Celebration of Aloha is a dinner and evening concert Fundraiser supporting Malama o Na Keiki. A golf tournament will also be held that day.

Participation in this exciting event provides essential support for high-risk infants and their families in our communities.

Malama o Na Keiki Mission Statement: To provide support for high-risk babies and their care givers by elevating perinatal care through education, resources, direct services and best practices rooted in Hawaiian culture.

Vision: Every high-risk baby has the potential to grow from pepe (baby) to kupuna (elder).

Downtown Art Center is celebrating five amazing years fostering creativity and community! 

KAMPAI! A delightful evening of sake, tasty bites, artwork from Hawaiʻi Watercolor Society, and live jazz music by Michael Chung.

The night’s sake selections have been carefully chosen to offer a rich tasting experience. Enhance your evening by purchasing a unique, handmade sake cup crafted by a talented local artisan, perfect for savoring your favorite sake at home.

"Music and Memories"  A Benefit for the Alzheimer's Association of Hawaii

Pomaika'i & Malie, Kamuela & Ka'ihi Kimokeo, Kimo & Kaimi Artis, Kawika Kahiapo, Robi Kahakalau, Makaha Sons

The Makaha Sons have received numerous proclamations and awards both in Hawai’i and in the continental U.S. for their continuous and undying efforts in perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through their music. Their peers in music have also acknowledged their efforts by awarding them countless “Na Hoku Hanohano Awards” for their timeless recordings and steadfast commitment to the music of Hawai‘i. They have released 22 CD’s, thus far.  

To honor Queen Emma’s 188th birthday!

3rd annual Muʻu at the Museum celebrates Muʻumuʻu Month. This year’s theme of “Where East Meets West” draws its inspiration from the Great Chinese Merchants’ Ball of 1856. 

Proceeds from this event will support the historic preservation, maintenance and operations of the Palace and grounds. Heavy pūpū and specialty cocktails will be available as well as a few other surprises throughout the event.

“Kōkua Nā Hono aʻo Piʻilani” a day of hula and mele

Over the last 30 years, when our homeland faced immense challenges to our well-being and the well-being of our ʻāina, the hula people stepped forward and shared the mele and hula that allowed our people to have a cultural foundation to face those challenges. It gave us a common language from which we could express ourselves and speak directly to the elements, the ancestors, and connect with the humanity of the aggressive actors against us.  The wildfires on Maui in Kula and Lahaina have called us forward as our homeland is being challenged once more. 

Profits from the two-day event and all donations will be directed to the Hawai’i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund which 100% of donations will support impacted families and recovery efforts on Maui.

Featuring Jake Shimabukuro’s Blues Experience with special guest, the legendary Mick Fleetwood, The Jets -Tongan American family pop band with hits like "Crush on You", "You Got it All",  Girl Named Tom- first ever group to win NBC’s The Voice, Keiko Matsui- legendary smooth jazz and new-age music and renowned local Hawaiian music icons from Pure Heart, Raiatea Helm, Kimie Miner to Brother Noland.

Friday, Sept 8 @ 7:30pm: Jake Shimabukuro Band, Mick Fleetwood, The Jets, Pure Heart, Raiatea Helm, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson

 Saturday, Sept 9 @ 7:30pm: Jake Shimabukuro, Mick Fleetwood, Keiko Matsui, Girl Named Tom, Connor Johnson, Kimie Miner, Brother Noland, Mark Yamanaka

Profits from the two-day event and all donations will be directed to the Hawai’i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund which 100% of donations will support impacted families and recovery efforts on Maui.

Featuring Jake Shimabukuro’s Blues Experience with special guest, the legendary Mick Fleetwood, The Jets -Tongan American family pop band with hits like "Crush on You", "You Got it All",  Girl Named Tom- first ever group to win NBC’s The Voice, Keiko Matsui- legendary smooth jazz and new-age music and renowned local Hawaiian music icons from Pure Heart, Raiatea Helm, Kimie Miner to Brother Noland.

Friday, Sept 8 @ 7:30pm: Jake Shimabukuro Band, Mick Fleetwood, The Jets, Pure Heart, Raiatea Helm, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson

 Saturday, Sept 9 @ 7:30pm: Jake Shimabukuro, Mick Fleetwood, Keiko Matsui, Girl Named Tom, Connor Johnson, Kimie Miner, Brother Noland, Mark Yamanaka

Featuring a champagne reception and an extraordinary performer who has just arrived in Hawai‘i, concert pianist Alpin Hong. Like HBMF, Alpin loves to break boundaries. When you see his YouTube videos, you will instantly understand why we chose him to introduce the 2024 in-person Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival.

