Maui Arts & Entertainment
MACC Streaming Free Concert Sept. 18 Featuring Hawaiian Style Band
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is streaming a free concert featuring multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning Hawaiian Style Band on Sept. 18 at 7:30 pm.
Bruno Mars’ SelvaRey Rum Donates Profits to Hawaiʻi Music Education
SelvaRey Rum, co-owned by music superstar Bruno Mars, is donating 100% of its profits earned in Hawaiʻi for the remainder of 2021 to Honolulu Community College’s Music & Entertainment Learning Experience program
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Streaming Free Kanekoa Concert Sept. 11
With the COVID-19 surge in Maui County, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center will stream free concerts on Saturday nights, beginning with the ‘ukulele powered Hawaiian reggae folk rock band Kanekoa on Sept. 11 at 7:30 pm.
From Maui to Marvel: Shang-Chi Director, Destin Daniel Cretton – Interview
Director Destin Daniel Cretton of Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings speaks with Maui Now’s News Director, Wendy Osher as the movie hits theaters on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.
Hawai’i Fashion Designer Set For New York Fashion Week Debut
Hawai‘i-based fashion designer Micah Kamohoali‘i is preparing to debut his fashion brand, Dezigns by Kamohoali‘i, at New York Fashion Week.
Maui Matsuri 2021 Art Contest Seeks K-12 Entries
The Annual Maui Matsuri Art Contest, sponsored by House Mart Ben Franklin Crafts, is seeking entries from students in Grades K-12. The theme this year is Noboru, “To rise and move forward.”
Familiar Faces in “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 8 on Disney+
Mapuana Makia, who was born and raised in Kīhei, Maui, will play Noelani Nakayama, one of Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha’s colleagues at the hospital.
SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Wailuku Dance Crawl in August
Contemporary dance company Adaptations Dance Theater will lead the Wailuku Dance Crawl – much in the spirit of a treasure hunt or pub crawl – to travel throughout five distinct Wailuku Town outdoor locations, encourage (re)engagement with these spaces and create the opportunity to make new memories and shared experiences for our community and audience members.
Art Workshops with Local Artist Noble Richardson, Aug. 28 and 29
The Maui Educational Talent Search (ETS) program hosts three art workshops for Maui County students in grades 6-12, with locally renowned artist Noble Richardson. These workshops will be held on Aug. 28 and 29 and are free.
Ebb & Flow Arts Presents Free Multimedia Performance “In the Time of Corona,” Aug. 28 & 29
Ebb & Flow Arts presents its first public events since the pandemic began. They will occur on Saturday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. and a repeat show, Sunday, Aug. 29, 3 p.m.
Maui Matsuri Art Contest Accepting Applications from Students K-12
The 16th annual Maui Matsuri Art Contest is accepting art entries from students, with cash prizes up to $100. The deadline to enter and submit artwork is Sept. 10.
The Shops at Wailea Welcomes Maui Hands
Maui Hands, the local art gallery representing Hawaii’s fine artists, artisans, and jewelers opened its newest location at The Shops at Wailea. With this fourth location, Maui Hands continues to share the original work of Hawaiian artists across the island.
Call for entries for 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest on Maui
The 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest is seeking contestants. The contest will be live-streamed from the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at 6 p.m.
New Taiji Terasaki Exhibit Opens Sept. 22 at MACC’s Schaefer Gallery
Japanese American artist Taiji Terasaki will make his Schaefer International Gallery debut with his new exhibit RESET/RESHAPE, that runs Sept. 22 to Dec. 18 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Local Musicians Perform Online Concert Aug. 7 To Benefit Hawaiʻi’s School Teachers
The Hawaiʻi Foundation for Educators is teaming up with iconic local musicians Jake Shimabukuro, Pure Heart, Robi Kahakalau, the Camarillo ohana and Makaha Sons to host “Teach Our Future,” a benefit virtual concert for public school educators that will be livestreamed Aug. 7 at 6 pm.
Hāna Arts Hosts First Friday Starting August 6
Hāna Arts will host the First Friday Farmer’s Market Artist Booth, featuring local artists and featured keiki, this Friday and every First Friday.
ProArts Playhouse Presents Events Live, Aug. 3-24
ProArts announced a sampling of upcoming events at their ProArts Playground venue off South Kīhei road over the next two weeks, including captivating concerts by GRAMMY and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner John Cruz.
Theatre Theatre Maui Thanks Supporters, Looks Ahead to Fall
Theatre Theatre Maui (TTM) wrapped up its 29th summer season of youth theatre culminating in digital productions of “The Trial of Goldilocks,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and other shows, thanks to their creative team, providers, sponsors, donors and community.
Maui Historical Society Applies for Permits to Repair Hale Hō’ike’ike at Bailey House
Maui Historical Society began the process of applying for permits to repair and shore up the South Rooftop of the glorious Hale Ho’ike’ike at the Bailey House Museum building – originally built in 1842.
Hawai‘i Convention Center Debuts 2021 Young Artists of Hawai‘i Student Art Exhibition
The 2021 Young Artists of Hawai‘i Student Art Exhibition, which includes works by Hawai‘i students under the theme “My Culture, My Family and Me,” debuted at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.


