SPECIAL EVENTS

IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY AT THE MACC
Date: June 4th, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, 2010
Place: Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui
Contact: The Comedy Hui, (808) 242-SHOW (7469), laugh@comedyhui.com
All Improv Comedy featuring dozens of fast paced games and even a few musical numbers! If you like the show, "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" you'll have a blast at this event! Shows are character based from audience suggestion. Every show is completely different because each audience is unique and each audience co-creates the show with the cast! alternativehawaii.com. The Comedy Hui's June show will be honoring the fabulous Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Maui. So if you want to get your giggles on while supporting a rock'in local non-profit.

BENEFIT NIGHT FOR THE BIRDS
Date: June 11th 2015, 6 pm - 12 am
Place: Maui Brewing Company, Maui
Contact: Laura Berthold (Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project), 808-573-0280, laura@mauiforestbirds.org
Benefit night at the Maui Brewing Company for the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project! On these "pint nights", the Brewery will donate a portion of its profits from the pints and the pizza special sold that night from 6pm to midnight. The money will go directly to projects that focus on saving the birds. alternativehawaii.com. Maui Brewing Company is located off of Honoapiilani Hwy in the Kahana Gateway Shopping Center outside of Lahaina.

ARTISTS OF OAHU AT NAPUA GALLERY
Date: June 26th, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, 2010
Place: Grand Wailea, Maui
Contact: Christina Yumul, (808) 870-0204 or Vicky, Vicky@current-events.com
Celebrated Oahu artists are the guests of honor at NaPua Gallery's special exhibition and silent auction to benefit The Contemporary Museum in Honolulu on Saturday, June 26. Several valued pieces have been donated for the auction with all proceeds to benefit Contemporary Museum. alternativehawaii.com. Located at Grand Wailea, NaPua Gallery invites the public to meet the artists and support the silent auction from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Reservations to attend must be made through (808) 874.0510.

ONGOING EVENTS

MAUI CULTURAL LANDS, INC. - MALAMA HONOKOWAI
Date: January 1st 2010 through December 31st 2015, 9 am - 4 pm
Place: Pu'ukoli'i Train Station, Lahaina, Maui
Contact: Puanani Lindsey, (808) 572-8085, ekolumcl@hawaii.rr.com
In Honokowai Valley, restoration of an ancient farming archeological site has been ongoing, and, on Saturdays, dedicated volunteers venture deep into the realms of Honokowai for five hours of restorative work. alternativehawaii.com. Efforts include preserving cultural resources, stabilizing archeological sites and reforest the area using native Hawaiian plants. Volunteers meet at Puukoli'i Train Station in Lahaina, every Saturday, at 9 a.m. The day usually ends at 4 p.m. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent; wear a hat, protective clothing, and bring gloves if available; Be prepared to get dirty and enjoy the camaraderie. alternativehawaii.com. Groups and families are welcome. MCL is asking for your help to care for our land, our heritage, and our future.

HUI NOEAU VISUAL ARTS CENTER
Place: 2841 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao (Upcountry)
A unique paradise for the arts awaits you at the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center. They have art education programs for adults and children, art exhibits, and a gift shop, on an historic upcountry estate with magnificent grounds. Their mission is to encourage and promote the development of artistic expression and creativity in the individual and to stimulate a broader appreciation and understanding of the visual arts as a vital language in our culture. Call: (808) 572-6560 or visit their site.

BAILEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Place: 2375-A Main St., Wailuku (Iao Valley)
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Offers short courses and lectures in Hawaiian history and culture throughout the year as well as other events. Excellent Hawaiian arts and crafts can be found in the Museum Gift Shop. Classes and lectures open to visitors. Call: (808) 244-3326 or visit their site.

STOP BY THE LAHAINA VISITOR CENTER
Date: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Place: Historic Old Lahaina Courthouse at Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina
Staffed by community volunteers and managed by LahainaTown Action Committee, the Visitor Center's purpose is to provide free, friendly and unbiased information to visitors and others seeking cultural, historical or current knowledge about Lahaina and old LahainaTown. Call: (808) 667-9193.

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK
Date: Daily
Ongoing Ranger / Naturalist programs include guided walks, hikes, as well as programs on geology and natural and cultural history and 15 to 20 minute presentations. In the Summit area, Interpretive Talks are offered every day at 10am, 11am, and 12pm and special evening star watching programs are conducted periodically. Occasionally special all day and half day hikes, three day service trips, or full moon hikes are offered. Call: (808) 572-4459 between 9am and 3pm for current schedule.

ASTRONOMY TOUR OF THE STARS
Date: Nightly
Time: 8, 9 or 10 p.m. plus Fri. & Sat. at 11 p.m.
Place: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali (West Maui)
A brilliant tour of the stars is given nightly on the roof for one hour. Astronomy-quality telescopes are set up for viewing pleasure by the star guide. Call: (808) 661-1234.

SUNSET CLIFF-DIVING
Date: Every evening
Place: Sheraton Maui, Kaanapali (West Maui)
The Sheraton Maui rests atop the famed black rock, Puu Kekaa, site of many Hawaiian legends. A torchlighting and cliff diving ceremony is enacted each evening right before sunset. The public can watch a young man in ancient Hawaiian garb light torches as he runs to the rock's summit. Perched at the top, he dives off the cliff into the calm waters surrounding the landmark. Call: (808) 661-0031.

