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CITIZEN COPE - Sat, May 28. Some call Citizen Cope “a less smarmy John Mayer crossed with Stevie Wonder and a hint of Randy Newman.� Presented by the Maui Celebrity Series, now in its second year. Features special guests Arise and series creator Brian Evans. See This Week’s Picks for more. $45 - $75. 8-10:30pm. Maui Theatre, 878 Front St. (Old Lahaina Center), Lahaina; 856-7973; mauicelebrityseries.com KA’ALE AND THE TRUTH - Sat, May 28. This group brings its unique roots, rock, reggae and hip hop sound, direct from Hawaii Island. Best of all, the concert is free. 9pm. Haui’s Life’s A Beach, 1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei; 891-8010
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A WEEKEND OF JAMS AT STELLA BLUES - Soul Sessions with Eric Gilliom - Thu & Fri, May 26 & 27. I often hear people comment on Eric Gilliom’s star-quality presence. If you don’t yet know what all the fuss is about, do yourself a favor and start your weekend at Stella Blues. 6-9pm. $60 for fourcourse dinner / $25 show-only... Gomega - Sat, May 28. Everybody knows you gotta go see Gomega— some of Maui’s ďŹ nest talent. $12. 10pm.... David Pack of Ambrosia - Mon, May 30. The latest Supper Club installment with a classic performer. $70 for four-course dinner / $40 show only. 6-9pm. Stella Blues Cafe, 1279 South Kihei Rd., # 201, Kihei; 808874-3779; stellablues.com
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PROARTS PRESENTS “GREATER TUNAâ€? - Opens Fri, May 27 and continues through Sun, June 12. A cast of just two welcomes you to Tuna, Texas— where the population is small, but the personalities are big. A play by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. Directed by Doug Kendrick. Contains some mild adult content. $15/ $20. 7:30pm Fridays & Saturdays. 3pm Sundays. ProArts Playhouse, Azeka (Makai) Shopping Center, 1280 South Kihei Rd., Kihei; 463-6520; proartspaciďŹ c.com THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - Fri, Sat & Sun, May 27-29. (Final weekend!) It’s sci-ďŹ Shakespeare. Don’t miss this provocative twist on a classic comedy. Dinner packages available with Cafe O’Lei and Bistro Casanova. Tickets available at If The Shoe Fits (Wailuku) or Lava Java (Kihei). $15/ $20/ $40. Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku; 244-8680
signiďŹ cance of taro with farmer Hokuao Pellegrino. Plus try your hand at pounding poi and taste the fresh fruit of your labor. Sponsored by the Hawai’i Tourism Authority, County of Maui OfďŹ ce of Economic Development and the Department of Water Supply. Reservations Required. Fees apply. 10am12pm. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului; 249-2797; info@mnbg.org; mnbg.org BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BOOGIE & BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE - Sat, June 4. Bowl for Kids Sake is a beloved event on-isle—and the major fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters. There are plenty of ways you can help the cause, from becoming an event sponsor to donating prizes, to forming a team and bowling! 9am-6pm. Maui Bowling Center, Vineyard St., Wailuku; 242-9754 ext. 209; bigsofmaui.org KRIS KRISTOFFERSON FUNDRAISER FOR LOKELANI ‘OHANA - Sat, June 4. Kris Kristofferson is helping Lokelani ‘Ohana shed light on the housing crisis for people with developmental disabilities. The Maui-based organization’s work is to create socially therapeutic programs within our community using elements of Native Hawaiian culture and tradition for adults with developmental disabilities. $15/ $30/ $50/ $250 VIP. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului; 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org/ lokelaniohana.org ZION I & THE GROUCH “HEALING OF THE NATIONâ€? TOUR - Sat, June 4. West Coast hip hop stalwarts perform, with a portion of the proceeds beneďŹ tting Japan tsunami relief efforts. “Touching people with our music is the main thing we can do,â€? says The Grouch, “but contributing in a monetary way is taking things to the next level.â€? Features special guests Tassho Pearce and Revolutionary Habit. Casanova, 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao; 572-0220 JAGERMEISTER LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE - Sat, June 4. Jagermeister is looking to sponsor Hawaii bands, and asked Stella Blues to coordinate the search. While it’s not a battle of the bands in a traditional sense (videos of the shows are being sent to Jager’s HQ for review), the crowd each band draws (i.e. YOU) is still wildly important. Here are artists you can support in the third and ďŹ nal round: Bad Kitty (9-9:35pm), Stef Lomeli Band (9:55-10:30pm), Dirt Mansion (10:50-11:25pm), and Big Trouble with Jamie Gallo (11:45pm-12:20am). $10. 9pm. Stella Blues Cafe, 1279 South Kihei Rd., # 201, Kihei; 808874-3779; stellablues.com
CIRQUE POLYNESIA - Mon-Sat. It’s Cirque du Soleil-esque with a uniquely Polynesian twist. Enjoy amazing high-wire acts, aerial acrobatics, illusions, and mind-boggling contortionists. $62+/ deals for keiki and kamaaina. 6pm. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Kaanapali; 667-4540; maui.hyatt.com/ cirquepolynesia.com
SCENES FROM OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY PLAYWRIGHTS - Sun, June 5. This production challenges you to ask yourself: “What would you ďŹ ght for? What is worth the journey outside of your comfort zone?â€? Explore these questions at this evocative evening of theater, presented by Acting for Life. Call for reservations. $10. 7pm. Haleakala Waldorf School, 4160 L. Kula Rd., Kula; 280-0535
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12TH ANNUAL ZENSHIN DAIKO - Sat, June 11. Enjoy an evening of Japanese taiko drumming with Hajicho Drummers from Japan, San Jose Taiko from California, and Maui’s Zenshin Daiko, in this annual festival concert. $20, kids under 12 half-price. 7:30pm. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului; 242-SHOW (7469); mauiarts.org
NA KOA IKAIKA BASEBALL - Want to root, root, root for the home team? You’ve got 48 home games (May through August) to cheer your heart out. VIP seating $13 single/$528 season, stadium seating: $9 single/ $352 season, general admission: $6 single / $220 season, Military & keiki 12-years-old or younger: $4 single / $176 season. Ichiro “Iron� Maehara Stadium, 700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku; 808-877-8880 KALO: THROUGH THE EYES OF A HAWAIIAN Sat, June 4. Learn about the extraordinary cultural
52ND MISS MAUI FILIPINA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT - Sat, June 11. Five lovely contestants—Erika Sablay, Diane Lajorda, Shelby Bantilan, Melissa Rabino and Tiffany Silva—vie for the crown of Miss Maui Filipina, competing in ďŹ ve phases of competition (a pre-pageant interview, swimsuit, talent,