BISHOP MUSEUM AFTER HOURS
Second Fridays
Museum exhibits are open for viewing from 5:30 to 9 p.m., along with cultural demonstrations, keiki activities and a night market with food trucks and local vendors. Bishop Museum,
HOMA NIGHTS
Every Friday
Honolulu Museum of Art remains open until 9 p.m. with opportunities to explore the galleries, stargaze in the courtyards and enjoy live art experiences and music. Honolulu Museum of Art,
KŨHIÕ BEACH HULA SHOW
Saturdays, First and Third Tuesdays Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows by Hawaii's finest halau (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Shows will be canceled for parades, street fairs and bad weather.
FREE! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kühio Beach Hula Mound,
(808) 843-8002
KILOHANA HULA SHOW
Sunday through Thursday
A modern take on the historic Kodak Hula Show featuring mele (songs) that honor Waikiki and dancers from six award-winning halau across Hawaii. Presented by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
FREE! 9:30 a.m.
Tom Moffat Waikiki Shell, blaisdellcenter.com
KÙ A LANAKILA!
Through 8/10
This exhibition delves into the ways
Kanaka 'Öiwi (Native Hawaiians) asserted their presence and sovereignty during Hawaii's early territorial period through cultural and political expressions.
Bishop Museum, bishopmuseum.org
SIX: THE MUSICAL
6/17-29
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of twenty-first-century girl power. Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall,
HALE'IWA ARTS FESTIVAL
6/21&22
This annual festival features artists, musicians, dancers, storytellers, demonstrations and children's art activities. Hale'iwa Town,
haleiwaartfestival.org
QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI KEIKI HULA COMPETITION
7/24-26
Hundreds of young hula dancers compete in the world's longest-running keiki hula event, held in conjunction with a local arts and crafts showcase, a special exhibit by Hawaii State Archives and more. Neal S. Blaisdell Center,
WAIMEA SUMMER CONCERT
7/26
Waimea Valley's summer concert series continues with performances by Kainani Kahaunaele, Kala'e Camarillo, Ho'okena 3.0 featuring Moon Kauakahi and hula by Nani Dudoit. 2 p.m. Waimea Valley,
CURLEY QUE CLASSIC
7/26
This Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned contest features teams from around the country and opportunities for attendees to dig into their tasty submissions. Kaiser High School, curleyqueclassic.my.canva.site
MOLOKA'I 2 0'AHU
PADDLEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
7/27
The world's premier open-ocean paddleboarding race features a 32-mile course across some of the state's roughest seas. Starts at Kaluako'i Beach on Moloka'i and finishes at O'ahu's Maunalua Bay, molokai2oahu.com
PRESCRIPTION: MURDER
7/31-8/10
Pat Sajak and Joe Moore star in this mystery thriller inspired by the TV series Columbo, featuring Sajak as a psychiatrist involved in a murder plot and Moore as Lt. Columbo investigating the case. Hawaii Theatre Center,
MARY CASSATT AT WORK
6/21-10/12
Honolulu Museum of Art presents a major exhibition focused on Mary Cassatt, the only American included among the French Impressionists, and her enduring legacy in the world of modern art and in HoMA's collection. Honolulu Museum of Art,
MAOLI-LAST SIP OF SUMMER TOUR
6/27&28
Award-winning band Maoli developed its unique sound by fusing the elements of country, R&B, soul, rock and reggae. Neal S.
Blaisdell Center, blaisdellcenter.com
WAIMEA SUMMER CONCERT
6/28
Waimea Valley's summer concert series returns with performances by Kala'e
Parish and Kalena Ku, Amy Hanaialii, Jerry Santos and Kanani Oliveira Hula Studio.
2 p.m. Waimea Valley, waimeavalley.net
KAILUA ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
7/4
The Kailua Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Independence Day celebration. 10 a.m. Kailua,
MO'ILI'ILI SUMMER FEST AND BON FESTIVAL
7/5
Dust off your yukata (summer kimono) for this year's Mo'ili'ili Summer Fest. Eat andagi (Okinawan donuts), play festival games like kingyo sukui (goldfish scooping) and dance around the yagura (raised stage). Washington Middle School,
SUMMER BY THE OCEAN FESTIVAL
7/19
Enjoy 'ono (delicious) food and drinks while browsing clothing, jewelry, art, crafts and more along Kalakaua Avenue.
A portion of the event's proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Ohana. Waikiki,
PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL
7/19-20
Hãlau (hula troupes) from around the state perform in Hawaii's largest noncompetitive hula celebration with activities for people of all ages. Local food and refreshments will be available. Frank F. Fasi Municipal Civic Grounds, mgfhawaii.org
INTERNATIONAL 'UKULELE FESTIVAL OF HAWAII
7/20
Founded by Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, member of Japan's Southern All Stars, this festiva features performances by leading artists from Hawaii, Korea and Japan, along with food and craft vendors. 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand,
All these events are listed from Hawaiian Airlines.