Looking for some ideas for what to do this final weekend of 2016? We have all the best parties, dinners and places to raise your glass to the New Year. Clink!
HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE BENEFITING IMUA FAMILY SERVICES – Thu. Dec 29 – Sat. Dec 31. Give the gift of literacy this season. In cooperation with the Book Trust, Barnes and Noble is hosting a Holiday Book Drive. Stop by and pick out your favorite children’s book or ask the staff for suggestions and you can help our island keiki read more and learn more. Barnes and Noble, (325 Keawe St., Lahaina); 808-662-1300; Barnesandnoble.com
WILLIAM SHATNER PRE-NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION – Fri. Dec 30. The Maui Celebrity Series presents a Pre-New Year’s Eve Celebration of laughs. For one night only William Shatner takes the stage with special guest Brian Evans. Also appearing are Corky Gardner, Cool Hand Luke, Brian Michaels and King Martin. Tickets are $50 local rate, $98, $134 or $206. Meet and Greet tickets are $225. 7:00pm. Historic Iao Theater, (68 N. Market St., Wailuku); 808-242-6969; Mauionstage.com
HALEAKALA HILLBILLIES HOLIDAY JAMBOREE – Fri. Dec 30. Head Upcountry for a boot stompin’ party with the Haleakala Hillbillies. 21+. 8:00pm. Stopwatch Sportsbar and Grill, (1127 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-572-1380.
PRE-NEW YEAR’S MIXER – Fri. Dec 30. House EDM Dance tracks with DJs Kid Continental, Jon Mon, Vinny and Micky G. 21+. 9:45pm. Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli, (1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-572-0220; Casanovamaui.com
FESTIVE FRISKY FRIDAY WITH DJ SKINNY GUY – Fri. Dec 30. 21+. 10:00pm. Ambrosia Martini Lounge, (1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei); 808-891-1011; Ambrosiamaui.com
LET’S NOON YEAR’S EVE TOGETHER – Sat. Dec 31. Keiki will enjoy crafts, face painting, balloon making, flash tattoo artist and strolling magic along with Noon Year’s Eve hats, tiara’s and horns. DJ Big Mike will be spinning festive family tunes. There will be a midday countdown to the mega balloon drop. 11:00am. Queen Kaahumanu Center, (275 W Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com
BYOB ON NEW YEAR’S EVE – Sat. Dec 31. Serving full sushi menu for lunch and dinner. BYOB (beer, wine and sake ONLY). 3:00pm. Kojima’s Sushi and Japanese Cuisine, (81 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-573-2859; Kojimassushi.com
CANE AND CANOE’S FUN ON NEW YEAR’S EVE – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in the New Year with live entertainment, ocean views and delectable selection from a prix fixe menu. Children’s menu available or have your child attend an ultimate rockin’ New Year’s Eve at Paintbox with dinner, karaoke, games and fun! Call for reservations. 5:00pm. Cane and Canoe at Montage Kapalua, (1 Bay Dr., Kapalua); 808-662-6681; Caneandcanoe.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT MULLIGANS – Sat. Dec 31. Enjoy a wonderful 3-course Holiday meal with champagne, live music and party favors. Jonnie Ness Band will entertain you from 7-10pm following will be DJ Mike to spin you into 2017. 5:00pm. Mulligan’s on the Blue, (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea); 808-874-1131; Mulligansontheblue.com
MAUI FOOD BANK NEW YEAR’S BENEFIT – Sat. Dec 31. This year marks the 9th New Year’s Benefit providing meals thru the Maui Food Bank to those who suffer hunger on Maui. Dinner will be available at Roy Yamaguchi’s Humble Market Kitchin with the main show in the ‘Aulani Ballroom, followed by a private rooftop viewing of Wailea’s midnight fireworks. 5:00pm. Wailea Marriott Resort, (3700 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea); 310-962-9700.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CHEF TABLE – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in the New Year with an incomparable New Year’s Eve Chef’s Table! Featuring an elevated menu; eight courses with luxury ingredients. Cocktail hour preceding event includes complimentary glasses of sparkling wine. $250. 5:00pm. Maui Tropical Plantation, (1670 Honoapiilani Hwy, Wailuku); 855-364-6622; Mauitropicalplantation.com
