7:30 pm, Castle Theater. An evening of unforgettable melodies, featuring the professional talents of six outstanding singers from soprano to baritone and an accomplished pianist. Repertoire will include opera's most beloved arias and Broadway's greatest tunes as well as highlights from Hawaii Opera Theatre's Grand Opera Season 2011. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Their talent, longevity and sales success have placed them in a league of their own. The Brothers Cazimero showcase their Annual Lei Day Concert celebrating 30 years of consistently sold out May Day concerts. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
The Kaiwi Challenge, a 39-mile race for one-man canoes is held every year in May. The race starts at Kaluakoi Resort on Molokai and finishes at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki. Contact the Hawaiian Island Paddlesports Association at http://www.kaikahoe.org/ Email to hipa@kaikahoe.org or leave a message on their info line at 808-969-6695.
Hike from Haleakala National Park Kipahulu visitor Center up the Pipiwai Trail through beautiful grasslands and bamboo forest to 400' Waimoku Falls. At end of hike swim in pools near visitor center. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and bathing suit. Park entrance fee is $10/car. Meet 8:00 am Haiku Community Center to carpool. Limit 12. Hike Leader: Mitch Skaggerberg. Please call Mitch at 875-4970 to register
6:30 pm, Castle Theater. A professional theater experience of school band directors, students and their families, featuring established musical programs in Maui’s middle schools and high schools. Enjoy an evening of quality entertainment with our most talented youth from Maui Waena Intermediate School Band. Free.
12 pm-5 pm, 150 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului, across from the War Memorial Stadium. Anyone interested in acquiring rare Hawaiian varieties of taro will have an opportunity to do so at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Sale starts at 12:00 noon and ends at 5:00 pm. Over 60 varieties of taro from family groups of Mana, Piko, Kai, Lauloa, ‘Ele’ele, ‘Ula’ula and Manini available. The Gardens won’t have these varieties available for sale until next year, so get them now! Grow your own food to save money, and have your taro questions answered. Discounted prices available. Admission: Free!
9am-5pm. Maui’s favorite upcountry springtime event, the 37th annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair features over 100 of Hawaii's finest artists and crafters, live and silent auctions, Aloha Art Gallery, entertainment, Restaurant Row, waterslide, games and pony rides, fresh produce and flowers, rummage sale and gorgeous views from the beautiful upcountry campus. The Seabury Hall Craft Fair raises funds for the school’s tuition assistance fund. Admission is $3.00. Children 12 and under are free.
From Mama's Fish house to Maliko Gulch. Learn about the rich history of this region from ancient Hawaiian settlements and heiau sites to 19th century sugar plantations. Approx. 2 mile hike will follow shoreline when possible, with some roadside walking. Meet 9am at Maliko Gulch overlook (Paia side of Gulch). Leave vehicles at both ends of route. Limit 15. Leader: Lucienne de Naie.
6:30 pm, Castle Theater. A professional theater experience of school band directors, students and their families, featuring established musical programs in Maui’s middle schools and high schools. Enjoy an evening of quality entertainment with our most talented youth from 'Iao Intermediate School Band. Free.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free Admission. Live entertainment, lectures, Hawaiian Food and hand-made crafts by the people of Moloka'i.
6 pm, McCoy Studio Theater. Join Tala Records’ founder and renowned tabla player, Ty Burhoe, presenting the 4th annual Evening of the Classical Music of India. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
3-7 pm, Events Lawn. Sample fabulous brews from across the state and across the country, enjoy all-you-can eat pupu and rockin’ entertainment at Maui’s most talked about new event. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
Sat, May 15: 9a-6p. Sun, May 16: 10a-4p. Stand-Up Paddle Races from Maliko Gulch to Kanaha Beach Park. Hawaiian Cultural Games. Luau Saturday night. Competition open, $15,000 prize money. For schedule and registration, see Olukai Ho’olaule'a
The Starbucks Moloka'i Challenge solo race is the world championship of kayak and one-person canoe racing 32-miles across the Kaiwi Channel from Moloka'i to the east shore of O'ahu, finishing at Koko Marina. Visit y2kanu.com for details or phone Kalau Jones at 808-222-5020.
8 pm. Castle Theater. Known for his unique brand of sarcastic humor, the hilarious Jim Gaffigan has amused comedy fans nationwide with his "Comedy Presents" specials and recurring role on TBS' "My Boys." For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
Visionaries simply imagine what does not yet exist. We glimpse into a possible future. Soul Motion provides a vehicle for gazing toward each moment as movement. Our practice is unrehearsed and unknown, while being approachable and accessible. Come and experience your next movement moment as Souls in Motion. $60 per session, $150 for all three.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Lee Ritenour, one of the all-time great guitarists, will headline Smooth Jazz Nights in this can't-miss concert. He'll be joined by bassman, Melvin Lee Davis, saxophonist, Michael Paulo, and an all-star band for an amazing night of smooth, cool jazz. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
Join beloved spiritual teacher, best selling author Ram Dass for an afternoon of music, singing, meditation, contemplation, insights, conversation, laughs and potluck prasad. Suggested Donation $15.