EVENTS

Da Kine Calendar

By Shan Kekahuna

Courtesy MACC

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BIG GIGS

ESME - MAUI BACHATAHISIAN ANNIVERSARY CONCERT - SEPT. 1.

Singer, songwriter and record producer Esme, originally from Constanza, Dominican Republic, gained recognition after the release of his first three bachata singles which marked a new direction for modern bachata. $40. 7pm. Da Playground (300 Maʻalaea Rd., Wailuku); Daplaygroundmaui.com

FESTIVALS OF ALOHA BANYAN TREE

HO‘OLAULE‘A - SEPT. 3. Kick off this celebration of aloha with exhibits, keiki activities, local eats, Maui made artists, Hawaiian music, hula and much more. Keawaiki (The Lāhainā Banyan Tree). Festivalsofaloha.com THE STYLISTICS - SEPT. 3. The mellow soul sounds of one of Philadelphia’s classic R&B groups returns! Reminisce to sweet love songs, “You Make Me Feel Brand New;” “Betcha by Golly, Wow;” “I’m Stone in Love with You;” and much more. Tickets: $25-65; Gold Circle: $125. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

KOLOHE KAI “HAZEL EYES

TOUR” - SEPT. 11. See details on page 9. $49.50 (GA), $79.50 (VIP). Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

NEON BEATS: SILENT DISCOS - SEPT. 15.

Dance your heart out, with great tunes and delicious drinks. Multiple DJs, you choose the channel and get your groove on. $5 (headphone rental). 10pm. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com

STANLEY JORDAN - SEPT. 22.

Consistently displaying a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring, acclaimed jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan will treat the audience to a special solo concert. Tickets: $38-65. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way; Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

GOTH BABE WITH LILY

MEOLA - SEPT. 23. See details on page 9. $35. 8pm. Da Playground (300 Maʻalaea Rd., Wailuku); Daplaygroundmaui.com

RICHARD HO‘OPI‘I, LEO KI‘EKI‘E FALSETTO CONTEST - SEPT. 24.

See details on page 9. Interested applicants may apply online by September 9. $60. Doors: 5:30pm; show: 6pm. (1 Ritz-Carlton Dr., Kapalua); Festivalsofaloha.com THE GREEN - SEPT 24. Returning to share their sound blends of dub-heavy roots reggae, smooth lovers' rock, contemporary pop and rock with island. J Boog joins the fun! Tickets: $39.50; $69.50 (VIP). 7pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; Mauiarts.org

BARKTOBERFEST - OCT 1.

See details on page 9. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase starting September 1st. 12-6pm. Maui Brewing Co. (605 Lipoa Pkwy., Kīhei); Mauihumanesociety.org/barktoberfest

ONSTAGE

“SEX WITH STRANGERS” - SEPT. 8, 9 &

11. When twenty-something sex blogger and best-selling memoirist Ethan tracks down his idol, the gifted-but-obscure forty-ish novelist Olivia, he finds they each crave what the other possesses. As attraction turns to passion, both must confront the dark side of ambition and the difficulty of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away. Recommended for ages 18 and up due to mature content. $25-35. Thursday & Friday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. 10% kamaʻāina discount Thursday. ProArts Playhouse (1280 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com

“WHITE HAWAIIAN”: ERIC GILLIOM’S

ONE MAN SHOW - SEPT. 16-18. Furiously donning outlandish wigs and gaudy costumes, this entertaining autobiographical stage show about the Gilliom family will relive Eric’s career, highlights and follies. Tickets: $40; VIP: $60 (includes swag bag plus best-view seats in small groups with their own side tables). Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse (1280 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com

WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT

- SEPT. 23-OCT 9. See details on page 9. $25-35. Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse (1280 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com THE MAGICAL MYSTERY SHOW - Go on a journey through a “portal” back in time into the styles of the Victorian era, as stunning magical entertainers bring you an evening of magic, mystery and mirth, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Guests will leave stunned, entertained, and amazed. $99-103; $39 (keiki). Showtimes: 5pm & 8pm daily, except Wednesday. Fairmont Kea Lani Resort (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea); Hotel-magic.com HULA PERFORMANCE - Watch a beautiful hula performance and enjoy live music. Daily, 6:30-7:30pm. Huihui Restaurant (2525 Kā‘anapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808-667-0124; Huihuirestaurant.com

BRENTON KEITH & HIS BAG O’ TRICKS

- High-energy comedy & magic with tons of laughs, interaction, and more laughs. Select Sundays, 5-8pm. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill (470 Lipoa St., Kīhei); 808-868-0988; Gilligansmaui.com POLYNESIAN SHOW - Watch a graceful Hawaiian hula performance as well as beautiful dances of Polynesia. 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. Wednesdays & Saturdays, 6:30pm. The Napili Kai Beach Resort Aloha Pavilion (5900 Lower Honoapi‘ilani Rd., Napili); 808-669-3858; Slackkeyshow.com JOHN CRUZ: ISLAND STYLE - The Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano-winning Hawaiian legend shares lyrical stories about everyday people and experiences. $37.5050. Wednesdays, 7:00pm, Sept. 14-28. ProArts Playhouse (1280 S Kīhei Rd., Kihei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com

STAGE CLASSES

MAGIC CLASSES - Come and learn multiple tricks from world-famous magicians from The Magical Mystery Show! Classtimes: 3pm daily, except Wednesday. $39. Free to kamaʻāina and registered guests of the hotel. Fairmont Kea Lani Resort (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea); Hotel-magic.com

ART SCENE

ART OF TRASH 2023:

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! - See details on page 9. Impressive prizes will be awarded to winners of the Juror’s Choice and Community Choice Awards! Go online for details. MMNui.org/ArtOfTrash

KAULUHIWAOLELE 2022: MAUI FIBER

ARTS CONFERENCE - SEPT. 1-3. The theme this year is Hāwelekaʻike. Hāwele which means to bind or make fast and ʻike figuratively referring to the piko. The conference will consist of intense instruction in these weaving crafts by 20+ kumu (master practitioners) from throughout Hawaiʻi. Local dishes will be served, while Hawaiian musicians entertain between the silent and live auctions. A craft fair and mini-workshops will also be held in the lobby and are open to the general public. $289. Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel (2525 Kaʻanapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); Kbhmaui.com/kauluhiwaolele

INFINITE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT -

SEPT. 6-OCT 22. The night sky landscapes of New York-based photojournalist Stan Honda show the beauty of the sky in relation to the Earth as it moves through the universe with a multitude of celestial objects. This exhibition will highlight his recent work at Haleakalā and other works from the night skies project. Free admission. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm.