Friday, July 15: “Talk Story” and Demonstration with Umi & Leinaala Kai. Learn about making tools, weapons, and lauhala weaving from Native Hawaiian artists. With over 45 years of experience learning about and crafting na mea Hawai`i, Umi and Leina`ala are part of a small group of Native Hawaiian artists perpetuating the craft of making […]

Throughout the Month of July:  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, July 16:  Iao Valley 10K.  Enjoy this run through the scenic Iao Valley.  Course starts at the Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot off of Vineyard Street, between Church Street and Market Street.  Follows Vineyard Street up to Main Street, and into scenic Iao Valley State Park, with a long, rolling, downhill back to Wailuku. Run […]

Throughout the Month of July:  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, July 23:  Maui 2 Molokai Challenge.  Primarily a relay race for Stand Up Paddle Boards and Prone Paddle Boards to match the division of the M2O (Molokai 2 Oahu), which will be the following weekend. However other divisions of Ski, OC1 and OC2 will be accepted along with solo entries.  Departing from DT Flemmings on […]

Saturday, July 23:  Plantation Festival. The festival celebrates the sugar plantation and its workers.  Enjoy cultural and historical displays, food and beverages, entertainment, prizes, and more. Queen Kaahumanu Center, Center Stage, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.    For information call (808) 877-3369 or visit www.queenkaahumanucenter.com.

Thursday, July 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 […]

Thursday & Friday, July 29 & 30:  The Mayjah Rayjah.  Hawai`i’s premier annual island & reggae music festival featuring international and local reggae stars. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 5 to 9 p.m. both days.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Throughout the Month of July:  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, […]