Joyous July in Maui Nui

July Events

July is joyous month in Maui Nui with celebrations the whole month long. Start your month of festivities early by attending the Pineapple Festival on Lanai, on Saturday, June 30. Enjoy magical theatre on Maui, Sunday, July 1st, and then spend the 4th of July on the Westside of Maui where you can find live entertainment, music and fantastic fireworks. The fun for July is just getting started as the rodeo and parade,pictured above, take place in Makawao the following weekend. A concert featuring award winning Hawaii music performers and festival on honoring our yummy and useful coconuts come next. Round out your month of great entertainment with Mel Brooks “The Producers” at the Historic Iao Theatre, in Wailuku which features Maui’s community theatre efforts and do try to attend of our wonderful town parties too.

Ongoing
Contemporary Glass Art in Hawaii
Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, Makawao
May 11-July 6
The Hui Noeau and the Maui Glass Artists Association present this juried show of the finest contemporary glass art in Hawaii. For more information go to www.HuiNoeau.com

Systemic Abstractions
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
June 2-July 22
The Schaefer International Gallery hosts a free retrospective of 40 years of painting by North Fork, Idaho abstract artist S.A. Jones. Open daily from 11am-5pm. For more information, please call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org

Narnia, The Musical
Queen Kaahumanu Center, Kahului
June 29-July 9
The Steppingstone Playhouse hosts talented young performers from MAPA?s Teen Summer Musical Theatre camp. These youthful thespians will bring the C.S. Lewis classic “Naria” musically to life. For more information, please call (808) 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org

Fireworks Display
Front Street, Lahaina
July 4
The Maui Chamber of Commerce hosts the 12th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Lahaina. Enjoy an old-fashioned Independence Day with a variety of live bands playing, great food, and shopping. The fireworks display can be seen throughout Lahaina at about 8pm. For more information, go to www.visitlahaina.com

57th Annual Makawao Rodeo
Makawao, Maui
July 5-8
The event starts with various roping events. On Thursday and Friday morning at 9am entrance to view the qualifying runs is free. Friday evening boasts the exciting Bull Bash at Oskie Rice Arena in Olinda. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, at 1pm watch competitors ride, rope and run for prizes. For more information, go to www.thecowboycalendar.com

The Producers
Iao Theater, Wailuku
July 6-29
Maui OnStage presents the awarding winning musical show “The Producers” Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the historic Iao Theater. For more information and tickets: call (808) 244?8680 or go to www.mauionstage.com

Wailuku First Friday
Market Street, Wailuku
July 6
Historic Wailuku is the county seat and site of fun for the first Friday of each month. Come for this special night, when Market Street is traffic free so everyone can enjoy the complimentary entertainment, delicious dishes, special offerings and Friday-only promotions from local merchants. For up-to-date details, call 808) 878-1888 or go to: www.facebook.com/WailukuFirstFriday

47th Annual Paniolo Parade
Makawao, Maui
July 7
The Paniolo parade is on Saturday morning at 9am along Baldwin Avenue and Makawao Avenue in Makawao. The Stick Horse race is at 8:45am. There will be no parking in town. The roads will be closed. Please park at the Rodeo Grounds and take the free shuttle. For more information call 808 572 9565.

Lahaina Second Friday
Front Street, Lahaina
July 13
The shops of this historic whaling village have been transformed into more the 40 art galleries and unique restaurants. Many historical and cultural treasures still exist in Lahaina for you to discover. We invite you to celebrate on Front Street and in the charming side streets of Lahaina every second Friday. You can also enjoy special discounts from Lahaina’s merchants and restaurants. For compete list of the free live entertainment and special offers please go to www.mauifridays.com/lahaina

Piano Synergy
Queen Kaahumana Mall, Kahului
July 14
A quartet of piano players will perform together for an exciting, evening piano concert. Free admission. For more information go to the website: www.ebbandflowarts.org

Na Hoku Hou Concert
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
July 14
The Na Hoku award-winners concert will held at the Pavilion and Courtyard of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The concert event features winners from HARA’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Enjoy the music of Hawai‘i from this year’s and previous years’ very talented award winners under the moonlit Yokouchi Pavilion. For tickets more information, please call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org

Makawao Third Friday
Baldwin Avenue, Makawao
July 20
The combination of its pineapple plantation and paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) heritage along with a thriving arts community make Makawao a uniquely enjoyable place spend the third Friday of each month. You will be delighted with a host of special discounts and mini-parties in the shops around town and unique activities for the whole family. Come join us on the third Friday of every month to celebrate. For up-to-date details, please visit www.mauifridays.com/makawao

TriLanai 3 Hills
Hulopoe Bay, Lanai
July 21
Serious “bike riders”, will enjoy this 50-mile Bike Ride and Ultra marathon on the beautiful island of Lanai. Beginning at gorgeous Hulopo’e Bay, the ride will take you through the scenery of the “three hills” on the island. More details at www.trilanai.com

Niu Festival
Grand Wailea, Wailea
July 21
The inaugural Niu Festival will be held at the Grand Wailea. It’s a celebration of the cultural and culinary traditions of niu (coconut). Everyone will enjoy live entertainment, presentations and workshops, canoe rides, keiki (child) coconut games, themed food booths and Maui artisans selling coconut crafts and products. For more information, go to www.calendarmaui.com

Reggae in the Valley
July 21
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
This summer concert, the 7th annual Reggae in the Valley, is jam-packed with old school and new school island music, featuring Ekolu, Kalama, Positive Motions, Mana‘o Company, Common Kings, Maoli, Siaosi/Kiwini, Vaitai/Laga Savea and FIJI with special guest J-BOOG at the MACC Pavilion and Amphitheater, Presented by Cravalho Entertainment for tickets more information, please call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org

Melissa Etheridge
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
July 24
The Castle Theater presents a musical concert by Grammy Award-winning songwriter and performer Melissa Etheridge as she returns to Maui for one night only. For tickets more information, please call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org

Journey of the Universe
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
July 26
You are invited to a screening of “Journey of the Universe” at the McCoy Theater afterwards educational discussion will take place with the producer and experts in the field. This is part 2 of the Man/Women series. For tickets and more information, please call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org

Hawaiian Music Series
Baldwin Home Museum Lawn, Lahaina
July 26
Relax under the stars and enjoy the free evening concert with great live Hawaiian music the last Thursday of each month. This concert is part of The Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s ongoing Hawaiian Music Series program. For more information, go to www.lahainarestoration.org

Paia Fourth Friday
Hana Highway, Paia
July 27
The picturesque plantation-era storefronts of Paia are home to many ethnic eateries and dozens of colorful boutiques offering unique gifts, surf gear and a variety of locally produced art, jewelry and clothing. Celebrate on Maui’s north shore every fourth Friday as musicians, performers, dancers, artists, and chefs put forth their best efforts for you and your family to enjoy. For a complete list of free performances, activities and discount details go to: www.mauifridays.com/paia

Multi Media Originals
Seabury Hall Performing Arts Studio, Makawao
July 28
Experience a multi media performance where musicians, dancers and artists perform originals pieces together. Free admission. For more information go to the website: www.ebbandflowarts.org

Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race
Kepuhi Beach (Kaluakoi), Molokai to Maunalua Bay Beach Park, Oahu
July 29
Watch as paddlers from all over the world will take on the 32-mile course across the rough Kaiwi Channel. This event is considered to be a world-class long distance paddleboard race. For more information, go to www.molokai2oahu.com

By Lynn on June 29, 2012