June 19, 2019:
Kona Nui Nights. Kona Nui Nights is a free monthly event that honors and highlights Hawaiian language, music, and the art of hula.
The event starts at 6:00 pm and the doors will open at 5:30 pm. There is limited seating and a cash bar available at the event (Outside alcohol will not be permitted). If you are hungry before or after the show, be sure to stop by one of the fantastic Ward Village restaurants that are just steps away from the Ward Village Courtyard.
If you do not have tickets, there will be a standby line that will be able to enter at 6:00 pm. Free parking is available in the TJ Maxx parking garage or in the Ward Centre parking garage.

June 19, 2019 – June 20, 2019:
Hot Sardines. Hot Sardines will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, THE HOT SARDINES are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Call our box office (808)777-4890 for inquiries.

June 18, 2019:
Willie K will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Willie K is a Maui based performer whose performances span genres and age, playing anything from blues, to jazz, to traditional Hawaiian music. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Call our box office (808)777-4890 for inquiries.

June 15, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Ewa Hongwanji. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer. 7 to 10 p.m. June 15, 91-1133 Renton Road; service at 6 p.m.

June 15, 2019:
Constant As the Moon – Concert. Jazz ensemble Constant As the Moon blends the evocative sound of the erhu (two-stringed Chinese fiddle) with guitar, voice, accordion, piano, and bass. The result is a mix of Hawaiian, Chinese and Taiwanese music traditions along with American popular music, producing distinctive vocal and instrumental music delivered in a uniquely pan-Pacific style. Constant As the Moon’s music as beautiful as it is unexpected. This is their debut Atherton performance. This performance is part of HPR’s Atherton Summer Concert Series, which runs through September 7. Atherton shows offer an intimate listening experience, where there’s nothing between you and the music. www.hawaiipublicradio.org

June 15, 2019:
The Haleiwa Triathlon hosted by Runners HI is a “sprint” distance event held in the scenic North Shore Town of Haleiwa. This event has a 400-meter swim, 12-mile bike & a 3-mile beach & trail run. This is the first event of the triathlon season. Participate as an individual, a 3 person team or in our solo beach cruiser division. Kamehameha Hwy will feature one lane of road closure from 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.!

June 08, 2019:
King Kamehameha Celebration.“E Kuupau a Kani Lea Na Mele Kupuna Play Without Restraint Until The Songs of Our Ancestors Resound Joyously” Celebrating the traditions of Hawaiian marching bands In 1939 the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission (KKCC) was formed. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statute §8-5, “The commission shall have charge of all arrangements for the celebration each year generally observed throughout Hawaii nei on June 11, to commemorate the memory of the great Polynesian Hawaiian warrior and statesman King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands into the Kingdom of Hawaii…” The month long celebration will provide an authentic experience for all participants in the areas of Hawaiian culture and protocols, hula and music, visual arts, food, and most importantly, the history of Hawaii. The impact that Kamehameha has on Hawaii’s history cannot be understated. This year’s 103rd celebration will highlight and honor his profound legacy. ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha/

June 07, 2019 – December 06, 2019:
Art + Music First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum.

Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM! First Friday evening of each month. Admission is always free.  6:00 – 9:00 PM, ground floor and second floor of the No 1. Capitol District building (250 South Hotel St., corner of Richards and S. Hotel). Free and open to the public. HiSAM galleries will be open (admission is always free). Parking available across the street in the Alii Place building (enter at 1099 Alakea St., cash only) or metered street parking in the area. $4 valet parking at the Richards St. entrance gate. Several TheBus lines stop in front of or close to the building.
First Friday dates April – December 2019:
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

June 07, 2019 – June 09, 2019:
The 40th annual Pan-Pacific Festival, a celebration of cultural traditions of Hawaii, the Pacific Rim and around the world, will run from June 7 – 9 at various locations throughout Honolulu. The three-day festival kicks off with a Hoolaulea (block party) complete with live entertainment on multiple stages, food, crafts and more. The celebration continues with Performing Arts Showcases, featuring cultural performances and demonstrations. The 19th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival will take place daily on Waikīki Beach featuring more than a dozen hula halau (schools), most of them from Japan. The Punahele Party on Saturday night will feature a live band with hālau. The festival concludes with a colorful parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikīki. EVENT DATE: June 7 – 9, 2019 START TIME: 10 a.m. END TIME: 10 p.m. pan-pacific-festival.com

June 07, 2019:
First Friday Arts & Culture Block Party. Come join us for the most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month! Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment. Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there! Block Party between Nuuanu Ave to Smith St. and beyond!