Maui Calendar July 2006 page contains events and activities that occur in Maui during the month of July, 2006.
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
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Little Shop of Horrors Broadway Musical July 7th-30th, weekends only. Presented by Maui OnStage at the Historic Iao Theater. About the show: “A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R & B singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!” Call their Box Office at 808-242-6969 for more information and tickets.
1st Annual Legacy Concert featuring Keali'i Reichel. July 22, 2006 at 5 P.M.. Presented by The Maui Historical Society's Bailey House Museum. Enjoy an intimate and memorable evening of music and dance featuring Kealii Reichel on the grounds of the Bailey House Museum, site of the royal compound of Kahekili - Maui's last ruling chief. Pupus and an elegant dinner will be provided by the award-winning chefs from the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. The event is a benefit for the Maui Historical Society's Endowment Fund. For more information and to purchase tickets please call 808-244-3326.
Henry Kapono Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Castle Theater in Kahului. Henry Kapono’s “Wild Hawaiian” music has been getting rave reviews and creating a buzz around the islands with people of all ages and nationalities. His highly anticipated CD The Wild Hawaiian will be released this June, and Henry is touring with the islands’ best musicians and talent to bring a show that is innovative, powerful, exciting and alive. With his alternative/pop/rock arrangements and his band of power hitters, the music will Rock your World! This is Henry’s story of how he sees, hears, feels & lives his culture as a pure Hawaiian man in today’s world; Hawaii’s top slam poet Kealoha, will be joining Henry’s show in a hip-hop-ish way, communicating Henry’s interpretation of each song and what it means to him. Urban hip-hop dancers will also add their form of high-energized excitement that will get you on your feet and moving to the beat of “Global Aloha.” For tickets please call 808-242-7469.
Growing Dreams 2006 - Celebrations In Bloom July 22, 2006 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea. One of the world's top floral designers will team up with leading fashion designers at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea on July 22nd from 9 am - 1pm for the 6th Annual Maui Youth & Maui Youth & Family Services Growing Dreams event. Paul Miller, AIFD, PFCI, Nature's Flowers Creative Director, will present a floral design demonstration in this year's event titled "Celebrations in Bloom." Tiffany & Co., a lively fashion show featuring Tamara Catz, Tommy Bahama, The Enchantress, and jewelry from Tiffany & Co. will highlight the day, which also includes a silent auction and a gourmet luncheon catered by The Four Seasons Maui. Tickets $75/$100. Please call 808-579-8414.
Molokai Ocean Challenge July 22, 2006 You can wind surf, kite surf, kite canoe or take a kite catamaran on the Pailolo Channel from Maui to Molokai in the Molokai Ocean Challenge. The 15 mile wide Pailolo Channel connecting Maui and Molokai is known as one of the windiest and roughest of the Hawaiian Island channels. This event is a benefit for Molokai’s “Youth In Motion” program. To register, please call John Holzhall, Kiteboard Center, at (808) 276-2667, or Karen Baxter, Hawaiian Ocean Sports, at (808) 877-4681.
Relay For Life of Central Maui 2006 July 22 – July 23, 7 pm each night. at the War Memorial Soccer Field, 580 Kaahumanu Avenue, Wailuku. A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature event. For more information about the Relay For Life of Central Maui, please contact either Alaka`i Paleka at (808) 283-0122 or Teresa Hoon at (808) 244-5553.
Inaugural Maui International Paddleboard Race - Honolua Maliko Run 2006 Sunday July 23, 2006. A 9 mile paddleboard course from Maliko Gulch to Kahului Harbor. Co-Race Directors: Blair Thorndike & John Gangini. Title Sponsor: Honolua Surf Company. Prize Money: $10,000. Contact information: Maliko Productions at 1026 Haiku Road, Haiku, HI 96708. Phone/Fax: 808.575.7409.
Damon Wayans presented by The Laugh Factory. Sunday, July 23 at the Castle Theater, 7:30 pm. One Maui performance only! Iconoclastic comedian Damon Wayans brings his patented brand of insightful, take-no-prisoners humor to the stage. He first came to light as a featured performer on "Saturday Night Live," then co-starred on and wrote for the critically acclaimed Emmy award winning series In Living Color for which he also personally received two Emmy nominations. His big screen credits include Bamboozled, Major Payne, Blankman, M’o Money, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, Colors, Roxanne and Beverly Hills Cop. Note: Show may contain adult subject matter and language. Tickets: $35, $45 reserved seating; call the Box Office at: 808-242-SHOW (808-242-7469).
