Maui Entertainment

  1. 'Iao Theatre

    Beautifully restored after years of neglect, the 1928 art-deco theater that once hosted such big names as Sinatra and Bob Hope is now the venue for community theater productions.

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  2. 'Ulalena

    Along the lines of a Cirque du Soleil-style show, this extravaganza has its home at the 700-seat Maui Theatre. The theme is Hawaiian history and storytelling; the medium is modern dance, brilliant stage sets, acrobats and elaborate costumes. All in all, an entertaining, high-energy performance.

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  3. Ale House Sports Bar & Restaurant

    This high-energy place attracts mainland expats who come in droves to watch major league baseball and football games on a wall of TVs. And to make sure everyone shows up, it offers around US$3 drafts whenever a big game is on.

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  4. Aloha Mixed Plate

    This is the Hawaii you came to find. Off the main drag, at the north side of town, this beachside shack is pure fun. Let the sea breeze whip through your hair while lingering over a rainbow-colored tropical drink - come between and and they're half price. And at sunset you'll be able to hear Old Lahaina Luau's music beating next door.

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  5. Bamboo Sports Bar

    Known as the place 'where locals hang loose,' this is where everyone, tourists and islanders alike, comes to watch sports on big-screen TV, shoot a game of pool and down a few cold beers along with Asian-style pupu .

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  6. Charley's

    A hangout of country-music icon Willie Nelson when he's on the island (he lives on the outskirts of Pa'ia), Charley's has live music and dancing most nights.

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  7. Cheeseburger in Paradise

    You can hear the music a block away from this energetic open-air place on the waterfront. No surprise, the music's Jimmy Buffett style, and the setting is pure tropics from the rattan decor to the frosty margaritas. Live soft rock from to nightly.

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  8. Cool Cat Café

    The breezy open-air setting and cool '50s decor would make Elvis and Marilyn feel right at home. Whether you're looking for fountain drinks or hard-hitting cocktails, this is the perfect spot to whet the whistle as the sun sets over the harbor. Happy hour and live music at sunset.

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  9. Drums of the Pacific

    Ka'anapali's best luau includes an imu ceremony (the unearthing of a roasted pig from an underground oven), an open bar, a Hawaiian-style buffet dinner, and a flashy South Pacific dance and music show.

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  10. Four Seasons Resort

    The lobby lounge has Hawaiian music and hula performances from to nightly and a mix of jazz, slack-key and flamenco guitar later in the evening.

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  12. Hapa's Night Club

    If you're looking to hit the dance floor, Hapa's has the best scene on Maui. The place rocks on Monday to the guitar work of local legend Willie K; hosts the gay community on 'ultra fab' Tuesday; has a DJ on Wednesday; and comes up with anything from salsa to reggae on other nights.

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  13. LuLu's

    No problem finding LuLu's - you can hear this boisterous place a mile away. Ultracasual, it's got a kitsch-cluttered bar where drinks flow freely and the music rocks from Wednesday to Saturday nights.

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  14. Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Concert Series

    Top slack-key guitarists Cyril Pahinui, Ledward Kaapana and Dennis Kamakahi are monthly guests at this exceptional concert series, and George Kahumoku Jr, a slack-key legend in his own right, is the weekly host. The venue has limited seating, so call ahead for reservations. Performances are at every Wednesday.

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  15. Maui Coffee Roasters

    The island's best coffee deal will set you back just 65¢ a cup at this laid-back shop where locals linger over java and pastries while surfing the net on free wi-fi.

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  16. Milagros

    The spot for a late-afternoon beer or the perfect margarita. The sidewalk tables are perched perfectly for watching all the action on Pa'ia's busiest corner.

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  17. Moose McGillicuddy's

    This place attracts the party crowd, out to drink and dance till they drop. With its two dance floors, Moose hops with DJs nightly and live music on weekends. Happy hour ( to ) features piña coladas for only around US$2 .

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  18. Mulligans at the Wharf

    Lahaina's Irish pub has something for everyone - sports TV, Irish ales and live music. Happy hour is from to and again from to midnight.

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  19. Old Lahaina Luau

    This is the real deal. Simply put, no other luau on Maui comes close to matching this one for its authenticity and all-around aloha. The hula troupe is first-rate and the feast is terrific, with high-quality Hawaiian fare and none of the long lines you'll find at a resort-hotel luau. It's held on the beach at the north side of town.

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  20. Paradice Bluz

    The dark interior of this cool jazz house sports black leather couches and red brick walls hung with paintings of legendary jazz greats. The music is jazz, blues, funk and R&B, with most of the live action on Friday and Saturday nights.

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  21. Stopwatch Bar & Grill

    For the quintessential local scene, swing by this friendly sports bar, which brings in Upcountry musicians like the Haiku Hillbillys on Friday and Saturday nights. Any other time it's all about sports TV.

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  23. Wow-Wee Maui's Kava Bar & Grill

    This hip café is the place to try kava (also called 'awa in Hawaiian) drinks served in a coconut shell. Mildly intoxicating, this spicy elixir (yes, it's legal) is made from the roots of the Piper methysticum plant and was a favored ceremonial drink in old Hawaii.

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