Maui Arts & Entertainment
Maui Film Festival’s honorees include Yellowjackets’ Christina Ricci
The Maui Film Festival announced today its 2022 honorees for the 22nd annual event, taking place July 6-10 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
Maui film premieres shine over 5 nights at Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema
Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema presents 13 Maui film premieres in five nights starting Wednesday, July 6, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
‘White Hawaiian’ coming to ProArts, highlights many talents of Maui’s Eric Gilliom
Talented musician, actor and producer Eric Gilliom has performed seven comedic “White Hawaiian” theatrical shows on Maui — all of them sold out — but then COVID-19 hit and the show paused in February 2022. Now, after consulting with show co-writer Brian Kohne, producer of comedic film “Get A Job,” Gilliom is back, beginning a run of his family autobiographical show, this time at the ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
45th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards set for July 20 on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts and The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement present the 45th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards on July 20 at the Sheraton Waikiki on Oʻahu.
Rodeo, fireworks, music planned around Maui for Fourth of July weekend
Major celebrations, including fireworks in Lahaina, a rodeo Upcountry and live entertainment in Wailea, are planned on Fourth of July in Maui County.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, June 23-29
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from June 23-29, find our comprehensive listing here.
Sculptures inspired by Ukrainians’ resilience and Czech hedgehog unveiled at Pāʻia gallery
Marc Zarefʻs sculptures, Defiance! A Ukrainian Solidarity Project, will be unveiled at the Art Project Pāʻia gallery on June 24.
TV show of 1965 Duke Kahanamoku surf event resurfaces for first time since original airing
The 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Championships produced by Larry Lindberg, which as not been since since its initial airing, will be available to watch on thesurfnetwork.com.
Standup comedian Jo Koy returning to Maui for three shows in July
Standup comedian Jo Koy is returning to Maui with three shows in mid-July. As part of his “Funny is Funny” world tour, he will perform at 7 p.m. July 14, 15 and 16 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. Tickets go on sale online at 10 a.m. today to MACC members only. Tickets for the general public will start online at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts passes executive director torch to Wong
Allison Wong was named the new executive director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, effective Aug. 1.
King Kamehameha celebration returned to Lahaina with colorful parade
The Nā Kamehameha commemorative celebration returned in person to Lahaina town on Saturday with the pāʻū parade and the ho‘olaule‘a (Hawaiian festival) under the big Lahaina banyan tree.
Tonight’s Maoli concert at MACC sold out; first time local artist fills A&B Amphitheater
Tonight’s Maoli @ the MACC concert in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion has sold out.
Free Father’s Day entertainment Sunday in Central Maui
A free Father’s Day concert will take place at the Maui Mall Village at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 19.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, June 16 – 22
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment from June 16-22, find our comprehensive listing here.
In person Pā‘ū Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa returns to Lahaina in honor of Nā Kamehameha
“We want to welcome everyone back safely to Lahaina for this event,” said Daryl Fujiwara event coordinator. “Sacred Hearts is celebrating 160 years and one of our partners, Lahaina Restoration Foundation is celebrating 50 years and the holiday itself honoring King Kamehameha is celebrating 150 years — lots to celebrate.”
Maoli at the MACC featuring special guest Fiji
Maui’s own MAOLI, performs in a concert under the stars on Friday, June 17 in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
‘Wailuku Wings’ butterfly sculpture to be unveiled June 20 at Imua Discovery Garden
Bobby Zokaites’ eight-foot public sculpture “Wailuku Wings,” created in his Arizona studio with inspiration from the Maui community, will be unveiled June 20 at the Imua Discovery Garden.
Former Maui resident advances to semi-finals in American Ninja Warrior
Former Maui resident Lorin Ball has qualified to compete in Los Angeles in the semi-finals competition for a chance to be in NBC’s season 14 of American Ninja Warrior.
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART welcomes Maui-based artist Sachelle Dae, art unveiling June 30
In June 2022, Maui-based artist Sachelle Dae will present a collection of three oil paintings inspired by two talk story recordings. A public, outdoor unveiling and blessing will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 4:30 p.m. at First Hawaiian Bank Wailuku Branch.
Brown, more than 12 slack-key artists to perform at 31st Annual Kī Hō‘alu Festival
More than 15 slack key artists are planning to perform at the 31st Annual Kī Hō‘alu Festival at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater on June 26. The free event starts at 1 p.m., with gates opening at 12:30 p.m.
