Events This Weekend

On Friday August 12th, Reggae Summersplash will be happening at the Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.  Enjoy music from Lambsbread & The Next Generation Band, Maui’s Gomega, and also DJ Boomshot.  Cost for the event is $10.00.  Information for this event available on the Hard Rock Cafe Lahaina website here.

The 9th Annual Seed to Cup Coffee Festival will be on Saturday August 13th.  This free event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Wailuku.  Coffee Brewing and Coffee Roasting demonstrations will be happening throughout the day.  Enjoy free tasting of Maui’s award-winning coffee, coffee beer by Kohola Brewery, coffee braised beef tacos, as well as some other tasty coffee sampling.  The Maui Coffee Association has more information regarding this event.

Sunday starting at 7:30 pm on August 14th is the Hawaii International Music Festival.  The finest classical music will be featured with Hawaiian culture.  This event will take place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.  Ticket pricing varies.  Pre-dining options available!  More information on this event available here.

This Weekend’s Events

Friday July 29th at Mulligan’s On The Blue come to celebrate Soul Kitchen’s 4th Birthday at their CD Fundraiser event.  Soul Kitchen is currently working on an original CD of music.  Donating just $10 to this event can help with production costs!  This event will run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Special guests and prizes throughout the evening.  Mulligan’s On The Blue website has more information.

Maui Science center is having a Winter Wonderland event on Saturday July 30th  at the Maui Harbor Shops in Wailuku.  All day admission is $8 with children under 2 free!  This family friendly event is great for all ages.  Build a snowman,  make an igloo, or just come to explore!  Proceeds from this event will go to the planning and development of the Maui Science Center.  The Maui Science Center website has information on this event as well as other ways you can help!

Also starting on Saturday July 30th, Rotary clubs of Maui will be having their 10th consecutive school supply drive.  This Saturday business donation locations are Longs locations in Kihei, Pukalani, and Maui Lani, Walmart, Kmart, Lahaina Cannery Mall entrance near Longs, and OfficeMax in Lahaina.  On Sunday Longs in Pukalani and Lahaina Cannery Mall entrance near Longs will be doing donations.  The rotary will hand out school supply wish lists and any patrons who wish to purchase items for donating can do so.  Your community support is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!

Coming Up This Weekend

Uma Kai of Kai Kompany will be hosting Art with Aloha at this Friday July 15th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center.  This free event is a great way to watch and learn about the art of tool and weapon making from local Native Hawaiian artists.  Event goers are encouraged to ask questions.  More information available here.

Also on Friday July 15th from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm, the Obon Dance Festival will be taking place at the Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.  Obon season honors the spirits of those passed.  Festival will include dancing, food booths, taiko drummers and lots of festivities!  There is no charge for this event.

On Saturday July 16th, come out to Sugar Beach and help at this month’s beach clean up event.  Volunteers who come out to help will receive lunch and refreshments donated by local restaurants.  Clean up time starts at 9:00 am.  Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring water.  All clean up supplies will be provided.  This event is organized by Maui Surfrider.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Enjoy the remainder of your week and weekend!

 

Events This Weekend

This Friday, July 8th join Marc Takahe in SpiritDance.  The method of this dance is learning to move from the inside out.  Participants are encouraged to use inner expression in their outer dance.  Located at The Studio Maui, cost to join is only $15.00!  For more information or to register visit The Studio Maui website.

Seth Grabel from the hit television show America’s Got Talent will be performing this Saturday July 9th at the Maui Theatre in Lahaina at 7:00 pm.  Seth is a highly sought after performer who has appeared on such major networks as ABC, Extra, and Bravo.  To purchase tickets visit the Maui Theatre website here.

On Sunday at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center, Maui Made Sundays will take place from 9:15 am to 5:00 pm.  Come enjoy this free event that includes live music, Polynesian entertainment, and locally made food and products.  The Queen Ka’ahumanu Center website has more information.

Have a great weekend!

Maui Film Festival Happening Now!

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Photo courtesy of the Maui Film Festival website

It’s that time of year once again!  The Maui Film Festival is taking place now and running through June 19th.  The Celestial Cinema located at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course will be screening films on a 50 foot screen all solar-powered.  Other screenings will be taking place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Castle Theater, plus special parties and events will be going on at other locations. Some of the Honorees and Luminaries expected at this years festival include Colin Farrell, Emma Roberts, Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Clint Eastwood just to name a few.

The Maui Film Festival is also a culinary event.  The event kicked off at the Molokini Gardens with the Taste Of Summer Party.  Tomorrow’s event is the Taste of Chocolate at the Four Seasons Resort from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  View the Taste of Chocolate menu here.  Saturdays event is the Taste of Wailea at the Wailea Gold & Emerald golf course.  View the menu for Saturday here.

All information for this event can be found on the Maui Film Festival webpage including the schedule and information on parking. Enjoy!