WHALERS VILLAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Place: Kaanapali Resort (West Maui)
Enjoy free entertainment and activities at Whalers Village Center Stage. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, watch Polynesian dances from 6:30 to 7 pm then Tahitian dances from 7:30 to 8 pm. Take a lei-making class on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 2 pm or take a hula lesson from 3 to 4 pm on Thursdays. Sundays feature Sunset Jazz from 6 to 9 pm. Whalers Village is open from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm daily. Call: (808) 661-4567.

EAST MAUI PLANTATION DAYS
Date: Daily (through November 11)
Place: Hana Cultural Center, 4974 Uakea Road, Hana (East Maui)
An exhibition of photographs, artifacts and stories from the Hana District's agricultural past along with an examination of the impact and the multicultural influences of plantation culture on the East Maui. Call: (808) 248-8622.

HALE NOA PILI MAI - COMING TOGETHER THROUGH THE SLEEPING HOUSE
Date: Through August 12 (call for dates 808-248-8622)
Place: Hana Cultural Center, 4974 Uakea Road, Hana (East Maui)
An exhibition of traditional indigenous architecture with models and techniques in the museum as Maui residents and people from around the world rebuild our Hale Noa on site. Our Hale Noa is the only traditional sleeping house in the State. Call: (808) 248-8622 for construction dates and other information.

45 TON TALKS
Date: December-April every Tues.& Thurs.; May-November only on Tues.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale NMS, 726 South Kihei Road, Kihei
This free one hour "talk story" will highlight everything you want to know about humpback whales. Join Sanctuary volunteers and staff for an interactive fun-filled presentation perfect for all ages. Call: (808) 879-2818.

FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT
Date: Every Friday Evening, Year-round
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Lahaina Town (West Maui)
Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town for special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action, and refreshments, all free and open to the public! Lahaina has earned its nick-name of "The Art Capital of the Pacific," due to more art galleries per capita than any other American town. Call: Lahaina Event Hotline 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194.

HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT SERIES
Date: Every Wednesday Evening
Place: The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua (West Maui)
Experience Hawaii’s unique cultural legacy with the most notable Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Artists. Call: 1-888-669-3858 (toll free) or visit their site.

KAIOLOHIA KAI SMITH AT HANA MAUI
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Hotel Hana Maui
Kai skillfully presents his lovely falsetto styling and traditional Hawaiian mele. Call: (808) 248-8211.

HE UI CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: Varied Weekend Schedule
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Place: Lahaina (under the Banyan Tree)
A gathering of Hawaiian artists and crafters display, sell, and demonstrate cultural arts and crafts; live Hawaiian music is featured; and community members give talks on their culture. Free. Call: Hotline 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194.

HULA - ARTS AND CRAFTS
Place: Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina
Keiki (children) hula every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Polynesian dancers every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Call: (808) 661-5304.

THE MAUI PANIOLO DANCE ASSOCIATION
Date: Weekly
Place: Tavares (Pukalani) Community Center (Upcountry Maui)
The Maui Paniolo Dance Association is dedicated to country dancing on Maui. They meet once a week, offering free lesson(s) at the beginning hour. Open dance is from 8-10 PM. $3 donation requested. Clean, family, atmosphere. No partner required. For more information, please call (808) 572-0494 or visit their site.

OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Date: June through August
Place: Buddhist Temples throughout the islands
The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii 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. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m. followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule.

WAA KIAKAHI HAWAIIAN SAILING CANOE EVENT AND RACE
Date: June 1
Place: Kaanapali Beach Resort (West Maui)
This cultural festival practices the ancient Hawaiian traditions of canoe voyaging and racing on Kaanapali Beach. Call: (808) 661-3271.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ANNUAL DINNER AND FUNDRAISER
Date: June 9
Time: Start 4:00 p.m.
Place: Sheraton Maui Resort (West Maui)
This special evening includes an elegant dinner, celebrity key-note speaker, live entertainment, live and silent auction. Call: Deidre Tegarden (808) 242-9754.

POHAI NA KEIKI NALU
Date: June 9
Place: Launiupoko BeachPark, Lahaina
Maui’s top keiki surfers competing in shortboard,longboard and bodyboard events. Call: (808) 877-2111.

OCEANFEST MAUI OCEAN CENTER
Date: June 9 & 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Maui Ocean Center
Join us for OceanFest, a unique ocean celebration! Activities will include ocean art displays, live music and hula performances, a remote radio broadcast, prize giveaways, booths by our partners and local environmental organizations, including Project SEAlink, Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Save Honolua and more! Call: Lindsay Bradshaw (808) 270-7089 or visit their site.

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL AT WAILEA
Date: June 13 - 17
Place: Wailea (South Maui)
The festival showcases special movie screenings and premieres under the stars. Contemporary Hawaiian music and The Taste of Wailea. Call: (808) 572-3456 or (808) 579-9244.

SUPER SUMMER SLEEPOVER AT MAUI OCEAN CENTER
Date: June 15 - August 17 (Jun. 15, 22, 29, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10 & 17)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Place: Maui Ocean Center
For Ages 3rd - 8th grade. Come Sleep with the Sharks!! Join Maui Ocean Center’s Education Team for a special overnight event with a new theme each night! Reservations required. Limited space. $55/child (15% member discount). Call: (808) 270-7075 or (808) 270-7085 for specific Dates & Themes.

ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE
Date: June 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Banyon Tree Park, Lahaina
Honoring the families of King Kamehameha the Great, this annual Floral & Pau equestrian parade begins at 10am from the 900 block of Front St. to the Banyan Tree. An awards ceremony, cultural craft fair and pau demonstrations are featured with Hawaiian music, hula and local food. Free admission. Call: (808) 586 0333 or visit their site.

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