Who needs talismans like rabbits’ feet and four-leaf clovers when good fortune is all around us? As if our daily bread isn’t proof enough, we’ve got events like Wailuku First Friday to remind us just how lucky we are. After all, we live in a cosmopolitan community steeped in small-town charm, on an isle known (and envied) the world over. Maybe that’s why thousands can throng quaint Market Street, delightfully without incident, to share in naught but wholesome awesomeness. There’s always lots to look forward to at any WFF, and March’s installment is no exception. King Kekaulike High School’s Robotics Team will present a rock ‘em sock ‘em demo of their work, and as for ear candy, Super Dub Tribe conquers Maui Thing’s main stage, Phys. Ed. Rentals (see A&E, page 17) co-opts the MauiTime courtyard, Visibly Shaken stirs things up at the Main Street Promenade, Maui Blues Band gets busy at the Banyan Tree Park, and mainstays Gene and Shea Argel assume their crooner’s nest outside Cafe O’Lei. Or, take to the mic yourself at the original Aloha Poetry Slam at Gallerie Ha (8pm). Plus, Maui OnStage’s “Meow Mix” celebration features a sneak peek of the musical Cats (ahead of its March 11 opening), an agile performance by the Kit Kat Club (also, check them out as the local opening act for English Beat; see A&E, page 15 for more), and feline-centric songs by Randal Rospond, Cassandra Wormser, Genie Calagna and Michael Pulliam. A benefit for Maui OnStage and Maui Humane Society, admission to the Iao Theater is just $5, or free with a donation of Kirkland-brand cat food. There are three performance times to suit your personal festival schedule (7, 8, and 9pm), and it’s the only opportunity you’ll have to purchase ticket specials like box seats or their “adopt a cat” package (i.e. photo opp with the cast member of your choice, not a new four-legged addition to the ‘ohana). 878-1888; facebook.com/wailukufirstfriday
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