THREE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER – Sat. Dec 31. Enjoy an all inclusive 4-course meal. Ring in the New Year with epic grindz, appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert. $49. 5:00pm. Three’s Bar and Grill, (1945 S Kihei Rd., Kihei); 808-879-3133; Threesbarandgrill.com
BLACK ROCK’S NEW YEAR’S EVE TASTING MENU – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in 2017 with a New Year’s Eve tasting menu. Executive Sous Chef Chris Lederer has created an exquisite menu, featuring dishes including Kauai prawn ozoni soup, Kumamoto oyster shooters, Kona kampachi crudo, pan roasted filet mignon with foie gras, and a double creme chocolate mousse. There will be two seatings one at 5:30pm, priced at $120 and includes party favors. The second seating is at 8pm, priced at $200 and includes an extra chef’s course, bottle of bubbly, and party favors. Black Rock Kitchen at Sheraton Maui, (2605 Kaanapali Prkwy., Lahaina); 808-921-4600; Blackrockkitchen.com
THE BANYAN TREE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in the New Year with a caviar bar, glass of Dom Perignon and a four course dinner menu. Live entertainment will set the stage for a memorable celebration. Reservations recommended. $210. 5:30pm. Banyan Tree Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, (One Ritz-Carton Dr., Kapalua); 808-665-7096; Ritzcarlton.com/banyantree
NEW YEAR’S EVE BUFFET AT THE TERRACE – Sat. Dec 31. Guests seeking endless options can indulge in a lavish buffet of island-inspired tapas and interactive chef stations, complemented by traditional Hawaiian music and hula dancers. $138 per adult, $48 per child 6-12. Reservations recommended. 6:00pm. The Terrace at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, (One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Kapalua); 808-669-6200; Ritzcarlton.com/kapalua
PI’S NEW YEARS EVE PARTY – Sat. Dec 31. Celebrate with a fabulous 4-course pre-fixed menu with music and dancing. There will be an hourly countdown with noisemakers and hats! Reservations required. 6:00pm. Pi Artisan Pizzeria, (900 Front St., Lahaina); 808-667-0791; Pi808.com
KIMO’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE PARTY – Sat. Dec 31. Dance under the stars on the Lanai at Kimo’s with DJ Kalani in the mix. 8:00pm. Kimo’s, (845 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4811; Kimosmaui.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2016 AT FLEETWOOD’S – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in the New Year with G. Love on the Main Stage for $150 (no food is included, an a la carte menu will be available for purchase) or dance the night away with Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito on the Rooftop with a fresh seafood bar for $500. All Access Tickets are available for $1250 and includes, a VIP table reserved on each level, a signed Mirage album, a signed copy of Mick Fleetwood’s “Play On”, and a personal meet and greet. 8:00pm. Fleetwood’s on Front St., (744 Front St., Lahaina); 808-669-6425; Fleetwoodsonfrontst.com
KAI SUSHI’S NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER – Sat. Dec 31. A festive pre-set menu with an optional Dom Perignon pairing and New Year’s Eve party favors. A la carte menu will also be available. Reservations recommended. $98. Two seatings available 5:30pm and 8:00pm. Kai Sushi at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, (One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Kapalua); 808-665-7089; Ritzcarlton.com/kapalua
GATSBY NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH AMY HANAIALI’I – Sat. Dec 31. Awaken your musical senses, wear your best outfit, laugh with friends and family, enjoy pupus, chocolates party favors and more. Ring in the New Year with a toast of Hanaiali’i Family of Wines for your Gatsby celebration. General seating is $250 per adult or $1,250 for a table of six. VIP seating is $300 per adult or $1500 for table of six. 8:30pm. The Hawaiian Room at Grand Wailea, (3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Kihei); 808-793-2488; Hawaiianroomshow.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH NIKKI – Sat. Dec 31. 9:00pm. Steel Horse Saloon, (1234 L Main St., Wailuku)
