Maui Arts & Entertainment

Next Friday, Aug. 16, the “Happy Day” event at the MACC aims to promote happiness through the preservation of culture and the environment.

Next Monday night, a cast of 18 will bring Ken Kesey’s classic tale of life in a 1963 mental ward to life with “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

We talked to artist-in-residence Wes Bruce to learn a little bit more about the film, his project, his art, and his experience here on Maui.

This weekend brings us 70’s funk superstars Earth, Wind and Fire; a documentary about forts and the opportunity to buy food and crafts from young entrepreneurs.

Throughout the month, aquarium visitors can explore the world of green sea turtles via unique presentations and tour package upgrade options.

Kids IncThis Saturday, Aug. 3, the annual Kids, Inc. Business Showcase at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center will allow 10 kid-run businesses to set up shop for the day.

WARNING: satire

It’s the last weekend of July and this one is packed with things to do with your now-maybe-growing-a-little-bored-and-restless summer vacationing kids.

This weekend Sesame Street Live: “Can’t Stop Singing” performs at the MACC. However, before taking to the Castle Theater stage, the show’s actors will be paying a visit to invited clients and families of Imua Family Service

The Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area’s 4th Birthday Bash and Ridge to Reef Celebration will be held this Sunday at Kahekili Beach Park.

Residents have expressed concern about the need for a Bearcat vehicle here on Maui. We brainstormed some alternative uses to keep it busy.

Like the title says, this weekend you can expect opportunities to check out some films at the MACC, watch children perform theater or have pie for breakfast.

This Saturday at 5 p.m. Turnbull Fine Art in Paia will be hosting a special reception for Maui-based mixed media artist Taryn Alessandro.

New Zealand’s Atamira Dance Company will be performing KAHA, a program of short works in MACC’s Castle Theater on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Want to watch people work out? Or talk about working out? Maybe you’d rather listen to some classical music? It’s all good. The weekend has you covered.

Maui OnStage’s production of RENT, the hit Broadway musical, opens Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku.

This Saturday at 6 p.m. at the MACC, celebrate the best of this year’s Hawaiian music with performances from the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners.

Night at the Reef is focused on the mysterious world of coral reproduction. Scoff all you want. It sounds more intriguing than you might first imagine.

The Fourth of July has come and gone and this weekend – as the title states – is more or less monopolized by (often free) Jazz Maui 2013 events.

If you don’t get your fill of fireworks on Thursday, you can continue your pyrotechnic sightseeing adventures at the festival on Saturday.