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Special
Hawaiian Days

In addition to the federal and religious holidays that would be celebrated throughout  the United States, Hawaii has quite a few additional holidays and fun events:

Whale Watching Season Late November through April

Prince Kuhio Day
March 25*

Maui Taro Festival
(Hana) Last weekend of March

The Ulupalakua Thing
(Tedeschi Winery)
First week of April

Upcountry Fair
(Makawao)
First week of June

King Kamehameha Day
June 11*

Makawao Rodeo & Fourth of July Parade
O-bon Dances
(Jodo Missions)
July thru August

Hawaii Admission Day
3rd Friday in August*

Maui Onion Festival (Whalers Village)
First week of August

Maui Writers Conference
Last week of August

Taste of Lahaina
Second weekend of September

Maui County Fair Last weekend in September

Aloha Festivals
Mid-October (2 weeks)

Halloween in Lahaina
October 31

First Night (New Years Eve) December 31

*State & County offices, banks, and schools are closed.

   
   

MAUI ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2008

Resort Venues

 





SOUTH MAUI

THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI
4100 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, 875-4100
Sunset torch lighting every evening. Lobby Bar: Enjoy music from the islands 6 - 9 p.m. nightly. Hotel guests and outside visitors may sign up for the free Hawaiian Cultural Canoe Experience, featuring chants, Hawaiian history and a 45 minute canoe paddling expedition. Offered Monday through Friday mornings. Must be at least 10 years old. Space is limited; call the concierge desk to reserve.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT WAILEA
3900 Wailea Alanui, Wailea. 874-8000.
Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante: Italian instrumental music Monday through Saturday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Lobby Lounge: Hawaiian entertainment can be enjoyed nightly from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live music featuring Maui’s premier musicians is played from 8 to 11:30 p.m. (Sundays – Romantic music; Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays – Contemporary; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays– Jazz). A hula dancer performs in the lobby on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with classic Hawaiian music. Maui Artist Program: Every day from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. eight invited artists display their work and are often seen working in the ground floor atrium. Sunset torch lighting ceremony nightly.

GRAND WAILEA RESORT HOTEL & SPA
3850 Wailea Alanui, Wailea. 875-1234.
Strolling Hawaiian duo 6 to 9 p.m. nightly in the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a restaurant.

MAUI PRINCE HOTEL.
5400 Makena Alanui, Wailea. 874-1111.
Maui Sunset Lu`au each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Following a royal feast of Polynesian food, Drums of Makena by Tihati Productions provides the evenings entertainment which includes a fire-knife dance. Call for reservations, 877-4852. Molokini Lounge: Hula show Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 6:45 p.m. accompanied by local musicians who continue to entertain until 9 p.m. each night (until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays).

RENAISSANCE WAILEA BEACH RESORT
3550 Wailea Alanui, Wailea. 879-4900.
Luau Gardens: A lavish luau begins at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the tropical oceanfront location. The delectable buffet features an array of traditional native delicacies accompanied by an imu ceremony and open bar. Highlighting the evening is a colorful and exciting Polynesian revue. Sunset Terrace: Live nightly entertainment.

WAILEA MARRIOTT RESORT
3700 Wailea Alanui, Wailea. 879-1922.
Lu`au on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Call for reservations.


EAST MAUI

HOTEL HANA-MAUI
Hana. 248-8211.
Main Dining Room: Enjoy a special performance by local musicians and hula share stories of this special place called Hana every Friday at 7 p.m. Paniolo Lounge: Enjoy Hana's finest musicians singing the best in traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music Thursdays through Sundays from 6:30 - 9:30p.m.


WEST MAUI

HYATT REGENCY MAUI
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Ka’anapali. 661-1234.
Drums of the Pacific lu`au 5 p.m. nightly on Ka’anapali Beach. Weeping Banyan Lounge: Torch lighting with hula nightly at 6:15 p.m., followed by Hawaiian entertainment from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Spats Nightclub: Enjoy your favorite dance music with DJ Blast on Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Must be 21 or older. Dress code enforced.

KA`ANAPALI BEACH CLUB
104 Ka’anapali Shores, Lahaina. 661-2000.
Moon Beam Bar: Live Hawaiian music nightly from 5 - 6 p.m. Ohana Bar: Live Hawaiian music nightly from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Nightly sunset torch lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

KA`ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL
2525 Ka’anapali Parkway, Ka’anapali. 661-0011.
Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages hosts a magic/dinner show with Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, and the Kanoeau Dance Academy Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5 to 8 p.m. Reservations absolutely required. 667-0128. Kama`aina rates available. Hula show nightly, 6 to 9 p.m. with dance and music by Rudy Aquino and the band Lanui. Champagne brunch on Sundays.

