THURSDAY, MAY 17
PLIGHT OF THE HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL – With a few mysterious deaths of Hawaiian monk seals on Molokai still unsolved, the fate of these huge and gentle creatures seems darker than ever. “Today, Hawaiian monk seals are endangered and, although many protection efforts are in place, their numbers are believed to have fallen more than ten percent per year since 1989,” says National Geographic. Here’s a chance for you to hear the latest monk seal news from Hawaii Wildlife Fund biologist Hannah Bernard, NOAA Monk Seal Response Team member Nicole Davis and Monk Seal Foundation member Pat Wardell. Free. 6pm-7:30pm. Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center (lower level, Maalaea Harbor Shops); 808-249-8811 ext.1; pacificwhale.org
HAWAIIAN BENEFIT – How about kicking off the weekend with a concert jam-packed with Ekolu, Maoli, Malino, One Inity and more. It’s a “Hawaiian” benefit, and while we aren’t exactly sure what that means or who it specifically benefits, we do know it will be a great night of live music. 10 pm. Ocean’s Beach Bar & Grill (1819 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-891-2414
FRIDAY, MAY 18
MORRISSEY – Maui finally gets its Morrissey show. His melancholy 80s tunes paved the way for the millennium’s emo set. Some say he created the space for all indie alt rock. His politics have made his music famous and notorious, from “Meat is Murder” to “Girlfriend in a Coma.” Pre-show dinner will be vegetarian fare by Stella Blues. 7:30pm. Tickets $49.50, $59.50, $69.50. Castle Theatre, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-7469; mauiarts.org
MISS REARDON – For their last play of the spring season, Maui ProArts has chosen “And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little,” a dramatic comedy written in the late 1960s by Paul Zindel. The play involves three sisters (played by Sarah Loney, Kristi Scott and Martha Siefkin) who suddenly find themselves free after their domineering mother passes away. When a meddling neighbor couple (Lisa Teichner and Andy Howansky) suddenly appears at their Staten Island home, all of the sisters’ secrets and resentments burst forth. The play (suitable for an adult audience) is directed by Mark Collmer, produced by Jonathan Lehman and runs Thursdays-Sundays through June 3. $20, $15 for students and seniors. 7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse (Azeka Makai Shopping Center, 1280 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-463-6550; proartspacific.com
SATURDAY, MAY 19
BREWFEST – The amazing Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s annual fundraiser has more than 65 craft brews this year from more than 30 breweries across the country. There are also plenty of bites from top restaurants and caterers all over the island, and plenty of live music all afternoon long. It all make this brews and food festival one of the best events on the island (see the pullout Brewfest guide in this issue). $45, designated driver $25 (connoisseur package: $75, with 2pm entry). 3pm. A&B Amphitheater / Yokouchi Pavilion, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-7469; mauiarts.org
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT – If it seems like there are more beach cleanups than ever, it’s probably because there’s more beach garbage than ever. But The Butterfly Effect, presented by Surfrider’s Maui chapter, is so much more than a beach cleanup. It’s a whole day of stand-up paddle boarding, an all-woman three-mile paddling non-competition, a fashion show and then an after-party at Charley’s with DJ Jay P. and Boomshot (registration is on May 17, 5-7pm, at Flatbread Pizza in Paia). $35 entry fee; $13 cover for after-party, $5 for participants. 8am check-in. Paia Bay Coffee Co. (behind Puka Puka in Paia); betheeffect.com
SUNDAY, MAY 20
DAVID WOLFBERG AT DAVID PAUL’S – What’s not to like about this matchup? You can soak up the Westside sunset, listen to an acoustic set from Wolf, a consistently great singer, songwriter and guitarist, all the while sipping on some fine drink. Of course, the food at David Paul’s is phenomenal, so you can also enjoy dinner, or just nibble some pupus like the ahi carpaccio or the calamari. Sunday is also kamaaina night, meaning those with Hawaii IDs get 50 percent off all entrees. No cover. 6:30pm. David Paul’s Island Grill (900 Front St. Suite A101, Lahaina); 808-662-3000
BURN RUBBER – That’s right: it’s Sports Car Club Solo Autocross Race time! Bring your sports car down to the Police Pursuit Training ground and let the rubber rip. Heat 1 starts at 9:45am. All drivers must wear Snell 95 helmets and closed-toe shoes, but the rest depends on your solo driving skills. Gates open at 8am. Maui Motor Sports Park, (Mokulele Hwy, Kihei); mauissca.net
MONDAY, MAY 21
LOCALLY GROWN FOOD DEMO – Maui County Farm Bureau has teamed up with Whole Foods to give us a Maui chef demo series that highlights locally grown ingredients. This month’s chef is Marc McDowell, the executive chef at the Makena Beach Resort. He’s known for growing more than 80 exotic herbs and 100 different types of vegetables on property and incorporating them into his dishes. Free. 5:30pm Whole Foods (70 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-872-3310
JOEL KATZ ON THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR – Joel Katz’s music brings me to another era, and the steel guitar is something for the soul to behold. But you don’t have to yearn for days of old to listen: he’s at Mulligans on the Blue this Monday to entertain you with his unique instrument, whether you’re slugging down a pau hana Harp or you’ve come down to enjoy their incredible list of pupus, or even if you’re just enjoying the dinner scene and ocean views at the venerable Irish pub. 6:30pm Mulligan’s (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 808-874-1131
TUESDAY, MAY 22
TALK TALK TALK – We all know people we really don’t like–can’t stand, honestly–but for one reason or another we have to deal with them. Maybe this person is our boss, or our mother, or the guy who comes to fix the cable. We’d much rather drop-kick this person into a dumpster, but circumstances force us to carry on a civil conversation. Wave J. Bannister, author of How to Talk to Someone You Don’t Want to–But Have to–understands our pain. Now he’s on island to give us tips on responding to conflict, predicting behavior patterns in others and figuring out our codependency issues. Free. 6:30-7:30pm. Kihei Public Library (35 Waimahaihai St., Kihei); 808-875-6833; librarieshawaii.org
EAT & PLAY DAY – How about a day when you can eat and play unlimited games? Sound like fun? Hey, rock it out at Sharky’s because school is almost out for summer. The best way to learn all the games is on Tuesday’s Unlimited Night, where you just pay $19.95 and get dinner and all the games you want. Sharky’s also has a custom-built pirate ship that only the kids can fit in (sorry old sea captains, you’ll have to stay at the bar). They’re located at the old Henry’s location in Kihei. 7pm. Sharky’s (41 E. Lipoa St., Kihei); 808-874-5115
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB! – It’s crabfest time! That means all-you-can-eat crab for $45. You can choose from Snow Crab or Dungeness. The side dishes like fried chicken, potato salad, garlic bread and green salad will tempt you, but it’s important to remember that you’re going to fill up on crab. Yeah, right. $45. 5:30-9pm. Ocean Pool Bar & Grill, Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas (6 Kai Ala Dr., Lahaina); 808-667-3254
FISHPOND CANOE TOUR – What better way to nurture the legacy of the Ko‘ie‘ie Fishpond than by touring it by canoe? ‘Ao‘ao O Na Loko I‘a O Maui is conducting special tours along the North Kihei coast in outrigger canoes. This allows you to experience the Ko‘ie‘ie fishpond and the ahupua‘a of Ka‘ono‘ulu oceanside in a proper, Hawaiian way.
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