In the early 1970s, there was a summer camp for teens with disabilities called Camp Jened, located in upstate New York. It was a run by young hippies and, according to its creator, operated as something of a social experiment: The kids with disabilities loved participating in games they would normally never get to play […]
Maui's Best Entertainment Source
Maui's arts and entertainment scene. Find in depth reporting on films, festivals, local theatre, comedy, art shows, celebrity interviews all happening on Maui. Your source for where to go and what to do on Maui updated daily.
Barry’s Streaming Cinema: ‘Lost Girls,’ ‘The Farewell,’ and an animated classic
A nice quality to great art is how addictive it can become. I was once told that, for example, “Breaking Bad” is the kind of series you get hooked on after the first four episodes, tops (truthfully, that show had me after the second episode). Here’s a movie that will have the same effect. With […]
Big Brother, Big Sisters Maui: Call for Volunteers
Big Brother, Big Sisters Maui has a Call for Volunteers. Their programs support children (ages 6-16 years) that have faced adversity and experienced a loss of connection throughout Maui County. Their youth-centered programs help children to create goals with the support of a mentor. Volunteer mentors are provided with ongoing coaching, training, and resources. With […]
Virtual Classes with Maui Fitness and Yoga Instructors
Home quarantine doesn’t mean that you have to give up your workout routine, or lose your sanity from COVID-19 anxiety and stress. Sure, there’s a variety of at-home squat challenges and workout plans that you can enjoy in front of your TV. Support Maui fitness and Maui yoga instructors by following them on social media, […]
‘The Hunt’ New Movie Review
[Note: All three movie theaters on Maui are closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.] One of the most frequently adapted stories is “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, in which rich humans hunt poor people for sport. In addition to an official film adaptation in 1932 (Connell’s story was published in […]
Women’s History Month Conference at Waiola Church Hall
The Women’s History Month Conference will be at Waiola Church Hall in Lahaina from Wednesday, March 25th until Friday, March 28th. Presented by the Worldwide Indigenous Science Network (WISN), the event will focus on two main themes: Restoring Awareness & Appreciation of Women Who Have Kept Hawaiian Culture Alive, and the Ancient West Maui Sites […]
Guided Bird Walk at Kealia Pond National Refuge
There’s a Guided Bird Walk at Kealia Pond National Refuge on Tuesday, March 24th. The outing is open to both beginner and professional bird watchers. Attendees will have the amazing opportunity to learn more about Maui’s largest lowland and its various feathered visitors. Guests are asked to wear sturdy walking shoes, bring water, sunscreen, and […]
CANCELED: Record & Zine Collector Meetup at Wailuku Coffee Company
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19. There’s a Record & Zine Collector Meetup at Wailuku Coffee Company on Sunday, March 22nd. Here’s a cool event to meet music and magazine collectors like yourself, or, do some spring cleaning. Attendees will talk story, play music, enjoy refreshments, and overall enjoy Maui subculture at its finest. Free. 10am. Wailuku […]
CANCELLED: Joan Osborne at Historic Iao Theater
Joan Osborne will perform at Historic Iao Theater on Sunday, March 22nd. Osborne is an American blues singer and songwriter, well recognized for fusing Motown, country, folk, and occasional rock influences. She’s a multi-platinum-selling recording artist, and past collaborations include singing with Phil Lesh & Friends, The Dead, Trigger Hippy, and more. Rocky Rose will […]
CANCELED: Stars Over Haleakala at Haleakala Visitors Center
Event canceled due to COVID19 until further notice. Stars Over Haleakala will meet at the Haleakala Visitors Center this Saturday, March 21st. The series is open to both residents and visitors. Guests will stargaze from 9,740 feet with a concentration of learning about the Hawai‘i night sky, finding constellations, and learning more about Hawaiian myths […]
Leilani’s on the Beach’s Clean-up at Kahekili Beach
Leilani’s on the Beach’s Clean-up is happening at Kahekili Beach in Ka’anapali on Saturday, March 21st. In collaboration with Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter, Leilani’s staff, community members, and all participating volunteers will clean-up Kahekili from waste and harmful debris. Supplies will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring a hat, reef-safe sunscreen, reusable water […]
Stand Up, Speak Up: A Civic Engagement Workshop for Maui Changemakers Online Webinar
Stand Up, Speak Up: A Civic Engagement Workshop for Maui Changemakers online webinar will be held on Saturday, March 21st. Presented by Maui Tomorrow, the all-day workshop will help community members learn how to be more engaged on both county and state levels. Guest speakers include Gary Hooser (president of Hawai‘i Alliance for Progressive Action), […]
postponed; new date TBA: Starr Kalahiki at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Starr Kalahiki will perform at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, March 21st. Born and raised on O‘ahu, Kalahiki is from a musical family. She’s a two-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner and an activist who’s made a commitment to tell the story of Hawai‘i’s people through mele. There’ll also be pre-show dining provided by […]
CANCELLED: Go Green Recycling Event at Lahaina Cannery Mall
There’s another Go Green Recycling Event at Lahaina Cannery Mall on Saturday, March 21st. Malama Maui Nui makes it super easy for West Maui residents (not commercial businesses) to properly dispose of their recyclables. Accepted items include: air conditioners, batteries (lead acid only), computers, dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, printers, refrigerators, scrap metal, stoves, televisions, tires ($10 […]
Amanda Scott Live at Maui Hands in Makawao
See Amanda Scott live at Maui Hands in Makawao on Friday, March 20th. Art lovers and visitors can peruse a variety of Scott’s works, and watch her painting techniques come alive. Scott is a mixed media artist known for her diverse style and use of various mediums including gold leaf. In the past, her works […]
Centennial Puwalu at Above the Wave in Hana
The Centennial Puwalu is happening at Above the Wave in Hana on Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st. The event will review the four pillars of the Hawaiian Home Lands Federal Trust: live on the ‘aina/housing; agriculture/ranching; mercantile; and water. Guest speakers include Councilwoman Tasha Kama, Kainoa Lei MacDonald, Kekoa Enomoto, Sybil Lopez, Alohalani […]