Downtown Art Center (DAC) offers a unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of the HEART district of downtown Honolulu with this NEW walking tour, led by Historian Gary R. Coover, author of "Pocket Walking Tour of Honolulu's Royal Mile,” and veteran artist and educator Susan Hogan.

Your guides will lead you on a lively 1.5 to 2-hour walk through streets layered with cultural, architectural and historical backstory. Pivotal events, locations and commemorative artworks will be pointed out and discussed. Participants will engage with the vibrant stories that shape this area and receive a complimentary copy of Gary’s insightful book. Don’t miss this chance to experience the artistic and historical heritage of Downtown Honolulu!

An urban art-themed showcase and discussion at their annual Talk Story Festival.

Featuring a live painting demonstration and in-depth artists panel.

Songs of Love from Hawaiʻi combines musical performances from world-renowned artists with simple but visually striking animation to share personal stories of sacrifice, courage and love.

The film uses an innovative storytelling technique to document the journeys of Korean immigrants who arrived in Hawaiʻi starting in 1903.

Following the screening, join us for a conversation with:

• Jinyoung Lee,  Director & Executive Producer

• Keola Beamer, Slack-Key Guitarist

• Chee-Yun, Violinist 
  

Click the RSVP button to register now! Registration closes on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Once registered, a link will be emailed to you a few days before the screening.

Pet Sounds Live takes the audience on a journey through narration, live music, visual projections and historical facts all through the lens of Brian Wilson’s masterpiece, PET SOUNDS.

In addition to the complete album, the show also features many other Beach Boys classics like; “California Girls”, “Don’t Worry, Baby”, and the legendary pocket symphony, “Good Vibrations” among others. This is way more than a tribute. More than a band. More than an homage. PET SOUNDS LIVE is a rock and roll story that comes to life on stage like no other show before. Pet Sounds Live takes you back in time inside the studio and behind the glass as you see and hear the creation of some of the greatest, most beloved music in rock and roll history performed right before your eyes and ears.

Pet Sounds Live takes the audience on a journey through narration, live music, visual projections and historical facts all through the lens of Brian Wilson’s masterpiece, PET SOUNDS.

In addition to the complete album, the show also features many other Beach Boys classics like; “California Girls”, “Don’t Worry, Baby”, and the legendary pocket symphony, “Good Vibrations” among others. This is way more than a tribute. More than a band. More than an homage. PET SOUNDS LIVE is a rock and roll story that comes to life on stage like no other show before. Pet Sounds Live takes you back in time inside the studio and behind the glass as you see and hear the creation of some of the greatest, most beloved music in rock and roll history performed right before your eyes and ears.

Celebrate Micronesia is a FestPAC event

Partner Booths & Activities
Visit educational booths across campus featuring community partners, including: Ohana Wa’a, Polynesian Voyaging Society – Wa‘a Honua, Friends of Hōkūleʻa & Hawai‘iloa, Kōkua Kalihi Valley | Ho’oulu ‘Āina, Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy, Polynesian Cultural Center – Iosepa, Mauna Kea Education Awareness, Makali‘i ‘Ohana, Arizona State University, NOAA Pacific Islands Region Collaboration Team, and more.

Overall Program Timeline
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daytime Program
Oral History Sessions
Planetarium Presentations w/ Featured Wayfinders
Virtual Reality Wayfinding Experiences

Moʻolelo Mai: Connections, Moananuiākea
11 a.m. + 1 p.m.
Location: Gallery Lawn, Outside Hawaiian Hall
Free with Museum Admission
Moananuiākea is the remembrance, the genealogy, the movement of time, and the passage from understanding into knowing. Over the last 48 years, canoes of all shapes, sizes, and functions have been birthed, and leaders have emerged as ancestral connections and voyaging memories are seamed together by the membrane of the ocean that passes under the hulls of canoe. The islands are pulled up, and the destination lies before us. Join the family as we Moʻolelo Mai Moananuiākea, and share our connections with Moananuiākea and how our experiences influence our lives today. These oral history talk-story sessions with special guests will be moderated by Pomai Bertelmann and Mahina Paishon-Duarte. Guest speakers to be announced!

5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Evening Program
Mele Mau:
Mele and ‘oli in honor of Papa Mau Piailug
Formal Proclamation in honor of Papa Mau Piailug
Concert featuring the Makali‘i ‘Ohana Top Ten & the Hōkūleʻa Album Band

"Hanohano ‘O Maui Nui A Kama," a celebration of Maui through hula

Dive into the profound culture, history, and natural splendor of Maui depicted through both traditional and contemporary hula performances. Accompanied by live Hawaiian music this event pays homage to the island's legendary tales and breathtaking landscapes. Experience the spirit of aloha and the vibrancy of Maui's traditions in a showcase that promises to enchant and inspire.

JOIN US FOR OUR GRAND OPENING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024, AT 9:30 A.M. AT THE TOM MOFFATT WAIKĪKĪ SHELL!

The Kilohana Hula Show, presented by CNHA, will be a modern reimagining of the classic hula shows of Waikīkī.

This new show features Merrie Monarch Festival dancers, and is produced by the former entertainment stage director from the renowned Old Lahaina Lū‘au, bringing authentic Hawaiian hula and culture to Waikīkī for visitors and kama‘āina to experience.

The FREE show takes place every Sunday through Thursday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Waikīkī Shell Amphitheater. E welina mai kākou!

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.

Celebrate the rich history of ʻAʻala Park and the vibrant Makahiki season in the heart of urban Oʻahu!

Unite for community strengthening, cultural connections, and a day of joy. Continue to uplift our precious cultures, communities and wai at ‘A’ala Park!

The Ahupuaʻa Fishponds and Loʻi: Oʻahu exhibit at Koa Gallery, Kapiʻolani Community College will close on January 12th, 2024. To celebrate Hoʻomau Nā Maka o ka ʻĀinaʻs efforts, and the places and people featured, Koa Gallery will host a casual closing reception for folks to talk story and spend time in the installation. 

Since 1998, the Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor Survivors and the anniversary of the attacks. The mission of the event is to educate students on this important piece of U.S. history and preserving Polynesian culture. It also ushers in the holiday season for locals. The week of events and performances on the island, as well as months of preparations leading up to the trip, give students a unique learning experience that they will not soon forget. Thousands of spectators, residents and visitors gather on the Friday after Thanksgiving to watch this non-competitive parade, which hosts local bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials, dignitaries and entertainers.

"The Master Chief" is a riveting cinematic experience that explores the challenges and triumphs of a young Filipino sailor in the U.S. Navy. This film not only pays homage to Filipino American History Month but also underscores the strength of bonds forged in the crucible of adversity. Through its captivating narrative, it shines a spotlight on the unspoken heroes of the Navy and the enduring legacy of the 'Filipino Mafia.'

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.