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Martinis & Jazz

Maui

Every Monday: 
Martinis & Jazz.  Enjoy an evening of jazz featuring Jazz Master Phil Smith and his band “Gentlemen of Jazz”.  Located at The King Kamehameha Golf Club Clubhouse, Waikapu Ballroom (locally known as The Marilyn Monroe House, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright), 2500 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Wailuku, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  $25 cover, includes complimentary pupus until 8:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 866-5025 or visit www.MauiLiveEvents.com.

Ho`onanea, Cazimero Lei Day Concert

Maui

Sunday, May 1: 
Ho`onanea, Cazimero Lei Day Concert.  This annual tradition of a Maui Lei Day Concert is always a celebratory event.  Enjoy the smooth showmanship, talent, and graciousness of Robert Cazimero and his guests, with contemporary Hawaiian music and hula.  Preshow festivities include hula and music in the courtyard and island crafters will be on hand with a selection of fragrant lei to make your day.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

St. Joseph Feast

Maui

Friday – Sunday, April 29 – May 1: 
St. Joseph Feast.  This popular festival offers local entertainment, food and fun for the whole family with games, bouncers, crafters, Country Store, plants, produce, flowers and much more.    Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., participate in a live valuable goods auction featuring golfing, gift certificates to dinner, hotels, activities, etc.  Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  St. Joseph Church, 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao. Free admission, scrip may be purchased onsite for food, beverages, and game booths. For information call (808) 572-7652 or visit www.sjcmaui.org.

St. Joseph Feast

Maui

Friday – Sunday, April 29 – 30: 
St. Joseph Feast.  This popular festival offers great local entertainment, delicious food and fun for the whole family with games, bouncers, crafters, Country Store, plants, produce, flowers and much more.    Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., participate in a live valuable goods auction featuring golfing, gift certificates to dinner, hotels, activities, etc.  Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  St. Joseph Church, 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao. Free admission, scrip must be purchased onsite for food, beverages, and game booths. For information call (808) 572-7652 or visit www.sjcmaui.org.

David Benoit – “2 in Love”

Maui

Friday, April 29: 
David Benoit – “2 in Love”.  David Benoit, Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, and conductor, will join his family, Maui residents Phil & Angela Benoit, for their first performance together at Maui Arts & Cultural Center since 2010.  This magical evening will feature the silky voice of Angela Benoit as they perform songs from David’s new CD, “2 In Love.” David’s brother, Phil, will add smooth guitar accompanied by a rhythm section of Maui all-stars.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, April 28: 
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 www.lahainarestoration.org.

MUC ‘n’ Stuff Spring Fair

Maui

Saturday, April 16: 
MUC ‘n’ Stuff Spring Fair.  Makawao Union Church’s annual Spring Fair with vendors, food booths, bake sale, rummage sale and entertainment.  Free entry and free parking.  Makawao Union Church, 500 Baldwin Ave., Paia.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-9261 or visit www.makawaounionchurch.org.

Maui Steel Guitar Festival

Maui

Friday – Sunday, April 15 – 17: 
Maui Steel Guitar Festival.  The festival features performances, presentations, workshops and kanikapila (jam sessions) focused on the Hawaiian steel guitar and its importance in the Hawaiian music genre. In addition, an ongoing series of cultural activities such as hula, lei making and ukulele takes place throughout the weekend. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  Free admission.  For more information and schedule call (808) 283-3576 or visit www.mauisteelguitarfestival.com.

Chinese Kite Festival

Maui

Friday & Saturday, April 15 & 16: 
Chinese Kite Festival.  Celebrate the colorful world of kites during a traditional Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina, on Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. Enjoy an exhibit of handmade kites. Make your own kite or purchase one of the many kites for sale. There will be Chinese music and entertainment as well as Chinese delicacies to purchase. On Saturday, go fly a kite! This family event takes place at the Keka`a North Beach Open Space near the Old Airport Beach in Ka`anapali from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch aerial displays of acrobatic sport kites from Hawai`i Kiteflyers Association. Fly your own kite for prizes or try a kite making workshop. Free.  For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Christopher K Morgan & Artists: Pohaku

Maui

Thursday, April 14: 
Christopher K Morgan & Artists:  Pohaku.  A dance theater piece bringing together storytelling, hula, modern dance, classical music, and projection design to explore compelling universal themes in the story of Hawai`i’s native people, including land loss and fractured identity. The work incorporates Morgan’s own stories to reflect these larger themes. Performing live with Morgan are kumu hula Elsie Kaleihulukea Ryder of Kaimikaua’s Hālau Hula o Kukunaokalā, and classically trained electric cellist, Wytold. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.