Top Things To Do This Week on Maui
Top 10 Things To Do on Maui This Week
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 – Thursday, December 28, 2023
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 – Wailuku
It’s A Wonderful Life
The Historic Iao Theater
PC: Maui On Stage Website
Maui OnStage presents their Holiday Movie Festival absolutely *FREE* with the extremely generous support of The John J Leone Foundation. It’s a Wonderful Life begins the series on Thursday, December 21st at 6:30 pm. Seats need to be reserved in advance online at MauiOnStage.com. Please be mindful and conservative when reserving seats. If you are unable to attend, please contact the Box Office right away.
Synopsis: Frank Capra’s classic stars Oscar nominee James Stewart as George Bailey, a decent small-town banker who learns what life would have been like if he’d never been born after he unwittingly becomes involved in a mistaken case of bank fraud, which threatens his spirit and tests his will to live until a wise angel compels him to see how his presence has made an incredible impact on the people of Bedford Falls.
Director: Frank Capra
Production year: 1946
Rating: PG
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Runtime: 130 minutes
Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 – Wailea
Brenton Keith & His Bag O’Tricksd
Mulligans On The Blue
Maui’s only magic show is back this Thursday at Mulligans On The Blue in Wailea. Brenton has been entertaining Maui audiences for over 25 years with his high energy, fun audience interaction, and comedy. Dinner seating starts at 5:30 pm and the show begins at 6:320 pm. Seats are only $5 per child and $10 per adult.
Table reservations can be made at MulligansOnTheBlue.com or OpenTable.com/r/Mulligans-On-The-Blue-Kihei.
Dec 21, 2023 – Kula
Desert Hallow
Mahalo Aleworks
Maui’s upcountry brewery, Mahalo Aleworks, welcomes Desert Hallow on Thursday, December 21st from 6-8 pm. The name Desert Hollow is a definition for the geographical and artistic influences of this traveling duo with Xander Hitzig and Nicole Olney. Listening to their music, one is pulled back through the decades in a time machine made of stringed instruments only to land in the present-day folk and alt-country scene.
Friday, Dec 22, 2023 – Wailea
Tempa & the Tantrums
Mulligans On The Blue
AG Presents and Mulligans On The Blue welcomes the debut performance of Tempa and the Tantrums!! Best described as Swamp Grooves – A dash of New Orleans with dollops of the best of the past like Disco, Funk, Soul, Blues, Rock, Jam, and Country. It’s a guaranteed booty shakin’, foot-stompin’ hand clappin’ mighty fine time!
Get tickets at Aloha.Ticketleap.com/Tantrums
Reserve your table at MulligansOnTheBlue.com OR OpenTable.com/r/Mulligans-On-The-Blue-Kihei
Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 – Ka’anapali
Keiki Christmas Carnival
Royal Lahaina Resort
The Keiki Christmas Carnival is a joyous extravaganza that will light up the hearts of families and children alike! Enjoy the merriment of the season in a festive wonderland filled with holiday stations, cultural crafts, delectable treats from local vendors, and an enchanting feature film that will transport you to a world of magic.
The Keiki Christmas Carnival is open to the public on December 23rd from 4-10 pm in the Ali’i Ballroom at The Royal Lahaina Hotel. This festive gathering is a chance for the community to come together, spread holiday cheer, and create lasting memories.
Afternoon & Evening Schedule
• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Holiday Stations
• Co-create holiday and cultural crafts
• Indulge in treats from local vendors
• Share in uplifting experiences for all
• 7:30 PM: Feature Film
Presented by The Fuzz Box Productions, with generous support from Royal Lahaina, the Office of Economic Development, Hawai’i Department of Health, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Nā Keiki O Emalia, and other wonderful partners.
Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 – Wailuku
Muppet Christmas Carol
Historic Iao Theatre
PC: Maui On Stage Website
Maui OnStage presents their Holiday Movie Festival absolutely *FREE* with the extremely generous support of The John J Leone Foundation. The Muppet Christmas will be shown on Saturday, December 23rd at 2pm. Seats need to be reserved in advance online at MauiOnStage.com. Please be mindful and conservative when reserving seats. If you are unable to attend, please contact the Box Office right away.
Synopsis: The Muppets’ version of the Dickens holiday classic about a miser who’s visited by three ghosts features Kermit the Frog as the penny-pincher’s hardworking and loyal employee.
Directors: Brian Henson
Production year: 1992
Rating: G
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Runtime: 85 minutes
Cast: Michael Caine, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson
Dec 23, 2023 – Wailea
Dave Jordan
Mulligans On The Blue
Stylistically, Dave Jordan has been described as a swampy lovechild of Tom Petty, Dr. John, and John Prine. He freely incorporates elements of rock, blues, funk, jam, Americana, country and folk music, all with a rhythm foundation that belies his south Louisiana upbringing, weaving a colorful tapestry of American roots music, via New Orleans. For this special evening, Mulligans On The Blue will feature a special 3 course holiday menu for only $39 per person!
From the Northern Lights in Alaska to the southernmost point in Key West, for nearly 3 decades Dave Jordan has traveled the highways of America, sharing his music and the culture of New Orleans and south Louisiana. Along the way he has visited all 50 states and played every kind of gig imaginable- from world-renowned festivals like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Telluride Blues & Brews Festival; to smoky dive bars and American music institutions the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and the Fox Theater in Boulder, and back to his legendary hometown venues Tipitina’s and the Maple Leaf in New Orleans.
View the special menu at MulligansOnTheBlue.com/Christmas-Menu. There is a $5 cover and table reservations are recommended at MulligansOnTheBlue.com OR OpenTable.com/r/Mulligans-On-The-Blue-Kihei.
Sunday, Dec 24, 2023 – Kihei
White Hawaiian
ProArts Playhouse
This Christmas Eve enjoy laughs with the entire family at the The White Hawaiian, starring Eric Gilliom. This one-man musical extravaganza is a unique but personal comedic journey of one member of a well-known and loved Native Hawaiian family whose generational roots are grounded in entertainment. On Sunday, December 24th at 3 pm, Eric Gilliom takes you through the challenges of growing up biracial, the love of family, and navigating success in the entertainment industry. Be ready to scratch your head, laugh till you cry, and take home the complexities of life Eric Gilliom, as the White Hawaiian, gives you to unpack later.
More information and tickets available here.
Sunday, Dec 24, 2023 – Kihei
Anthony Pfluke & George Kahumoku, Jr.
Nalu’s South Shore Grill
George Kahumoku, Jr. is a multiple Grammy Award-winning master slack key guitarist, songwriter, world-traveling performer, teacher, artist, storyteller, writer, farmer, and entrepreneur. Anthony Pfluke is A Na Hoku Hanohano nominee for his album “We Will Rise,” and a three-time winner of the Hula Grill’s youth Ukulele Contest. On Sunday, December 24th they perform together from 10 am-12 pm at Nalu’s South Shore Grill.
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023 – Pā’ia
Trivia Night
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar
PC: Ashley Probst
Put your knowledge skills to the test at Maui’s best Trivia Night hosted By Trish Da Dish at Paia Bay Coffee & Bar, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 6-8 pm. Trish Da Dish has a history of hosting great radio, comedy, and musical shows on Maui and her trivia nights are laid-back and loving! All ages are welcome. An array of subjects are shared, including music, movies, science, pop culture, food, current events, fun facts, and much more. There are drink specials galore and it’s FREE to play! More information can be found at PaiaBayCoffeeAndBar.com.