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EVENTS
Da Kine Calendar
By Shan Kekahuna
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Henry Kapono performs with legendary artists in an up close and personal audience experience.
HOLIDAYS
CINCO DE MAYO - MAY 5. Off ering Margarita specials all day. Mala Tavern (1307 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com CINCO DE MAYO - MAY 5. Off ering Margarita specials all day. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com
MOTHER’S DAY WITH
ANUHEA - MAY 7 & 8. See write up on page 9. 21+. $40 (pre-sale); $45 (at-thedoor). 9pm (both nights). Da Playground Maui, (300 Ma‘alaea Rd., Wailuku); 808727-2571; Daplaygroundmaui.com MEMORIAL RIDE - MAY 21. As part of the global Ride of Silence movement, which takes place in hundreds of locations every year to honor cyclists who have been hit or killed while riding on public roadways. The group will wear white jerseys and ride in silence along the Veterans Memorial bike path in Kīhei for a total of 13.7 miles roundtrip. Following the ride, riders will gather for refreshments and advocacy. Space is limited and registration is required. 8:45am. Maui Bicycling League, (Intersection of Kaiwahine St. & Piʻilani Hwy., Kīhei); Mauibike.org
BIG GIGS
THE PRANKSTARS - MAY 6. See write up on page 9. 21+. $20 (pre-sale); $25 (at-the-door). 8pm. Da Playground Maui, (300 Ma‘alaea Rd., Wailuku); 808727-2571; Daplaygroundmaui.com FULL MOON SILENT DISCO - MAY 16. It’s time to party under the fl ower moon. The night will feature 2 DJs dropping beats. You choose the channel you want to dance to and groove the night away in the open-air courtyard. 10pm. No cover. $5 headset rental. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com MANAʻO RADIO’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY - MAY 22. It’s a celebration marking twenty years on the air. The evening will feature sets by Kathy Collins, Gail Swanson, Dorothy Betz & Vince Esquire, the Hula Honeys, Steve Grimes, Justin Morris and Randall Rospond. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the DJ’s, purchase Manaʻo swag and make a donation. 4:208:30pm. Maui Brewing Co. (605 Lipoa Pkwy., Kīhei); Manaoradio.com
ARTIST 2 ARTIST WITH HENRY KAPONO
& LED KAAPANA - MAY 27. This Hawaiʻi Legends Edition with Henry Kapono features Ledward “Led” Kaapana. A music legend, Led will share his mastery of stringed instruments, on slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo kiʻekiʻe (falsetto) voices. $45-75. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org
THE RETURN OF THE DOOMA
SLIDESHOW - MAY 28. See write up on page 9. 5-10pm. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com
ONSTAGE
HULA PERFORMANCE - Watch a beautiful hula performance and enjoy live music. Daily, 6:30-7:30pm. Huihui Restaurant (2525 Kā‘anapali Pkwy., Lāhainā); 808-667-0124; Huihuirestaurant.com POLYNESIAN SHOW - Watch a graceful Hawaiian hula performance as well as beautiful dances of Polynesia. Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. The Shops at Wailea (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com SLACK KEY SHOW - Enjoy a performance with the slack key ‘ohana featuring contemporary island music to heartfelt Hawaiian mele, and much more. $35$60. Ongoing Wednesdays & Saturdays. Doors: 6pm: Show: 6:30pm. The Napili Kai Beach Resort Aloha Pavilion (5900 Lower Honoapi‘ilani Rd., Lāhainā); 808-669-3858; Slackkeyshow.com THEATER CLASSES - Off ering classes: Intermediate/Advanced Drama; Fit For Broadway; and Intro To Breakdance. Ongoing Thursdays, 4-5pm & 5-6pm. Theatre Theatre Maui (505 Front St., Lāhainā); 661-1168; Ttmwestmaui.org SHE KILLS MONSTERS - MAY 1. This high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, off ers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Following the death of her sister Tilly, Agnes fi nds her Dungeons & Dragons notebook, fi nding herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in an imaginary world. 3pm. MauiOnstage (Historic Iao Theater, Wailuku); Mauionstage.com
MAUI CLASSICAL MUSIC
FESTIVAL - MAY 13-22. See write up on page 9. Schedule: May 13, Verve and Virtuosity, 7pm at Makawao Union Church; May 16, Viennese Splendor, 7pm at Keawala’i Congregational Church; May 18, Hāna Community Concert, 6pm at Wananalua Congregational Church; May 20, Romantic Excursions, 7pm at Keawala’i Congregational Church; May 22, Fortieth Festival Finale, 3pm, location to be announced. Mauiclassicalmusicfestival.org
WIZARD OF OZ: THE DELETED
