EVENTS

Da Kine Calendar

By Shan Kekahuna

Courtesy Daryl Fujiwara

Molokai’s Royal Court will receive their royal symbols in a traditional ceremony in Kaunakakai.

HOLIDAYS

BARKTOBERFEST - OCT. 1. Loosen your leash and lederhosen to support Maui’s homeless animals! Join the Maui Humane Society for a festive beer garden, live music, and wiener dog races! 2-6pm. Maui Brewing Co. (605 Lipoa Pkwy., Kīhei); Mauihumanesociety.org/barktoberfest OKTOBERFEST - OCT. 1. Come show off your lederhosen and celebrate the tradition! Enjoy some German-inspired food and games and the releasing of this year’s seasonal Oktoberfest beer. 12-9pm. Koholā Brewery (915 Honoapiʻilani Hwy., Lāhainā); 808-446-3007; Koholabrewery.com

THE HALLOWEEN HUNT 2022 - OCT 21,

22, 28 & 29. Arm yourself with new military grade laser tag equipment and traverse the field on foot following the red illuminated walkway as you navigate burning cars, pits of prisoners and the haunted forest. Keep the hoards of zombies, clowns and ghouls away as you alone or your group fight for your life to make it through alive. Starting 6:10pm, reservations every 10 minutes, last reservation, 9:10pm. $25+. Maui PaintBall (814 Honoapiʻilani Hwy, Lāhainā); Mauipaintball.com

HALLOWEEN-THEMED TRIVIA NIGHT

- OCT. 30. In celebration of All Hallow’s Eve, they’ll be covering all trivia topics horrifying, bizarre, and grotesque. Come play if you dare. Dress in costume if you so desire, for a chance to win more prizes. 9-11pm. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com

ALL AGES PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY -

OCT 30. Bring your own pumpkin to paint or order one in advance and they’ll provide all the supplies to create your specially decorated pumpkin for Halloween. $10. 10am & 12pm. Island Art Party (1279 S. Kīhei Rd.); Islandartparty.com

HALLOWEEN DOGGY COSTUME

CONTEST - OCT. 31. Come show off you and your pup’s costume skills at the 3rd annual contest at the taproom! Prizes awarded to best dressed human, best dressed pup, and best dressed combo. 6pm. Koholā Brewery (915 Honoapiʻilani Hwy., Lāhainā); 808-446-3007; Koholabrewery.com

KEN & BARBIE’S HAUNTED HOUSE -

OCT. 31. Contact for details. Mala Tavern (1307 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com HALLOWEEN PARTY - OCT. 31. Contact for details. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com

BIG GIGS

2022 ALOHA MAUI PRIDE

WEEK - OCT. 1-9. More details page 9. Go online for a full schedule. Alohamauipride.org

MAUI PLANTATION DAYS FESTIVAL -

OCT. 1. Celebrate plantation life with food and performances from the many cultures that immigrants brought with them when they came to work on Hawaiʻi’s sugar plantations. Connect with your community, share food, talk story, and celebrate a unique heritage. Admission: $3 per person, free for keiki 5 and under. Parking is free. 9am-4pm. Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, (3957 Hansen Rd, Puʻunene); Sugarmuseum.com

FESTIVALS OF ALOHA - LANAʻI

HOʻOLAULEʻA - OCT. 1. Catch the Expeditions Lāna‘i Ferry and join a day of live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, free keiki activities, crafters, and artisans. Art contest and ‘ono eats. 2-8:30pm. Dole Park (Lanaʻi Ave., Lanaʻi City); Festivalsofaloha.com

MAUI SALSA BACHATA

CONGRESS - OCT. 5-8. More details page 9. The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, (2365 Kaʻanapali Pkwy., Lāhainā); Mauisalsabachatacongress.com

FESTIVALS OF ALOHA

MOLOKAʻI - OCT. 7-8. More details page 9. 9am-5pm. Mitchell Pauole Community Center, (100 Ainoa St., Kaunakakai); Festivalsofaloha.com COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT - OCT. 8. Local musicians Justin Morris and Matt Del Olmo provide the honky tonk bluegrass. 6-8pm. Koholā Brewery (915 Honoapiʻilani Hwy., Lāhainā); 808-446-3007; Koholabrewery.com

RUMBA TROPICAL - OCT. 13 & 27.

Bringing the night alive with Latin dancing and entertainment, featuring dance instruction from Shanti Cat. 9:30pm. Down the Hatch (658 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com

HĀNA FESTIVALS OF ALOHA 2022 - OCT.

15-22. The festive week will offer many contests, like pō hawaiiana & aloha attire, floral & lei, and fishing, as well as foodie contests in taro, ʻulu, pohole, and poke. There will be a parade, live entertainment, a talent show, kupuna luncheon, classes on traditional lei making, plus sport and karaoke night. Full schedule and locations can be found at: Festivalsofaloha.com

MAUI STEEL GUITAR

FESTIVAL - OCT. 15 & 16. More details page 9. October 15, 11am-2pm & 4-7pm. The Shops at Wailea, (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.). October 16, 11am-4pm. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (175 Kaʻahumanu Ave., Kahului); Mauisteelguitarfestival.com

NEON BEATS: SILENT DISCOS - OCT. 20.

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

UKRAINIAN PIANIST DMYTRO CHONI

- OCT 27. Presenting award-winning Ukrainian pianist Dmytro Choni in a Maui debut concert. The second Ukrainian pianist to medal at the Cliburn International Piano Competition, Choni won hearts and accolades with a compelling and colorful musicality and took home a bronze award at this year’s competition. $40-55. 7:30pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way; Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; MACC.org

ONSTAGE

JOHN CRUZ: ISLAND STYLE - OCT.

5, 12 & 26. The Grammy- and Nā Hōkū Hanohano-winning Hawaiian legend shares lyrical stories about everyday people and experiences. (See profile on pg. 14.) $37.5050. 7:30pm. ProArts Playhouse (1280 S Kīhei Rd.); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com

WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT - OCT.

7-9. An absurdist adventure which sits on the boundary of comedy and drama. With no director, no rehearsal and a different actor each night, this show is sure to be an enthralling theatrical experience. $25-35. Thursdays & Fridays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm. ProArts Playhouse (1280 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-463-6550; Proartsmaui.com

ANJELAH JOHNSON-REYES: WHO DO I THINK I AM? TOUR - OCT. 22.

More details page 9. $48-68. 7pm. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way; Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; MACC.org 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. $99-103; $39 (keiki). Showtimes: 5pm & 8pm daily, except Wednesday. Fairmont Kea Lani Resort (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 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.); 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

STAGE CLASSES

MAGIC CLASSES - Come and learn multiple tricks from world-famous magicians featured in 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.); Hotel-magic.com

ART SCENE

INFINITE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

- UNTIL-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. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (One Cameron Way; Kahului); 808-244-SHOW; MACC.org

MĀLAMA WAO AKUA EXHIBITION -

UNTIL-NOV. 4. Celebrating the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lāna‘i, Molokai, Kaho‘olawe), in a collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership (EMWP) to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our islands’ unique ecosystems and species. With a creative and intimate way of interacting with rare native species, artists help spark conservation and inspire care for the exceptional environments surrounding us. Free. WednesdaysSaturdays, 9am-4pm. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center (2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao); Huinoeau.com

ART OF TRASH 2023: SUBMISSIONS

NOW OPEN! - UNTIL JAN. 31. Mālama Maui Nui is accepting submissions to the Art of Trash and Trashion Show expected to open in April 2023. All pieces must be made from recycled and/or reused material. Jurors are looking for the transformation