Maui Arts & Entertainment
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center hosts an evening with celebrated artist Willie Ito
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host an evening with Willie Ito on Dec. 8, honoring his journey from internment during World War II to a distinguished career in animation.
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents: ‘The Lion in Winter’, featuring Broadway veterans
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents its latest production, “The Lion in Winter,” with performances Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 and Dec. 14 to 17. This classic play, set during the reign of King Henry II, features Broadway veterans Paul Jackel and Peggy Harmon, along with Jefferson Davis, Shane Borge, Rocco Dahl, Mehra Park and Joseph Duncan.
2023 Four Seasons Resort Maui festive line-up, holiday programming schedule
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea invites guests to its holiday season festivities, featuring the grand reopening of Ferraro’s Restaurant, the Love for Lāhainā Grand Tasting event, and a host of holiday experiences and celebrations.
UH: National awards for Hawaiian language production, ‘Hoʻoilina’
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa play written and directed by a recent alumnus of the Department of Theatre and Dance captured six national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
The Shops at Wailea’s Art Maui 2023 Event features selections from Maui County artists
The Shops at Wailea’s Art Maui 2023 event on Dec. 2 features a diverse collection of small artworks by Maui County artists, supporting local talent.
The Sewing Hui transitions from COVID masks to Nutcracker costumes and more
About 40 resident volunteers with The Sewing Hui on Maui have moved on from the COVID days of making masks for the community, to a new era of community work that includes making stockings for keiki wildfire survivors and creating elaborate costumes for the Maui’s arts community.
Seabury Hall hosts Common Ground Dance Festival V, Dec. 8 and 9
Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents Common Ground Dance Festival V on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec, 9 at 7 p.m. in the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao.
Fairmont Kea Lani hosts annual Tree Lighting, launches Tree of Hope Campaign, Dec. 1
The Fairmont Kea Lani’s 32nd annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 1 will kick off the resortʻs 10th annual Tree of Hope Campaign, benefiting the Maui Food Bank’s Aloha Backpack Buddies Program.
Santa Claus brings holiday cheer to The Shops at Wailea
Santa Claus ignites holiday excitement at The Shops at Wailea with a vibrant parade, memorable photo ops, and a musical extravaganza headlined by Grammy Award-winner Kalani Peʻa, reinforcing the Maui shopping center as a festive destination.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Nov. 30-Dec. 13: World AIDS Day’s Music for Hope, Kanekoa benefit, Jimi Hendrix birthday bash, Kingston Trio, holiday celebrations
This week on Maui, the band Kanekoa is performing at a benefit concert for Maui wildfire victims, the free annual Jimi Hendrix tribute takes place in Pāʻia and for the observance of World AIDS Day there is “Music For Hope” at the ʻĪao Theatre. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Art Maui hosting small artworks show in Wailea and Kaʻanapali
More than 300 artworks will be displayed during Art Maui’s first 12”x12” small artworks show called: “One Foot Forward: Selections from Maui County Artists.”
Maui Ocean Center hosting holiday celebration ‘Dashing Through the Sea’
Logan Kalawaia, Ta’aroa Nui Halau and Nā ‘Ohu will perform, along with roaming Christmas carolers and free ʻukulele lessons with Uncle Arlie at the holiday celebration at Maui Ocean Center.
Maui Aids Foundation to host ‘World AIDS Day – A Concert of Hope’ at ʻĪao Theater
The Maui AIDS Foundation will host “World AIDS Day – A Concert of Hope,” featuring performances by Eric Gilliom, Vince Esquire, and Anthony Pfluke on Dec. 1 at the Historic Iao Theater.
Maui Mall Village offers free, family-friendly events throughout the holiday season
Maui Mall Village will host a series of events throughout the holiday season, with opportunities to take free selfies with Santa, participate in a special community food drive, enjoy live entertainment and jump-start holiday shopping.
Kīhei 4th Friday celebrates the holiday with Black Friday Block Party event Nov. 24
Kīhei 4th Friday is back Nov. 24 with the Black Friday Block Party event, featuring free entertainment provided by Maui’s own N8Vz and Shane Kahalehau and Ho’aka.
Update: Seabury Hall’s “Hall-iday” event postponed to Dec. 5
Seabury Hall has rescheduled its annual Seabury Hall-iday event to Tuesday, Dec. 5, due to the kona low storm forecasted to impact Maui on Thursday. Event hours are still 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. It was originally scheduled for Dec. 1, but was postponed due to the inclement weather forecast.
Imua Discovery Garden hosts 3rd Annual Keiki Holiday Festival
Imua Family Services welcomes Maui’s children and their families to its third annual Keiki Holiday Festival on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Nov. 23-30: Amy Hānaiali’i Christmas concert, Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a, Wayne Newton coming soon
For entertainment this week on Maui, there’s multiple Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a, Amy Hānaiali’i’s annual Christmas concert, a Jazz & Blues Festival, a Jazz Maui event with Louise Lambert Quartet, and a bit of Shakespeare with Jason Feddy. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua kicks off the holidays with tree lighting, Dec. 1
Holiday cheer is on its way to Kapalua. All are invited to experience the magic of the festive season as The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua hosts its Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
21st Annual Suzuki Maui Christmas holiday concert returns to Makawao, Nov. 25
The talented young musicians of Suzuki Maui and Haleakalā Waldorf School join seasoned artists in the 21st Annual Suzuki Maui Christmas holiday concert on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at Makawao Union Church.
