Maui Arts & Entertainment
Top 20 things to do on Maui Aug. 24-30: 3 concert fundraisers for fire victims, free Makana performance; Kahaiali’i and Kai at ProArts
Scores of artists rally to create three fundraising jazz, blues and Hawaiian concerts for Maui wildfire victims. Also this week on Maui, critically acclaimed guitarist-singer Makana performs a free concert, and David Grace Jr. sings his classic soul and country songs — one of them with more than 690,000 views. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui Ola benefit concert raises nearly $1M for Lahaina community in wake of wildfire disaster
In the 24 hours since the broadcast of “Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui,” donation portals, including Maui United Way, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Hawaiʻi People’s Fund and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, received nearly $1M in donations toward Maui aid.
Benefit concerts are being held to help people affected by Maui wildfires, including 3 on Saturday
Three fundraisers are being held on Maui on Saturday and several more are scheduled in the near future — including benefit concerts on Oʻahu and in Tacoma, Wash. — to benefit people affected by the Maui wildfires.
Duo Diorama concert fundraiser for Maui relief, Aug. 19
Ebb & Flow Arts presents Duo Diorama – Minghuan Xu, violin, and Winston Choi, piano – in a concert at Keawalaʻi Congregational church in Mākena on Saturday, Aug. 19, with donations raised to support Maui disaster relief. Organizers say all donations to this free event will go to the Maui Food Bank.
Lahaina Keiki Relief Fund Concert to support displaced Maui youth
Azeka Shopping Center and Nalu’s South Shore Grill will host the Lahaina Keiki Relief Fund Concert this Saturday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Nalu’s South Shore Grill at Azeka Shopping Center Makai. A non-stop lineup of musical guests will perform at this community event to garner funds for keiki on Maui displaced by the Lahaina wildfires. Hawaiian music featuring Sista […]
Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert, Aug. 19 Livestream
Wiwoʻole in native Hawaiian means ‘fearless, brave, bold, and courageous.’ In this historic occurrence of unprecedented and catastrophic loss, the unifying and healing power of mele (music) has summoned Maui’s celebrated recording artists and hālau to gather for the Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert (Livestream) on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 live-streamed from Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
Top 20 things to do on Maui Aug. 10-16: John Cruz’s Island Style music, Don Barnhart’s Hypnomania Comedy and Grammy winner George Kahumoku performs in Napili
Legendary Mick Fleetwood and his House of Rumours band highlight a week of fabulous concerts and Hawaiian festivals on Maui. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center begins exhibit of “One Puka-Puka: The Purple Heart Battalion”
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center launches its exhibit of “One Puka-Puka: The Purple Heart Battalion,” at the center located at 665 Kahului Beach Road. The free exhibit is by appointment only, Monday through Saturday. To schedule a viewing, call the center at 808-244-6862.
16th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula competition at the MACC, Sept. 8-9
The 16th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula, Maui’s only adult hula competition, takes place live at the the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Sept. 8-9, 2023. Tickets go on sale Aug. 8.
Akakū Upstairs: action watersports cinematographer Jace Panebianco
Renowned action watersports cinematographer, producer, and director, Jace Panebianco, will host a screening and discussion at the next Akakū Upstairs salon on August 17.
Top 20 things to do on Maui Aug. 3-9: Through The Roots, R&B Dance Party, free Rock Hendricks concert
The rising reggae rock and pop band Through The Roots stops at da Playground Maui, leading off the Top 20 things to do on Maui this week. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Update/Rescheduled: Henry Kapono Celebrates the Songs of C&K, 50th Anniversary
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Henry Kapono & the Songs of C&K, featuring Henry Kapono and fellow musicians in a 50th anniversary salute to the music of Cecilio & Kapono. The performance is in Castle Theater Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 to MACC members and on Friday, Oct. 27 to the general public.
Maui hālau wins overall girls division in Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula competition
Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi, of Wailuku, Maui, won the Overall Kaikamahine (girls) division in the first Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula competition held since the onset of COVID.
The Green live in concert on Maui with Teddy Swims, Keilana Sept. 3
The Green, a popular reggae band known for combining diverse musical styles with indigenous Hawaiian references, will be performing alongside Teddy Swims, and Keilana at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sept. 3.
Duo Diorama returns to Maui in Aug. 19 concert
Ebb & Flow Arts present Duo Diorama – Minghuan Xu, violin, and Winston Choi, piano – in a concert on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at 7 p.m., featuring works by Béla Bartók, Alfred Schnittke, Igor Santos, Kyung Mee Choi and Robert Pollock.
Double Starry Night Cinema weekend, August 18 and 19
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents two free nights under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion with two Starry Night Cinema screenings Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19. Showing Friday night will be The Mitchells vs. the Machines and on Saturday, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On.
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger live at the MACC July 27
Award-winning comedian and actress Iliza Shlesinger will be performing live at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on July 27.
Documentary film, “Paper Chase” explores history of Japanese-American news media
“Paper Chase,” a documentary film that delves into the history of Japanese-American news media, will be screened on Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. Free showings are scheduled for 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. at the center located at 665 Kahului Beach Road.
Top 20 things to do on Maui July 27-Aug. 3: Comedian Iliza Shlesinger, Anuhea Unplugged, Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge tribute
Internationally touring comedian Iliza Shlesinger, Hawaiian Island singer Anuhea and the annual Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge celebration are among the Top 20 things to do on Maui this week. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party returns July 28 with Nuff Sedd
Kīhei’s 4th Friday Town Party returns on July 28 with free entertainment by Maui’s own Nuff Sedd.
