The Big Game
Sunday, February 4:
The Big Game. Watch the Super Bowl at the MACC. Enjoy live entertainment prior to kickoff and after the final whistle. Watch the game indoors on the huge screen in Castle Theatre, outside in the Pavilion on a high-tech LED screen, or both – mix & mingle. Hot and cold beverages will be available for purchase in the courtyard before and during the game, and food trucks will be on hand selling ono grindz and snacks. All ages welcome. Free admission. No coolers, outside food/beverages, or tailgating please. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 1:30 p.m. Gates open at 12 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
Maui Friday Town Parties
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries, and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6 to 9 p.m. February 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 23 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free. For information visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.
Judy Ridolfino and Judy’s Gang are ready to party!
Sunday, January 28:
Judy Ridolfino and Judy’s Gang are ready to party! Don’t be shy, they’ll show you how to dance! Do the twist, the silly squirrel dance, the boogie oogie oogie, and more. Enjoy family fun for all ages in this two-hour show of tap and jazz dancing. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
Book Trust’s 6th Annual Extravanganza: Treasure Island
Saturday, January 27:
Book Trust’s 6th Annual Extravanganza: Treasure Island. Gather your mates and celebrate with a hearty crew of Book Trust supporters! Their mission is to empower low income keiki by providing them with true treasure – the opportunity to choose and own books. Featuring live entertainment, a delicious feast and a fabulous auction. The Fairmont Kea Lani, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: Standard Ticket – $150/guest; VIP Ticket – $250/guest; hosted table for 8 – $1,500; VIP Table for 8 – $2,500. For tickets and information call (808) 359-1951 or visit http://www.booktrust.org/event/extravaganza-treasure-island.
Hawaiian Music Series
Thursday. January 25:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.
Aotearoa’s Finest
Thursday, January 25:
Aotearoa’s Finest. This is music that fuses cultural roots, memorable tunes, and honest, gripping lyrics by Māori singer/songwriters Maisey Rika, Rob Ruha, & Seth Ha`apu, joined by Horomona Horo, New Zealand’s leading practitioner in traditional Maori instruments. All are superb musicians and performers, revered for their artistry and Maori activism, positioned at the forefront of a new generation of indigenous performers in Aotearoa (New Zealand). This collaborative group effort reflects deep roots in Maori traditions, yet celebrates contemporary Maori music and its many international influences. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
Broadway Pops
Sunday, January 21:
Broadway Pops. Maui Pops Orchestra’s annual sell-out Broadway Pops concert features the vocal talents of Anne Runolfsson and Gary Mauer with returning guest conductor, Jason Howland. These outstanding guest artists with numerous credits on Broadway and beyond will perform a wonderful selection of show tunes, including some Rodgers & Hammerstein favorites, designed to carry you to your happiest place. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
Saturday, January 20:
Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton. After four decades of singing background for icons like the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Nine Inch Nails, Lisa Fischer has stepped into her own spotlight, accompanied by her inventive musicians of Grand Baton. The band’s organic fusion of African, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean rhythms, psychedelic soul, and progressive rock awakens and ignites Lisa’s flexibility and freedom of expression. CLICK HERE to see a special performance by Lisa at a Twenty Feet From Stardom screening. CLICK HERE to see Lisa’s dynamic performance of “How Can I Ease the Pain” at New York’s BAM R&B Festival. This show will have a dance floor. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
Diplo
Sunday, January 14:
Diplo. Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, is one of the most dynamic forces in music today. He is as much an international brand as he is a musician/DJ/producer. He has proven himself to be a ubiquitous cultural figure, consistently bridging high and low, mainstream and underground, with remarkable tact and reverence. Pentz received three Grammy nominations in 2016, including Producer of the Year, Best Dance Recording, and Best Dance/Electronic Album. Diplo remains the go-to producer for a who’s who of the pop music landscape. Ages 18+ only. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Events Lawn, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.