48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
The 48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow, presented by the Hoʻopili Tribal Council (formally known as the Oahu Intertribal Council), is a vibrant cultural celebration that brings together American Indian, Alaska Native, and First Nations people. This two-day event, held on September 21 and 22, 2024, at Hawaiʻi’s historic Bishop Museum, promises an unforgettable experience.
Autumn Okinawan Dance Matsuri 2024
Crowds dressed in kimono, hapi coats and eisaa outfits gather at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Young and old, newbies and pros, dance to the beat of taiko, sway to the sounds of sanshin and cheer, “iya sassa-ha iyaa!” into the night. Traditional Okinawan numbers are combined with time honored and contemporary Japanese favorites for an evening of culture, food and fellowship.
Along with great music and dancing, matsuri goers can enjoy onolicious andagi and other local favorites. Each year, the Matsuri is coordinated by the efforts of many volunteers. Ippee nifee deebiru, mahalo and thank you to their hard work and support!
Aloha Festivals 70th Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a
Get ready for a beachfront street festival like no other!
Kalākaua Avenue will be transformed with booths showcasing Hawai‘i cuisine, crafts and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Taste the best of local flavors from around the island in one place, and peruse artisan-made crafts. Multiple stages with incredible entertainment will rock the evening featuring top local artists, award-winning hālau hula, and more.
Ho‘i i ke Kumu - Returning to the Source - 50th Anniversary Celebration
An unforgettable evening of performances spanning five decades of talent, including musical, dance, hula, and theatre showcases from distinguished alumni, current students, and celebrated local performers. This exciting shift to a free event was made possible as part of the college’s continued dedication to making arts and culture accessible to all while celebrating the rich history of the theatre and its community.
Aloha Festivals 76th Annual Floral Parade
A colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikīkī
Intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pāʻū riding. Participants from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.
Intimate Evening with Vincent Rodrigues III: Cabaret For Honolulu Pride
Vincent Rodriguez III is a Filipino-American actor known for his roles on The CW’s Emmy Award-winning CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, Netflix's INSATIABLE and Prime Video’s WITH LOVE. He most recently starred in CHRISTMAS ON CHERRY LANE for The Hallmark Channel, with a sequel in production. He is the voice of "Raiden" in the MK1 video game and singing Filipino dad “Val” in Disney Junior’s KINDERGARDEN: THE MUSICAL this fall. Stage credits include the “DJ" in HERE LIES LOVE Off-Broadway at The Public Theatre during his 11 years in New York. Rodriguez is also a magician, martial artist, speaker, mentor, and teaching artist.
Kuana Torres Kahele Christmas in Tahiti (2 Shows - 6:30P & 9P)
Kuana Torres Kahele Band presents Christmas in Tahiti, with very special guest dancers, Theresa and Iokia Ramento!
Cultural China Splendid Sichuan
Sichuan Song and Dance Group, known for their spectacular presentation of the folk art and culture in Sichuan
The performance, which included singing and dancing, opera and acrobatics, reflects the multi-ethnic cultures of Tibet, Qiang, Yi and Han, as well as the historical connotation of Sichuan.
Megabon 2024
JCI Honolulu, the Honolulu Junior Chamber, and Todaiji Hawaii have teamed up to bring you the ultimate community bon dance event - Megabon!
Offering an authentic bon dance experience, complete with Japanese festival food, live entertainment, games and prizes.
Thanks to their sister chapter in Osaka, Japan, the event will be a mega-sized bon dance that you won't forget!
Okinawan Festival 2024
The 42nd Annual Okinawan Festival will be held on August 31 and September 1, 2024
Stay tuned for more details!
Cultural performances, activities, exhibits, marketplace, bon dance.
And FOOD! Freshly made ANDAGI, shave ice, Okinawa soba, Pig’s Feet soup, Champura and more.
Surf Shack Hawaii - Catch the Wave!
Catch the Wave! Hawaii’s own Surf Shack Hawaii is making a splash .
Get ready to ride the rhythm with local surf legends Men in Grey Suits as they rock the stage with a mix of originals and classic surf tunes in our tropical hideaway. The night will be electrified with performances, all set to live music that’ll keep you on your feet. DJ will be spinning groovy sets accompanied by retro GoGos between the band’s performances to keep the vibes high and the dance floor alive. Plus, Limbo Contest at Midnight!
Savvy’s Surf Shack isn’t just a party — it’s a celebration of local surf culture, music, and performance art, making waves as one of Oahu’s longest-running creative collaborations. Local vendors will be on hand with a variety of treasures for sale, and a portion of the event’s proceeds will go towards ocean cleanup efforts by Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii.
So come out, dance the night away, and be part of something big!
