Throughout the Month of June:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i 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, […]

Wednesday – Sunday, June 15 – 19:  Maui Film Festival.  Dubbed Hawai`i’s version of the Sundance film festival, the Maui Film Festival is a cinematic celebration of international movies and independent works. The five-day engagement features dozens of U.S. and global premieres with screenings of documentaries, features and short films, as well as Q&A sessions, […]

Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19:  Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa`u Parade & Ho`olaule`a.  Visitors and Kama`aina gather to commemorate and celebrate Hawai`i’s ali‘i. Parade begins at 9:45 a.m. along Front St., from Kenui St. to Shaw Street.  Commentary Stations are at Longhi's, Kimo's, Lahaina Pizza Co., Cheeseburger in Paradise and Wharf Cinema Center.  Ho`olaule`a opens at […]

Throughout the Month of June:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i 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, […]

Saturday, June 25:  St. Anthony High School’s Annual Ho`olaule`a.  This Hawaiian celebration at St. Anthony is a long tradition of gathering both alumni and the Maui community for a night of ono kaukau and local entertainment. Now in its 27th year, the 2016 Ho`olaule`a will feature Maui’s own Ekolu, Malino, Matagi and Napili. St. Anthony […]

Throughout the Month of June:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i 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, […]

Tuesday, June 28:  Ki Hoalu Guitar Festival.  A showcase of Hawai`i’s great slack key guitar musicians, presented in a laid-back, local-style outdoor festival. Bring your own beach chair, blanket or lauhala mat to stretch out on the lawn and enjoy an afternoon of music from mid-day till dusk. The lineup always includes many of your […]

Thursday, June 30:  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 […]

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.  6-9 p.m.  July 1 - Wailuku, on Market Street; July 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 15 – Makawao, on Makawao […]

Thursday – Sunday, June 1 – July 3:  60th Annual Makawao Rodeo.  Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m., free admission -Qualifying Runs, all day. Bull Bash at 7 p.m. on Friday, $15 adults.  Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m., Rodeo (bull-riding, team-roping, calf-roping, bronc riding, mugging, barrel racing, break-away). Live band after Rodeo on Saturday.  Saturday & […]