December

 

Wildlife Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Join naturalists from the Hawai‘i Wildlife Discovery Center every Wednesday and learn about humpback whales, monk seals and more Maui wildlife. 10 a.m. to noon. Whalers Village, (808) 661-4567

John Cruz “Island Style” Series

First and Third Wednesdays 

Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning singer-songwriter John Cruz has built his career telling stories through songs about everyday people and experiences. His ongoing Island Style series celebrates the ties that bind. 7 p.m. ProArts Playhouse Azeka Plaza-Makai, Kīhei, (808) 214-3150

Hāna Farmers Market

Fridays

Locally grown produce and products from East Maui. Free. 65-and-over shopping starts at 2:30, general admission from 3 to 5 p.m. Hāna Town Center, (808) 378-0084

Kama‘āina Nights

Third Fridays

A free monthly concert highlighting Hawai‘i’s homegrown talent. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

Upcountry Farmers Market

Saturdays

Locally grown produce, fish, prepared food and products. Free. 7 to 11 a.m. Kula Malu Town Center, (808) 572-8122

QKC Keiki Club

Third Saturdays

Monthly keiki activities focused on Hawaiian language and culture with Luana Kawa‘a of Morning Mana‘o at the QKC keiki play area. Enter to win giveaways and enjoy family-friendly festivities. 10 to 11 a.m. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

Maui Sunday Market

Sundays

An evening marketplace with local food and product vendors and live entertainment. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Kahului Shopping Center, (888) 948-6382

Maui Improv Monthly Showcase

Last Sundays

Beginner and experienced performers improvise live theater on stage. 6:30 p.m. ProArts Playhouse, (808) 214-3150

Hui Holidays

Through 12/23

Local arts organization Hui No‘eau’s annual holiday artisan showcase features jewelry, ceramics, prints, fiber art, photography, glasswork and paintings — and it’s all for sale. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, (808) 572-6560

Marcia Morse & George Woollard

Through 12/30

Prominent Hawai‘i artists, Marcia Morse and George Woollard, highlight notable bodies of their work that offer a window into different phases of their distinct four-decade careers. MACC Schaefer Gallery, (808) 242-2787

The Reluctant Elf

12/1–10

A joyous family-friendly sing-along celebration of the holidays featuring some of Maui's favorite performers. ProArts Playhouse Azeka Plaza-Makai, Kīhei, proartsmaui.org

Wreath Making with Native Hawaiian Plants

12/2

Make a holiday wreath with living, growing native plants OR cut, green and dried native plants. Registration required. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, mnbg.org

An Evening at the Museum 

12/8

A celebration for the debut of a temporary exhibit showcasing the island's Japanese history. The exhibit will feature artifacts never before exhibited, many of which were donated from longtime Lāna‘i families. Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center, (808) 565-7177

Talk Story with Sally French — Working with Irony and Kitsch

12/9

An artist talk with Visiting Artist Sally French! Sally will share and discuss images of artworks, including her own, that use “kitsch” materials to present an ironic statement. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, (808) 572-6560

Haleakalā Waldorf Holiday Faire

12/9

This long-standing Upcountry tradition has festive crafts from more than seventy-five Maui artisans, a silent auction, food vendors, live entertainment and hands-on crafts like wreath and ornament making and beeswax candle dipping. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Haleakalā Waldorf School, (808) 878-2511

YESSAH: Iam Tongi Returns to Hawaiʻi

12/12&13

Singer/songwriter Iam Tongi, winner of American Idol’s 21st season and beloved Hawaiʻi native performs. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC), (808) 242-7469

Nutcracker Sweets

12/14–17

This collaboration with Momentum Dance Maui is a fresh take on the classic ballet with the Tchaikovsky score. Iao Theater, (808) 242-6969

Festivus 5K Run

12/17

Valley Isle Road Runners hosts the Christmas 5K run, 1 Mile Walk and Santa's Half Mile Keiki Dash. Donations for the Maui Food Bank will be collected. 7:30 to 10 a.m. Kaunoa Senior Center Paia, (808) 222-2484

January

Sentry Tournament of Champions

  1/4–7 

Only champions from the 2023 PGA Tour season are eligible to compete in the season opening event of the 2024 PGA Tour, held at the Plantation Course. Kapalua Resort, thesentry.com

Old Dominion 

1/6

Current Country Music Awards Vocal Group of the Year and Album of the Year nominees Old Dominion perform as part of their No Bad Vibes Tour. MACC, (808) 242-7469

2024 Hui No‘eau Annual Juried Exhibition

1/12–2/16

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center presents its Annual Juried Exhibition, sharing ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, jewelry, digital media, fiber, wood and mixed media. Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, (808) 572-6560

Daddy Long Legs

1/19–2/4

Set in turn-of-the-century New England, the musical tells the story of orphan Jerusha Abbott of the John Grier Home and her mysterious benefactor who agrees to send her to college. ProArts Playhouse Azeka Plaza-Makai, Kīhei, proartsmaui.org