Maui Arts & Entertainment
PacWhale’s Island Rhythm Sunset Cruise welcomes back Marty Dread
PacWhale Eco-Adventures has announced that Marty Dread, known as Hawaiʻi’s Reggae Ambassador, will return to its bi-weekly Friday sunset cruise, starting Aug. 2.
Maui-based TV show launches with host Eric Gilliom and filming of pilot episode
The cast and crew of a new Maui-based program, “IAMMAUI.TV,” gathered Sunday morning at Māʻalaea Small Boat Harbor for prayers and a blessing from the Rev. Adam Gomes. Within minutes, they sailed away on a Trilogy catamaran to film a pilot TV episode.
MAGIC! and Cherreh Strawberry jam live at da Playground, Aug. 10
The musicians behind the hit-single, “Rude,” are coming to da Playground in Māʻalaea. MAGIC! is set to take the stage with opener Cherreh Strawberry on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m.
“Lahaina Ondo” bon dance song honoring Lahaina community to be released
“Lahaina Ondo” is a new bon dance song that honors the Lahaina community by recalling fond summertime memories of everyday life in Lahaina. It is set to be released on all digital platforms Aug. 8 together with a music video. The song and dance will be presented to the Lahaina community and performed publicly for the first time at the special Aug. 10 Lahaina Bon Dance at the Lahaina Cannery Mall.
Maui Music & Food Experience announces star-studded musical lineup featuring special guest Mick Fleetwood
Hua Momona Foundation has announced its musical lineup for the inaugural Maui Music & Food Experience, taking place from Sept. 5-7, 2024. The event will feature a host of acclaimed musicians, including special guest Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. This multi-night celebration of music and culinary arts will raise crucial funding for food, housing and mental health support for survivors of the August 2023 Lahaina fire.
Maui hula hālau earn multiple awards at 2024 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula 2024 competition
Two hālau from Maui brought home multiple awards from 2024 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula competition held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, July 25-27. The event, now in its 49th year, drew hundreds of participants from 18 hālau across the state, with the largest contingent of 57 dancers coming from Wailuku, Maui.
Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Anuhea for 15th anniversary performance, Aug. 2
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has announced a special performance by Maui’s own Anuhea on Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lahaina Obon Festival to lift spirits and honor ancestors on Aug. 10
A Lahaina Obon Festival will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Lahaina Cannery Mall to uplift community spirits and honor ancestors and recently departed loved ones. A tribute to Lahaina, the special event is presented by the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, Lahaina Jodo Mission and the Lahaina Shingon Mission.
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony names Carmela Resuma new director of development
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony has announced the appointment of Carmela Resuma as director of Development, effective immediately.
‘Welcome Back to Wailuku’ First Friday
In March of 2020, COVID precautions had caused sweeping closures of Maui’s Friday Town Parties. Over four years later, Wailuku First Fridays is making a comeback. The free community street party returns to Market Street on Aug. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
ProArts host an evening of kanikapila with Uncle George Kahumoku Jr. and Anthony Pfluke on Aug. 4
ProArts Playhouse hosts four-time Grammy-winning Uncle George Kahumoku Jr. alongside Nā Hōkū Hanohano finalist Anthony Pfluke from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4 in Kīhei.
General public tickets now on sale for Justin Kawika Young concert at the MACC
Advance tickets are now available online for a performance by local singer/songwriter Justin Kawika Young in the McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced today.
Slack-key lineup announced for Saturday’s Kēōkea Ho‘olaule‘a
Slack-key guitar master George Kuo is expected to headline daylong entertainment at Saturday’s Kēōkea Ho‘olaule‘a in Upcountry, Maui.
‘How Sweet It Is’ brings life to history of sugar industry this month at Makawao Cemetery
History buffs will have an opportunity to see portrayals of sugar barons from the 19th- and early 20th-century Hawai‘i in performances of “How Sweet It Is” at the July 27-28 debut of “Makawao Cemetery Theatre.”
Nevah Too Late to perform at Kīhei 4th Friday on July 26
This month’s free celebration features live music from Maui’s own Nevah Too Late, plus hula by Kīhei Dance Connection and Missy Aguilar in the food court.
Kēōkea Homestead Hoʻolauleʻa, July 27
The Kēōkea Homestead Association presents the Kēōkea Ho’olaule’a on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kēōkea Marketplace at the corner of Kula Highway and Kaʻamana Street just past Grandma’s Coffee House. The event is an annual benefit with all proceeds going to the nonprofit Kēōkea Homestead Farm Lots Association. Guests […]
Kalani Peʻa releases new album, ‘Kuini’
Three-time Grammy Award-winner Kalani Peʻa has released a new album, “Kuini,” according to an announcement by Peʻa Records & Entertainment. The album includes 11 tracks Peʻa wrote or co-wrote and features guest artists Jake Shimabukuro, Tiana Nonosina Liufau, Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble, Wailau Ryder, Michael Casil, Ron “Ruff” Boyce and more.
MACC announces ‘ACTIVATIONS: After Hours at the Gallery’
Maui Arts & Cultural Center has announced the second iteration of its new program series, ACTIVATIONS: After Hours at the Gallery, from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1.
MACC’s ‘Local Voices’ series presents Justin Kawika Young in concert, Aug. 23
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents singer/songwriter Justin Kawika Young in a MACC “Local Voices” concert in the McCoy Studio Theater Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members Tuesday, July 23 and to the general public Friday, July 26.
2024 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival, Aug. 17
The 2024 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival takes place on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The event features free keiki activities, workshops, Hawaiʻi made artisans and hula accompanied by Hawaiian music.