NAPILI KAI BEACH RESORT
5900 Honoapiilani Highway, Napili. 669-6271
Napili Kai Foundation keiki hula show 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Complimentary water and punch. Flower leis and Hawaiian crafts are available. There is a tax deductible entry fee for the performance of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12. Call 669-6271 for reservations. Whale Watcher’s Bar: Hawaiian entertainment featured nightly from 7 - 9 p.m. Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar concert series on Wednesdays. Tickets:$45; seating is limited. Shows at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call (888) 669-3858. Each show is hosted by George Kahumoku, Jr., in true “talk-story” style. Refer to the Calendar of Events (pg. TV11) for each month’s scheduled performances.

ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT
2780 Kekaa Drive, Ka`anapali. 661-3611.
The Royal Lahaina Lu`au is an unforgettable cultural celebration of the food, music, dance and traditional festivities of the Hawaiian and Polynesian people. Call for prices, dates and times. Sunset torch lighting ceremony and live Hawaiian music each evening in the Royal Ocean Terrace Lounge. Ask about free kids program.

SHERATON MAUI HOTEL
2605 Ka`anapali Parkway, Ka`anapali. 661-0031
Ka’anapali Sunset Luau at Black Rock by Tihati Productions: Prepare to feast and be entertained by the best in Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance including a spectacular fire knife dance. Enjoy Hawaiian arts and crafts and experience an authentic Hawaiian imu ceremony and pareo fashion show. The lu‘au is offered Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Lagoon Bar: At sunset relax each evening with Hawaiian and contemporary entertainment from 3 - 6 p.m. Stick around and witness the ancient Hawaiian tradition of a cliff diving ceremony at legendary Black Rock (Pu`u Keka`a) at sunset. The Keka‘a Terrace: Enjoy a nightly hula show with accompanying live music from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

THE RITZ-CARLTON KAPALUA
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua. 669-6200.
Currently this resort is closed for remodeling.




ONGOING SPECIAL EVENTS


FREE HULA SHOWS

Aloha Friday at Maui Hotels
Local artisans display, demonstrate and sell their creations every Friday

Whalers Village, Kaanapali
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7pm-8pm

Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina
Tues. and Thurs. evenings at 7pm. Sat. and Sun. afternoon at 1:00 pm

Kapalua Shops - Thursday at 10am-11am

Lahaina Center - Every Wed. & Fri. at 2pm. Also every Friday at 6pm


DRAG RACING

Maui Raceway -
Valley Isle Timing Association. 1 weekend each month.


RUNNING EVENTS
From world-class marathon to fun runs for all ages
Valley Isle Road Runners


ART
 
Na Kupuna O Maui He U‘i Cultural Arts Festivals
Banyan Tree, Lahaina (808) 667-9194 - 1st and 3rd weekend of every month.  Hawaiian artists sell and share cultural arts and crafts under the Banyan Tree in Lahaina.
 
Banyan Tree Craft Fair
Banyan Tree, Lahaina (808) 661-0111
2nd and 4th weekend of every month. Lahaina Art Society Artists Exhibit and sale; oils, sculptures, jewelry, carvings and more under the Banyan Tree.
 
Sand Sculptures with Billy Lee - Whalers Village, Kaanapali. Daily.
 
Kea Lani Food & Wine Masters
Kea Lani Hotel, Suites & Villas, Wailea (800) 659-4100
Renowned Chef demonstrations, signature dinners and wine pairings and tastings.
 
Tour Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 242-2787 Ext. 228 - Reservations required.
 
Maui Film Festival - Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Every Wednesday  4:30 pm & 7:30 pm. Outstanding contemporary films.
 
Sea Talk - Maui Ocean Center, Maala'ea
Lectures which focus on Hawaii s fascinating marine life.  Presented by Maui Ocean Center staff members, as well as marine experts in the community . Last Wednesday of the month, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Maui Ocean Center.


OUTDOOR MARKETS
 
Maui Swap Meet
Kahului, next to Post Office on Pu‘unene Avenue
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 am - 1 pm
 
Hana Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market
Every Thurs., 9:30 am-3:30 pm Hasegawa Service Station
 
Kaahumanu Shopping Center - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
 
Kahului Shopping Center - Wednesday, 7 am - noon
 
Honokowai - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7 am - 11 am
 

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