The Makaha Sons have received numerous proclamations and awards both in Hawai’i and in the continental U.S. for their continuous and undying efforts in perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through their music. Their peers in music have also acknowledged their efforts by awarding them countless “Na Hoku Hanohano Awards” for their timeless recordings and steadfast commitment to the music of Hawai‘i.

The Hawaii Theatre Center has partnered with the Hawaii Chapter of National Society of Arts and Letters to provide the ticketing and payment processing for the 2023 Roselani Awards Dinner, honoring Melveen Leed, Hawaii legend and multiple award-winning singer-songwriter, and Professor Laurence Paxton, UH Manoa Music Department Chair and multi-talented musical theatre and opera performer.

Evening Cocktail Attire

5:00 - 6:00 check in

5:30 - Silent Auction

6:30 - Dinner

After three years, Ballet Hawaii once again lights the lawn at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel for its annual gala on February 11, 2023. We ask for your generous support of a table to ensure Ballet Hawaii continues to bring joy in keiki, kupuna, and everyone in between, as they engage in the beauty of dance.

The 45th Annual Day at Hānaiakamalama, the Queen Emma Summer Palace Festival - The cherished community festival for Hānaiakamalama returns!

All proceeds from the Day go towards the historic preservation, maintenance and operations of the Palace and grounds.

Queen Emma was a strong supporter of education and healthcare for her people and her legacy lives on through the institutions she started with her husband, Alexander Liholiho who reigned as King Kamehameha IV. These institutions like The Queen’s Health System, St. Andrew’s Schools, and ʻIolani School continue to serve the people of Hawaiʻi today.

Hānaiakamalama was built in 1848, making it older than the present day ‘Iolani Palace which was built in 1882! Queen Emma inherited the home in 1857 from her uncle Keoni Ana, also known as John Young II, who served as Kuhina Nui or Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i from 1845 to 1855. Queen Emma frequented the estate as a young girl and with the passing of her uncle, used the estate as a private, mountain retreat from the city, often hosting private dinners, balls, and dance parties.

Tours begin and end at Honolulu Printmakers, located in the Marks Building at 1142 Bethel St (formerly occupied by Louis Pohl Gallery).

The hourlong sunset walk begins after a hands-on printmaking demonstration: participants can create a print on paper, or purchase 88 Block Walks tote bags to customize during the activity ($10 with tour ticket, $15 for additional bags). First Friday starts at 5pm and most events continue until 8 or 9 so arrive early to find parking or do some exploring on your own before the tour, then stick around afterward to enjoy art, libations, and performances around Chinatown! Tours continue rain or shine so please plan accordingly—bring jackets or umbrellas if weather suggests. Tours depart promptly at 6pm and will require approximately 55 minutes of walking.

HoMA’s summer fundraiser Palette, a colorful blend of food, beverages, and art.

Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s vibrant diversity of cultures and culinary traditions, dishes and drinks will connect and reflect the global range of artwork within HoMA’s incredible permanent collection.  

Explore museum courtyards under the stars for bites from some of Honolulu’s best eateries, including Prince Waikiki, Hawaiian Host, O’Kim’s, Castro’s, Himalayan Kitchen, Yatai Sushi, Bubbly & Bleu, Hy’s Steakhouse, the HoMA Café, and more. Beverage offerings include beer from Waikiki Brewing Co., cocktails from Free Spirits Hawaii, coffee drinks from Honolulu Coffee Company, and a special sake tasting paired with live painting by local artist Lauren Hana Chai.

Music and entertainment will include performances by The Elevations Hawai‘i, Shakti Dance Movement, Waipuna, and Lucky Kids, live art making demonstrations from HoMA teaching artists, and more.  

Hawaii Stars presents After the Point a play on the Legendary 70's & 80's Waikiki Night Club. A evening of great music and dancing.

Hawaii Stars Presents After the Point a play on the Legendary 70's & 80's Waikiki Night Club. It will be a night full of great music, dancing and a lot of fun. We have the (2) bands that made the night club famous Aura and Greenwood to perform plus we will be doing a Hawaii Stars Showcase with a bunch of amazing singing.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Great Aloha Run.

Shell-ebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hawaiian Slack Key Festival - Waikiki Style!

Since 1982 when the festival began, incredible musicians have graced the stage filling the air with exceptional music and keeping the 190+ year old art form alive and cherished! 

Bring your ʻohana to the Waikīkī Aquarium for a night to remember. Proceeds will benefit the Aquarium and its mission to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine life! 

