Maui Entertainment

Entertainment in Maui

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    '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.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series

    Top slack key guitarists 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 theater can only hold 250 so call ahead for reservations. Performances are at 19:30 Wednesday.

    reviewed

  3. C

    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.

    reviewed

  4. D

    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.

    reviewed

  5. E

    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 16:30 to 22:30 nightly.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

  7. G

    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 (15:00 to 18:00) features piña coladas for only around US$2.

    reviewed

  8. H

    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.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

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    '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.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Old Lahaina Luʻau

    For a night to remember, this beachside luau is unsurpassed for its authenticity and all-around aloha - the hula troupe is first rate and the feast superb. Book far ahead.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

  18. Q

    Four Seasons Resort

    The lobby lounge has Hawaiian music and hula performances from 17:30 to 20:30 nightly and a mix of jazz, slack-key and flamenco guitar later in the evening.

    reviewed

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    Mulligans at the Wharf

    Lahaina's Irish pub has something for everyone - sports TV, Irish ales and live music. Happy hour is from 16:00 to 18:00 and again from 22:00 to midnight.

    reviewed

  20. S

    Feast at Lele

    No half-hearted buffet, this gourmet luau is a delicious culinary tour of Pacific cultures, accompanied by an excellent music-and-dance performance.

    reviewed

  21. T

    Wow-Wee Maui's Kava Bar & Grill

    This hip café is the place to try the mildly relaxing drink kava. If it tastes too much like dirt, try it mixed with chocolate.

    reviewed

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  23. U

    Pioneer Inn

    With its whaling-era atmosphere and harborside veranda, this is unquestionably the most popular place for a drink in Lahaina.

    reviewed