Maui Arts & Entertainment
The Peek-a-Bows featured in screening and discussion event at Akakū
Local creators of the animated keiki series, The Peek-a-Bows will be on hand during this month’s edition of the Akakū Upstairs salon, happening Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Maui High School student named finalist in Congressional Art Competition
Mauiʻs Cailyn Omura was among three students from Hawaiʻi selected as finalists in the US House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest.
Book signings on Maui for new book, “Portuguese in Hawaiʻi”
Portuguese author, Nelson Ponta-Garça, and local Portuguese community leader, Danny Abreu, will hold two book signing events on Maui for their new book “Portuguese in Hawaiʻi.”
2023 Hawaiʻi and National Youth Poet Laureate selected during Maui event
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced the selection of Corina Yi as Hawaiʻi’s third Youth Poet Laureate. She is a high school senior at Oʻahu’s Mililani High School. As part of the event, the National Youth Poet Laureate was also named, Salome Agbaroji of Los Angeles representing the Western Region.
Kamehameha Schools Maui students paint a mural with a message at Kahului Airport
Students say the mural was created with the hopes that visitors and residents alike properly treat the land and water with respect and understand its importance.
The ‘ōlelo no’eau (Hawaiian Proverb) that is on the mural reads, “I ola ‘oe, i ola mākou nei”, “My life is dependent on yours; your life is dependent on mine.”
R&B legends The Spinners in concert at Maui’s Castle Theater, June 15
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents in concert The Spinners, the legendary R&B group and one of the iconic voices of Philadelphia soul at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 in Castle Theater.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, May 4-May 10
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for May 4-10, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Seabury Hall presents “Side Shows 2023” on May 18-19
Seabury Hall’s Performing Arts program will end its season with its 27th Annual Side Shows: A Festival of One-Act Plays at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center.
Lahaina: Waves of Change featured at Movies at The Old Prison
Lahaina: Waves of Change, a documentary dedicated to Lahaina and recounted through the eyes of Hawaiian musician Eddie Kamae, will be screened at this month’s “Movies at the Old Prison.” The free event will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 27-May 3
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for April 27-May 3, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Young Artmakers 2023 series offers one-week summer sessions for kids on Maui
Maui Arts & Cultural Center announces their summer visual arts education program, Young Artmakers, taking place in Schaefer International Gallery. The program, led by teaching artists and gallery staff for kids ages 5-7 and 8-12, provides an opportunity to meet and make new friends while enhancing and exercising their creative skills.
Andy Bumatai “In Denial Tour” features Frank De Lima and special guest Augie T
Andy Bumatai’s “In Denial Tour 2023” features fellow funny man Frank De Lima and special guest Augie T, this Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the Castle Theater of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Hawaiian cultural workshops in Lahaina in May and June
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s popular Hawaiian cultural workshops return to Apuakehau, the cultural park located next to Lahaina Public Library, starting on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
‘New sounds’ inspire Grammy winner Charlie Porter to creative heights; looks forward to Maui performance
It’s difficult to describe the dimension and depth of classical and jazz trumpeter-composer Charlier Porter’s talent. His body of work is flourishing, and he’ll be performing this Wednesday at ProArts Theatre with a quintet. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Porter.
Seabury Hall Annual Craft Fair returns May 13, 2023
For the first time since 2019, Seabury Hall will host its popular Craft Fair on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at their scenic campus in Makawao from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft fair is the school’s largest fundraiser event, and supports Seabury Hall’s financial aid programs.
Seabury Hall presents 35th Annual Dance Showcase, April 28-30
Seabury Hall’s Dance program will present The 35th Annual Dance Showcase at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center.
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi 2023, April 29
The time has come to reunite and celebrate life with the return of The Color Festival Hawai‘i, happening Saturday, April 29, 2023, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Events Lawn of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
Maui hosts 2023 Hawaiʻi Youth Poet Laureate showcase, 3rd winner to be selected
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Hawaiʻi’s third youth poet laureate presentations on Friday, April 28, to be livestreamed from the MACC’s Castle Theater beginning at 10 a.m. on the MACC’s website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Survey asks: What do you want public art to look like in your Maui County district?
A new survey has been released to Maui County residents by the SMALL TOWN * BIG ART initiative. Organizers say public demand led to the creation of a new 501c3 to expand programming into new neighborhoods beyond Wailuku.
The Tenors to perform in benefit concert for Imua Discovery Garden, May 19
Multi-platinum award winning artists, The Tenors, will perform LIVE in Wailuku on Friday, May 19, 2023 to benefit Imua Family Services and the development of the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden – an outdoor nature-based play space for Maui’s keiki.
