The Old Lahaina Lu’au.
Nightlife & Performing Arts Best Bets
Best Cocktails
★ Monkeypod Kitchen, 10 Wailea Gateway Pl., Wailea (p 137)
Best Concerts
★★★ Maui Arts and Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way (p 138)
Best Dance Floor
★★ Casanova, 1188 Makawao Ave. (p 137)
Best Place to Drink with Locals
★ Kahului Ale House, 355 E. Kamehameha Ave. (p 137)
Best Karaoke
★★ Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 1881 S. K
hei Rd., K
hei, and 600 Office Rd., Kapalua (p 139)
Best Hawaiian Music
★★★ Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Series, N
pili Kai Beach Resort (p 139)
Best Hotel Lounge
★ Four Seasons Lobby Lounge, Four Seasons Wailea (p 137)
Best Local Brews
★★ Maui Brewing Company, 605 L
poa Pkwy., K
hei and 4405 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Kahana (p 137)
Best L
‘au
★★★ Old Lahaina L
‘au, 1251 Front St. (p 140)
Best Movies Under the Stars
★★★ Maui Film Festival, Wailea Golf Course (p 138)
Best Show
★★★ ‘Ulalena, Maui Theatre, 878 Front St. (p 138)
Sunset Cocktails
For a rocking good time, climb aboard the Pacific Whale Foundation’s Island Rhythms Sunset Cocktail Cruise ★★★ (www.pacificwhale.org; ☎ 808/249-8811). Local reggae star Marty Dread gets everybody up and dancing on the deck of the boat. During whale season, even the Hawaiian humpbacks swim over to show their appreciation for his sweet serenades. Enjoy hearty appetizers and mixed cocktails while watching the sun sink into the liquid horizon. Book online for 10 percent discount, and board at M
‘alaea Harbor.
Landlubbers can head to the rooftop at Fleetwood’s on Front Street, 744 Front St., Lahaina (www.fleetwoodsonfrontstreet.com; ☎ 808/669-6425), where you can catch local rock stars jamming with superstar Mick Fleetwood and his friends. If you’re looking for a swank cocktail with sultry entertainment, visit the Four Seasons Lobby Lounge, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea (http://www.fourseasons.com/maui/; ☎ 808/874-8000) or the Luana Lounge at the Fairmont Kea Lani, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea (www.fairmont.com/kea-lani-maui/dining/luana; ☎ 808/875-4100).
Bars & Cocktail Lounges
★★ Casanova MAKAWAO Expect good blues, rock ’n’ roll, reggae, jazz, Hawaiian, and the top names in local and visiting entertainment. Call to ask if they are doing Sunday afternoon live jazz. 1188 Makawao Ave. www.casanovamaui.com. ☎ 808/572-0220. Map p 135.
★ Charley’s Restaurant P
‘IA This local pub features an eclectic selection of music most nights, from country and western (Willie Nelson and son Lukas occasionally sit in) to fusion/reggae to rock ’n’ roll. Call or visit online to see what’s on. 142 H
na Hwy. www.charleysmaui.com. ☎ 808/579-8085. Map p. 135.
★★ Four Seasons Lobby Lounge WAILEA For a quiet evening with gentle jazz or soft Hawaiian music, sink into the plush furniture and order an exotic drink. Nightly live music from 5:30 to 7:30pm and 8:30 to 11:30pm. Four Seasons Wailea, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr. ☎ 808/874-8000. Map p 135.
★ Hula Grill KA‘ANAPALI At the oceanfront Hula Grill’s Barefoot Bar, live music starts daily at 11am and goes until 9:15pm, and happy hour starts at 3pm. Whalers Village. 2435 Ka‘anapali Pkwy. Hula Grill. www.hulagrillkaanapali.com. ☎ 808/667-6636. Map p 136.
★ Kahului Ale House KAHULUI Locals gather here for live music starting at 10pm. 355 E. Kamehameha Ave. ☎ 808/877-0001. Map p 135.
★ Kimo’s LAHAINA For the sweet sounds of Hawaiian music, call Kimo’s to see who’s on for the night. 845 Front St. ☎ 808/661-4811. Map p 136.
★ Longhi’s LAHAINA Live music spills out into the streets from 10pm Thursday and Friday, and Sunday jazz goes from 7 to 10pm. I love people-watching here. It’s a real mix, with everyone from Midwestern tourists to the occasional rock star. 888 Front St. ☎ 808/667-2288. Map p 136.
★★ Luana Lounge at the Fairmont Kea Lani WAILEA Catch the sunset from this swank lobby bar, with live entertainment weekends from 7 to 10pm. Fairmont Kea Lani, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr. www.fairmont.com/kea-lani-maui/dining/luana. ☎ 808/875-4100. Map p 135.
★ Maui Brewing Company K
HEI, KAHANA Sample a variety of local brews at the K
hei brewery and tasting room or the Kahana brewpub. Favorites include tasty coconut porter, Bikini Blonde lager, and numerous seasonal beers. 605 L
poa Pwy., K
hei ☎ 808/213-3002 and 4405 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Kahana. www.mauibrewingco.com. ☎ 808/669-3474. Map p 136.
