Maui Arts & Entertainment
First Pāʻu Queen in 10 years rides Kamehameha Day in Lahaina, June 17
The 2023 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa will host a Pāʻū Queen for the first time in 10 years this Saturday, June 17, 2023, event organizers said. As the longest running event in West Maui, the parade will showcase eight pāʻū units, decorated vehicles and floats by Maui’s businesses and nonprofits, and will be led by the Royal Order of Kamehameha.
MACC presents: 32nd Annual Kī Hōʻalu Festival free concert, livestream
The 32nd Annual Kī Hōʻalu Festival returns to Maui Arts and Cultural Center on June 25, featuring live performances by renowned slack key guitar players.
Awalau Farm’s Enchanted Farm Tour returns to Haʻikū, June 17
Awalau Farm will host its annual Enchanted Farm Tour on June 17, marking 10 years of captivating visitor experiences.
Yakamashii Series returns: Kathy Collins, Eric Gilliom live at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
Maui storyteller Kathy Collins brings back the Yakamashii Series at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center on June 17, featuring award-winning musician Eric Gilliom as her special guest.
Kolohe Kai with special guests Matisyahu and Cydeways, Sept. 30
Kolohe Kai, one of Hawaiʻi’s most streamed reggae artist of the past decade, will perform live in concert with special guests Matisyahu and Cydeways on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at 6 p.m. The show will be outdoors in the Yokouchi Pavilion and A&B Amphitheater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 8-14: Willie Nelson’s film premiere, international sensation Morissette, whale film festival
The Top 20 things to do on Maui for the week of June 8-14 includes the world film premiere of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert, the Pacific Whale Foundation film festival event and the “Asia Phoenix” at the MACC. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro & friends featuring Deana Carter at the MACC, Aug. 16
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents ‘ukulele wizard and musical artist, Jake Shimabukuro returning to Maui with “Jake Shimabukuro & Friends featuring Deana Carter.” The concert will take place in Castle Theater, Aug. 16 at 7:30 pm.
Piano Synergy: Pianists from France and Canada on Maui, June 17-18
Ebb & Flow Arts will present Piano Synergy – four concerts of multi-piano music on June 17 and 18 at the Maui Music Conservatory, located at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center (first floor near the old Sears store) in Kahului. Admission is free.
2023 Maui bon dance schedule: Obon festival continues through September
The 2023 bon dance schedule kicked off this weekend with the first event held June 3 at the Lahaina Shingon Mission. Find a complete schedule of upcoming bon dance dates HERE:
Pacific Whale Foundation to host new ocean summer camp for keiki grades 6-8 in July
Pacific Whale Foundation is offering two summer camp programs for kids, including “A Deeper Dive” for campers in grades 6-8 and the popular Ocean Camp for grades 2-5.
Zenshin Daiko’s 24th Annual Taiko Festival Concert, June 17
Zenshin Daiko holds its 24th Annual Taiko Festival Concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater on June 17 at 7 p.m.
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Pop-up performance by Anthony Pfluke with songs inspired by Wailuku and Kahoʻolawe
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Anthony Pfluke will present a 30-minute public, outdoor pop-up performance featuring original songs inspired by the history, culture and sense of place of Kahoʻolawe and Wailuku, Maui. The event takes place on June 16, 2023, at Kīpuka Square beside the ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku.
Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert film at the MACC, June 10
Blackbird Presents and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center present a world premiere screening Saturday, June 10 outdoors under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion featuring an in-person introduction by Willie Nelson of the recent filmed concert event at the Hollywood Bowl honoring his 90th birthday.
7th Annual World Whale Film Festival kicks off June 8
Pacific Whale Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship, invites cinema lovers to PWF’s 7th Annual World Whale Film Festival fundraiser. The festival kicks off June 8, 2023, in honor of World Ocean Day.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 1-7: Paula Fuga at AgFest, ʻukelele masters show, Thunderstorm Artis
The 14th Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair tops the list of 20 things to do this upcoming week in Maui, June 1-7. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
My Partner, Hawaiʻi’s first Boys’ Love Drama wins Audience Award at LA Asian Pacific Film Festival
My Partner, Hawaiʻi’s first Boys’ Love drama, won the Audience Award (Narrative) at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Thunderstorm Artis to perform at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, June 2
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua welcomes singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Thunderstorm Artis to its Kapalua Concert Series lineup. Artis will perform at the resort’s newly reimagined Alaloa Lounge, June 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rep. Tokuda congratulates Hawaiʻi-born American Idol winner, Iam Tongi
Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) addressed the US House of Representatives to congratulate Hawaiʻi-born performer, Iam Tongi, on winning American Idol’s Season 21.
Ritz-Carlton Maui to host Kapalua Signature Winemaker Dinner featuring celebrity chefs
In honor of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival, the Ritz-Carlton Maui will host the Kapalua Signature Winemaker Dinner on June 9, an event featuring celebrity chefs and unique cuisine.
Maui AgFest and 4-H Livestock Fair to close War Memorial facilities, June 3
Certain War Memorial Complex facilities will close to the public on June 3 to accommodate the Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair happening on that day, the county Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
