Around da Town

Community news and events on Maui, Hawaii.

Ku Mai Ka Hula

Hula Competition on Maui

Ku Mai Ka Hula is an international hula competition held in Maui on September 10-12, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
chadwick pang

New Education Director at MACC

Maui Arts & Cultural Center welcome Chadwick Pang as its new education director.
aipono giveaway

Aipono Celebration Giveaway

Enter to win a prize from an Aipono-winning restaurant!
camp imua

Camp Imua Goes Green with Zero Waste Plan

Camp Imua is week-long recreational camp that provides children with disabilities and special needs an opportunity to experience camp with the help of supportive volunteer caregivers. This year, Camp Imua will partner with the Maui Huliau Foundation for a zero waste event.
Papahanaumokuakea gallery

Papahānaumokuākea Gallery Opens at Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center unveils the Papahānaumokuākea Gallery, a new exhibit that offers a glimpse into the world’s largest Marine National Monument.
mpd helps cancer foundation

MPD and MFD team up with GO PINK

The Maui Police and Fire Departments are teaming up with the Pacific Cancer Foundation for their Annual GO PINK campaign in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Maui County’s cancer community.
Maui Ocean Center octopus

Discover & Dine

Spend the day at the Maui Ocean Center and take advantage of their recipe for the perfect Aquarium visit.
foreign exchange students in maui

Foreign Exchange Student Program

25 French students visit Maui during the Summer Home-stay Program in July.
made in maui contest

Made in Maui County Prize Pack Giveaway

Grand prize featuring locally made products valued over $120!

Kapalua Wine & Food Festival 2015

This celebration will convene the finest in food and wine and embrace the fabulous culinary bounty on Maui and at the world-renowned Kapalua Resort.

Maui Food Innovation Center Wins $50,000 Grant

Maui Food Industry X-Celerator wins $50,000 grant from U.S. SBA and will be able to expand its classes to agribusinesses, chefs, and restaurateurs.
maui film festival trailers

2015 Maui Film Festival

The 2015 Maui Film Festival takes place June 3-7, with movie screenings in Wailea and at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
smoke free beaches Maui Hawaii

Smoke Free Beaches in Maui

The Maui County Council passes bill creating tobacco-free parks and facilities, including beaches.
Grow Some Good Maui Fundraiser

3rd Annual Taste of School Gardens Dinner

Bluegrass music, sunset views, silent auction prizes, and gourmet food prepared with local & school garden-grown ingredients.... Mmmm!
golfing fundraiser for soldiers

World’s Largest Golf Outing

Kaanapali Golf Courses hosts the Maui edition of the fourth annual World's Largest Golf Outing on Monday, August 11.
breaching whale maui

Whale Tales 2014

Get your fix of passionate scientists, marine explorers, stunning photography and engaging dialogue at the annual Maui Whale Tales event.
Cristina Lucio

Dance Maui Premieres

Maui's first annual dance festival, held on October 17, features eleven Maui dance companies and special guests.

TEDx Maui 2014 Videos

Watch the 2014 Maui TEDx videos.
special olympics maui swim team fundraiser

Swim & Fin

Swim & Fin on April 26 will benefit the Special Olympics Maui Swim Team. You can help support its first year.
startup weekend maui

Startup Weekend Maui

Startup Weekend Maui inspires entrepreneurs to move from idea to launch in just 54 hours.
auwahi planting

Auwahi Volunteer Trip

Head up to Auwahi forest, part of 'Ulupalakua Ranch, to plant trees. Help rebuild the forest on Saturday, August 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
IMUA annual gala 2014

Fantasia Ball 2014 The Black and White Ball

This elegant Black and White evening on April 5 includes a cocktail reception and chef-inspired dinner, plus the ultimate after party, so wear your dancing shoes.

New Maui Chamber Orchestra

Cantique de Jean Racine was written for the Maui Chamber Orchestra for its first concert.
Hokulani Holt-Padilla

Native Hawaiian Community Educator Award

Hokulani Holt-Padilla honored as Native Hawaiian community educator of the year.

TEDxMaui 2014

#TEDxMaui2014 takes place on Sunday, September 28th at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Kainoa Horcajo and Lia Krieg return as hosts.
soccerfest maui

Soccer FEST 14

Hundreds of Maui kids will participate in a soccer event to set a World Record for the Biggest Pick-up Soccer Game on Earth.
Hyundai golf tournament on Maui

Hyundai Tournament of Champions

An intimate and elite PGA TOUR event held at the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course in Maui. Gates open January 8-12th.

Maui Events & News

Imua Family Services’ Will Smith Discovery Garden

A World of Pure Imagination  Story by Savy Janssen Photographs by Jason Moore  Sunlight filtered through the outstretched arms of the 120-year-old monkey pod trees, and...

Maui Day Trips

“Brotherly Love”

PHOTOGRAPH BY VICTOR SCHENDEL CANON EOS 5D MARK IV, 1/6 SEC, F/22, ISO 100, 24 MM LENS Waves crash onto lava rocks at Secret Cove Beach,...