★★ Monkeypod Kitchen WAILEA The fancy signature mai tai with honey-lilikoi foam is a good enough reason to stop here for a beverage or two—and who can resist a libation with mezcal and honey called When Doves Cry? 10 Wailea Gateway Pl., Wailea. https://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/dine_wailea. ☎ 808/891-2322. Map p 135.
Movie lovers: Try to time your trip with the ★★★ Maui Film Festival (www.mauifilmfestival.com; (☎ 808/579-9244), which always starts the Wednesday before Father’s Day in June. The 5-day festival premieres films nightly in the Celestial Cinema, a peerless outdoor theater on the Wailea Golf Course. Sit under the stars and watch great films on the 50-foot-wide (15m) screen with Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Catch celebrities at the festival’s multiple parties and special screenings.
★★ Mulligan’s On the Blue WAILEA Toss back a pint of Guinness and catch Uncle Willie K or the Celtic Tigers at this rollicking Irish pub. 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea. www.mulligansontheblue.com. ☎ 808/874-1131. Map p 135.
South Shore Tiki Lounge K
HEI This tiny, fun bar features live music nightly from 4-6pm and dancing on the outdoor patio from 10pm to 1:30am. 1913 S. K
hei Rd., K
hei. www.southshoretikilounge.com. ☎ 808/874-6444. Map p 135.
Dance, Theater & Shows
‘Iao Theater WAILUKU It’s not Broadway, but Maui does have live community theater, ranging from locally written productions to well-known plays and musicals. 68 N. Market St. www.mauionstage.com. ☎ 808/244-8680. Map p 135.
★★★ Maui Arts and Cultural Center KAHULUI Bonnie Raitt, Pearl Jam, Ziggy Marley, Tony Bennett, the American Indian Dance Theatre, the Maui Symphony Orchestra, and Jonny Lang have all performed here, in addition to the finest in local talent. The center has a visual arts gallery, an outdoor amphitheater, and two theaters. 1 Cameron Way. www.mauiarts.org. ☎ 808/242-7469. Ticket prices vary. Map p 135.
★★★ 
‘Ulalena LAHAINA The whole family will be riveted by this incredible show, which weaves Hawaiian history and mythology together on a state-of-the-art stage. The cast performs original music, acrobatics, hula and chant in an interactive experience that often leaves the audience breathless. Maui Theatre, 878 Front St. www.ulalena.com. ☎ 808/856-7900 or 808/661-9913. Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 6:30pm. Tickets $70–$115 adults, $30–$115 children 6–12. Map p 136.
★★ Warren & Annabelle’s LAHAINA This unusual magic/comedy cocktail show stars illusionist Warren Gibson and “Annabelle,” a ghost from the 1800s. She plays the grand piano as Warren dazzles with his sleight-of-hand magic. 900 Front St. www.warrenandannabelles.com. ☎ 808/667-6244. Tickets $60–$100. Map p 136.
Hawaiian Music
★★★ 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Series NAPILI For a chance to see a side of Hawai‘i that few visitors do, come to this Wednesday night production, where host George Kahumoku, Jr., introduces a new slack-key master (see p 140) every week. George and his guests also “talk story” about old Hawai‘i, music, and Hawaiian culture. In the N
pili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi‘ilani Rd, N
pili. www.slackkeyshow.com. ☎ 808/669-3858. Tickets $38–$95. Map p 136.
Karaoke
★★ Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar K
HEI, KAPALUA This super popular Japanese restaurant hosts fun karaoke nights Thursday through Saturday 10pm to 1am. The bonus? Sushi and appetizers are half off. 1881 S. K
hei Rd., K
hei, ☎ 808/879-0004, and 600 Office Rd., Kapalua. www.sanseihawaii.com. ☎ 808/669-6286 or 808/667-5353. Map p 136.
L
‘au
★★ The Feast at Lele LAHAINA Already been to a l
‘au? The Feast at Lele takes it to the next level. Brought to you by the people behind Old L
haina L
‘au (see below), the Feast at Lele presents food and dances from Hawai‘i, Tonga, Tahiti, Cook, New Zealand, and Samoa in an outdoor seaside setting with white-clothed, candlelit tables. 505 Front St. www.feastatlele.com. ☎ 886/244-5353 or 808/667-5353. Set 5-course menu $115 adults, $85 children 2–12; gratuity not included. AE, MC, V. Dinner daily. Map p 136.
Slackers Welcome!
Unique to Hawai‘i, slack-key guitar, or k
ho‘alu (which translates to “loosen the key”) is a style achieved by loosening the guitar strings (or keys) to produce a very different sound when major chords are struck. Check it out at the Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Series (p ###) or at the free K
Ho‘alu Festival held each June at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (p ###)
★★★ 
Old L
haina L
‘au LAHAINA This heartfelt, oceanfront show is the best l
‘au in the state. Festivities begin at sunset and feature Tahitian and Hawaiian entertainment, including ancient hula, modern hula, and an intelligent narrative on the dance’s rocky survival into modern times. The food, served from an open-air thatched structure, is as much Pacific Rim as Hawaiian, and mixes in some well-known western favorites. 1251 Front St. www.oldlahainaluau.com. ☎ 800/248-5828 or 808/667-1998. Tickets $99 adults, $69 children 12 and under. Map p 136. •
