Dinner and a Magic Show in Kāʻanapali

Some of our favorite Maui evenings pair a good meal with a little entertainment. In Kāʻanapali, that can mean a luau, but on Tuesday nights there’s another option: dinner and a magic show. Maui-raised magician David Kuraya, who many visitors remember from Warren & Annabelle’s in Lahaina, now presents his own Magic & Comedy show at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. Unlike a dinner show, the meal and the show are booked separately, which gives you the freedom to choose exactly where you eat.

The show

Magic & Comedy runs every Tuesday at 6 pm in the Maui Ballroom at the Royal Lahaina Resort, at the north end of Kāʻanapali Beach past Black Rock, with check-in from 5:15 pm. It’s close-up sleight of hand and clean comedy in an intimate room, with plenty of audience participation. The show is for ages 12 and up, and food and drinks aren’t included in the ticket. Seats are limited, so book online before you plan the rest of your evening.

A sample evening

Because the show starts at 6 pm, most people do happy hour before and dinner after. Here’s an easy plan:

4:00–5:00 pm: Happy hour pupus. Grab a drink and something light with an ocean view. The Royal Lahaina has its own restaurants and bar on property, so you can stay put, or start at Whalers Village and drive or walk north.
5:15 pm: Check in for the show at the Maui Ballroom.
6:00 pm: Magic & Comedy. Sit back (or volunteer) for an evening of laughs.
After the show: Dinner. Book a table in Kāʻanapali for after the show, and leave yourself a little time to get there.

Where to eat nearby

You don’t need to go far. The Royal Lahaina’s own restaurants are the easiest choice on show night. A short drive or a walk along the Kāʻanapali Beach walkway brings you to Whalers Village, where we love the oceanfront setting at Hula Grill (don’t skip the Hula Pie), and Maui Brewing Co. pours its craft beers at its Kāʻanapali restaurant. Hours change seasonally, so check each restaurant’s current hours and reserve ahead, especially for a table after the show.

Or make it a luau week

If you’re on Maui for a week, try a luau one night and dinner and the show another. Compare the West Side options in our Sheraton vs Royal Lahaina Luau showdown, and see the Royal Lahaina show page or David’s website for more about the show.