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Hawaiian Music Icon Willie K Dies After Lengthy Battle With Cancer

Legendary Maui Musician and Hawaiian music icon Willie K died on Monday night after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 59. A message to his fans notes he passed away in his home in Wailuku, surrounded by his ʻohana.

Wailuku First Friday ‘March Mele,’ Mar. 1

The Wailuku First Friday Town Party will be held on March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. on historic Market Street featuring performances by Willie K.

Willie K Recovering After Collapsing On Stage

Musician Willie K, born Willie Kahaialiʻi of Lahaina, collapsed Saturday night, Jan. 5, 2019 while on stage at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for his Willie K and Friends Bluesfest.

Willie K and Band Headline July 4th at Mulligans On The Blue

Willie K and his full band will headline the July 4th event at Mulligans On The Blue in South Maui.  The show includes opening guest Kaleo Phillips and takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Mele Kalikimaka at Makawao Third Friday

Mele Kalikimaka in Makawao will feature live music, Da Bounce Mega Mod jumping castle and slide, Santa, food trucks and more.

A November to Remember at Makawao Third Friday

Those in attendance can enjoy free entertainment, food trucks and booths, art and crafts, a keiki zone and local shopping and dining.

Wassup? Entertainment & Food: Oct. 7–11 and Beyond

Wondering what to do this weekend? Check out Maui Now’s chronological listing of some of the island’s best events scheduled from Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 4 through 11 and beyond…

Wassup? Entertainment & Food: Oct. 1–4 and Beyond

Willie K, Ka‘ahumanu Church Fundraiser, Maui Pride Weekend, Schaefer International Gallery, Kimokeo Kapahulehua dinner, Festivals of Aloha, Maui OnStage Comedy…

Wassup? Entertainment & Food: Sept. 23–27

A Toast to Tuscany, George Kahumoku Jr. Slack Key Show, “Upaj: Improvise,” Willie K, Maui Fair, Soul Kitchen, Kīhei Fourth Friday, Chinese Moon Festival, “Noises Off,” hula festival, The Treehouse Gallery, tilapia tounament, chili cookoff, Bob Saget…

Wassup? Entertainment & Food: Sept. 16–20

Wassup this weekend? Amy Hānaiali’i, George Kahumoku, Willie K, Leeward Haleakalā Watershed Restoration Partnership dinner, St. John’s Kula Festival, Hope Fest Maui Fundraiser, Gypsy Maui Food Truck…

Wassup? Entertainment & Food Sept. 9–13 and Beyond…

Wondering what to do this weekend? Maui Now has compiled a chronological listing of some of the island’s best events scheduled from Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 9 through 13 and beyond…

Wassup This Weekend: Wednesday–Sunday, Aug. 12–16

Wondering what to do this weekend? Maui Now has compiled a chronological listing of some of the island’s best events scheduled from Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 12 through Aug. 16.

Amy Hanaialiʻi and Willie K at The MACC

Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, March 24, for Amy Hanaialiʻi and Willie Kahaialiʻi at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The hana hou show is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, in the Castle Theater beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Wailuku First Friday to Celebrate 2015

Wailuku First Fridays will feature a full lineup of music, food, activities, and crafts this Friday, Jan. 2, to greet the new year. Local musician Willie K. will perform with the Deborah Vial Band on the Maui Thing stage starting at 7:30 p.m.