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Maui ‘Ukulele Festival returns for its 17th year
On Sunday, Oct. 27, Maui Arts & Cultural Center again celebrates the musical tradition of Hawai’i’s famous four-string instrument at the 17th annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival, a free Maui community music event in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
‘ʻUkulele for Lahaina’ project kicks off with Kula ʻUkulele Festival, June 22
The “ʻUkulele for Lahaina” Project announces the inaugural Kula ʻUkulele Festival, a special event as part of the Maui Jazz & Blues Festival series dedicated to providing ʻukulele to families who lost their instruments in the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire. The event will feature some of Hawaii’s top ʻukulele masters and will take place on June 22 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery on the slopes of Haleakalā.
Kīhei 4th Friday festivities with guitarist Benny Uyetake begin Feb. 23
The February Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party will take place at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka on Feb. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Top 20 Things to Do on Maui, Feb. 22-March 3: Iration, Black Uhuru, Leslie Jones, Kīhei Fridays, Hui Noʻeau arts fundraiser
This week on Maui, events include performances by former SNL comedian Leslie Jones, a Kīhei Fridays block party, a fundraiser for Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center, and a night with Hawaiʻi songwriters Keola Beamer, Henry Kapono and Anthony Pfluke. Coming Soon: The Billboard hitmaker Iration, and Grammy Award winning reggae icon Black Uhuru.
Top 20 Things to Do on Maui, Feb. 1-11: Brett Young concert, Chinese New Year, Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This week on Maui, there are concerts by award-winning country singer Brett Young and legendary reggae band The Abyssinians, a public display of the Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the award-winning musical Daddy Long Legs. Coming Soon: Chinese New Year, rocking bluesman Popa Chubby.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Dec 28-Jan. 8: Wailea fireworks, New Year’s Eve parties, Big Mountain concert, songwriters festival, PGA tournament
Check out all the things to do around Maui for New Yearʻs Eve, including a fireworks show in Wailea. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Dec 14-23: Jack Johnson, Paula Fuga, Lukas Nelson in benefit concert; Nutcracker; Goat Day; holiday events
This week on Maui, there is so much to do to celebrate the holidays, help raise funds for wildfire survivors and be entertained around the island by comedians, musicians young and old, and even goats. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Nov. 30-Dec. 13: World AIDS Day’s Music for Hope, Kanekoa benefit, Jimi Hendrix birthday bash, Kingston Trio, holiday celebrations
This week on Maui, the band Kanekoa is performing at a benefit concert for Maui wildfire victims, the free annual Jimi Hendrix tribute takes place in Pāʻia and for the observance of World AIDS Day there is “Music For Hope” at the ʻĪao Theatre. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Sept 27-Oct. 8: Natalie Ai Kamauu, Kanekoa, Vince Esquire Maui wildfire benefits, Oktoberfest
The ‘ukulele-powered band Kanekoa, the Vince Esquire Band and Grammy-nominated Natalie Ai Kamauu perform at benefits for Maui wildfire victims this weekend. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
16th Annual Maui ʻUkulele Festival, Oct. 8
Maui Arts & Cultural Center again celebrates the musical tradition of Hawai’i’s famous four-string instrument at the 16th annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival, a free Maui community music event on Sunday, Oct. 8, in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 3 p.m.
Top 20 things to do on Maui, Sept 21-30: Kapono, Kanekoa benefit concerts; October Fest, ‘Rally Around Peace’
Several benefit concerts for Maui wildfire victims are taking place this weekend, including Henry Kapono’s “We Are Friends,” a Maui Jazz and Blues Festival, Jazz Aid and “Rally Around Peace” at the Imua Discovery Gardens. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, May 11-May 17
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for May 11-17, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Earth Day Sunflower Farm Music Fest to support food security in Hawaiʻi, April 22
Pacific Biodiesel founders, Bob and Kelly King, announced today they will partner for a second consecutive year to present a benefit farm tour and festival event, this time supporting the critical issue of food security in Hawaiʻi. The “Sunflower Farm Music Fest” will take place in a blooming field of sunflowers at the Kings’ family farm in Maui’s Central Valley on Earth Day – Saturday, April 22, 2023 – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrating Prince Kūhiō at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, March 24
The Prince Kūhiō Maui Ho’olaule’a returns to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Friday, March 24, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and features free keiki activities, hands-on exhibits, Hawaiian music and hula.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 2-8
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 2 – 8, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party, Feb. 24
The monthly Kīhei 4th Friday event takes place on Feb. 24, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka in South Maui. The public is invited to enjoy live music, food booths and trucks, art, crafts, and shopping.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Jan. 19-25
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Jan. 19-25, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Jan. 12-18
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Jan. 12-18, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Dec. 15-21
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Dec. 15-21, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, Dec. 8-14
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for Dec. 8-14, find our comprehensive listing HERE.