THURSDAY, APRIL 12
MARK JOHNSTONE – So, I was at the Rick Vito/King Paris concert a couple weeks back when the drunk guy dancing next to me asked, “Which one do you think is hottest?” While I’m sure he meant belly dancers, I replied, “the keyboard player.” That pianist happens to be Mark Johnstone, and you can catch his bluesy, fingering finesse this Thursday night in Haiku. No cover. 7-9pm. Lilikoi Grill Restaurant & Wine Bar (Haiku Marketplace, 810 Haiku Rd.); 575-2629; lilikoigrill.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
LAHAINA SECOND FRIDAY AND THE 2ND ANNUAL LAHAINA FRONT STREET JAZZ AND BLUES WALK – At this month’s Lahaina Second Friday, a weekend of live jazz kicks-off at Campbell Park, first with Phil Smith & The Gentlemen of Jazz (5-7pm) followed by Brian Mansano (7-8pm)–all a part of Lahaina Town Action Committee’s ongoing “Music Series in the Park!” Also along Front Street, catch the Hot Club of Hulaville (Pioneer Inn; 6-9pm)–a group from Oahu that just earned another Na Hoku Hanohano nom–and Uncle Louie Williams & All That Jazz (Wharf Cinema Center; 4-8pm). For more party info, see our Da Kine Calendar’s Friday events listings. Free. 4-9pm. Lahaina Town; mauifridays.com
KINGS OF SPADE AND THE FREERADICALS PROJEKT – Dear readers, time-travel with me: it’s far into the future and you’re lying on your deathbed. You’ve got a fake hip and your synovial joints make crunchy sounds like boots on snow. Hey, it’s the winter of your life, after all. Sure, every breath makes your body shudder in agony, but you sure as hell ain’t thinking, “Damn, I really wish I didn’t do so much booty shaking and fist pumping at that Kings of Spade and Freeradicals Projekt concert.” Nope, you’re calling the nurse to refill your morphine drip and bring you another pudding, thinking of how it was all totally worth it. $15 advance. 9pm doors /10:15pm show (both venues). Fri., Apr. 13 at Stella Blues Cafe (1279 S. Kihei Rd.) / Sat., Apr. 14 at Charley’s Restaurant & Saloon (142 Hana Hwy., Paia); frpandkoslive.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
MAUI ROLLER GIRLS: THE YARD SALE – “Set your alarm folks, this one is going to be a doozie,” say the Maui Roller Girls. “It’s a yard sale of epic proportions–all in one place, on one day, for just a few hours.” Score awesome items–like furniture, baby gear, TVs, stereos, clothing, kitchen items, linens, decor and sporting goods–while enjoying low prices, a fun crowd and easy parking. Double whammy: there’s also a bake sale. (Read: omnomnom carbs to fuel a secondhand shopper’s sweetest dream.) Proceeds benefit this roller derby team’s travel expenses for inter-island competition. 7am-2pm (Early Birds will be hogtied–so don’t bother). The Yard (OK, the driveway) at 1505 Halama St. Kihei; mauirollergirls.com
MAUI HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S 3RD ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF QUILTS – Swaddled in goodness, the Celebration of Quilts at the Bailey House Museum is the perfect event for anyone who appreciates homemade history. Pour a cup of lemonade, pad around on the museum grounds’ sunlit lawn and view showcase-quality quilts strung between large hala and kukui trees. And inside, the museum’s antique quilts are on special display (like my favorite, an eggshell-and-saffron colored piece called “Na Kalauna Me Na ‘Ilima,” from the D.T. Flemming collection), augmented by other examples on loan from private collections (such as the sweet potato-patterned “Ona Ona,” courtesy of Jamie Laniakea Clark). $10 admission / free for keiki 12-years-old and younger. 10am-3pm. Bailey House Museum (2375-A Main St., Wailuku); 244-3326; mauimuseum.org
MAUI NUI BOTANICAL GARDENS’ EARTH DAY 2012 CELEBRATION – Enjoy live Hawaiian music, a native plant sale, free kapa-and lei-making activities, ono grinds and more. Plus, renowned banana experts Angela Kepler and Frank Rust will be on hand to autograph their book The World of Bananas in Hawai’i: Then and Now, with an informal discussion session. Free admission. 10am-3pm. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului); 249-2798; mnbg.org
VALLEY ISLE KEIKI FESTIVAL – Full of fun food, educational booths, activities and entertainment (like live local music, clowns, bouncy castles and face painting), it’s no wonder that more than 6,000 people–both big and little–attended last year’s festival. Free admission. 11am-4pm. The Great Lawn, University of Hawaii Maui College (310 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); kiwanishawaii.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
PROARTS PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS CINDERELLA – Opened Fri., Apr. 6. Runs Thursdays-Sundays through Apr. 22. At this original musical adaptation of the classic Cinderella story, keiki are provided with wands to conjure a bit of their own bibbity bobbity boo magic. This wacky, family-friendly version of Cinderella is produced, directed and written by Jonathan Lehman, and stars Casey Murphy as Cinderella, Mark Bolden as the nerdy Prince Rupert, Rose Roselinksy as The Baroness (Cinderella’s snooty stepmother) and Dale Button and Kristi Scott as the devious stepsisters. After this magical, theatrical event, patrons are invited to meet the characters for photo ops. $10 / $15. 7:30pm Thursdays & Fridays / 4pm Saturdays / 1pm & 4pm Sundays. ProArts Playhouse (Azeka Makai Shopping Center, 1280 S. Kihei Rd.); 463-6550; proartspacific.com
MONDAY, APRIL 16
AARP’S “YOU’VE EARNED A SAY” EVENTS – Aging isn’t scary in and of itself, but our Social Security crisis certainly is. With their “You’ve Earned a Say” events, AARP Hawaii is “taking the debate about the future of Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in Washington so you can have a voice.” These free discussions are open to the public and “coincide with the release of a national survey of adults showing strong belief in the importance of Social Security and Medicare, but lack of confidence in the programs being there throughout retirement… a sentiment [which] holds true across political parties and age groups.” Free. 9:30-11:30am. Kula Community Center (E. Lower Kula Rd.) / 1:30-3:30pm. Maui Economic Opportunity (99 Mahalani St., Wailuku); 1-877-926-8300; earnedasay.org
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
THE SHINS – Slip into your skinny jeans and most bus’ up plaid, it’s time for the OG indie rock of The Shins. Helmed by singer/songwriter James Mercer, this Portland-based (by way of Albuquerque) band got their start in 1996, and today tours promoting their fourth full-length studio album, Port of Morrow (which was just released on Mar. 20). Pre-show dinner made available by Three’s Bar & Grill. $35 / $45. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org / theshins.com
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