kihei, Ma‘alaea and Olowalu. Highlights of the annual event – designed to celebrate the ocean, its importance to … [Read More...]
Hawai‘i Nature Center Seeks Volunteers and Donations
Hawai‘i Nature Center’s Maui campus is hosting volunteer workdays to help with site beautification, landscaping, and light construction projects. The workdays will take place on the first Saturdays of … [Read More...]
Free Keiki Swim Lessons Offered by County
Now that the dog days of summer are here, it’s the perfect time to take the keiki to swim lessons, offered by the County of Maui for children 4 to 12 years old. Classes are free and begin July 6, and … [Read More...]
Four Tons of Trash Collected on Maui Coast in a Single Day
Maybe one day, year-round beach clean-ups will not be necessary. Until that time – when we collectively work to keep our environment clean and solve our trash problem – it is important to recognize … [Read More...]
Bonded Like Their Drums: Zenshin Daiko celebrates 20 years of culture, music, and performance
The wind from the impact of wood against leather blows against the first three rows of the audience. Twelve figures stand stoic on stage, dressed in happi coats cinched by a red sash around their … [Read More...]
New Movie Review: ‘Men in Black: International’
The word "deadpan" can be used to describe the tone and performance approach to the original Men in Black. In that film, Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith played two very different, black-suited secret … [Read More...]
Sign Language: How about just not snorting anything, Sagittarius?
Gemini (May 21-June 20) There are two main methods of losing weight: eating less and exercising more. Common sense dictates that the most viable and sustainable strategy is a combination of the two – … [Read More...]
MauiTime’s Maui Calendar of Events | June 20th-26th, 2019
BIG SHOWS ‘90S NIGHT WITH DJ JOREL - Fri. Jun 21. Come for a totally tubular ‘90s party. It's so, so fresh with DJ Joralien. 21+. $10. Doors open at 9:30pm. 10pm. Charley’s Restaurant and … [Read More...]
‘An Overworked Brothel’ – Maui County Council discusses visitor impacts to our environment and infrastructure
It’s easy to make fun of tourists, but it's a lot harder to criticize the tourism industry. Tourists drive at a crawl over the Pali, rubbernecking at whales, while 10 cars tail them. Tourists crowd … [Read More...]
Digital Donation Stations Open for Janie’s Fund
Steven Tyler activated Maui's first digital donation station for Janie's Fund ("A Big Voice for Abused Girls") June 5 at Coconut’s Fish Cafe. Coconut's – in partnership with Tyler’s fund – has … [Read More...]
RESCUE at The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina
RESCUE will be at The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina on Saturday, June 22nd. As part of Maui House Collective’s Summer of House DJ sessions, everyone with a dancing bone in their body should head to the West … [Read More...]
Na Palapalai: Back to the Patch at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Na Palapalai: Back to the Patch will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, June 21st. The event will be a huge celebration of Hawaiian culture with hula, mele, and more festivities. … [Read More...]
Whiskey Wednesdays at The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina
Check out ‘Whiskey Wednesdays’ at The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina this Wednesday and every Wednesday. If you love whiskey, then you definitely need to head over because The Dirty Monkey just won a Yelp … [Read More...]
GrandCares Program at UHMC
Open to all grandfamilies, GRANDcares is a project of University of Hawaii Extension and offers classes and resources to grandparents raising their grandchildren. The summer program includes separate … [Read More...]
28th Annual Ki Ho’alu Guitar Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The 28th Annual Ki Ho’alu Guitar Festival will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, June 23rd. As always, this family-friendly event invites everyone to attend. This year’s performances … [Read More...]
Jazz Camp for Maui Youth
Aspiring tween and teen musicians often don't have a creative outlet for their art. Fortunately for them, this summer they do with Kihei Charter School hosting the Jazz Maui Camp on June 24, 25, and … [Read More...]
Kokua Ka’ehu Beach Clean Up
There’s a Kokua Ka’ehu Beach Clean Up on Sunday, June 23rd. Help keep Ka’ehu Beach free of the marine debris that washes ashore daily. Volunteers are asked to bring a reusable water bottle, and wear … [Read More...]