THURSDAY, NOV. 28 KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL THANKSGIVING – The Ka’anapali Beach Hotel invites you to a Thanksgiving Holiday feast featuring a rotisserie roasted turkey complete with all the traditional trimmings. There will also be island-inspired treats like Kiawe roasted prime rib, crab legs, poke and more. The feast continues with live music (5pm-8pm) and hula […]
Hamlet and Fat Boy and CHALA and The Legend Of Koolau
THURSDAY, NOV. 7 ‘FAT BOY’ – This Thursday, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center is presenting Fat Boy by Teo Castellanos. In this unique example of performance art, Castellanos marries theater with social issues. Drawing inspiration from various places around the world, Castellanos explores poverty, consumerism and equality. Fat Boy also fuses contemporary elements like […]
Keb Mo and Lahaina Plantation Days and Pinktober and Fall Harvest Festival
THURSDAY, OCT. 17 ANNE GLOVER’S STRING FIGURES – For Youth and Teen Read Week, the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) is hosting Canadian storyteller Anne Glover. You can catch her this Thursday for a morning storytelling session at the Makawao Public Library. Glover tells stories with string figures, and has gone on to become […]
Charmaine Clamor and Bermuda Avenue Triangle and Cooney Surf Contest and Maui Fil Am Heritage Festival
THURSDAY, OCT. 10 CHARMAINE CLAMOR – Originator of the musical genre known as “Jazzipino,” Charmaine Clamor performs this Thursday at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Praised by critics for her strong vocal ability and piano skill, as well as getting named one of the top 100 most influential Filipinos in the US, Clamor stands […]
Pato Banton and Hulaville Festiville and Festivals of Aloha and Hot Shots
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 DIJERIDU WORKSHOP – This Thursday, a fun and popular topic comes up for discussion at the newly reopened Wailuku Public Library. Join Wes Hada, Maui’s foremost dijeridu performer, for two hours of educational fun as he instructs people how to play the exotic musical instrument. Hada will demonstrate and explain the use […]
Maui Okinawan Festival and Rampage and Tony Bennett and Moon Day Festival
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 CAFE MAMBO’S 10TH BIRTHDAY – Cafe Mambo is celebrating its 10th year anniversary but you can enter a chance to win a gift. During September and October, when you dine at Mambo for breakfast, lunch or dinner, submit your email address for a chance to enjoy a three-day stay at the Makena […]
Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Awards Scholarships
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui has awarded their annual $1,000 scholarships to Baldwin High graduate Stacie Cuadro and King Kekaulike High graduate Anna Gragas. Cuadro (pictured above) helped with Japanese student exchange programs, performed in various festivals and is planning to attend Linfield College in Oregon and major in history or political science and […]
Bengali EP Release Party and ArtMIXX and Obon Festival and Solo Autocross
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 LOCAL ARTIST’S JEWELRY SHOWING – Maui Hands Gallery is presenting local artist Robin Kaimikaua this Thursday at the Paia location. She’ll be showing off her line of sterling silver earrings. The Oahu-born artist uses the shells and glass she’s collected over the years as the focal point in her silver settings. True […]
Hollywood Arms and Joshua Nelson and Brothers Cazimero and 4 The Luv Of Arts
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 HORIZONS ACADEMY FUNDRAISER – This Thursday, Ambrosia will partner with Horizons Academy for an evening benefiting their tuition assistance program. Horizons serves children K-12 with special needs. Enjoy cocktails, pupus, door prizes on the hour and Jamie Gallo’s acoustic session. Up for grabs are two round-trip tickets from go! Airlines (10pm) and […]
DJ Thrill and Jake Shimabukuro and Agent Orange and Maui Roller Girls
THURSDAY, MAR. 7 FREE SPIN CLASSES – For most people on the Mainland, summer is a big excuse to hit the gym. But for us on Maui, who deal with summer climate nearly year-round, you can start working on your bod anytime. To help you, REPS is offering free scheduled Spin classes to all new […]
Carlos Santana and Los Lonely Boys and Afrolicious Soundsystem and Allure
THURSDAY, FEB. 28 AFROLICIOUS SOUNDSYSTEM – Back for another night of Afro rhythms and electronic beats is Afrolicious Soundsystem with bandleader Joe “Pleasuremaker” McGuire. The heavy percussion and bass drops with explosive horn hooks and vocals belt out the tunes of contemporary issues. Afrolicious has shared the stage with Jimmy Cliff, Fishbone and Ozomatli. Two […]
Lea Salonga and NOFX and Source and Catalyst Quartet
THURSDAY, FEB. 21 NRITYAGRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE – The New York Times calls it “A Modern Devotion to a Sacred Indian Ritual.” Nrityagram is regarded worldwide as one of the foremost dance companies in India. Founder Protima Gauri converted farmland, now known as Nrityagram dance village, into an ideal setting for the study, practice and teaching […]
Wavetrain and BrownChicken BrownCow and The Kryptones and The Intergalactic Nemesis
THURSDAY, JAN. 3 PROTECT KAHO‘OLAWE FILM – Puka Puka presents George Helm Kaho’olawe Aloha ‘Aina. In collaboration with Protect Kaho‘olawe Ohana and produced in 1977, George Helm Kaho’olawe Aloha ‘Aina documents the early days of the Protect Kaho’olawe ‘Ohana and the speeches and performances of George Helm, one of the founders of the organization, who […]
The Katinas And Smokey Joes Cafe And Makana And Na Mele O Maui
THURSDAY, DEC. 6 MAUI HANDS ARTIST KERI MEYER – Maui Hands brings you a December to remember. Enjoy a variety of featured artists island-wide for the whole month. On Dec. 6, 13 & 20, you can catch Artist in Residence Keri Meyer at the Maui Hands Gallery in the Hyatt Regency in Ka‘anapali from 5pm-9pm. […]
Tiffany and Driving Miss Daisy and Island Roots Bash and Henry Kapono
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 TIFFANY – That’s right kids: BAMP is presenting ’80s pop star Tiffany. Selling over 15 million albums worldwide, this (former) teen sensation delivered and remade hits like “I think We’re Alone Now,” “Could’ve Been” and “I Saw Him Standing There.” In 1998, her debut album made her she the youngest female artist […]
Dukes of September and Maui Slam Poetry and Russell Peters and Macbeth
THURSDAY, OCT. 25 THE DUKES OF SEPTEMBER – Maui Arts and Cultural Center is presenting The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue. The superstar group consists of Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. Traveling with a nine-piece band, they will perform a collection of hits from each of their careers. Come for an evening of […]