Maui Arts & Entertainment

The Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts hosts the 2021 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Awards today from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the The Royal Hawaiian Monarch Room.

Montage Kapalua Bay has a host of events planned for December including holiday dining, Champagne by the Bay, and a New Year’s Eve Glow in the Dark celebration.

After 12 years in the spotlight celebrating global success, Hawaiʻi-born reggae band The Green welcomed their 6th studio album, Brand New Eyes, with new perspective and a greater appreciation for home.

The MACC Presents the Maui Debut for the Allman Betts Band Concert in Castle Theater Saturday, April 2. Tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 17 to MACC members; and to the general public on Dec. 20.

From live music, to local pop-up shops, and pictures with Santa, there’s a host of activities planned at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center this holiday season. The holiday lineup for the month features special events, entertainment, giving opportunities, and local pop-up shops.

The Outlets of Maui on Front Street in Lahaina is relaunching its free Polynesian Dance Shows with a holiday twist to celebrate the Christmas season.

A music legend is coming to perform on the Valley Isle for the first time in his career.

“The Art of Trash Exhibition and Trashion Shows are annual, juried events that inspire community members to reimagine our resources, such as previously used materials, as elements for creative inspiration. All pieces are original work made from recycled and/or reused material.

“With COVID restrictions lifted, we are thrilled to be able gather once again and bring live music back to center stage for our community to enjoy safely.”

An orchestra dedicated to presenting both light classical and contemporary pops music on Maui is several events to round out the old year and kick off the new one.

This unique one-night only special edition Holiday Lūʻau experience takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 on the ocean front event lawn at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center continues to add to its upcoming shows and announces a return to Maui for multiple Grammy award winners Los Lobos. The concert takes place in Castle Theater Saturday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Award-winning actor, martial artist, producer and director Ernie Reyes Jr. will be a Special Guest at the upcoming Maui Comic Con, taking place Dec. 11-12, 2021 at the Maui Beach Hotel.

Every first Friday of the month from 8-9 p.m., Hōkū Nights features music and interviews from Hawai‘i’s music legends and emerging recording artists.

Approximately 1,500 King Protea, 2,500 Queen Protea, 1,000+ Dried Palms and other dried elements will be used to create this holiday extravaganza.

Maui’s Kalani Peʻa is celebrating the 2022 GRAMMY nomination of his junior album, “Kau Ka Peʻa,” which is being considered in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category.

The Peek-a-Bows, a local Maui based musical group, announced dates for the online launch of their self titled 3-episode series for keiki called The Peek-a-Bows.

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history will be heating up the stage of The Neal S Blaisdell Arena for “Hawaiʻi’s Official Valentines Engagement” happening on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.  

Renowned Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt at Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate join together on Saturday, Dec. 11, for a fundraiser for Kū Mai Ka Hula.

The Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema starts tonight and continues for five evenings at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The event features 13 Maui premieres under the stars at the A&B Amphitheater.