NYE 2017 MASQUERADE BALL – Sat. Dec 31. As 2016 closes, Down the Hatch shows their appreciation to friends, patrons, and locals near and far for all their support this past year. Ring in 2017 with DJ Casey Jones spinning all night long! Breakwall Shave Ice will be open, serving as their 2nd Bar. So come dressed for the occasion (semi-formal). $30 VIP tickets available, gets you entry, re-entry and a glass of Champagne to toast the New Year. 9:00pm. Down the Hatch, (658 Front St., Lahaina); 808-661-4900; Dthmaui.com
DRUMS OF THE PACIFIC LU’AU – Sat. Dec 31. Once a year, Hyatt adds a special late night show of Drums of the Pacific to ring in the New Year, Hawaiian style! Enjoy all of the exciting features of the traditional lu’au with special upgrades including a free souvenir photo and frame, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, special lei, dessert bonanza and spectacular three-man Samoan fire-knife finale! Reservations required as space is limited. For pricing and bookings please call the Hyatt Concierge at 808-667-4727. 9:00pm. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, (200 Nohea Kai Dr., Lahaina); 808-661-1234; Maui.hyatt.com
HAUI’S NEW YEARS EVE PARTY – Sat. Dec 31. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Life’s A Beach crew. 9:00pm. Haui’s Life’s A Beach, (1913 S Kihei Rd., Kihei); 808-891-8010; Mauibars.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN PAIA – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in the New Year with the famed Jurassic 5 DJ Nu-Mark and special guest DJ Mr. Nick of Hawaii Public Radio. $35. 9:00pm. Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon, (142 Hana Hwy., Paia); 808-579-8085; Charleysmaui.com
FANTUZZI NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOW – Sat. Dec 31. This will be a conscious World music non-alcohol event. Party with Fantuzzi featuring Steven Von Linne, Donnie Regal, Eli Abrams, and opening act Gabriel Wolfchild band. 9:00pm. Maui Sacred Earth, (4505 Hana Hwy., Haiku)
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH HAPA – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in the new year with award winning Hawaiian band HAPA! Seating in the Barefoot Bar is first come, first served and the Dining Room is accepting reservations. Free party favors for all late night guests. 9:00pm. Hula Grill, (2435 Kaanapali Pkwy., Kaanapali); 808-667-6636; Hulagrillkaanapali.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE UPCOUNTRY – Sat. Dec 31. Dine and dance away 2016 with Dr. Nat and Rio Ritmo, as the play Latin Beats to sway you into 2017. Party favors and midnight bubbles included. 9:30pm. Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli, (1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-572-0220; Casanovamaui.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN PARTY – Sat. Dec 31. Countdown to the New Year in style in the resort’s famed Anuenue Room. Enjoy hor d’oeuvres, the ice bar, cocktail luge and photo booth. Eric Gilliom will be the live entertainer for the evening. Cost is $150 per person or $75 for guests dining at any of resorts restaurants, and includes festive party favors and a glass of Dom Perignon Champagne for a midnight toast. 10:00pm. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, (One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Lahaina); 808-665-7212; Ritzcarlton.com/kapalua
TAVERNA’S NYE 2017 CELEBRATION – Sat. Dec 31. End 2016 in Kapalua and jump into 2017 with DJ Boomshot. Enjoy drink specials, small bites, and party favors. $15. 10:00pm. Taverna Kapalua, (2000 Village Rd., Kapalua); 808-667-CIAO; Tavernamaui.com
NEW YEAR’S PARADISE BASH – Sat. Dec 31. Dress to impress and head to Kapalua for New Years Eve! Two dance floors and three DJ all under one roof, DJ’s Illz, Kai K and J1 are sure to make the last and first of the year a memorable one. Limited VIP tables available, call 808-419-2400 for reservations. $30. 10:00pm. Paradise Grill, (2291 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina); 808-662-3700; Paradisegrillkb.com
