I love coming to Wailuku First Friday! So many things to buy. So many food to try. Today we got…read morehot dogs from Kaeo kine grindz, she's absolutely sweet. She has the best service ever! We also got popcorn tako from Pupus on Da Go! Those guys are awesome too. Always kind service we receive. Follow both of them on Instagram to see where they'll be next!

I've been to Wailuku First Friday a handful of times over the years. This is the original town…read moreparty that started all the town parties (Maui Friday's) around the island. Every FIRST Friday of the month in Wailuku town you'll find a collective of vendors that range from food trucks to arts and crafts to clothing to sweet, delectable treats. There's a little bit of everything so do walk around a bit first before deciding to make your purchases. Many of the brick & mortar businesses in and around Market St. where the party is held also remain open like Wai Bar, Wailuku Coffee Company, 808 On Main, & even Mystery Maui. This event is such a great opportunity to support local owned, Maui businesses. So far, my favorite finds are Only Ono Barbecue, HI Thai food truck, & the infamous Moloka'i Bread (technically not Maui, but Maui County!) which sometimes makes an appearance here. They also have live entertainment on both ends of the street and another section where you'll often find people line dancing or doing Zumba. One thing to keep in mind is that this is a really popular town party. There is a large municipal parking lot located up the street from the Banyan Tree. Although the lot is large, it often fills up quickly. People sometimes resort to making their own parking in the patches of grass, but street parking is also an option. Just be sure to plan accordingly! I highly recommend making a stop here at least once. You're guaranteed to find good food, good entertainment, and a lively crowd.

Aloha let's talk about Hawaii's legendary Entertainer. Uncle…read moreWillie K. In our opinion Uncle Willie K, Is the most talented Entertainer in Hawaii today. He can sing, he can play the ukulele, he can play guitar. He can sing Hawaiian, he can sing opera he can sing the blues, he can sing Rock. He plays with his guitarist Jerry, and he plays with his drummer Chris. This Trio can entertain anywhere in the world and make people go crazy and happy all at the same time. If you have a chance to catch one of Uncle Willie K's performances you won't be disappointed. Uncle Willie K is also a wonderful Storyteller and you will learn so much about Hawaiian history Hawaiian music and Hawaiiana itself. Every month Uncle Willie plays at the Blue Note in Waikiki. Hugs Wes n Wanda Anzai Happy Healthy Hawaii The Institute of Advanced Anti-Aging 808-354-8659

The plan was set. As part of my trip, I had tickets to a "luau" type dinner and show with about…read more500 other people. The show was Willie K. Being totally out of touch with the Hawaiian music scene I thought..."Ut oh. Another Don Ho impersonator." I figured I was was going to eat as fast as I could so that when the show started I could slip out before "Tiny Bubbles" started... The dinner was actually pretty good at the Marriott. As I was finishing my dessert, the lights dimmed for the show to start....and I glanced around picking out my escape route. What came on stage was a huge bulky Samoan with hair that spread out 3 feet in diameter.. As he said in his subsequent monolog, if you were on a bus and he boarded it, you would get off the bus and wait for the next one. As he talked to warm up the audience he was actually pretty funny. Then he started to play. WOW. He played the guitar with a bass player and drummer. That was it. Yet, his playing filled the song....strumming and playing solos that seemed to be simultaneous and continuous. He was doing riffs with full cords that most guitarists would have trouble with single notes. He played a range of pop, oldies, folk, country. His solos were a match to any professional musician on the circuit today. In the middle of his set, he then said he was an out of the box musician.....and certainly he looked the part. But then.....he started to sing opera with a modern arrangement. Yes....this was way out of the box......and his voice was impeccable. A purist would probably argue his voice wasnt the best that the Met had to offer, but I have sat through enough operas to know he would at least qualify to audition at the Met. His 1.5 hour set just whizzed by. His skills as a guitarist were some of the best I have ever seen, bar none (I was an usher at the Greek Theater for 3 years and saw the world's best musicians there) His voice had had incredible range in range and in timbre. He could have a very pure operatic voice or a raspy Joe Cockerish twang. At the end of his performance, the whole audience was captivated and yelling "HANA HO." No...that isn't a Hugh Grant saying but what I was told was that it was Hawaiian for "ENCORE." If you are planning a trip to Hawaii and have some flexibility of dates and where to stay....and if you like great entertainment, see if you can attend a Wille K concert. He is that good. Looking at his bio later, I found he has backed up, played with or opened some of the biggest names in the business. One of his songs was Grammy nominated which didn't surprise me in tne the least. Well....my night didn't go according to plan....and I was glad. I would have stayed until dawn if he chose to play that long. I was fortunate to see such a great entertainer. HANA HO.

A seven piece band on Maui-- I am impressed. Some of Maui's best teamed together at Mulligan's on…read morethe Blue. Superior violin, Tempa --soulful bluesy vocalist, rich harmonies, wailing sax, bass, drums, keyboard, and a sweet guitarist who is also a great lead vocalist. From the opening instrumental featuring the expressive violinist throughout 2 hour performance, Soul Kitchen mixed up the set with blues, soul, pop & zydeco, and kept the dancers and diners and fans Happy Happy Happy!

It's not possible to write a review good enough for this band! They played for our wedding last…read moreweek and blew everyone away. The sound was on point, the songs were a perfect mixture of blues, jazz, soul, and zydeco, and everyone young and old had a great time dancing the whole night. Soul Kitchen went above and beyond to make our wedding night so special, we felt like we had a one in a million performance!! If you want to skip the DJ for your event, and you want the best Maui has to offer you MUST book Soul Kitchen.