Music, Art, and Activism Movement Presents: Sound Healing/Yoga Nidra Benefit for Women’s Rights

Welcome to our monthly Benefit Sound Bath Series! My mission behind creating this series is to bring more peace to the community and to the world. It is designed to fill you with serenity, and healing that you can spread throughout your community, while at the same time helping nonprofit organizations throughout the nation and the world. This month, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Women’s Fund of Hawaii This Yoga Nidra/Sound Healing event is designed to help bring a little peace, and comfort to your life. These are stressful times, and it is more important than ever to take time to care for yourself. We hope this session helps fill your cup and energizes you to care for others, and to face the long journey ahead towards creating a more equitable society for all. The more we bond together and support each other through difficult times, the stronger we will be as a whole. We are more powerful together! Monique will guide the first half of the session with a gentle yoga routine set to crystal singing bowls to encourage relaxation and finding your center. You will then lay down for the practice of “yoga nidra” or yogic sleep. This is a guided meditation that deeply relaxes the body, breath and mind while leading the practitioner into an “in-between place” – a state between awake and asleep. It is here that one can truly de-stress, rejuvenate and let go. During the second half of the class Bryan will immerse you in a musical sound journey with the crystal singing bowls. It is designed to help you reach a theta brainwave state, where deep healing, and rest occurs. You will leave the class feeling rejuvenate, restored, and with more peace in your heart. Women’s Fund of Hawaii makes grants to organizations or programs that: Help the most vulnerable women and girls realize their potential; Promote women’s financial security and girls’ strengths and leadership; Address the factors that stand in the way of women’s success, including violence, adolescent pregnancy, low self-esteem, physical and mental health problems, substance abuse, prostitution, incarceration, immigrant status, homophobia, inadequate childcare, sports inequities, reproductive rights, poverty, disabilities and racism; and/or Build on the gifts, strengths and assets of women and girls and promote their well-being. Mission of the Women’s Fund of Hawaii: The mission of Women’s Fund of Hawaii is to support innovative, grassroots programs that empower women and girls in Hawaii. Investing in women’s and girls’ leadership and empowerment is a guiding principle underlying our work because we believe that when women thrive, communities prosper.

Conclusion of The Ellen Masaki Ohana Series, in collaboration with Let Grace In.

Titled "Remembrance," the program will feature the world premiere of Eden Kai and string orchestra and pianist Sean Kennard will perform Mozart's delightful Piano Concerto No. 12. The string orchestra marks HCMF’s first-ever side-by-side chamber orchestra featuring professionals and students of the Young Artist Program. Making his conducting debut is HCMF Artistic Director, Jake Taniguchi as he leads the finale of the Ellen Masaki Ohana Series!

DOORS OPEN at 5:00 PM for VIP COCKTAILS

GENERAL ADMISSION OPENS at 6:00PM 

PERFORMANCE begins at 6:30PM 

VIP Ticket holders are invited to a pre-concert cocktail reception where HCMF Founder Chris Yick, LGI Founder Gabby Gouveia, and performing musicians will be in attendance. Following the concert, all patrons will be treated to a dessert reception.

Queen Elisabeth Competition Prize-winner and Hawaii local favorite pianist Sean Kennard presents an evening solo recital of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and more!

The following program will be presented:

Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Keyboard Sonata in G major, K. 547
Keyboard Sonata in D major, K. 33
Keyboard Sonata in A minor, K. 54
Keyboard Sonata in G majo, K. 455

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano Sonata in C minor, Op. 13 “Grande Pathetique”

Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
Piano Sonata No. 2 in D minor

Aleksander Scriabin (1872-1915)
Prelude and Nocturne for the Left Hand, Opus 9

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Etude selections from Op. 10

The final program may be adjusted prior to performance

One-night-only performance of three of classical music's biggest stars!

The Kahala Hotel & Resort joins forces with HCMF for “An Evening at the Kahala”, featuring KISCA Festival Artists pianist Sean Kennard, violinist Stefan Jackiw, and cellist Michael Nicolas performing music by Brahms and Tchaikovsky. This event will celebrate Kahala's Initiative for Sustainability, Culture, and the Arts (KISCA) and showcase their support for HCMF's Young Artist Program.

Event Details

6:00 PM: Doors Open

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Concert Performance

8:30 PM: Evening Concludes

About Kahala's Initiative for Sustainability, Culture, & the Arts (KISCA)
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is deeply committed to preserving Oahu's land, ocean, and culture for generations to come. Together with the community, guests, and local non-profit organizations, we believe it is all of our kuleana to work together toward preserving our island home for generations to come. 

Ice cream and music under the stars.

A family fun event filled with music and ice cream! Kupu teams up with the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) to present "Sunday Sundaes" at Hawaii's newest waterfront Ho'okupu Center featuring music by Puccini, Saint Saens, and more.

