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Upcoming Events

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This Friday Lahaina hosts the second Friday Town Party.  Happening in Campbell Park, this free event runs from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Enjoy music from Fred’s Garage and dancing from the Maui Jitterbugs.  Enjoy music and shopping along Front Street.     The Maui Fridays website has more information here.

A new musical, The Addams Family, will be running from July 10th to August 2nd at the Iao Theater.  This Friday night is opening night!  Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm.  Ticket pricing ranges from $20.00 to $40.00.  To purchase tickets online, or for more information visit the Maui Onstage website.

Rockin Food and Beer Festival will be on Saturday in Paia at Rock & Brews.  For your $25.00 ticket purchase you will be able to sample cuisine and 10 of Maui Brewing Co. finest brews.  Special guest, and Rock & Brews Co-Founder Paul Stanley from Kiss will be on hand.  The Rock & Brews website has information on this event and other future events.

On Sunday July 11th starting at 2:00 pm, Cirque du Sunday!  Circus, food, music, and a show at Emerald City Trapeze Maui. For a small $10.00 fee you can even try out the trapeze.   Come enjoy the fun and festivities that will end will a movie on the lawn at 7:00 pm.  All information is believed to be accurate, but check with Emerald City Trapeze to verify.

We hope you have a fun-filled weekend!

Celebrating Fourth Of July

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One of the biggest holidays is coming up this weekend.  The Fourth of July for many people is a favorite holiday celebrating America with friends and family. There will be plenty of fun activities to do this weekend.

The Maui Obon Festival starts July 3rd at 6:30 pm with dancing starting at 8:00 pm.  The Lahaina Jodo Mission temple has a beautiful lantern floating ceremony with messages to loved ones sent out to sea.  This is the Obon Festival that is a must see!  Other Obon Festivals will be happening throughout Maui on various dates.  Check the schedule here via Maui Magazine for other ceremonies.

The annual Pineapple Festival will be happening on Lanai both Friday and Saturday July 3rd and 4th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Dole Park.  Come enjoy crafts, food, entertainment, and prizes.  A special 10:00 pm ferry will bring those from Maui back to Lahaina on July 4th.  You can make reservations through Expeditions Ferry.  The Pineapple Festival website has more details.

In Lahaina, The Fourth of July celebration will kick off at 4:00 pm.  Holiday specials will be had at many of the local shops and eateries.  Spend the afternoon shopping and enjoying keiki activities before the fireworks start that evening scheduled for 8:00 pm.  Jazz Maui will be having a concert on the Lahaina Library Lawn featuring the Chop Suey Jazz Band, University of Texas Arlington Jazz Faculty, and the Maui Community Band.  There is no cost for the concert that starts at 5:00 pm and runs until 9:00 pm.  Official Fourth of July t-shirts will be on sale starting at 2:00 pm in Campbell Park.  The fireworks in Lahaina is the only public fireworks displayed on Maui.  Visit the Lahaina website here for more information.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled Fourth of July weekend!

Happy Canada Day!

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To all our Canadian family and friends Happy Canada Day!

Your Weekly Events Update

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This Friday at the Azeka Shopping Center is the Kihei Fourth Friday Town Party!  This free event runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Make sure to bring your appetite because the food choices are going to be delicious!  Donations of non perishable food items greatly appreciated for the Maui Food Bank.  Lots of vendors, food, local entertainment, and the popular keiki zone will make this Friday a fun family event.  Mark your calendars for Kihei Fridays this week!

On Saturday June 27th and June 28th, Lahaina Arts Society Art Fair from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Banyan Tree Park.  Some of the most talented local artists will be displaying their work.  Ceramics, handmade jewelry, watercolors, are just a few of the types of art you may expect to be displayed.  This event is a great way to support your community.  Check out the Lahaina Arts Society page here for information on events and local artists.

24th Annual Ki Ho’Alu Festival on June 28th at 1:00 pm at the A&B Amphitheater will showcase key guitar musicians.  This all day outdoor event is sponsored by The Maui News.  Bring your own blankets and chairs to enjoy the various musicians on the lawn.  Admission is free, and the gates will open at 12:30.  For a list of the line up, view the Maui Arts page here.

Have a wonderful week!

Did You Know?

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Embracing global diversity through shared cultural events!

Today’s fun fact-did you know?

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Tomorrow, June 20th, marks the beginning of the Dragon Boat Festivals.  A Dragon Boat team consist of 20 paddlers, one tiller, one caller, and one flag catcher.  It is a sight to be enjoyed as the teams rhythmically glide across the water.  Dragon Boat Festivals will be celebrated in many parts of the world on different dates.