Topping our 20 things to do on Maui this week is the three-day Gathering of the Voyagers event in Wailea that celebrates Polynesian culture through story, music, voyaging and dance. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
The ‘ukulele-powered band Kanekoa, the Vince Esquire Band and Grammy-nominated Natalie Ai Kamauu perform at benefits for Maui wildfire victims this weekend. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
The Top 20 things to do on Maui for the week of June 15-21 includes: the iconic Spinners at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, comedians Ali Wong and Kevin Nealon and a free piano synergy concert. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
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Patrons sit at the bar in Hauiâs Lifeâs A Beach restaurant and bar Wednesday afternoon in Kihei. Mayor Michael Victorino is asking the governor to allow Maui County to shut down bars and bar service areas after a recent string of COVID-19 cases that officials say have been linked to bars. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos
Maui County is seeking to close down bars and bar service areas for two weeks to try and stop the uptick in COVID-19 cases that officials say are coming from “bar-like” behavior.
Mayor Michael Victorino said the county still needs to get approval from Gov. David Ige, but if the request is granted, the shutdown would go into effect from 12:01 a.m. Saturday through Dec. 26.