Maui Arts & Entertainment
Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival April 15–17
This free event at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel features master Hawaiian steel guitar players from around the world performing and teaching students how to play the only instrument thought to be indigenous to Hawai‘i.
Maui Theatre Hosts 808 Lip Sync Battle
The Maui Theatre has two successful shows that run regularly. Burn’N Love and Ulalena performers hit the stage several times a week to entertain crowds of tourists and kama’aina alike.
Guys and Dolls at the Historic ʻĪao Theater, March 4-20
Maui OnStage presents the romantic comedy, “Guys and Dolls” at the Historic ʻĪao Theater on select days from March 4-20, 2016.
Kaleo Phillips & Friends to Perform Free Concert
Versatile musicians Kaleo Phillips & Friends will perform at Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Series concert on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Baldwin Home Museum at the corner of Dickenson and Front Streets in Lahaina.
Limited-Time Ticket Special for Ron Artis II & Thunderstorm
Ron Artis II & Thunderstorm will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Centers McCoy Studio Theater on Saturday, April 9, 2016, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth Presents ‘The Tiny Tree’
The Honolulu Theatre for Youth will present The Tiny Tree, a new free show for preschoolers that will be performed at three Maui public libraries on April 21 and 22 and eight select Neighbor Island public libraries Thursday, Feb. 18 through Wednesday, May 4.
Baldwin High School Wins Mikoshi Design Contest
The BHS students credited in creating the winning design will travel to O‘ahu for the 22nd annual Honolulu Festival. The winning design will be displayed before tens of thousands of residents and visitors in Honolulu from March 11 through 13.
Iliza Shlesinger to Perform at The MACC Feb. 18
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Merwin Conservancy Event to Celebrate Hawaiian Language
The Merwin Conservancy will present “Hawai‘i: Language Matters,” the first Green Room event of the year, on Feb. 19 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater.
Angkor Wat International Film Festival Feb. 20
The Angkor Wat International Film Festival Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater.
Maui Pops Orchestra Performs Winter Pops Feb. 21
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present the Maui Pops Orchestra’s Winter Pops concert on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Castle Theater.
Treasured Cloak and Helmet of Kalani‘ōpu‘u to Return to Hawai‘i After 237 Years
The Treasured Mahiole (feathered helmet) and ‘Ahu ‘Ula (feathered cloak) of Kalani‘ōpu‘u makes its way back to the Hawaiian Islands for the first time after leaving its shores on Captain James Cook’s ship 237 years ago.
Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational Begins Feb. 13
Village Galleries will be bursting at the seams from Feb. 13 to 21. Boat Day visitors from Lahaina and Kahului Harbors will join Maui art enthusiasts—visitors and residents alike—to enjoy the fine artworks of 25 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational artists from the Mainland and Hawai’i.
Special Pricing Saturday Only for Maxi Priest
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present international reggae star Maxi Priest and special guests Ekolu, Marty Dread and Riddum Station on Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard.
Maui Masters Invitational Reception at The Outlets
The Outlets of Maui Lahaina will sponsor and host the Maui Masters Invitational Show 2016, a community-wide fundraiser benefitting the Lahaina Arts Association and arts education for Maui County youth.
Kukahi with Keali’i Reichel & Hālau Ke’alaokamaile Return, Feb. 13-14
Award-winning recording artist and kumu hula, Keali’i Reichel performs alongside his Hālau Ke’alaokamaile on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.
E Hoʻoulu ʻIke: Hulu Nani Feather Workshop At Bailey House Museum
E Hoʻoulu ʻIke: Cultural Enrichment Workshops continues this coming Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a return visit from feather-craftwork artist Leonani Pahukoa Meyer.
The Wharf Cinema Center Rings in Chinese New Year
Firecrackers were lit at the Front Street entrance of The Wharf Cinema Center on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to awaken the sleeping lions and ring in Chinese New Year, and the Year of the Monkey.
Robert Cazimero to Perform at The Shops’ Wailea Le‘a
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Hawaiian entertainer, musician, composer and kumu hula Robert Cazimero will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Shops at Wailea’s monthly Wailea Le‘a event at the fountain courtyard.
Celebrate the Year of the Monkey in Lahaina Feb. 12
Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the Wo Hing Society and the LahainaTown Action Committee invite the public to the Wo Hing Museum on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, for a full day of free activities and presentations paying tribute to Chinese New Year, the Year of the Monkey, during its annual, lunar new year festivities.
