Maui Calendar April 2007 page contains events and activities that occur in Maui during the month of April, 2007.
Please note: Ongoing Maui events and activities that occur over a period of several months or the entire year are not listed here. However, you may read about them on our
Ongoing Maui Events
page.
15th Annual East Maui Taro Festival April 28-29, 2007. Free Admission. On Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hana Ballpark in Hana, there will be hula, chant, music, food booths, arts and crafts, cultural demonstration, ag tent and info tent. On Sunday, April 29 will be the Taro Pancake Breakfast (charge) from 7:30 am to 10:30 am at the Hana Ballpark, with music by Desmon Antone Haumea. At 11:00 am, at the Kahanu Gardens (free) there will be a tour of the National Tropical Botanical Garden as well as viewing and interpretation of Hale O Piilani Heiau. And at 1:00 pm in Kipahulu (free; 1/2 hour south of Hana) will be the Kapahulu Living Farm Taro Loi Excursion. For more information, please call (808) 264-1553, or email at info@tarofestival.org.
Banyan Tree Birthday Party April 21-22, 2007 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Lahaina. Admission is free. Honoring the 134th birthday of LahainaTown's famous landmark, the Banyan Tree, this fete (festival) includes a birthday cake, artists displaying nature artworks, plus hands-on art activities for children. The Suzuku-Maui student violin group will perform on Sunday. Admission is free. For additional information, please call (808) 667-9175.
Tahiti Fete Early to mid-April, 2007 at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Various Tahitian dancing groups perform to the sound of Polynesian drums and compete for prizes. For more information, please call (808) 661-5304.
38th Annual David Malo Day April 21, 2007. David Malo Day pageant (free admission) that will include dances and chants performed by the students on Boarders’ Field, which is part of the Lahainaluna High School's campus. David Malo was the school’s first graduate. There will also be a Laulau dinner (charge) that will include laulau, poi, lomi salmon and sweet potatoes, and will have hula dancing and a scene about David Malo. For more information, please call (808) 662-4000.
Hawaii International Jazz Festival in Maui Mid April, 2007 is hailed as a major Festival by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and is an award winning event. For more information, please call (808) 941-9974.
15th Annual Celebration of the Arts April 5-8, 2007 held at the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua (theme to be announced). This annual four-day event considered Hawaii’s premier hand’s on arts and cultural festival. For additional information please call (808) 669-6200.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum April 6 - 29, 2007 by Maui OnStage in the Iao Theater. Hilarity ensues with our big spring musical with book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart and music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville, the result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. Call 808-242-6969 for reservations.
Maui Scholastic Surfing Championship Mid April, 2007 held at Hookipa Beach Park. This annual surfing championship event among all of the high schools in Maui is sponsored by Maui Interscholastic League. For more information call (808) 877-2111.
2007 Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI, 96732. This will be the fifth annual Earth Day Celebration, with educational booths focusing on conservation of Hawaii’s environment, native species and the beautiful culture. Experience old Hawaii by participating in Hawaiian cultural activities. Enjoy the ono food and great Hawaiian music. Free admission and free parking. Bring the family for a fun, hands-on learning experience! For more information you can call (808) 249-2798 or send an email to mnbg@maui.net.