SCENE - MAY 14-22. See write up on page 9. Show times: Saturdays, 2pm & 6pm; Sundays, 3pm. Maui OnStage (Historic Iao Theater, 68 N Market St., Wailuku); Mauionstage.com PRODIGY-LED JAZZ TRIO - MAY 26. Performing for the fi rst time on Maui is 18-year-old jazz piano prodigy Joey Alexander. His sidemen for the concert will be Kris Funn (bass) and John Davis (drums). Tickets: $40, $55. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org
ART SCENE
PLANTATION MUSEUM - The self-guided tour features a collection of authentic artifacts. Attendees can view historic information for the Camp Maps, which are the most complete and comprehensive maps of plantation workers’ housing locations. There will also be an educational video playing throughout the tour. Open daily, 10am-6pm. Lāhaina Cannery Mall (1221 HI30, Lāhainā); Lahainarestoration.org ART NIGHT - Walk through Lāhainā’s Historic District and visit local galleries with live music and art demonstrations. Find all participating 20+ galleries online. Ongoing Fridays, 5-8pm. Lahainarestoration.org
A HE MANO KE KUANAʻIKE: A
THOUSAND WORDS - UNTIL MAY 13. This juried exhibition showcases the diverse photography of Hawai‘i’s artists and celebrates artistic expression and honors photography’s unique storytelling ability. Free. Gallery hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9am4pm. Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao); Huinoeau.com
“INTERNMENT: STORIES FROM MAUI”
EXHIBIT - UNTIL MAY 20. On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 authorizing the internment of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans to camps in the United States. Approximately 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry were interned. The exhibit features personal stories, photographs and information on the two locations on Maui which served as detention centers. Gallery hours: Mondays-Fridays 124pm, by appointment only. Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (665 Kahului Beach Rd., Kahului); 808-244-6862; NVMC.org ART OF TRASH EXHIBITION - UNTIL MAY 31. The annual exhibition showcases how everyday objects normally discarded, can be creatively reinvented and transformed into art. All juror-selected submissions can be viewed in a virtual magazine online. Malamamauinui.org/artoftrash O KALANI - UNTIL JUN 18. See write up on page 9. Free admission. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org
2ND FRIDAY LOCAL ARTIST SHOWCASE
- MAY 13. This month features local artist Jessica Tepora. Artists contribute to the Children of the Rainbow Pre-School in Lāhainā, to assist with art activities and buy art supplies for our local keiki students. 5-10pm. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com SOLO ARTIST EXHIBITION 2022 - MAY 27JUL 22. Challenging artists to envision and produce an innovative and cohesive body of work to be shown in a professional gallery setting. This exhibition advances careers, inspires community dialogue, and continues to defi ne our local visual arts movement. This year, they welcome Terry Lopez and Nancy Young as the Hui’s Solo Artists. Gallery: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9am-4pm. Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center (2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao); Huinoeau.com
ART CLASSES
LEI PO‘O MAKING - Learn how to weave basic Ti leaf lei using fl owers and ferns that can be worn on the head or around the neck. Ongoing Mondays, 2:30-3:30pm; Ongoing Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm. The Shops at Wailea (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com LIFE DRAWING - Join a unique noninstruction drawing class. To reserve or for more info, call or text. $5 (students); $15 (adults); $40 (4 sessions). Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Gallery Lele at Keawe Center (40 Kupuohi, Lāhainā); 808-205-1389. ART CLASSES - Let your inner artist come out! A diff erent theme is off ered each day. Ongoing Wednesdays-Sundays. Island Art Party (1279 S Kīhei Rd.); 808-419-6020; Islandartparty.com COCONUT FROND WEAVING - Weaving was a highly developed skill that Hawaiians used to make baskets, mats, jewelry and toys for the keiki. Learn how to make your very own keepsake. Ongoing Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm. The Shops at Wailea (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com CARVE YOUR OWN ‘OHE KĀPALA - MAY 21. Students will learn how to use the tools to make diff erent cuts, profi ling, form and technique from Nalu Andrade of Na Maka Kahiko. The hands-on workshop off ers attendees a cultural lesson creating repetitive designs used for kapa (bark cloth). Times: