August 15, 2019:
Cool Dogs of Summer Fundraiser. Mark your calendars! A fundraiser for Calvin & Susie Hawaii Animal Foundation at Blue Planet Surf Shop! August 15, 6-9pm
Food! Drinks! Prizes! Pet friendly!

August 10, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style” (37th Annual). The festival that began in Honolulu in 1982 will feature 15 our some of Hawaii’s finest artists in the slack key guitar genre over a period of 6 hours. Attendees will get to experience the many different styles of the genre and will come to understand the beauty of the music. Throughout the day food and refreshments will be available for purchase along with festival items such as festival t-shirts, hats, artist cds, and more. Also, throughout the day attendees will have an opportunity to win free prizes and one lucky winner will win a brand new Taylor guitar worth over $1,000.00. If you are a visitor and looking for a unique musical experience that reflects the Hawaiian culture this event would serve you well. https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/

August 10, 2019:
Sunset on the Beach – “Coco”. Free and open to the public, Sunset on the Beach features viewing of great movies on a 30-foot screen, with popular restaurants serving affordably priced meals and live Hawaiian style entertainment with deejays from popular radio stations. The event is located on Queen’s Surf Beach, across from the Honolulu Zoo. It starts about 4:30 pm and ends at about 9:30 pm, with the movies being shown after sunset. Waikiki Improvement Association is also on facebook, “Like” us and you will receive notifications of upcoming Sunset events. Featured film, “Coco”.
Sponsored by Southwest Airlines and Hawaii Tourism. (schedule/movies are subject to change). https://www.waikikiimprovement.com/

August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Pearl City Hongwanji Temple. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Pearl City Hongwanji Mission: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 858 2nd St.

August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Soto Mission Of Aiea Taiheiji. 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.Soto Mission of Aiea: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 99-045 Kauhale St.; taiko performances begin 6:30 p.m.

August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Shingon Shu Hawaii. 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.
Shingon Shu Hawaii: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 915 Sheridan St., with Japanese craft fair and keiki activities.

August 07, 2019 – September 01, 2019:
The Phantom of the Opera. Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Honolulu as part of its North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this will be the first time any production of PHANTOM will have played Hawaii in almost 25 years. This production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. https://blaisdellcenter.com

August 06, 2019:
Willie K. Willie K will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. The Hawaiian phenomenon Willie K is undoubtedly the only artist in the world who can go into an Irish pub in the middle of Maui and play anything from indigenous acoustic Hawaiian music to jazz, reggae, rock, country and even opera—and not only get away with it but leave everyone within earshot slack-jawed in astonishment. 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.

August 04, 2019:
Ike Hana II. The second of two finale concerts featuring a different program from our resident guest artists: ASK Dance Company (Malaysia), Dancers of Damelahamid (British Columbia), and Halau Hula Ka Noeau (Honolulu).
ASK Dance Company A professional, award-winning dance collective from Malaysia built upon the philosophy “that to be alive, one must continuously learn, and thus be unafraid to ASK pertinent questions.” Incorporating traditional and contemporary genres of dance, ASK features outstanding dancers and choreographers and strives to play a significant role in bridging innumerable boundaries and breaking glass ceilings nationally and internationally.
Dancers of Damelahamid an Indigenous dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia celebrating the diversity and depth of the many beautiful Indigenous cultures across Canada. Through dramatic dance, captivating narrative, intricately carved masks, and elaborate regalia the Dancers of Damelahamid transform time and space, bridging the ancient with a living tradition.
Halau Hula Ka Noeau Halau Hula Ka Noeau, under the direction of Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, is an award-winning halau hula built on the philosophy that “the ‘Art of Hula’ expresses all we see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and feel.” Dedicated to performing traditional hula styles, particularly a style called hula kui, Hālau Hula Ka Noeau has been a driving force in promoting hula at an academic and artistic level with educational lectures, hula production, and performances in Hawaii and throughout North America and Asia.

July 13, 2019:
Hawaii Beer Fest (2nd Annual). Ohana Broadcast Company and Kurious Productions Present the 2nd Annual Hawaii Beer Fest: Event-goers can sample over 120 craft and draft beer styles featuring select international breweries, and including America and Hawaii’s favorite beer brands and breweries. Hawaii Beer Fest will also feature a variety of food booths, retail booths, adult party games, as well as, exclusive samples of beers found locally only at Hawaii Beer Fest…for one-night only! The event will be hosted by DJs and Hitmixers from radio stations, 931 Da Paina, 947 KUMU, 1027 Da Bomb and ALT 1059, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Honolulu. Event goers will receive a commemorative lanyard, beer mug & bag. Lineup of brews found HERE This is a 21+ event Early-Access VIP Session starting at 5pm General- Admission 6pm – 9pm TICKETS General Admission: $45 VIP: $75 For more information and ticket sales visit: www.hawaiibeerfest.com