Bon Dance at Aiea Hongwanji
One night only: Saturday, August 24
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Bon Dance at Mililani Hongwanji
Two Nights: Friday, August 16 & Saturday, August 17
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Bon Dance at Jodo Mission of Hawaii
One night only in the heart of Makiki - Saturday, August 17
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Bon Dance at Mililani Hongwanji
Two Nights: Friday, August 16 & Saturday, August 17
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Bon Dance at Pearl City Hongwanji Mission
One night only in Pearl City
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Bon Dance at Shingon Mission of Hawaii
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday in the heart of the Ala Moana/Keeaumoku area
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Soto Mission of Aiea-Taiheiji
Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi is very busy during the summer Bon season, performing at more than 12 Bon Dances and other events annually.
2 nights of dancing, eating and shopping! BON DANCING to taiko drums around the tower!
Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2024
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Soto Mission of Aiea-Taiheiji
Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi is very busy during the summer Bon season, performing at more than 12 Bon Dances and other events annually.
2 nights of dancing, eating and shopping! BON DANCING to taiko drums around the tower!
Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2024
Bon Dance at Shingon Mission of Hawaii
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday in the heart of the Ala Moana/Keeaumoku area
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Bon Dance at Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
20th Annual Korean Festival 2024
Share, Promote, and Raise Awareness of Korean Culture in the Community
The Korean Festival is an annual event run by the Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce, with the support of dozens of community organizations and businesses, and hundreds of volunteers. Proceeds from the Festival are used to fund service projects and ventures which benefit the Korean and larger community in Hawaii, including an annual scholarship fund for outstanding, civic-minded students entering or currently enrolled in college.
The Korean Festival presents a unique, authentic taste of Korean culture through food, dance, art, music, and entertainment. The program of festival events varies from year to year, but past Festivals have included performances such as taekwondo (Korean martial arts) demonstration, a coming-of-age traditional tea ceremony, and Korean fan and drum dances.
Bon Dance at Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
The Music of ABBA
THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD AS A PRIDE 365 FUNDRAISING EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII LGBT LEGACY FOUNDATION. ALL NET PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO SUPPORT PRIDE EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INCLUDE:
- EMCEED BY TORRI RICHARDS / WELCOME MESSAGE BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- ABBA COSTUME CONTESTS WITH PRIZES/DRAG PERFORMANCES
- FUN SING-ALONG WITH THE BAND "DIRECT FROM SWEDEN - THE MUSIC OF ABBA"- SPECIAL VIP RECEPTION WITH BEVIES AND NIBBLES AVAILABLE“The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions.
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Puʻuhnoua Society Celebration: Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea Arts for Every Body
Puʻuhnoua Society, a long standing community arts and culture nonprofit, alongside local collaborator Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea and national collaborators from the initiative One Nation One Project: ARTS FOR EVERY BODY, is demonstrating real-time how the arts can lead to healthier people and healthier communities. Artists, civic leaders, and community health providers in 18 cities and towns across America including Honolulu will simultaneously premiere an array of large-scale participatory art projects.
The culmination of over a year of supporting Hawaiʻi-based art collectives, over 80 storytellers, weavers, dancers, healers, voyagers, kapa makers, poets, musicians, photographers, lei makers, activists, creators and dreamers will come together to share their embodied understanding of EA, of self determination and sovereignty, through individual and collective acts of affirmation and resistance.
July 27th Highlights
10-3pm Keanahala and NiU NOW! share lauhala (pandanus) preparation,
weaving and ʻike niu (coconut knowledge) and practices
10-3pm Large scale banners of akua wāhine or ancient Hawaiian goddesses,
moʻolelo of place and accompanying zines
11-2pm Walt Keale and other talented local musicians invite community to sing
songs of sovereignty at Tūtū’s Hale
12-3pm 808 Breakers, Hawaiʻi’s Premiere Break Dancing Crew shares
Performances, Showcases, Intro Workshops, and Battle Competitions
1-2pm Guest speaker Uncle Walter Ritte with the Sierra Club of Hawai’i
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai Mission
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday: Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Ryusenji-Soto Mission
Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Ryusenji-Soto Mission
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday: Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai Mission
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday: Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Dates and time subject to change.
Bon Dance at Windward Buddhist Temple
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
5:00 pm: Country Market opens
6:00 pm: Food Booth opens
7:00 pm: Bon Dance begins
PARKING
Parking will be available across the street from the temple at Kailua Elementary School, as well as street parking around the temple grounds.
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii
Traditional bon dance music and dance provided by the Young Okinawans of Hawaii. There will be food booths serving oden, BBQ plates, warabi mochi, shave ice, musubi, ramen and chow fun. We will also have games for children. We offer visitors a way to pay respect for your ancestors by lighting a candle and place their name on our alter for prayer.
Friday July 12 & Saturday July 13, 2024
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Shingon Mission
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Dates and time subject to change.
Obon at Koboji Shingon Mission
Schedule & Information
Information is subject to change. Please check back before your visit.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
7:00pm: Bon Dance Practice
Friday, July 12, 2024
6:30pm Yagura Prayer Service
7:00pm Bon Dance
Saturday, July 13, 2024
4:00pm Hatsu Bon Service
6:30pm Yagura Prayer Service
7:00pm Bon Dance
Sunday, July 14, 2024
9:00am Obon, Segaki, and Hatsu Bon Service