THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
SOCIAL MEDIA CLIMBER – If you oblige the little bird who told you “tweet,” learn more by checking out the Maui Social Media Users Group, where you can meet Maui’s social media celebrities IRL–folks like @digitalsplash (Jeff Bennet), @amauiblog (Liza Pierce), @peterliu47 (Peter Liu) and @mauitime’s own @jenrusso and @tommyrusso–and talk about tech stuff. Seating limited to 30. Free. 4-6:30pm. Malcolm Center (1305 N. Holopono St., Kihei); hightechmaui.com/programs/workshops/cfm
PLANTATION DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN – The Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s third annual Lahaina Plantation Days kicks off with a screening of Great Grandfather’s Drum, “an inspiring, century-long story” that follows Maui Taiko drum ensemble’s “journey back to rural Japan to seek their ancestral roots,” and celebrates Japanese-American culture in Hawaii–from sugar plantations to WWII patriotism to statehood–”unlock[ing] the door to a colorful culture that’s unique to Hawaii, a world seldom seen by people outside the community.” The event continues on Fri. and Sat. (5-10pm, Oct. 21 & 22), paying tribute to West Maui’s rich plantation heritage with historical displays and exhibits, restaurant food booths, a beer tent, kid zone, and live entertainment. $3 general / free for keiki five-years-old and younger / $5 three-day pass. 6:30-8:30pm. Pioneer Mill Co. smokestack (275 Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina); 661-3262; lahainarestoration.org
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
IT’S OK TO DIP A TOE OF FROG – The classy, sassy art of tease is at its finest with Honolulu’s famed Cherry Blossom Cabaret–Hawaii’s premiere burlesque revue. With two showtimes to choose from tonight at the historic Iao Theater, enjoy “Boo!lesque,” a Halloween-themed evening featuring the sultry sensation Violette Beretta. (PS: Want more? On Sat. at Casanova, Cherry Blossom Cabaret and Maui’s own Kit Kat Club Cabaret plus DJ Joey The Wrench present their “Speakeasy” showcase. See our Da Kine Calendar for details.) $15. 8pm or 9:30pm. ‘Iao Theater (68 N. Market St., Wailuku); 242-6969; mauionstage.com / cherryblossomcabaret.com
THE EMPIRES OF THE FUTURE FUNK ARE THE EMPIRES OF THE MIND – According to the gospel of Old Gregg, “The Funk is a living creature, about the size of a medicine ball but covered in teets. It came from another planet and landed on Bootsy Collins’s house; back then Bootsy was just a simple farmer… He began to milk The Funk, and made himself a funk shake… Two months later he was world famous with his band Parliament and everyone wanted a piece of The Funk: Rick Wakeman and even the Bee Gees. One day Parliament was travelin’ around on The Mothership, foolin’ around with The Funk, when George Clinton kicked The Funk clean overboard, That was July 2, 1979, the day The Funk died.” But legend last tells that this “funky ball of tits from outer space” didn’t really die at all, but has been hiding out in a sea cave with Old Gregg himself. But we’re suspicious Mark D’Antonio and DJs Boomshot and (Best of Maui winner) Del Sol have found The Funk, because of their forthcoming “Future Funk” show–wherein one live musician (D’Antonio, live conga) teams with two DJs (Boomshot and Del Sol, 2×4 set mixing neo and classic funk from the ’70s and ’80s) to create “a new wave of electronic music that blends futuristic fat bass lines with classic funky layers.” (PS: Dress to impress; the person with the funkiest outfit wins $100.) $10. 10pm. Stella Blues Cafe (1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei), 874-3779; stellablues.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
BOOK ‘EM, MFOL – Books: lovers hoard and haul ’em because we’re heartsick over ’em, taking any and every chance to add a new find or five to our bowing shelves. Whether newly inked or time-worn, books have an unmistakable aroma–like rain on asphalt, sex and candy or fresh cut grass. And like sharks in chummed-up water, their heady smell alone can send bibliophilic folk into a frenzy. So when the Maui Friends of the Library (MFOL) hosts a huge used book sale (every Fri., Sat. and Sun., Oct. 14-30)-the primary stock being the carcass of our dearly departed Old Lahaina Book Emporium–expect to see at least a few shoppers who look on the verge of a codex conniption. Though the events started last week, additional books are arriving daily, freshening the pickin’s. All proceeds help support Maui County libraries. Prices start at $1. 10am-4pm. Kahului Shopping Center, next to Ah Fook’s (65 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 268-2976; mfol.org
