September 27, 2019 – September 28, 2019:
The Republik Music Festival. The Republik Music Festival Steel Pulse, Trevor Hall, & the Original Wailers: Friday, September 27, 2019 Tribal Seeds, Matisyahu, & Groundation: Saturday, September 28 A&B Amphitheater/Yokouchi Pavilion; 6:00 pm, gates open at 5:00 pm Rock-reggae band Tribal Seeds issued its debut album, Youth Rebellion in 2005. They have shared the stage with artists such as the Dave Matthews Band, Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, Skrillex, MGMT, Cee Lo Green, Jason Mraz, Matisyahu, Sublime with Rome, Taking Back Sunday, O.A.R., Pretty Lights, Steel Pulse, the Wailers, Julian Marley, Stephen Marley, Gregory Isaacs, SOJA, Rebelution, Pepper, and many more. Originally formed in 1975, roots reggae band Steel Pulse started out playing authentic roots reggae with touches of jazz and Latin music, and earned a substantial audience and won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Tickets: $39.50/GA, $79.50/VIP ($10 discount when purchasing both nights at the same time; plus applicable fees; prices increase on day-of-show) VIP tickets include premium viewing/standing-only area front-of-stage, access to Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard with designated bars and restrooms, and remote seating area with tables/chairs. VIP ticket holders must be age 21/over. Tickets on sale: Friday, July 12

September 21, 2019:
Uses of Ti Leaf. Ti leaf (Cordyline fruticosa) is as versatile as it is beloved. It has a variety of uses, from rain capes, sandals and hula skirts, to thatches for houses, plates, food wrappers and whistles. Explore the uses of the ti plant with cultural practitioner, Koʻi Lum. Cost: $50, or $25 for current garden members. Call 249-2798 or email info@mnbg.org for reservations. This workshop is sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

September 21, 2019:
ZepMaui X. Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard; 7:00 pm, gates open at 5:30 pm ZepMaui is an annual presentation of Maui artists gathering to honor—via music—all things Led Zeppelin. What began in 2010 as an anniversary commemoration of the death of John Bonham – considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time – Maui’s annual event has grown into a full-fledged rock concert. Celebrate the music of Led Zeppelin with a slew of Maui’s most amazing musicians. Take a trip back in time with this high-energy show full of exciting performances, dancing, food, and entertainment in a festival setting. Tickets: Presale (through August 31): $39, $69/VIP; Regular price: $45, $79/VIP; Ticket prices increase day-of-show ; Age 17 and under: $17 any time. (All tickets are general admission, plus applicable fees) VIP tickets include viewing from standing-only area front-of-stage/side-stage, access to designated cash bars for beer and wine purchases, and side-stage seating area with tables/chairs. VIP attendees must be 21+.

September 20, 2019:
Festivals Of Aloha – Aloha Friday. Wind down your week with a heart warming Hawaiian event, at the piko (center) of Maui, Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center. Free to the public, come enjoy and evening of Hawaiian music, hula and more!
The annual Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style honors our Hawaiian heritage with royal pageantry, parades, street parties, concerts and family activities hosted on each of the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Hana. The 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS are at FESTIVALSOFALOHA.COM – All events are open to the public and most are free. Our 2018 theme is “E ulu mau i ke aloha ʻāina.” “Be ever inspired by the love of your land.”

September 14, 2019:
Moon Festival. Celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival and taste traditional tea and mooncakes in the beautifully decorated Tea Garden. The Tea Master presents the history and traditions of tea, along with tea tasting and moon cakes for sampling and sale. Special moon cakes are available; sweet, round cakes in the shape of the moon. There will also be presentations and displays in the historic Cookhouse. Live Chinese music entertains the attendees, cultural practitioners offer free hands on cultural activities, such as Calligraphy, and a special craft activity for the keiki (children). Wo Hing Museum, Cookhouse and Grounds will be open from 10 am to 9 pm on Friday with free admission. The four days prior to the event, the museum is open 10 am-4 pm with free admission.

September 14, 2019:
Pailolo Challenge 2019. The Pailolo Challenge is a 26-mile race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai. Paddlers gather from Hawaii, USA, Canada, Australia and more to test themselves in excellent channel crossing conditions. Since it’s inceptiont he race has caught on and considered to be the most consistent and funnesty canoe race in Hawaii. The Pailolo Challenge is organized and staffed by Hawaiian Canoe Club. The mission of HCC is to perpetuate and preserve the art of Hawaiian canoe paddling by providing an environment rooted in traditional Hawaiian values that promote personal growth, character development, and achievement in physical fitness.

September 12, 2019:
Hula Mai. McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Traditional procreation chants and dances often celebrate and encourage the continuation of alii family lines. Hula Mai are often misunderstood and misinterpreted in modern Western contexts. This presentation will look at several chants as poetical expressions as well as exhibit them in hula form. Participating halau include: Pau O Hiiaka, Halau Kamaluokaleihulu, and Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka. (Parental discretion advised) Tickets: $20, 10% discount for MACC Members and half-price kids under 12 (plus applicable fees) Tickets on sale: Friday, August 9.

September 11, 2019:
Market at The Shops. The Markets at the Shops are every second and fourth Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m. What could be more enticing than fresh pineapples, specialty foods and Local Maui made artisan goods? Market at The Shops is a fun grocery shopping venue that offers farm-fresh and sustainable grown produce from local growers, producers and artisans. You’ll get the freshest ingredients and the chance to learn about the food and products directly from the vendors.

September 07, 2019:
La Ulu: Breadfruit Day At Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host the 3rd annual La Ulu: Breadfruit Day! This free community event will include food booths, breadfruit cooking demonstrations, Pacific ulu varieties for sale, Hawaiian plant sale, free cultural activities, Hawaiian music and hula! For more information and to get involved, visit www.mnbg.org/LaUlu.html.

September 06, 2019:
Starry Night Cinema: Pokemon Detective Pikachu.  A&B Amphitheater; 7:00 pm, gates at 5:30 pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents another Starry Night Cinema event! Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “Pokemon Detective Pikachu!” Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment and an art activity for the kids prior to the film. You can also purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and enter our prize giveaway! Join us for some FREE FAMILY FUN! If it’s rainy, the movie will be shown in the Castle Theater; seating is first come/first served. Sorry, no coolers or outside food/beverages allowed. About the film: The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence.