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, […]

Every Wednesday & Thursday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. On Wednesdays, host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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”. On Thursdays, George […]

Friday, May 8: Kickoff Event for Maui Matsuri (Japanese Festival). Taiko performances, karaoke, and karate demonstrations will be a few of the highlights of this event. Also featured will be a coloring contest, appearance by Hello Kitty, and more. The event will conclude with bon odori (bon dance) practice around the stage. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center, […]

Friday, May 8: Chaka Khan. Singer-songwriter Chaka Khan's career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. Often dubbed the "Queen of Funk," she has won ten Grammys and has sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide, in the genres of R&B, jazz, funk, […]

Thursday – Sunday, June 11 – 14: Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. This celebration of epicurean excellence will convene the finest in food and wine and embrace all things Hawaiian, notably the fabulous culinary bounty on Maui and at the world-renowned Kapalua Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, 1 Ritz-Carlton Dr., Lahaina. For information and tickets call […]

Saturday, May 9: Hawai`i Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land Hike – Pu`uhokukano in Auwahi, Maui. Enjoy a free educational hike on a conserved property. Bring sturdy shoes, long pants, plenty of water, and lunch. Moderately difficult hike. Led by Director of Conservation, Scott Fisher. Meet at Keokea Park. 9 a.m. to 1 […]

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. June 5 - Wailuku, on Market Street; June 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; June 19 – Makawao, on Makawao […]

Saturday, May 16: Maui Matsuri (Japanese Festival). “On” kanji is the theme of this year's festival to commemorate a year of reflection and gratitude. The festival will feature cultural entertainment, food and craft booths, demonstrations and exhibits, cultural crafts and games for kids, manga and art contests, cosplay (costume) and video-gaming contests, hanafuda/sakura contests, eating […]

Saturday, May 16: 7th Annual Maui Brewers Festival. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of craft tasting, with a wide variety of ales and island-style pupu (appetizers), with live music, prizes, and lots of fun. All attendees must be over age 21 and must bring current valid photo ID for entry to venue. Maui Arts & Cultural […]

Friday, May 22: Benefit Night for the Birds. The Maui Brewing Company is hosting a benefit night for the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. Half the pub profits from house beers sold this night will go towards protecting native birds. The Maui Brewing Company, Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Lahaina. 96761. 6 to 10 […]