Maui Arts & Entertainment
Maui ʻIke Kanaka exhibit features 10 Kanaka ʻŌiwi artists, Jan. 17-March 18
Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery presents ‘Ike Kanaka, an invitational exhibition featuring new work by ten Kanaka ʻŌiwi artists from Hawai‘i nei pae ʻāina and the continental US.
Legendary entertainer Danny Kaleikini remembered
Legendary Hawaiʻi musician and entertainer, Danny Kaleikini has passed. He was 85.
Maui’s Brandy Nālani McDougall is named Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate for 2022-2025
Mauiʻs Brandy Nālani McDougall has been selected as the next Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate. She will be the state’s second Poet Laureate, succeeding Kealoha who served from 2012-2022.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in concert on Maui, March 17
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents rock & roll legend Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons live in concert Friday, March 17 outdoors under the stars in the MACC’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Jan. 5-11
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Jan. 5-11, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center launches virtual exhibit about changing landscape
The Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center celebrates the new year with the opening of a virtual audio and visual exhibit that takes visitors on a journey to explore Lānaʻi’s past as a way to better understand the island of today.
A night of comedy with Pauly Shore, Jan. 5
A Night of Comedy with Pauly Shore takes place this Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater. Opening Guests are Chino LaForge and Ted Anderson.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Dec. 29-Jan. 4
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Dec. 22-28, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Howie Mandel talks story with Maui Now ahead of his Live show, Dec. 28
In a phone interview with Maui Now’s Wendy Osher, Mandel shares his love for the islands, how the relaxed atmosphere helps with his mental health, and his latest undertaking, doing podcasts with his daughter.
Pauly Shore bringing comedy to Hawaiʻi’s shores; MACC show slated for Jan. 5
Comedian Pauly Shore is coming to Hawaiʻi’s shores for standup comedy shows, including a performance at 7 p.m.. Jan. 5 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater.
2023 Maui Songwriters Festival, Jan. 15-17 in Wailea
The Grand Wailea Maui-A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Sony Music Publishing Nashville presents an all-star lineup for the 2023 Maui Songwriters Festival, Jan. 15-17, 2023.
Maui’s Lily Meola to perform at songwriter’s festival in Wailea in January
Singer-songwriter Lily Meola will perform on her home island at the Maui Songwriters Festival at the Grand Wailea-Maui on Jan. 15 to 17.
Ron Artis II to perform live at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui, Jan. 7
To kick off the new year, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Ron Artis II for a special concert. Artis will perform in the resort’s newly reimagined Alaloa Lounge on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Serving up a triple dose of nostalgia with The Platters, The Coasters and The Drifters
The MACC presents three legendary groups: The Drifters, The Platters and Cornell Gunterʻs Coasters, in concert at the Castle Theater Saturday, Jan. 28.
Documentary explores origins, spread of “shaka” sign, interviews kupuna
The documentary, “Shaka: A Story Of Aloha,” will be filming on Maui next week Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28 and 29. A Maui Community Shaka Party takes place Thursday at 5 p.m. at Nalu’s South Shore Grill in Kīhei.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Dec. 22-28
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Dec. 22-28, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART presents Hui Mo‘olelo Film Fest at Wailuku’s ʻĪao Theater
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART will unveil a collection of film shorts on Dec. 20 that celebrate Maui County’s history, culture and sense of place.
Seabury Hall to host “Common Ground Dance Festival IV”
In its first showing since 2018, Seabury Hall’s Performing Arts program will host its Common Ground Dance Festival IV, Jan. 13-14 at 7 p.m. with performances by Maui’s most prominent dance-makers, dance-educators and young performers.
Grammy-winning rock group America returning to Maui for April show at MACC
Iconic band America is returning to Maui for a show at 7:30 p.m. April 14 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. Henry Kapono is the special guest. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Dec. 17, for the general public, with MACC members able to buy passes as of Thursday.
Blessing held for “Ka Wahine o Kekoa” mural by Maui Public Art Corps
Painted by Fathima Mohiuddin as a project of nonprofit Maui Public Art Corps, the public artwork is an interpretation of a recorded talk-story between Kekoa Enomoto of ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s Kauwela Bisquera, with additional symbolism garnered through Kahului community consultations over a 6-week design period.