THAT’S WHERE YOU’LL FIND ME – Maui Ki-Aikido, a 501(c)(3), hosts their “Treasures Beneath the Rainbow” benefit yard sale at their stunning dojo located across from Wailuku’s public gym, swimming pools and tennis courts. Special silent auction items are available for preview online. 8am-1pm, Shun-shin-kan Dojo (194 Market St., Wailuku); 244-5165; mauiaikido.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
HORSE SENSE – Haku Baldwin Center (HBC) provides animal-assisted therapy programs (like their Therapeutic Horseback Riding, dedicated solely to keiki with special needs), year-round and at no charge to the community. Help support their mission by attending their “Fall Harvest Festival,” which boasts pony rides, a petting zoo, a haunted house, a farmers’ market and bake sale, artisan and food booths, face painting, balloon animals and a keiki Halloween costume contest. (PS: Like this? Be sure to friend and follow HBC on Facebook and Twitter.) 9am-3pm. Haku Baldwin Center (444 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 572-9129; hbcriding@gmail.com
HEY, FOXYMOPHANDLEMAMA – The Maui Film Festival’s Candle Light Cafe & Cinema is back with their second (and third*) showings of the season which continue to support Maui Tomorrow’s “Bring Back Baldwin Beach Trees, Please” project. Tonight’s the Hawaii premier of Pearl Jam Twenty (a.k.a. PJ20)–the uncensored version, “caved from over 1,200 hours of [rare] footage spanning the band’s career,” directed by Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire)–which is considered “the definitive portrait of Pearl Jam: Part concert film part intimate insider-hang, part testimonial to the power of music and uncompromising artists.” (*PS: Enjoy an encore screening of I Am, the Maui Film Festival Wailea audience award winner, on Wed., Oct. 26. The flick’s Tomy Shadyac’s (Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty) “first foray into non-fiction following a career as one of Hollywood’s leading comedy practitioners,” and explores Shadyac’s spiritual quest following life-on-the-A-list disillusionment.) 7pm. $12 / four-for-$40 passes available. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way., Kahului); 242-7469 (SHOW); mauiarts.org / mauifilmfestival.com
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24
MOUTHWATERING MONDAYS – Every Mon. at Whole Foods Market, sample team members’ favorite flavors from 4-6pm. And every Mon. and Wed. at 4pm, join John Motley, licensed acupuncturist, who shares his knowledge of the healing powers of herbs. Free. 4pm. Whole Foods Market, Maui Mall (70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 872-3310; wholfoods.com/maui
IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE – If searching for your lost shaker of salt has given you a case of the Mondays, turn your frown upside down by getting wasted in Margaritaville. Because getting the best bargain-per-gulp is important, flip to page 20 for our annual Bar Guide’s Happy Hour listings and learn where and when to spend your time and hard-earned dollar.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
IT’S THE ECONOMY, STUPID – As shitty as a sewer, the economy’s got everyone’s minds occupied and the slump’s been totally tough, especially on small businesses. But did you know that even in these tight times, you can effectively reach new customers at trade shows, craft fairs, farmers’ markets and other public events? Today, Steve Rose, a business enrichment consultant and SCORE counselor with over 35 years of experience, lectures on the basics of preparing a successful trade show et al event for your business. Free. 12-1pm. Maui County Business Resource Center, Maui Mall (70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 873-8247
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26
IT JUST GO-GOS TO SHOW – Picking a favorite bar on Maui is a bit like picking a favorite child–even if you think about it, it’s best not said aloud. Then again, biases are oft unavoidably evident, and yours truly is plainly partial to hyper-local hangouts like the gorgeous Green Leaf Sports Bar & Grill, where they’ve got everything I need: darts, pool, PBR and fried mandoo. (Oh, and karaoke in event I’ve loosened-up with enough liquid courage.) And though pau hana-happy me has never lasted long enough to partake in Greenleaf’s late night hours, every Wed. night boasts go-go dancers and DJ music, to boot. No cover. 10pm-close. Greenleaf Sports Bar & Grill (1088 L. Main St., Wailuku); 244-4888
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