Headlining this performance are Internationally-renowned violinist Stefan Jackiw, Concert Artist Guild Winner clarinetist Yoonah Kim, Brooklyn Rider's cellist Michael Nicolas, and 2021 Primrose Competition Prizewinner violist Keoni Bolding in collaboration with local professionals and other visiting artists. Audience members will be entertained by music followed by an ice cream reception under the stars. Mahalo to the Kahala Hotel & Resort, Masaki School of Music, Gordon Mechanical Hawaii, Mercedes Benz Hawaii, Treehouse Productions Hawaii, Stargazers of Hawaii, and other generous donors for making this collaboration possible.

This concert marks the return of HCMF since March 2020 and is part of the Ellen Masaki Ohana Series and Young Artist Program. Celebrating its fourth season, HCMF is one of Hawaii's premier arts organizations featuring world-class artists and presenting concerts with an emphasis on supporting Hawaii's talented youth.

About KUPU Hawaii
Established in 2007 as a Honolulu-based 501(c)3 non-profit, Kupu affirms the Hawaiian notion of “ma ka hana ka ʻike” or “in working one learns.” This approach has led to the creation of hundreds of internships and service-learning opportunities which blend vocational training and green leadership development to support more than 100 partner sites across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.Kupu, which means “to sprout” or “to grow” in Hawaiian, has a two-fold mission: to preserve the land while empowering youth. The organization provides hands-on training in conservation, sustainability, and environmental education for young adults, with the goal of fostering our next generation of environmental and cultural stewards. Kupu’s work has been likened to the role of the kupukupu fern, which is one of the first plants to cultivate the land after a lava flow. The fern not only serves as a foundational species for rebuilding a healthy, native ecosystem, but it also symbolizes a place where knowledge can grow.
 
About the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival (HCMF)
Founded in 2018, the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) is devoted to using the significance of music. World-class artistry collaborating with talented students creates unforgettable memories and relationships. HCMF is dedicated to lifting the hearts and talents of Hawaii’s incredible youth musicians through positive mentorship and musicianship. With partnerships in our local ‘ohana, HCMF is especially committed to making a positive impact on our community while exposing our musicians to the aloha spirit that is vibrant in our islands. We have featured over 40 artists, 16 concerts, and 6 masterclasses. 

Travel the world through music and food!

Saturday, June 11, at Stage Restaurant's beautiful Cupola Gallery. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the evening will continue with curated pupu, desserts, and drinks followed by a concert performance from musicians of the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival. This is a collaboration between HUGS Hawaii & HCMF.

The 40th Anniversary of HUGS Hawaii continues with an evening of food and chamber music from some of the world's finest artists! Patrons will be served a variety of pupu and drinks and enjoy international music ranging from tango, classical, and pop. Headlining the musician lineup is Internationally renowned violinist Miclen LaiPang performing the Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with local professional musicians. 

'Passport' marks the first concert in-person for the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival since March 2020 and is part of the Ellen Masaki Ohana Series and Young Artist Program. Celebrating its fourth season, HCMF is one of Hawaii's premier arts organizations featuring world-class artists and presenting concerts with an emphasis on supporting Hawaii's talented youth.

Enjoy a performance under the stars with your HSO. Ticket sales for this performance support Blood Bank of Hawaii whose mission is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood, blood products, and related transfusion services to the patients of our state. This performance will be conducted by Sarah Hicks and feature one of our Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars competition winners, showcasing the abundance of young talent being cultivated in Hawai'i.

GUEST CONDUCTING OPPORTUNITY

Bid now to conduct your HSO during this family-friendly concert! You will work with HSO artistic team to select your piece from our music library of light classical, pops, and movie music. This package also includes a VIP table for eight in the pool section of the iconic Waikiki Shell. 

Enjoy a performance under the stars with your HSO. Ticket sales for this performance support the Hawaiian Humane Society in their works to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. This performance will be conducted by JoAnn Falletta and feature one of our Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars competition winners, showcasing the abundance of young talent being cultivated in Hawai'i.

GUEST CONDUCTING OPPORTUNITY

Bid now to conduct your HSO during this family-friendly concert! You will work with HSO artistic team to select your piece from our music library of light classical, pops, and movie music. This package also includes a VIP table for eight in the pool section of the iconic Waikiki Shell. 

Join Avrora Gunko, and Bryan Jordan in a powerful class designed to connect you with the wisdom of your mind, body, and spirit.

In this measured movement class, Avrora will guide you through LPF (Low Pressure Fitness) techniques, consisting of deep breathing and basic Pilates exercises, the method seeks to improve mental focus and release muscle tension. Bryan will guide you into a deep state of serenity through the healing vibrations of his crystal singing bowls.

The combination of deep breathing, gentle movement, stillness and sound will have a powerfully restorative effect on your mind, body, and soul.