Maui Arts & Entertainment
Chinese New Year Celebration at Wo Hing Museum in Lāhainā Feb. 20
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation will be presenting a full day of activities celebration the Chinese New Year on Friday, Feb. 20, at Wo Hing Museum in Lāhainā.
Annual World Whale Day Feb. 14 in Kīhei
The Pacific Whale Foundation is presenting the 35th Annual World Whale Day on Saturday, Feb. 14, with performances from Hawai‘i’s top recording artists. The show starts at 9 a.m. at Kalama Park in Kīhei beginning with the Parade of Whales along South Kīhei Road.
WMTA Whale Watch Fundraiser Set for Feb. 21
The West Maui Taxpayers Association (WMTA) is holding a whale watching fundraiser event on Feb. 21, 2015. Participants will be treated to an up-close view of the giant marine mammals at peak season aboard the Ocean Odyssey.
Maui-Born Songwriter Releases New Album
Maui-born recording artist Will Weston has emerged at the forefront of a seven-piece indie rock funk band based out of San Francisco. The Hali‘imaile native released his sophomore album, “Heart of the Order” on Jan. 29, 2015, following the successful debut of his first album in 2012 that catapulted him to some of San Francisco’s top stages.
The MACC Offers a Week Packed with Entertainment Feb. 15-22
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center has scheduled over a full week of entertainment between Sunday, Feb. 15, and Sunday, Feb. 22. Tickets are available through The MACC Box Office. Call 242-SHOW (7469) Monday through Saturday or book online.
The MACC Presents Chart-Topping Country Singer Sara Evans
Chart-topping country singer Sara Evans will be performing at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Her distinctive voiced has earned an impressive collection of awards, including video of the year by the Country Music Association for “Born to Fly,” and best female vocalist by the Academy of Country Music.
Hawai‘i Youth Symphony to Present ‘MusicAlive!’ at The MACC
Some of Hawai‘i’s finest young musicians will be sharing their extraordinary talents in Kahului on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 16 and 17, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony will present “MusicAlive!,” a free music event for the public that showcases local youth talent while giving back to the community through music.
Jake Shimabukuro Returns to The MACC Feb. 21
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will be presenting ‘ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro at the Castle Theater on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
The MACC Presents Mele ‘TalkStory’ and Concert
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is presenting two events featuring members of the Kanaka‘ole family from Hawai‘i Island on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19 and 20, both at 7:30 p.m.
Boyz II Men to Perform at The MACC Feb. 15
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will be presenting the iconic R&B group, Boyz II Men, on Sunday, Feb. 15 as a special Valentine’s weekend treat.
Rotary Club of Kīhei–Wailea to Throw Mardi Gras Party
The Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea is holding its Mardi Gras gala celebration at Mulligan’s On the Blue restaurant in Wailea on Friday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Outstanding Blues Artist Eric Bibb at The MACC Feb. 12
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will be presenting Eric Bibb, a rare and outstanding blues musician and songwriter at the Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. He will be accompanied by Michael Jerome Browne on mandolin, banjo and guitar.
Illinois Teen Funds Arts Education on Maui with $5k Donation
The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center started 2015 with a generous contribution for its youth program from an unusual donor. Sixteen year-old Julia Gillette made a $5,000 donation to the Center that she independently raised at a benefit event.
Grammy-winning ‘Eighth Blackbird’ Sextet to Perform at The MACC
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is bringing a new, Grammy-winning sextet to the stage–eighth blackbird. The ensemble will be performing both contemporary and classical compositions in the Castle Theater Wednesday, Feb. 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Mardi Gras Maui Party on Feb. 7 to Benefit AIDS Prevention
The annual “Mardi Gras Maui” is happening on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapū to benefit AIDS prevention, treatment, and advocacy on Maui.
Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band at Charley’s
Join Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band for a special show on Saturday, Feb. 7, beginning at 10 p.m. at Charley’s in Pa’ia for the “One Night Stand” jam. Online tickets are sold out, but there will be over 200 available at the door.
Wailuku First Friday to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Maui residents and visitors alike are invited to greet the Chinese New Year, The Year of the Ram, with fireworks and Steve Catugal’s Lion Dancers on Market Street at Wailuku First Friday on Feb. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The MACC Presents Lucky Plush Productions’ “The Queue” Feb. 6
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will be presenting “The Queue” at the Castle Theater on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Moonlight Mele with George Kahumoku Jr. & Friends on Feb. 7
Moonlight Mele with George Kahumoku Jr. & Friends will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Kapono, Cruz & Noland + Bayou Soul + ArT=Mixx: Masquerade at The MACC
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will offer a full weekend of entertainment on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31.
