THURSDAY, APR. 26
FABIO! – Yep. Fabio “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” Lanzoni is coming to Maui for a meet-and-greet at Whole Foods. Go ahead and laugh if you want. This lusciously locked Italian model’s been the beefcake atop, like, every steamy romance novel ever. But he’s also the guy who–when riding a roller coaster–was struck in the face by a goose. Fabio’s good looks saved him and everyone else aboard the ride, while the goose died from a broken neck. Bad-ass! See our Da Kine Calendar for more. Free. 11am-6pm. Whole Foods Market (Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 872-3310; @WFMKahului on Twitter
TOUR DAVID SANDELL’S GALLERY WITH THE MAUI YOUNG BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE GROUP – David Sandell’s style is unmistakable. Bold colors, given room to breathe, capture the whimsy and character of people and places–particularly of Wailuku Town, where he lives and works “promot[ing] the loftier slumming persona of a topical cartoonist.” This Thursday, tag along with the Maui Young Business Roundtable Group for a tour his gallery and hear the interesting stories behind his art. It’s free, and “brown bags will be encouraged by some and condoned by most.” Free. 5pm. Meet in front of Giannotto’s Pizza (Main Street Promenade). Sandell’s gallery is located on the Kahului corner of Main and Market Streets. mauiyoungbusiness.com
MAUI SLAM – “Ah, poetry,” muse Maui Slam promoters. “It asks big questions and searches for big answers [in] love, life, cultural relativism, social justice, time travel, sex… and now it’s time to tackle climate change!” This month’s poetry slam is about all things Earth (it’s also the event’s six-year anniversary), and if you come prepared with a three-minute piece (costumes, props and group performances are encouraged; sign-ups are from 9-9:30pm), you can vie for the $100 cash prize. Augmenting this month’s show is an “upcycled” bikini fashion show by Indie Attire, showcasing couture pieces by designer Sara Plesset who reworks used swimsuits in unique ways. Plus, DJ Boomshot’s on turntables, Douglas Deboer’s doing visuals and comedian Chino LaForge presents a set titled “Dirty Earth.” $10 cover / $5 before 9:30pm. 9pm sign-ups / 9:30pm show. Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.); 572-0220; mauislam.com
FRIDAY, APR. 27
CELEBRATE THE EARTH AT PAIA FOURTH FRIDAY – Paia’s a hippie town if ever there was one, so naturally (badum ching!) they’re still celebrating Earth Day, even a week later. This month’s Paia Fourth Friday highlights include Dance International Productions (a halau from Kamehameha Schools that performs hula, Tahitian and Filipino dance under the direction of Madelyn Pascua) from 6-8pm at Pa’ia Bay Cafe, DJ Mr. Nick and Helmet Conspiracy from 7-10pm at Indigo and Marty Dread and Friends starting at 9pm ($15) at Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon. See our Da Kine Calendar for more. Free. 6-9pm. Paia Town. mauifridays.com
RICK VITO/KING PARIS – Last month, I previewed this show’s debut in This Week’s Picks–and after seeing it myself, I’m picking it again. (And it’s got nothing to do with the fact that Rick Vito sauntered through the audience with a cordless electric, pausing to play me a searing guitar solo that finished with a pinch of my cheek. Seriously.) Not to ruin the illusion, but after Vito plays a classic rock set, he transforms into his turban-wearing alter-ego King Paris, for another–even more raucous–set of internationally inspired rockabillyish awesomeness (augmented by belly dancers to boot). Oh, and his pal Mick Fleetwood turns up at the end, glitterbombing the audience and sitting in on drums (of course) as the character “Chandu the Genie Giant.” $12. 9pm. Stella Blues Cafe (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 874-3779; stellablues.com
SATURDAY, APR. 28
8TH ANNUAL MEADOW GOLD MILK CARTON REGATTA – It’s survival of the sea-fittest when middle and high school students take their milk carton boats into the Lahaina surf. Each team was provided with 300 milk cartons and 16 rolls of packing tape (plus $100 for other supplies). Alaka’i “The Morning Goddess” Paleka of KPOA 93.5 FM fame emcees the event and Lani Moo, the Meadow Gold Daries mascot, makes a cheery appearance. Free. 7:45am check-in / 8:15am boat inspection / 9am race. Hanakao’o Beach Park (i.e. “Canoe Beach,” Lahaina); lanimoo.com
THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO LEI DAY CONCERT – “The Brothers Caz” (with Robert and Roland Cazimero on bass and twelve string guitar, respectively) have a delightful early summer tradition of performing a “May Day-Lei Day” concert at the MACC. Be sure to arrive early for preshow festivities that include Hawaiian music, hula by Halau Pa’u O Hi’iaka, and an arts & crafts fair with beautiful lei available for purchase. $12 / $28 / $37. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
SUNDAY, APR. 29
MUSICAL VOICES MAUI PRESENTS THE OLINDA CHORALE IN CONCERT – This afternoon concert by The Olinda Chorale features chamber choral works by Claudio Monteverdi, Johannes Brahms, Eric Whitacre, Joseph Jennings and The Beatles. The group is conducted by Sarah Oppenheim-Beggs and Gary Shin-Leavitt, and accompanied by pianist Lotus Dancer. $15 suggested donation / free for students with ID. 4pm. Makawao Union Church (1445 Baldwin Ave.); 270-2066; info@musicalvoicesmaui.org
YES! – Pioneers of prog rock, this English band’s got uber-long tunes to trip out to. Case in point: the more than 20-minute long song “Revealing the Science of God” (one of my favorites), off their 1973 album Tales from Topographic Oceans. Songs like that can seem “disjointed, but with purpose,” but “through the rhythm of moving slowly,” “we breath hope and chase love.” So if you’re saying “yes” to Yes (as we are), have fun! A Tom Moffatt & Shep Gordon Production. $45 / $65 / $75 / $85. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
MONDAY, APR. 30
GOMEGA MONDAY AT DIAMONDS – Versatile bad-asses, the men of Gomega dish auricular awesomeness. Check them out every Monday night at Diamonds, where there’s always great drink specials, lickety-split service, loads of bar games (like steel tip darts and table shuffleboard) and ono tacos that taste like you should be paying a lot more for them. No cover. 10pm. Diamonds Ice Bar & Grill (1279 S. Kihei Rd.); 874-9229
TUESDAY, MAY 1
BRENTON KEITH & HIS BAG O’TRICKS AT MULLIGAN’S ON THE BLUE – Brenton Keith’s brand of family friendly tableside magic is full of spunk and comedic wink. Order yourself a properly poured Guinness and some of Mulligan’s Harp beer-battered fish n’ chips, and set yourself up for a night of pure fun. No cover. 7pm. Mulligan’s on the Blue (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 874-1131; mulligansontheblue.com
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
RED CARPET MOVIE NIGHT AT AMBROSIA SCREENS SWINGERS (1996) – Look, we’re as tempted as you are to turn up to Ambrosia’s Swingers screening with all your friends–each driving separate cars. But imitating that scene kind of loses the point of its commentary, never mind that in The Triangle’s shitty parking, it would lose all effect. Swingers stars Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston and Heather Graham, and is, like, so money… Free. 7:30pm. Ambrosia Martini Lounge (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); 891-1011
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