Throughout the Month of July:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]

Ongoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  August 2 - Wailuku, on Market Street; August 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 16 – Makawao, on […]

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. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 […]

Throughout the Month of August:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday, […]

Sunday, August 4:  Earth Wind & Fire.  Earth Wind & Fire will light up the night with their music, moves and magic! The line-up features Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson, along with an arsenal of musicians on guitar, keyboards, percussion and horns. EWF is well known for their showmanship, so they will be […]

Every Wednesday:  Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  August 7 – Dennis Kamakahi; August 14 – […]

Friday, August 9:  Maui Calls 2013 – MACC’s Signature Benefit Gala.  This year the theme is "In Celebration of the Surfrider" and some of Maui's surfing luminaries are expected to be in attendance. Enjoy music by surprise musical guests and sample delectable pūpū created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants, paired with premium wines served […]

Saturday, August 10:  Play Along with Ukulele Mele.  Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their ukulele to workshops led by "master of multiple genres and strumming styles" Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. Mele is a professional singer and entertainer, who also teaches private and small group lessons at the […]

Weekends, August 16 – 24:  Les Miserables by MAPA.  Performed live for the first time on Maui, this epic musical has thrilled audiences around the world for nearly three decades. Based on Victor Hugo’s grand tale of love and redemption, Les Misérables features a cast of 80 performers and a 25-piece live orchestra.  Maui Arts […]