THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
DON’T PUSH ME ‘CAUSE I’M CLOSE TO… – The Edge performs live this Thursday. But any Thursday’s a good night to get footloose and fancy free on Three’s ample dance floor, as the torrent-of-talent Vince Esquire Band regularly headlines. No cover. 9pm. Three’s Bar & Grill (1945 S. Kihei Rd.); 879-3133; threesbarandgrill.com
TAKE A QUIZ – With friends old and new, form a team like “The Shake Weight Enthusiasts” or “Suck It, Trebek” and vie for a $50 gift certificate at Mulligan’s Pub Quiz Superfreakout (PS: Like ’em on Facebook to tune-into insiders’ tips). The only unanswered question is where tornado Trish “The Dish” Smith (your hostess with the mostest) gets all her effervescent energy. Plus, drink specials and free pupus! No cover. 9:30pm-12am. Mulligan’s on the Blue (100 Kaukahi St., Wailea), 874-1131; mulligansontheblue.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
A HALT JAM – Legendary blues man Taj Mahal gigs at the Castle Theater, alongside longtime comrades The Hula Blues Band (which formed in 1981 when Taj Mahal moved to Kaua’i). Sourcing from reggae, calypso, jazz, zydeco, gospel and West African folk, his ethnomusicology studies lead to pioneering his nonpareil world music-infused style of blues. A Lazar Bear Production. Pre-show dinner by Makawao Rodeo General Store. $40 / $50 / $60. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-7469 (SHOW); mauiarts.org
BIDDSCHEEN! – Beer + Buffet + the oompah band Dorfmisikanten = uber-authentic Oktoberfest (14 years and counting!) at Brigit & Bernard’s Garden Cafe, every Friday and Saturday in October. Call for reservations. No cover. 6pm-close. Brigit & Bernard’s Garden Cafe (335 Hoohana St., Kahului); 877-6000
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
HULA COUP – Kulanihako‘i: Living Waters, a new hula drama which draws on millennia-old Hawaiian myths–namely the elemental lake, Kulanihako‘i, from which all life flows. Experience dance, chant and storytelling–as interpreted through a contemporary Native Hawaiian lens–by Na Kinimakalehua, an artistic team comprised of master kumu hula Hokulani Holt, Keali‘i Reichel and Pali Ahue, along with Ulalia Woodside, Kauhilonohonua Padilla and Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu. Pre-show dinner by Alexander’s Famous Fish. $12 / $32 / $40. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 242-7469 (SHOW); mauiarts.org
ON WHICH YOU CAN ELIGH – Eligh of the Living Legends returns, bringing underground hip hop Upcountry. Presented and hosted by The Grouch, with DJ Fresh and Enzyme Dynamite. Tickets available online or at Requests (10 N. Market St., Wailuku). $20 advance / $25 door. 10pm. Casanova (1188 Makawao Ave.); 572-0220; elighmaui.eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
A-OK – A grand celebration commemorating Willie K’s birthday, opening of his new recording studio (Maui Tribe Records) and retail store (Uncle Willie’s Kloset), and release of his new album (Warehouse Blues). Enjoy entertainment by Indio & Avi, Jesse Tanoue, Napua Makua and–of course–Willie K and The Warehouse Blues Band. Plus, ono grinds (drink specials by Watercress, food specials by Waiehu Superstop, free ribs first-come, first-serve) plus raffles, KPOA giveaways, and keiki activities. 12-4pm. Waiehu Beach Center parking lot (270 Waiehu Beach Rd., Paukukalo); williek.com
MONSANTO MASH – Concerned about genetically modified organisms? Join the Millions Against Monsanto Hawaii’s protest vigil, part of global World Food Day actions in support of the Right2Know food-labeling campaign. 9am. Monsanto (near the intersection of Kanani Rd. & Piilani Hwy., Kihei); millionsagainstmonsanto.org
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
D-LICIOUS – Order up “The Ali‘i” melt with a basket-o-onion rings, and enjoy Grammy winner Peter D. Make a bad habit out of it (i.e. “not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning good,” with my apologies to Run-D.M.C.) by checking out Peter’s mad skills every Monday night. No cover. 7:30-10pm. Cool Cat Cafe, Wharf Cinema Center (Front St., Lahaina); 667-0908; coolcatcafe.com
POLLY AND ANNA AND… – An informal, first-time gathering of polyamorous, polyfriendly and polycurious people. “Let’s not call it a potluck,” participants are encouraged to “bring your own whateva to eat, drink [and] stuff to share if you like.” Further, “drinking, smoking and authenticity are encouraged.” Free. 5-8pm. Palauea Beach (just south of the Kea Lani Fairmont; “proceed about ⅓ mile along the beach past the first group of large homes… walk the few yards through the trees and look for the people [who] engage in consensual nonmonogamy”); maury@mauryonmaui.com
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18
COMICS BUSINESS AND PLEASURE – Celebrating Teen Read Week (Oct. 16-22), Audra Furuichi, co-creator of the webcomic “Nemu Nemu”–joined by Jon J. Murakami, creator of the “Gordon Rider” comic book–conducts a step-by-step hands-on demo of her comic-making process. Geared for teens 14 and older. Free. 2:30pm. Wailuku Public Library (251 S. High St., Wailuku; 243-5766) / 6pm. Kahului Public Library (90 School St., Kahului); 873-3097; librarieshawaii.org
HAPPY TRAILS – With a portion of tonight’s proceeds benefiting Public Access Trails Hawaii (PATH), doing a good deed is literally as easy as eating pizza pie. 6pm-close. Flatbread Company (89 Hana Hwy., Paia); 879-8989; pathmaui.org
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
IT’S ALIVE!!! – Though their old Borders haunt is gone, the Maui Live Poets’ Society ain’t dead–they’ve just relocated. Tonight kicks-off a year-round program of poetry readings every third Wednesday of the month, suitable for all ages. Free. 6:30-8pm. Makawao Public Library (1159 Makawao Ave.); 573-8785; librarieshawaii.org
ACCESSIBLE MICHAEL – Every Wednesday is Open Mic Night at Haui’s LAB, where you can catch up-and-coming or tried-and-true acts exercising their chops. Better yet, bring yer axe and start choppin’ yerself. And for a little inspiration, arrive early for Rick Glencross’s 4-8pm happy hour set. No cover. 9pm-close. Haui’s Life’s A Beach (1913 S. Kihei Rd.); mauibars.com
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