March 07, 2020:
Theo Von – Dark Arts. Castle Theater; 7:30 pm Theo Von is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, TV personality, host, and actor. His podcast, “This Past Weekend,” is one of the top comedy podcasts, garnering five million listens a month on audio alone. Theo has appeared numerous times on Joe Rogan’s podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” regularly on Joey Diaz’s “The Church of What’s Happening Now,” and was voted guest of the year on “The Fighter and the Kid” by TFATK listeners in both 2017 and 2018. Von was the host of TBS’s hidden camera show “Deal With It,” which ran for three seasons. His 2015 Netflix special is titled “No Offense,” and he also hosted Yahoo’s popular daily recap show, “Primetime in No Time,” one of the most-watched shows on the web with nearly one million views per day. Tickets: $29, $35 (plus applicable fees; prices increase on day of show)

March 06, 2020:
Indian Ink Theatre – “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party”. Friday, March 6, 2020; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm You’re invited! “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” is an utterly disarming comedy that seats the audience around the dining table and at the kitchen bench in the back room of an Indian-run convenience store. Now that her son is grown up, Mrs. Krishnan is thinking of selling the shop. It’s Onam, a time to celebrate life, death, and rebirth and Mrs. Krishnan has to throw the party of her life. Over one joyous evening, Mrs. Krishnan’s Party magically transforms strangers into friends through laughter, tears, good music, and great food. Note: space to attend the party is limited! Tickets: $65, $50, $45, 10% discount for MACC Members (plus applicable fees)

February 29, 2020:
Great Whale Count – Month of February. The annual Great Whale Count brings volunteers together to count whales from 12 survey sites along the shoreline of Maui as part of a long-term survey of humpback whales in Hawaii. This event provides the PWF Research department with a snapshot of trends in relative abundance of whales and is one of the world’s longest-running citizen scientist projects, also offering a chance to spend time at a favorite spot or to explore a new part of the island. Upcoming dates are  Saturday, Feb 29, 2020 and Saturday, March 28, 2020. Register and purchase the Great Whale Count commemorative shirt at MauiWhaleFestival.org/GreatWhaleCount.

February 28, 2020:
John Craigie. McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters while blazing a trail of his own. Recently, that trail twisted and turned into new territory for the Portland, OR, performer, who The Stranger appropriately dubbed, “the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg.” His music speaks to both audiences and fellow artists. His fifth full-length album, No Rain, No Rose boasted two collaborations with Gregory Alan Isakov. He has also earned acclaim from SF Weekly, Seattle Times, AXS, and more. Festival appearances include Ohana Music Festival (CA), Mountain Jam (NY), SXSW (TX), Electric Forest (MI), Summer Camp (IL), Kate Wolf Music Festival (CA), Pickathon (OR), Edmonton Folk Festival (AB), Kerrville Folk Festival (TX), Wanderlust (CA & VT), High Sierra Music Festival (CA), and more. When Craigie plays, it’s one of those special shows that can make you laugh and cry at the same time. It’s a musical journey that can’t be denied. Tickets: $20, $25 (plus applicable fees; prices increase on day-of-show).

February 27, 2020:
Goitse. This show will have a dance floor! Named Live Ireland’s Traditional Group of the Year, Chicago Irish American News’ Group of the Year, and winners of the prestigious 2016 Freiburger International Leiter award in Germany, Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. The distinctive sound of this award-winning quintet lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad, which makes each performance unique. The music is “brimming with energy and creative zeal.” (Irish Music magazine) Tickets: $35, $45; 10% discount for MACC Members and half-price kids under 12 (plus applicable fees) Tickets on sale to members: Friday, November 15 Tickets on sale to public: Friday, November 22 

February 22, 2020:
Assistance Dogs of Hawaii’s Valentine’s Benefit Event. Assistance Dogs of Hawaii’s Annual Valentine’s Benefit Event will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at The Four Seasons Wailea. Enjoy a fabulous 3-course dinner while you listen to inspiring speakers. Delight in music by Maui’s own, Derick Sebastian and browse our silent auction. Meet some of our “puppies in training” as they share their puppy love with our guests at our “Puppy Kissing Booth”. Kim Gennaula and Guy Hagi will emcee this special event. Tickets are $175.00 and tables of 10 are $1,750.00. We invite you to support a life-changing, Hawaii-based charitable organization 501 (c)(3).Proceeds raised at the Valentine’s Event will help Assistance Dogs of Hawaii provide Assistance Dogs, free of charge, to residents of Hawaii for people with physical disabilities and other special needs. This is a special year for Assistance Dogs of Hawaii as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. Since its inception in 2000, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii has graduated over 100 Service Dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities and other special needs. In addition to placing Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities, ADH places Hospital Facility Dogs like Samson at Kapi’olani Medical Center, Ipo at the Queen’s Medical Center and Angel at Straub Medical Center. ADH also places Courthouse Dogs at Prosecutor’s Offices around the state, helping children who are victims of crime through the difficult legal process.

February 21, 2020:
Art To Heart Gala. The 15th Annual Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational presented by Maui Arts League February 15-23, 2020 encompasses nine days, 16 events, and more than 200 original paintings. The largest plein air painting invitational in Hawaii, it showcases the works of 24 professional painters from across the US and as far away as Australia. The painters capture the images of Maui – its people, beaches and ocean scenes, majestic mountains, verdant valleys, and historical buildings. The public watches artists create inspiring works, attends art sales and participates in educational workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and more. Ticketed events include Pre- and Post-event workshops, the elegant “Art to Heart Gala” and “Take an Artist to Breakfast”. Free events such as paint outs, auctions, and art sales, take place throughout the schedule at various locations across the island. The Art to Heart Gala is an elegant evening, a tribute to the 24 participating artists, features a champagne reception, Ku’ia Chocolate tasting, gourmet dining (choice of entrée), entertainment, and original paintings for sale. Each includes $50 toward the purchase of a painting. Island elegant attire suggested. For tickets, a complete schedule and more information go to MauiArtsLeague.org.

February 21, 2020:
Starry Night Cinema: ABOMINABLE.  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 ABOMINABLE! Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment with MOTM Collective 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: When teenager Yi (Chloe Bennet, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert Tsai), name him “Everest” and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one step ahead of Burnish (Eddie Izzard), a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara (Sarah Paulson), to help Everest get home. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f8-OAjhXss FREE ADMISSION

February 19, 2020:
Concerts at The Shops at Wailea with Mark Yamanaka. Join us for a special night of music with Mark Yamanaka. Concerts at The Shops is a free, monthly concert series that is open to the public and features headlining musicians from across the Hawaiian Islands. This community event occurs on the third and fifth Wednesdays of every month at the main Fountain Courtyard. The Shops at Wailea is Maui’s premier shopping and dining destination with more than 70 distinct boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries. For more information, visit our website at, https://www.theshopsatwailea.com or call us at (808) 891-6770.

February 15, 2020:
Observe & Play Family Day.  Schaefer International Gallery; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This popular program brings families together to experience our world-class gallery, view the exhibit, and engage in hands-on art-making fun. FREE ADMISSION About the exhibit: Exhibit: The Woodworker’s Journey: Concept to Creation January 7 – February 23, 2020; Schaefer International Gallery Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am – 5 pm CLOSED MONDAYS (Also open before Castle Theater shows and during intermission) We have invited an exceptional group of 25 artists from Hawai‘i and the mainland U.S. with distinguished careers in woodworking to each make one new piece for this exhibition. The work may be utilitarian or conceptual in design, with a refined conventional appeal or free form fusion approach, using wood as the primary material.