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Maui Arts & Entertainment
Maui premiere of ‘Shikata Ga Nai’ brings untold WWII stories to Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
March 15, 2025 · 8:00 PM UTC
“Shikata Ga Nai” – a Japanese phrase meaning “It cannot be helped” – is also the title of a powerful, feature-length independent film making its Maui premiere on Saturday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Stanley Izumigawa Resource Center, located at 665 Kahului Beach Road.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center announces ‘Yakamashii’ talk with Kathy Collins with special guest: Rachel Kondo of FX’s Shōgun
March 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM UTC
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host an in-person talk on Saturday, April 5 from 1:30 p.m. at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Stanley Izumigawa Resource Center located at 665 Kahului Beach Road. In this installment of the recurring “Yakamashii” series, Kathy Collins will sit down with her guest, Rachel Kondo, the executive producer of FX’s […]
Hui Noʻeau retrospective exhibition Sally French: Welcome to My World
March 13, 2025 · 10:00 PM UTC
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center proudly presents “Sally French: Welcome to My World’” a retrospective exhibition highlighting the prolific and influential career of celebrated Kauaʻi artist Sally French. The exhibition will be on display from March 21 to May 16, 2025, with an opening reception on Friday, March 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Call to Hawaiʻi-based artists for the MACC Biennial 2025 Exhibit
March 13, 2025 · 9:00 PM UTC
Maui Arts & Cultural Center has issued a call to artists for the second edition of its statewide juried biennial exhibition in Schaefer International Gallery, MACC Biennial 2025. This signature exhibition is an opportunity for artists living in Hawaiʻi to enter their strongest, most innovative, and thought-provoking work, embodying fresh approaches in contemporary art.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to celebrate namesake’s birthday with weekend events
March 13, 2025 · 3:30 AM UTC
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will host a weekend of events honoring the birthday of its namesake, Queen Kaʻahumanu, from March 15-16, 2025.
Celebration of the Arts to mark final year at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, April 18-19
March 12, 2025 · 2:53 PM UTC
The 33rd annual Celebration of the Arts will take place April 18-19, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, marking the final year of the event. The cherished festival brings together artisans, educators, entertainers and cultural practitioners to honor and perpetuate Hawaiian traditions.
Coco Deck Lahaina announces weekly ‘Front Street Magic Show’ starting April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025 · 3:30 AM UTC
Coco Deck Lahaina has announced the launch of the ‘Front Street Magic Show,’ a unique dining and entertainment experience, happening every Tuesday evening beginning April 1, 2025.
Call for public art proposals celebrating Lahaina stories
March 10, 2025 · 5:26 PM UTC
Maui Public Art Corps recently announced a call for artist proposals to create visual, performance or experiential public art installations inspired by a collection of audio-recorded stories of Lahaina.
King Kekaulike High School wins Honolulu Festival’s Maui Mikoshi Design Contest
March 7, 2025 · 6:06 PM UTC
The Honolulu Festival Foundation announced today that King Kekaulike High School is the winner of the 29th Annual Honolulu Festival Maui Mikoshi design contest. The winning mikoshi design will be unveiled on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m., at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, and showcased during the Grand Parade through Waikīkī on Sunday, March 9.
Hui Moʻolelo: Lahaina Film Festival to be presented in Honolulu
March 7, 2025 · 4:00 AM UTC
The result of a summer 2024 call to artists, the films stem from the Hui Mo’olelo program which cultivates stories celebrating the history, culture and sense of place of unique sites throughout the County of Maui.
The Shops at Wailea announces March entertainment lineup
March 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM UTC
The Shops at Wailea has unveiled its March lineup of entertainment and cultural events, offering live music, local art showcases and community-centered experiences.
Call for artist proposals for Hui Mo‘olelo Lei Pua ʻAla; Deadline is March 31, 2025
March 3, 2025 · 3:59 PM UTC
Maui Public Art Corps announced a call for artist proposals for the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla project. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.
MACC to host Maui debut of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, March 12
March 3, 2025 · 4:00 AM UTC
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present the Maui debut of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of America’s premier flamenco companies, on Wednesday, March 12, at the MACC’s Castle Theater.
Seabury Hall to showcase theatrical plays by Tom Stoppard, March 7-9
March 3, 2025 · 2:00 AM UTC
Seabury Hall’s performing arts students will showcase “Stoppard Squared,” two plays by playwright Tom Stoppard, one weekend only this March.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens at ProArts Playhouse on March 14
March 2, 2025 · 4:00 AM UTC
The hit sci-fi musical “Little Shop of Horrors” opens at ProArts Playhouse on Friday, March 14.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui hosts March double-header for Kapalua Concert Series, March 6-7
February 27, 2025 · 9:20 PM UTC
On Thursday, March 6, acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ron Artis II will headline the evening along with ʻukulele master Kalei Gamiao. On Friday, March 7, Akoni Palomino will bring his signature blend of Hawaiian and reggae rhythms to the series. Both performances will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday’s Kīhei Town Party features Kalama Intermediate ʻukulele students, the Benny Uyetake Band and more
February 26, 2025 · 3:30 AM UTC
The next Kīhei 4th Friday takes place Feb. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka. Enjoy live music, food booths and trucks, art, crafts and local shopping.
East Maui Taro Festival returns for its 29th year with celebration of Hawaiian culture
February 22, 2025 · 10:00 PM UTC
The East Maui Taro Festival is set to make a celebrated return for its 29th year. The event will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hāna Ballpark
Historical drama about the early reign of King Kamehameha III at ʻĪao Theater
February 21, 2025 · 9:36 PM UTC
Noalani Helela’s play Aloha Kaua will be showing at the historic ʻĪao Theater, March 8 and 9. Aloha Kaua is a historical drama about the period in King Kamehameha III’s rule known as “the time of Kaomi” (ka wa ia Kaomi).
Paint Maui Plein Air Invitational 2025 kicks off with events and art sales
February 20, 2025 · 8:45 PM UTC
Art lovers and collectors are encouraged to stop by the Paint Maui Plein Air Invitational 2025 happening in West Maui this week and continuing through the weekend.