THURSDAY, FEB. 7
GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO AT THE MACC
Giordano Dance Chicago, the original jazz dance company, will be perform tonight at 7:30 in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. GDC's mission is to create and present new and innovative jazz dance choreography, and bring this invaluable American art form to audiences of all ages from all ethnic backgrounds. Tickets are: $12, $32 and $45 (plus applicable fees). Call 242-7469 or order online at www.mauiarts.org.
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FRIDAY, FEB. 8
COMIC MARGARET CHO'S NEW STAND-UP SHOW
Controversial and hysterical, Grammy and Emmy Award nominated Margaret Cho brings her new stand-up show, "Mother," at 7:30 p.m. at the MACC's Castle Theater. For mature audiences only. Tickets are $27, $37 and $47 (plus applicable fees). Call 242-7469, or order online at www.mauiarts.org.
LAHAINA TOWN PARTY LOVES WHALES
This week's town party is from 6 to 9 p.m. Theme is "We Love Whales." The LahainaTown Action Commitee and Lahaina Restoration Foundation present "Among Giants A Life with Whales," a world premier whale photographer Flip Nicklin video presentation at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell Park. Plus Friday Night is Art Night and Concert in the Park from 5 to 7:10 p.m. Visit www.mauifridays.com for more information.
'MAN OF LA MANCHA' AT STEPPINGSTONE
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents "Man of La Mancha," tonight at 7:30 at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. Tickets are $25 adults, $22 seniors and $18 students (18 and younger). For more details, visit www.mauiacademy.org, call 244-8760, or purchase tickets at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center's customer service kiosk.
SATURDAY, FEB. 9
CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL AT MAUI MALL
The Year of the Snake starts off with a bang at Maui Mall from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lion dancers, eating and cooking contests, demonstrations, food and craft booths, and much more. Check out the Chinese New Year guide in Section D of today's paper.
UKULELE WORKSHOP AT BAILEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Bring your ukulele to the "Play Along with Ukulele Mele Workshop" from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. Mele Fong will lead participants in strumming songs without looking at music. Visit www.ukulelemeleonmaui.com. or call the museum at 244-3326 for more information or tickets.
THE MAUI OWIE ROLLERS IN ACTION IN KIHEI
Maui's newest roller-derby team, The Maui Owie Rollers, will be hosting its first bout against Big Island's Waimea Wranglers from 10:30 a.m. at the Kihei Kalama Park Roller Rink. The event is free, snacks and drinks will be available. Feel free to bring chairs, towels and umbrellas. Check out www.mauiowierollers.com for more information.
'MAN OF LA MANCHA' AT STEPPINGSTONE
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents "Man of La Mancha," at 7:30 p.m. at the Steppingstone Playhouse in Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. See Friday's listing for details.
SUNDAY, FEB. 10
'INSIDE THE FOREST' AT CASTLE THEATER
It took a team to create "Inside the Forest," a unique event in Castle Theater from 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 (plus applicable fees). Call 242-7469 or order online at www.mauiarts.org. See Maui Beat and In View for more information.
JO KOY COMEDY COMES TO THE MACC
Jo Koy, born in Tacoma, Wash. to an American father and Filipina mother, will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Castle Theater. Koy credits his mother for his comedic and acting talents. Her encouragement led to a Las Vegas coffee house, then a move to Los Angeles and finally a performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2005. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45 (plus applicable fees). Call 242-7469 or order online at www.mauiarts.org.
'MAN OF LA MANCHA' AT STEPPINGSTONE
Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents "Man of La Mancha," at 2 p.m. at the Steppingstone Playhouse at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. See Friday's listing for details.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13
FLEETWOOD @ THE MACC CONCERT
Legendary Fleetwood Mac founder drummer and Maui resident and entrepreneur, Mick Fleetwood, will be in concert in a living-room setting on stage in Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. See Maui Beat for more information.
