Maui Arts & Entertainment

The Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa festivities will kick off Friday, June 12, at Second Friday Lahaina Town Party to 8:30 p.m

During an exclusive on-camera MauiNOW interview with Malika Dudley, Dern was asked what it was like to go through hurricane Iniki while filming Jurassic Park…

Maui Matsuri organizers announced their contest winners from the 15th annual festival held on May 16, at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.

Paige Alms is featured in a documentary which premiered at the Maui Film Festival Sunday night. She grew up on the island of Maui with…

The Maui Film Festival honored Adam Driver today as the 2015 Maui Film Festival Shining Star Award recipient. During an exclusive Maui Now interview with Malika Dudley she asked if there is a major goal or aspiration for the future of his career. Driver responded saying, “The idea of planning or having an idea of where you want to go doesn’t make sense to me, because it’s never going to be that, so why even try to muscle something. I’ve been kind of lucky enough. Things have just kind of happened that I didn’t plan, and I’m just going to try and ‘ride the wave,’ to use an expression that will hopefully resonate with the Maui audience, and see where it goes.”

Colin Farrell was the recipient of the esteemed Navigator Award, during the Celestial Cinema on Friday night at the 16th annual Maui Film Festival. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley caught up with Farrell for a one-on-one interview.

The Friends of Mokuʻula announced the premiere of a new educational and Hawaiian cultural series, Mokuʻula by Moonlight, on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Dave Mason, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the legendary band Traffic, will present an evening of music history on June 11 in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.

Grammy Award-winning John Fogerty will perform in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Ampitheater on Saturday, June 6.

With ticket for Ross’ Maui performance on June 14 nearly sold-out, Rick Bartalini Presents has announced a second show for the legendary artist on June 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Molokaʻi Ranch hosted the Molokaʻi Ranch Heritage Rodeo on April 25, 2015, at the ranch’s arena on the West End of the island that drew over 2,000 fans and nearly 100 contestants from around the state.

Alexander Academy Performing Company will perform Prokofiev’s Cinderella at Seabury Hall’s ‘A‘ali‘ikuhonua Creative Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7.

Maui Now’s Malika Dudley talks with those in attendance as they star gaze, watch films, and enjoy the night out with family and friends at the 16th annual event.

Celebrity Teresa Palmer was honored with the Maui Film Festival’s Rising Star award. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley caught up with Eastwood for an exclusive interview.

Kumu Hula, Iola Balubar of Maui celebrates the 40th Anniversary of her Hālau Hula O Keola Aliʻi O Ke Kai at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.

Celebrity Scott Eastwood was honored during the opening night of the Celestial Cinema event with the festival’s Rising Star award which pays tribute to young film artists whose every role surprises, enthralls, and delights audiences of every age. Maui Now’s Malika Dudley caught up with Eastwood for an exclusive interview.

Start your summer celebration at Wailuku First Friday Town Party on June 5.

Cameron Crowe‘s new film, ALOHA, has not only received poor ratings from reviewers, but he has come under attack for choosing Emma Stone to star as the half-Asian Allison Ng character.

Hui No‘eau will present the center’s Heart of the Hui: A Student & Faculty Exhibition June 6 through July 31, celebrating and honoring the importance of art education at the hui with a space that encourages learning, creativity and experimentation.

Wondering what to do this weekend? Maui Now staff has compiled a chronological listing of some of the island’s best events scheduled–this week from Wednesday through Sunday, June 3 to 7. Look for this information no later than every Thursday afternoon.