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Sat, May 12: SUP Race and 'Ohana Fun Paddle. Sun, May 13: OCI Race Kahaha Beach Park. Hawaiian Cultural Games. See Olukai Ho’olaule'a for schedule and registration. Enjoy a video of last year's event.
Sat, 9am-5pm: Farmers' Market, Poi Pounding, Arts & Crafts, Food Booths,
Music & Hula.
Sun, 7:30am-10:30am: Taro Pancake Breakfast plus Loco Moco Bowls, 11am: Kahanu
Garden Tours, 2pm: Kapahu Living Farm Lo'i Excursion.
Learn the names of the fish you've seen while snorkeling with the help of a knowledgeable Pacific Whale Foundation naturalist at Pacific Whale Foundation's free Coral Reef Information Station. A great place to visit if you're new to snorkeling in Hawaii. Learn how you can help protect the reef as you explore it! Sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Available every Sunday through Thursday, 9 am until 12 pm. For information, call 249-8811.
Mon, Tue and Fri 10:00 am to 11:30 am, enjoy a volunteer lead tour of Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (150 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului). Tours cover the natural history, conservation and ethnobotanical uses of native Hawaiian and Polynesian introduced plants as well as the Gardens' projects in these areas. Tours are free with a suggested donation of $5 per person, by appointment only. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 808-249-2798.
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)
7am - 11am. A four-hour morning program with our researchers and marine biologists. Complimentary continental breakfast and 45-minute presentation in the Ocean Science Discovery classroom about our research locations and how we photograph and study whales in the wild. 2-hour whalewatch tour, and a final 45-minute informative session at the research lab about ongoing research in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org.
9am-5pm. Maui’s favorite upcountry springtime event, the 38th annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair features fine artists and crafters (perfect for finding a Mother’s day gift!), great local entertainment and food, fresh produce, cut flowers, children's games, a huge rummage sale, fantastic auctions 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.
7am - 11am. A four-hour morning program with our researchers and marine biologists. Complimentary continental breakfast and 45-minute presentation in the Ocean Science Discovery classroom about our research locations and how we photograph and study whales in the wild. 2-hour whalewatch tour, and a final 45-minute informative session at the research lab about ongoing research in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org.
Enjoy live theater, by William Shakespeare. "This is one way to kill a wife with kindness.” Shows Fri & Sat at 7:30 pm, and Sun at 3 pm
Sat, May 14: SUP Race and 'Ohana Fun Paddle. Sun, May 15: OCI Race Kahaha Beach Park. Hawaiian Cultural Games. See Olukai Ho’olaule'a for schedule and registration. Enjoy a video of last year's event.
3 pm, Amphitheater and Pavilion. This annual MACC fundraiser showcases the best in craft beers made in Hawai`i and beyond. Join us for a leisurely day of tasting micro-brews from over two dozen breweries, appetizers and desserts from island restaurants and rockin’ entertainment with local bands. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
5-9 pm - A Maui Academy of Performing Arts fundraiser for the Paniolo in all of us. Entertainment by Haiku Hillbillies, Leighanna Locke, Jerry Eiting & Anne Durham, and surprise guest artists. Live Auction. $125 includes beverages and dinner by Cafe O' Lei. Attire: Formal Westernwear. For reservations, call 244-8760.
Discover the history of hala while learning weaving a lau hala bracelet with Master Weaver, Pōhaku Kaho‘ohanohano! Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host two weaving workshops on Saturday, May 14th from 9 to 11am & 12 to 2pm. Space is limited and fees apply. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens: a gathering place for discovery, education and conservation. 150 Kanaloa Avenue in Kahului (lovingly remembered as the old Maui zoo).
7:30 pm, McCoy Studio Theater. Grammy Award Winner George Kahumoku Jr. hosts and opens the show with his musical and storytelling talents. Sean Na‘auao’s music career encompasses everything including composing original songs, producing himself and other artists, lead and background singer, concert promoter and the founder of an independent record label, Poi Pounder. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
On the mellow and eye catching island of Kauai, Skunkdog is making some noise. Join them for a high-energy mix of rock, reggae, punk, funk, ska, and hip hop at Moose McGillycuddy's.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Younger members of comedy’s “first family,” Marlon and Shawn Wayans got their start on FOX TV’s ground-breaking comedy sketch series, In Living Color, produced by their older brothers, Damon and Keenan Ivory Wayans. These two comedic prodigies have accomplished much in relatively short careers, hitting pay dirt in the comedy blockbusters, I’m Gonna Get You Sucka, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
3:30-6:00 pm. A free open-air concert by some of Maui's best classical musicians and students. This program includes a Cello Quartet, classical harpist, and brass ensemble performing classical and modern compositions. For further information, see www.aecg.org.
3p and 7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents three shows over two days: The weekend opens with MAPA’s annual dance recital, featuring dancers of all ages strutting their stuff in jazz, tap, contemporary and hip-hop for a Saturday afternoon of toe-tapping, heel-stomping entertainment. On Saturday evening, MAPA’s highly-trained dance company will present an extraordinary night of original choreography in its Moves dance concert. For more information, visit www.mauaicademy.org For tickets, call the MAPA Box Office at 244-8760.
12-6 pm, Castle Theater. BarryFest 2011 celebrates Mana`o Radio’s 9th anniversary and honors its co-founder, Barry Shannon. Kathy Collins hosts this tribute to her late husband and annual fundraiser for Maui’s favorite nonprofit, noncommercial radio station. Featured performers are multiple award-winning composer, singer-guitarist Barry Flanagan, jazz saxophonist David Choy and SLAM as well as Mana`o Radio on-air talent and musical artists, including Vince Esquire, Gail Swanson, Randall Rospond and Dr. Nat. Silent auction, door prize. For tickets: www.mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW (7469)
3p, Castle Theater. For a beautiful finale on Sunday afternoon, MAPA presents Sleeping Beauty, a ballet set to a stunning score by Tchaikovsky and featuring over 200 ballerinas from ages three to adult. This ballet tells the famous story of Princess Aurora and her handsome prince. The entire family will enjoy a spirited weekend with Maui’s most talented dancers. For more information, visit www.mauaicademy.org For tickets, call the MAPA Box Office at 244-8760.
2 hours, start time varies month to month per time of sunset and low tide. Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine educators invite the public to meet some of the fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii’s tidepools at night. This discovery event is recommended for people ages 6 and over. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Please no slippers/flip flops. Refreshments will be provided. We will meet at the Public Beach Access on the south side of the Mana Kai resort in South Kihei (just past the Kihei boat ramp); there is a sign that reads "Public Beach Access." Adults $10, Children $5. Advance reservations required. Call (808) 249-8811, ext 1.
2 hours, start time varies month to month per time of sunset and low tide. Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine educators invite the public to meet some of the fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii’s tidepools at night. This discovery event is recommended for people ages 6 and over. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Please no slippers/flip flops. Refreshments will be provided. We will meet at the Public Beach Access on the south side of the Mana Kai resort in South Kihei (just past the Kihei boat ramp); there is a sign that reads "Public Beach Access." Adults $10, Children $5. Advance reservations required. Call (808) 249-8811, ext 1.
Meet at 12 noon, Maui Mall, left side of DMV. 2 pm Maui Raceway Parade.