AMBROSIA’S 2017 NYE PARTY – Sat. Dec 31. Music by DJ Decka will pop you into 2017 with a midnight Champagne toast. 10:00pm. Ambrosia Martini Lounge, (1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei); 808-891-1011; Ambrosiamaui.com
NYE TIKI STYLE – Sat. Dec 31. Celebrate on the South Shore! Expect big beats and libations as they ring in the New Year. 10:00pm. South Shore Tiki Lounge, (1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei); 808-874-6444; Southshoretikilounge.com
TOUR OF THE STARS NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY – Sat. Dec 31. Ring in the New Year with a rooftop stargazing party, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and party favors. This extraordinary experience only comes once a year the to Hyatt. Please call Hyatt Concierge for reservations at 808-667-4727. 11:00pm. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, (200 Nohea Kai Dr., Lahaina); 808-661-1234; Maui.hyatt.com
NEW YEAR’S DAY HANGOVER SPECIALS – Sun. Jan 1. Start the New Year off right with the Bloody Mary Bar and Hangover specials to help you reenergize from festivities the night before. This special breakfast buffet will be the perfect beginning to 2017. Reservations recommended. $41. 6:30am. The Terrace at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, (One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Kapalua); 808-669-6200; Ritzcarlton.com/kapalua
BREAKFAST ON NEW YEAR’S DAY IN PAIA – Sun. Jan 1. Wine down at the Bloody Mary Bar and enjoy a variety of breakfast choices while watching the games on the big screen. 7:00am. Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon, (142 Hana Hwy., Paia); 808-579-8085; Charleysmaui.com
UPCOUNTRY NEW YEAR’S ACOUSTIC STYLE – Sun. Jan 1. Mana’o Radio, 91.7 FM, invites all to come join them on New Year’s Day for their monthly benefit showcase. Kicking off their Maui tour Upcountry Style is Absinthe Rose, a politically-charged lyrical and personal songwriter. Couple Brian and Meryl will bring their fresh musical taste to the island and opening the show will be Brooks Maguire, with his Gulf Coast roots and a Southern touch of Gospel, Rock, Blues and Country. $7. 2:00pm. Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli, (1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-572-0220; Casanovamaui.com
NEW YEAR’S DAY DANCE – Sun. Jan 1. Hosted by Maui Conscious Movement Community, start the New Year with conscious dance, community connection, and intuitive facilitation. 4:00pm. Makawao Union Church, (1445 Baldwin Ave., Makawao); 808-579-9261; Makawaounionchurch.org
TAVERNA’S NEW YEAR’S DINNER – Sun. Jan 1. It’s the start of the New Year and why not enjoy dinner in Kapalua. Offering three entree, 1/2 Stellar Bay Oysters for $21, Tournedos Rossini for $54 or Lobster Risotto for $42. In addition offering a limited menu of Taverna’s popular appetizers. 5:00pm. Taverna Kapalua, (2000 Village Rd., Kapalua); 808-667-CIAO; Tavernamaui.com
BILL MAHER’S 6TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S ALL-STAR EVENING OF COMEDY – Sun. Jan 1. Maher returns for his sixth annual New Year’s Day show and with special guests Margaret Cho and Dana Gould! Don’t miss this evening with the brilliantly and funny Maher and his unique take on the world and the passionate no-holds-barred Agent Provocateur of stand-up comedy. $79.50 – $99.50. 8:00pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org
E-CYCLING, HOLIDAY CLEAN-UP DAY – Thu. Jan 5. The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division, announces a holiday clean-up day. Items accepted include computers, televisions, microwaves, cell phones, stereos, copiers, fax machines and other items with circuit boards. The public is asked to be courteous by not leaving any items at the gate after hours. Free. 9:00am. E-Cycling Program, (901 L Main St., Wailuku); 808-270-7880; Mauicounty.gov/recycle
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