Maui Arts & Entertainment
Maui’s Kaniala Masoe is Island Idol Semifinalist
Semifinal voting begins today with Kaniala Masoe facing Kiani Alvarez-Ranan for a spot in the finals. One vote is allowed per day until May 7 at 5 p.m.
Mele Mei Kicks Off with Maui Ho‘olaule‘a
Mele Mei is an annual event featuring Hawai’i musicians including Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning and Grammy-nominated artists at venues across Hawai’i and Japan
Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party, April 27
The Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party takes place tomorrow night, April 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Azeka Shopping Center Mauka.
KULEANA Proving Popular Among Mainland Hālau, Held Over for Week 5 in Hawai‘i
The Maui-made film KULEANA was held over for a fifth week, surviving the onslaught of the AVENGERS, for at least this week.
18th Annual Maui Matsuri Festival Begins April 27
Maui Matsuri joins in on the statewide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first group of Japanese immigrants to Hawaiʻi
Maui’s New HI92 Delivers Today’s Island Hits
Pacific Media Group on Maui rolled out the re-branding of their island music radio station, HI92, on Friday, April 20, 2018.
QKC to Celebrate Boys’ Day, May 5
The annual event will feature carp fish crafts, special meet and greet with Captain America and Jedi characters, family entertainment, and door prizes
14th Annual Manga & Art Drawing Contest Seeks Student Artists
All Maui County students in 3rd through 12th grade are welcome to enter the Manga and Traditional Art divisions.
Lahaina Banyan Tree 145th Birthday Celebration
The free event will feature live music, a cake decorating contest, keiki activities, local artist presentations, Hawaiian arts and more.
Makawao Third Friday Celebrates Earth Day
Those in attendance can enjoy free entertainment, food trucks and booths, art and crafts, a keiki zone and local shopping and dining.
The Green’s Newest Album Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Reggae Chart
The Green’s “Marching Orders” album recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Chart
UHMC Hoʻolauleʻa with Maui Nā Hōkū Hanohano Winners and Nominees
This event is part of the statewide Mele Mei celebration of Hawaiian music.
EXCLUSIVE: Lāna‘i’s Hensley Celebrates KULEANA in Isle’s Newly Renovated Theater
Maui Now spoke with Lānaʻi resident Bill Hensley who was among the list of some 150 actors, primarily Maui County residents, who had parts in the film.
Hui No‘eau Offers Workshops and Classes for All Ages
The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center below Makawao is offering a variety of workshops and classes for adults, young adults and keiki.
Haleakalā NP Free Admission April 21, National Park Week Events
In celebration of National Park Week, entrance fees at Haleakalā will be waived for one day, on Saturday, April 21. There’s also a schedule of special events
“Go for Broke: an Origins Story” Premier at ʻĪao Theater, May 3
The film features a star-studded Japanese American cast from Hawaiʻi, and a local crew telling the tale of the start of the famed 442nd Infantry Regiment Combat Team of World War II
Lei Day Heritage Festival at at Hale Hō’ike’ike
The free public event will feature a variety of Hawaiian cultural arts and craft workshops
6th Annual Classic Car Show at Lahaina Second Friday
April’s town party will feature the 6th annual Classic Car Show & 50’s Rock and Roll Party.
‘Kuleana’ Opens for One-Week Engagement on Lāna‘i
Maui-made film KULEANA continues its run in island theaters–including the opening of a one-week engagement in the Lānaʻi Theater starting this Friday April 13
Ha‘ikū Ho‘olaule‘a and Flower Festival, April 14
Admission is free with all purchases to benefit Ha‘ikū Elementary School, Ha‘ikū Community Association and Boys & Girls Club Maui-Ha‘ikū