Coral Spawning Spectacle On the evening of July 26, from 7-9:00 pm, guests may be able to witness live spawning of rice coral in the romantic setting of aquarium after dark. The Coral Spawning Spectacle will include a special presentation on coral reproduction. Complimentary desserts and coffee will be served, and a cash bar will be available. The aquarium’s main exhibit, the Open Ocean Exhibit, will also be open, giving guests the rare opportunity of watching the sharks and rays during the transition from day to night. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for children 3-12 ($17.50/$12.50 for members). Advanced reservations are highly recommended as space is limited for this special event. To reserve a space, the public may call (808) 270-7088.
TangoFest Maui July 26-30, 2006. TangoFest Maui is dedicated to supporting the joy, love and fire of dancing Argentine Tango. Combining the Aloha spirit of Maui together with instruction from world-class tango teachers Carina Losano, Miriam Larici & Hugo Patyn, Christy Coté & Darren Lees, we look to offer an enriching experience in an environment that opens, inspires and invigorates the body, mind and soul. Cost for 5-day Dance Event: $215 ($245 after June 1st) includes 3 evening milongas and 20 classes from which to choose.Special Tango Show - $15 Grand Milonga/Dinner - $50 (tickets will be sold separately). For further information or to register contact Gawain Bantle at 808-876-0485.
O-bon Dance July 28 – 29, 2006. The O-bon (or Bon) Dance is a Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the departed spirits of one's ancestors, and will be held at Kahului Hongwanji in Kahului, Maui, starting at 8 p.m. For more information please call 808-871-4732.
Summer Jam Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 1:00 pm, Castle Theater. Hawaii Jaycees’ host this annual concert featuring performances by Marlene Baldueza and Wasabe … a ‘mahalo’ for Maui’s support to the Jaycees, who support numerous community projects. Admission is free!
Michael Buble Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 pm, A & B Amphitheater. The new King of Cool, proven by millions of albums sold worldwide and rave reviews on his world tour! He’ll sweep you away with velvet-voiced renditions of beloved timeless classics like “Save the Last Dance” “How Sweet It is” “Fever” and more! Enjoy a fabulous romantic evening of favorite music under the stars on Maui, with Michael Buble and his full band … and this kid can really swing! Tickets $45, $55, $65. A production of Goldenvoice and Tom Moffatt. Light dinners, desserts & beverages available starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard with selections by Penne pasta and more! Call the Box Office at 808-242-SHOW (7469).
18th Annual Ohana Luau July 30, 2006 4:30 to 8:00 pm at the Kihei Community Center. Presented by Hale Makua, a non-profit organization, this is their annual fund raising event. Enjoy a down-home luau, local song and humor, silent auction, and country store - all in a festive spirit of aloha and 'ohana. This years entertainment features Danny Couch, multitalented lyricist, musical composer, singer and performer, and winner of several Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawaiian Music awards. Also, Frank DeLima,one of Hawaii’s most popular, beloved, and award-winning comedians, and Kamakakehau, Maui’s hottest falsetto trio. Tickets are $45 for adults and $15 for keiki age 2-10 and are available at any Hale Makua location, or by calling 808-871-9214.
Islands of the World IX Conference -2006: "Sustainable Islands" Monday-Wednesday, July 31- August 2 from 8:30 am - noon, Castle Theater. Maui Community College is hosting the International Small Islands Studies Association's 2006 Conference — Islands of the World IX. Scholars and experts who study issues and problems on small islands will make presentations, lead discussions, and interact with international colleagues. The general theme of the conference is Sustainable Islands — Sustainable Strategies with emphasis on the interconnected topics of po`okela (economy), malama `aina (ecology), and ho`ohanohano (social equity and heritage.) In addition, the Islands of the World IX Conference will showcase Maui’s rich cultural heritage, strong economic factors, and diverse environment. FREE and open to the public.
