Maui Arts & Entertainment

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.

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 will host the First Friday Farmer’s Market Artist Booth, featuring local artists and featured keiki, this Friday and every First Friday.

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 (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 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.

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.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum with a $49,999 grant for its “Extending Our Reach” project, which provides educational programs and meaningful experiences to a high percentage of Native Hawaiian students on neighboring islands.

The US Small Business Administration reached a new milestone of successfully awarding over $7.5 billion in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants to more than 10,000 hard-hit live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits, and venues.

The free livestream performance will be on Thursday, July 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. and can be viewed on Twitch.

“Come together” for a Beatles tribute art show with the artist himself, Robert Lyn Nelson at Lahaina Galleries at The Shops at Wailea on Wednesday, July 21 from 5-8 p.m.

Hawaiian Soul, a narrative short-film based on the true story of Hawaiian hero, musician, and activist, George Jarrett Helm, Jr., is coming to Maui with a free community screening in Mākena on Monday July 19, 2021 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mākena Beach & Golf Resort’s oceanfront lawn adjacent to Maluaka Beach.

The concert is among one of the first live events returning to the Amphitheater lawn and seats will be arranged in socially distanced pods containing either two or four seats. Patrons will need to purchase a full pod to ensure that those seated together are members of their own ‘ohana. There are no single ticket purchases for this event.

The Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center reopens to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, July 7 with the exhibit Abstraction x3, running from July 7 to September 4 with new gallery hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi under the direction or Nā Kumu Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes earned a second place overall finish. The hālau from Wailuku, Maui also captured awards for: first place in the Wahine Overall, second place in Kāne Overall, first place in Wahine ‘Auana, third place in Wahine Kahiko, and second place in the Kāne ʻAuana divisions.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a return of popular comedian Jim Gaffigan as part of his ‘Fun Tour’ Saturday, July 17 under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

The Shops at Wailea welcomes Maui Classic Cruisers from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 where 35-40 classic and vintage cars will be parked outside Island Gourmet Markets.

Rosemary Kaʻimilei Keamoai-Strickland, from Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe under the direction of kumu hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, took home the 2021 title of Miss Aloha Hula.

ProArts and Oh Boy Productions present the 20th Anniversary Production of Damien, the playhouse’s first theatrical show in 16 months. The production, written by Aldyth Morris and starring Vinnie Linares, will have six performances: July 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 pm, and matinees July 18 and 25 at 3 pm at the playhouse in Azeka Center in Kīhei.

Cousins, directed by Award-winning Māori filmmaking duo Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith, had its worldwide premiere at the Māoriland Film Festival in New Zealand where it won the 2021 People’s Choice for Best Feature Drama. The film debuted at number one at New Zealand’s box office when it was released earlier this year.