Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island. The island beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales and much more.
The legendary Cycle to the Sun is one of the most difficult bike climbs in the world. The ride climbs 10,000 feet over 36 miles and reaches gradients up to 18%. As a comparison, the famed Mont Ventou in the Tour de France is only a 5,336 foot climb over 13.6 miles. It starts in Pa’ia at sea level [...]
Jazz Maui Presents the 2nd Annual East Meets West Festival with two concerts featuring nationally and locally renowned talent at King Kekaulike's new Performing Arts Center. With a line up of professional jazz fusion and multi-cultural dance artists, The East Meets West Festival features a [...]
The Pailolo Challenge is a 26 mile race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai. Paddlers gather from Hawaii, USA, Canada, Australia and more to test themselves in excellent channel crossing conditions. Since it's inception the race has caught on and considered to be the most consistent [...]
Get one of the many delicious flatbreads at Flatbread Company in Paia and a portion of the profits will go to the conservation of Maui’s native birds! There will be a small silent auction as well full of fun bird items, gift certificates, and local art. Maui Forest Birds is dedicated to the [...]
Please join us at the Maui Okinawa Cultural Center on Saturday, June 23, at 1:00 PM for "Shuri-style Kumiwudui: Continuing the Legacy of Kin Ryosho Sensei." This lecture/demo is a rare opportunity to learn about kumiwudui, the classical Okinawan dance/drama which was created during the days of the [...]
Saturday, 1 day August 25 / 1:00 – 4:30 pm Explore wearable art forms as you learn to weave with lauhala and create a handmade barrel bracelet! Lufi will provide demonstrations and step-by-step instructions. You’ll walk away with a bracelet that is ready to wear and has some fun contemporary [...]
Join Lufi Luteru and learn about her various creative endeavors as a Native Hawaiian artist! Through this casual and conversational format, Lufi will share some examples and images of her wearable works of art and also demonstrate lauhala weaving. Lufi Luteru is kupa‘aina from Makaha Valley, [...]
The wide varieties of natural colors available are one of the unique characteristics of Hawaiian kapa - a barkcloth made from the wauke tree. This workshop will focus on the natural dyes created from native and Polynesian introduced plants. Participants will learn how to process different types of [...]
Stop by and "talk story" with Maui artist Denby Freeland! In this casual and fun demonstration, you'll have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the process of making kapa and plant dyes. Born and raised on O'ahu and currently residing on Maui, Denby's recent works are a collection [...]
August 10 - August 24 Opening Reception: August 10 / 4:00 - 6:00 pm This unique exhibition showcases the work of 250+ youth ages 5 through teen participating in the Hui's summer arts programming. The result is an explosion of vibrant creativity that features the extraordinary possibilities [...]
