Maui Arts & Entertainment
Indian Slide Guitar Master to Play the MACC
At three years old, Debashish Bhattacharya was given a full-size Hawaiian lap steel guitar. Find out why he’s now considered a master of the slide guitar style.
Ireland’s Danú Keeps St. Patty’s Vibe Going
Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is a leading traditional Irish ensemble that takes to the Castle Theater stage on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Dance Fever: Weekend Rife With Tap, Ballet and Hula
Awash with March Madness? Step away from those bracket predictions and burn off that nervous energy while watching other people work up a sweat.
Rare Chance to See Swan Lake Performed Locally
This weekend only, Maui’s Alexander Academy Performing Company presents Swan Lake. We spoke to director Danelle Watson about the ambitious production.
UPDATE: “Laugh for Relief” Events for Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Whether on Molokai, Lanai or Maui, you’ll soon have a chance to “Laugh for Relief” with Rex Navarrete and Augie T.
Limited Seating for Benefit Show With Paula Fuga
This Saturday, Paula Fuga plays a sunset gathering benefiting the Maui Huliau Foundation. Held at Ocean Vodka in Kula, the event is limited to 250 people.
Free Film Highlights Sad Moment in Native American History
On Thursday, March 13, the MACC screens “Dakota 38,” a documentary retracing the events following the US-Dakota War and eventual hanging of 38 men.
Weekend Offers Music, Humorist, Heart Walk and Free Film
Once again, Friday has rolled around, bringing with it Brazilian world music, humorist David Sedaris, and a free screening of the film “Despicable Me.”
Mardi Gras Event Benefits Maui AIDS Foundation
Presuming you didn’t give up drinking, dancing and/or costumes for Lent, this Saturday, March 8, you can attend the third annual Maui AIDS Foundation Mardi Gras.
The Green to Open for Bruno Mars in Hawaiʻi
The Green will be the opening act for the sold-out Hawaiʻi concerts featuring Bruno Mars in April.
Local Children’s Author to Read Her New Book at Makawao Library
Toddlers and young readers are invited to hear local author Gill (“Jill”) McBarnet read her new counting and colors book, The Rainbow Mermaids of Hawaiʻi,” at Makawao library on Thursday, March 12, at 10 a.m.
Wailuku Welcomes Spring with First Friday Event March 6
Wailuku is welcoming spring with its monthly first Friday event on March 6. The free, family-friendly community street party be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Market Street will close at 5:30 p.m. to make way for the festivities.
‘Cutting for Stone’ Author/Physician to Speak on Maui
The 2009 novel, which tells the tale of Indian twins raised in Ethiopia as the country undergoes political transformation and civil unrest, was one of Amazon and Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of the year and also won an Indies Choice Book Award.
Natalie Cole’s Only Hawaii Show to be on Maui
Cole – known for such hits as “This Will Be”, “Inseparable” and “Our Love” – will be bringing her R&B and jazz-based pop to Maui next Monday, March 10.
Maui’s Own “Glide Cam” Video
Inspired by the the famed glide-cam video which showcased the natural beauty of Kauai, a videographer has produced a video in the same vein — this time on Maui.
Weekend Has Brews, Renaissance Fair, and Chocolate Baths
Another busy weekend. This one has a whale and ocean art fair, Hawaiian music, youth and community theater, a Renaissance faire and a chance to soak in chocolate.
Maui Maroon 5 Private Concert in Wailea
Sources tell Maui Now the concert featured Maroon 5. Maui Now received photos from a private mystery concert held last night at the Grand Wailea in South Maui.
Renaissance Faire Supports Haiku’s ROOTs School
If you dream of gallivanting through a makeshift Middle Earth with a bunch of people dressed as royalty and mythological creatures, well… this isn’t that.
“The Diviners” Opens at Seabury Hall
This Friday, Feb. 28, Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents Jim Leonard’s The Diviners, the tale of a disturbed boy who can find water with a divining rod.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to Perform
This Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet – described as “dynamic, virtuosic, endurance testing and up-to-the-minute” – performs at the MACC.