Aloha Akoni.... Where do I even begin?! There's no…read morecombination of words that could describe just how amazing Akoni is... He is an insanely talented musician which is what first captivates you, but it's his love for his Ohana & his heart for people that keeps you wanting more & more of him! My family & I watched Akoni perform every night he played at our resort & although I'd love to say that the way he made our family feel so loved & special was a one-of-a-kind experience, but I know he leaves everyone he meets better than he found them & we all end up feeling like family! Such a talented & special soul. Mahalo!

We first saw Akoni perform while having dinner at Merriman's in Kapalua. During that same trip, we…read moresaw him again while we were having dinner at Duke's. We absolutely loved him both times we saw him. Just after seeing him perform twice, we knew we had to hire him for our upcoming vow renewal. Fastforward a few months later to the renewal, and he exceeded our expectations. He is not only an amazing and versatile musician, but he's one of the most down-to-earth people you'll ever meet. He encompasses the true meaning of "Aloha". You will not be disappointed if you hire Akoni for your event.

Took my Little Sister (Big Brother, Big Sister) to see The Best Birthday Party Ever and really…read moreenjoyed the show with talented keiki on stage. Great acting, musical score, sets, and lighting and the seats were comfy too. Nice to find a show that my 11 year old could relate to, and well acted by all involved. Hurrah! First time at the Iao Theatre and won't be our last. Easy parking with first 2 hours free for Kamaaina at the parking building opposite. Go, enjoy a local show!

This is such a quaint theater. What a historical place!!!! It's awesome. I hope this survives…read moreanother 100 years. The parking is plentiful. Attended the world whale film festival. Such warm and welcoming vibes.

Set aside an evening for a concert or play at the MACA. This upscale venue features local acts as…read morewell as symphonies, broadway and Hawaiian performances. There is also a gallery on the grounds that is currently showcasing several Japanese paper craft artists. It is an amazing exhibit and well worth an hour or so of your day. Admission to the gallery is free. Free parking. Double highly recommend!

Highlight of our vacation was Jake Shimabukuro's Holidays in Hawaii with his guests Justin and…read moreJackson. Jake's performance was amazing and enjoyed how he incorporated Hawaiian history and culture along with his personal stories. It was very entertaining and the cherry on top was the post show meet and greet. Mahalo MACC for hosting and giving back to the community.

I almost donʻt want to share! I find it difficult to find really good food without spending a lot…read moreof money. Guava Tree Bar & Grill had amazing local-style food at reasonable prices and pleasant service. I can see this place becoming a solid, local establishment like Tiffanyʻs or Marcoʻs. Folks, this place should be party of the ʻServing Maui for 30 yearsʻ club! I was here for a private event. The place is cute. Small, charming and loads of potential. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Alrhough their wine selection was limited and a bit uneven (Sutter Home but then a J. Lohr for chardonnay), their ginger ale selection was delicious! The food was incredible! Tender, fall apart pork slices, covered with savory, brown gravy; crisp, yet juicy, chicken katsu with a bite of ginger; toothsome chopped steak, tender mushrooms and flavorful pepper slices. Perfectly cooked rice. Yummmmmmm. The mac salad is better than many, but lacked a little tang. Overall, the food was so good that I looked up their hours. Iʻd definitely return.

Came here for a private party. It's a great place to hold a small event for a special birthday,…read moregraduation or any celebration. They have a stage area for a DJ or Band. There is a bar area if guest want to order alcoholic beverages. The food was good and service friendly. I would recommend if you're looking for a place indoors to hold a party.

Back again and we still really enjoy this place. It changed ownership a while back. The drinks are…read morea little different, but the vibe a d the food is still awesome. This is our first meal on the island when we ver we can. Come support a local restaurant and grab a fantastic sandwich. Don't forget the spicy pasta as your side it is delicious.

OMG! This place rocks! We were a large group and they…read moreaccommodated us quickly for lunch. Service was great but I have to focus on my meal. I got the garlic shrimp and was expecting a food truck style entree. Wow was I wrong in a very good way. Huge prawns came on a plate with a bed of rice slathered in garlic and butter. They brought a bunch of napkins and even latex gloves for me to dive into this dish. There is a restroom close so washing up isn't a problem. Dig in I went. I didn't make eye contact with the rest of our group till done. I was in garlic shrimp heaven. Best meal of the week in Maui.

We planned to meet friends before the theater doors open. That makes it a lot easier to find a…read moreparking place downtown. The Wai Bar would be the best location, so I checked their website. Opens at 4pm. Perfect. We'll meet there at 4:15. We arrived and the lights were off and nobody inside. Nothing showing hours other than Emo Mondays 9pm to midnight. Fortunately, Esters Fair Project was open for business and we had a good time there. C'mon guys, update the hours on your website. We'll come to visit and give you more stars.

Great cool bar in the middle of Wailuku gets going later to disco music DJs great karaoke, unique…read moreclub in the middle of Wailuku parking Johnnys Waibar is cool ! unique gem in Wailuku

Kalo took care of the music on my wedding day and was such a joy to have. He's an amazing guitarist…read moreand an amazing singer. Thank you for setting the mood for our ceremony and keeping the vibes up the whole time. He even recorded and put together a stunning video of our ceremony that I wasn't expecting to see but am SO glad he did. Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day, Kalo. We wouldn't have been able to do it without you

Kalo played for our ceremony and reception in Maui at Sugar Beach 12.12.24. He was incredibly…read moreresponsive and helpful throughout the planning process, and flexible with our requests for songs on the ukulele and/or guitar. His selection of music is vast and his voice is magic. We were so grateful to have him bring the energy and ambiance to our perfect day, all the guests said he was incredible. 10/10 recommend!