Maui Arts & Entertainment

Options for ringing in 2014 range from pounding the pavement to sweating on the dance floor.

There isn’t a whole lot going on this “in-betweener” holiday weekend, but we’ve highlighted what there is for those of you seeking entertainment.

The Big Island-formed, San Diego-based Pepper comes to the MACC this Thursday, December 26 along with opening act Dirty Heads.

Maui Film Festival continues its FirstLight: Academy Screenings at the MACC’s Castle Theater this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

It’s the weekend before Christmas and there’s not a flake of snow. Consider cooling off at the MACC while catching one of many shows.

The nominations for the 19th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards just came out and include a number of films being shown at the FirstLight Film Festival.

This Friday is Maui’s Un-Silent Night 2, an evening of stand up comedy, rap and DJs galore benefitting the Maui Food Bank.

Monday morning, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m., MACC members can purchase tickets to author David Sedaris’ upcoming reading in March.

It’s Friday the 13th. Don’t walk under any ladders, kick any black cats or talk to guys in hockey masks. We’ve gathered up all the best there is to do in the meantime.

The MACC has announced that on Friday, Jan. 10 , The Beach Boys will return to Maui. Tickets for MACC members go on sale on Saturday, Dec. 14.

This Friday night, BAMP Project presents Groundation with special guests The Abyssinians, Father Psalms and Rootz Revealerz in the MACC’s Yokouchi Pavilion.

Outspoken comedian Bill Maher returns to Maui for his third annual show this January 1, 2014. We caught up with him to chat about his past, politics and pakalolo.

It’s the weekend, and whether you’re in the mood for classical piano, ’70s funk or Christmas carols, there is all that and more coming your way.

A look back at the history of the music and arts scene on Maui – MAPA, MACC and the Maui Pops Orchestra are all honoring arts patron Auriel Flavell as she celebrates her 90th birthday. The Holiday Pops! concert follows.

We’re not talking about an apocalypse, but the bands responsible for such 70’s classics as “You’re Still a Young Man” and “Low Rider.”

Pianist Dan Tepfer will make his first appearance on Maui performing his critically acclaimed Goldberg Variations/Variations this Friday, December 6th.

You made it through the family reunion that is Thanksgiving and hopefully survived Black Friday. Whoop it up at the events and happenings we’ve found for you here.

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias – known for his “I’m not fat, I’m fluffy!” routine – brings his “Stand Up Revolution Tour” to the MACC this Friday night.

The 41st annual Nā Mele O Maui Song & Art Competition is dedicated to the cultural preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian song, language and the arts.

Starting this Friday, Maui OnStage is offering two different shows to get you into the holiday mood, both playing at the historic Iao Theater.