~This Weekends Events~

This Friday January 6th is the first Friday of the New Year in Wailuku Town.  #1 recording artist Josh Tatofi will be debuting his new album!  This free event runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Street closure begins at 5:30 pm.  Free parking is available at the Maui Medical Group lot.  Please bring any shoe donations you may have.  “If The Shoe Fits” shoe drive will be collecting donations for Big Brothers, Big Sisters.  Your support is greatly appreciated!  Information for this event available via the Maui Fridays website.

Come by the Maui Humane Society garage sale on Saturday January 7th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Enjoy great deals on pet supplies and animal related products. Purchase a bag for $5.00 and fill it with as many supplies as possible!  Other items will be priced individually.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the Maui Human Society.  Visit their website for more information on this event and other events here.

Also on Saturday, Las Vegas favorite Rita Rudner will be performing at the McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 pm.  Her shows have sold over 1.5 million tickets in the past 14 years.  Her show is the longest running solo comedy in the history of Las Vegas. Rudner has been honored with Las Vegas Comedian of The Year honors 9 years in a row.  Pre-concert dining will begin at 5:30 pm.  To view the menu and also more information on ticket pricing, visit the Maui Arts website.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!

New Years Events!

Enjoy a pre New Years Eve Celebration this Friday December 30th at the Historic Iao Theater with William Shatner and special guest Brian Evans live!  William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk on Star Trek, will be entertaining the crowd with stories from his own life.  Brian Evans, and other musical guests, will be performing songs that have earned him over 30 million youtube views! Doors open at 6:30 pm with the show starting at 7:00 pm. View more information on this event including purchasing tickets and pricing here.

Count down to the New Year on Saturday December 31st at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua with live music provided by Eric Gilliom. The famed Avenue Room will be hosting hors d’oeuvres, an ice bar, cocktail luge and photo booth!  Party favors and dessert will also be available!  Pricing varies and VIP tables for 2-4 guests are also available.  More information available via the Ritz Carlton website here.

Recover New Years Day at the Cane and Canoe Bar in Lahaina for Sunday Brunch. Executive Chef David Viviano will be featuring an enhanced breakfast menu.  Live jazz music will be performed to enhance your dining experience. Menu favorites including Chicken and Waffles, Steak and Eggs, Shrimp and Grits along with new brunch selections!  For those 21 years and older, you may want to sample the build your own Bloody Mary bar! Brunch time is from 10:00 am to 2:00pm.  For more information and to make reservations, visit the Mauinow.com website.

Have a safe and Happy New Years!

Events This Weekend!

Happening now on various nights through December 28th, Maui Film Festival: First Light. Come and enjoy great cinema with screenings of various movies on different days. Don’t worry about having a meal before hand.  Each showing night will offer a different menu option with a variety of food items available for purchase.  This event takes place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.  To view the movie selection as well as menu items and preview trailers visit their website here.

Friday December 23rd is Art Night In Lahaina Town.  This free event showcases artists in action throughout dozens of art galleries in Lahaina from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  This is a public event and refreshments are available.  You can pick up a map of participating galleries at the Lahaina Visitors Center open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

Going on now through Christmas The Holiday Express sugar cane train runs twice nightly at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to train departure with each excursion running 45 minutes.  Enjoy the decorated train, caroling, and maybe even a visit from Santa! Children 2 and under are free!  More information available on the Sugar Cane Train website.

Have a wonderful holiday!

Your Weekend Events!

Friday December 16th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm its Makawao 3rd Friday! This Friday come enjoy the street party and some holiday specials!  Halo salon will be offering $20 haircuts, Bootzie will be showing their new fall line with a discount for the evening, and Monkeypod Art Studio will be having craft activities in the kieki zone.  Music, food, and line dancing will also be happening throughout the evening.  For more information visit the Maui Fridays website.

Moonlit movies at Sugar Beach Events presents a free screening of ‘National Lampoons Christmas Vacation’ this Saturday December 17th!  Doors open at 6:00 pm and the movie will begin at 6:30 pm.  Popcorn, food, and drinks will be available for purchase.  Be sure to bring a beach chair and blanket! Please bring a toy to benefit the Toys for Tots program helping children in need this year have a wonderful holiday.  More information including food menu and pricing available here.

Rebelution-the Falling into Place Hawaii Tour-with special guests Pepper and New Kingston is this Sunday December 18th at the Yokouchi Pavillion & Courtyard.  Show starts at 6:00 pm and gates will open at 4:30 pm. The California reggae band has recorded 11 new tracks coming off their #1 Billboard Reggae hit Count Me In. Food items will also be available for purchase. To view more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Maui Arts website.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!

Coming Up This Weekend!

It’s Wailuku Town’s First Friday, this Friday December 2nd from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm on Market Street in Wailuku.  This Friday there will be a Christmas Parade featuring Santa!  Other special features include a photo booth, art show, live music, crafts and great food!  You can view all the events and guests performing via the Maui Fridays website.

Friday December 2nd and Saturday December 3rd Oregon State hosts the Maui Jim Maui Classic Basketball tournament.  Joining Oregon State will be University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Idaho, and Brigham Young University. This event will take place at the War Memorial Gymnasium.  Two games will be played each day.  There will also be live entertainment, food trucks, and a slam dunk performance at the end of each day.  Ticket available to purchase at $10.00 a day. All proceeds to benefit local non-profit organizations.  If you would like to become a sponsor, or need more information on this event, visit the basketballMaui website.

On Sunday December 4th, the Grand Wailea will be having their annual tree lighting ceremony.  Enjoy more then 8 miles of lights along the driveway leading to the Grand Wailea.  Beginning at 5:00 pm refreshments will be served and at 5:30 pm the tree lighting ceremony will take place.  You can view the activities available at the Grand Wailea here.

Enjoy the rest of your week and weekend!