Discover the best events happening across our beautiful island. From vibrant festivals to cultural celebrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
MAKANA Music: Slack Key Guitar Workshop with Makana
📅 Jun 19, 2026 at 2:00PM
📍Waikiki Community Center, Honolulu
In this intimate workshop, participants will explore the foundations of slack key, including essential techniques, tunings, and the cultural and historical roots of this uniquely Hawaiian art form. Makana will guide both group learning and individual instruction, sharing not only his deep knowledge—but also stories, traditions, and personal insights rarely experienced in a classroom setting.
Led Kaapana
📅 Jun 19, 2026 at 6:30PM
📍bEASTside Kitchen, Honolulu
Led Kaapana's mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo kekie (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. He has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of Led Heads from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recognition by his peers earned Led four Grammy nominations in his own right and 2 wins on slack key compilations.
Ultimate Funk Party with Thurtdelic & His All-Star Funk Band
📅 Jun 19, 2026 at 7:00PM
📍Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu
Thurtdelic blends classic psychedelic grooves with modern rhythms and powerful songwriting. Backing him for the evening is Mauis elite instrumental funk band, Three to 5, delivering the deep grooves and explosive energy that promise to light up the dancefloor.
HKF Presents Henry Kapono's Artist to Artist with Borther Noland
📅 Jun 20, 2026 at 5:00PM
📍Kapono's At The Lounge, Honolulu
This special performance brings together two of Hawai‘i’s most influential musical voices for an evening of talk story, shared music, and spontaneous collaboration in the intimate setting of Kapono’s at The Lounge. Henry and Brother Noland share deep musical roots dating back to the rise of Hawai‘i’s contemporary island music movement in the 1970s and ’80s. Both artists helped shape a generation of island sound by blending Hawaiian music with reggae, rock, blues, and contemporary influences, creating music that continues to resonate across Hawai‘i and beyond.
Pat McGann
📅 Jun 20, 2026 at 6:30PM
📍Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups in the comedy world. A relative latecomer to the scene, Pat began stand up at the age of 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd.
Coconut Chase 8K 2026
📅 Jun 21, 2026 at 6:30AM
📍Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island, Honolulu
The 16th annual Coconut Chase 8K is fun for the whole family! The race will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 6:30am! The scenic race course is flat and fast, running around beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park. Stay after the race to enjoy the calm tropical blue waters of Ala Moana Beach!
Father's Day with James Mane, Lanai & Kaleo Pilanca
📅 Jun 21, 2026 at 7:00PM
📍Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu
Hosted by Heston Ka'aihue - Fathers Day with James Mane, Lanai & Kaleo Pilanca. Hosted By Heston Kaʻaihue. James, Lanai, Kaleo and Heston celebrate Fathers Day at the Blue Note! Ticket Prices $45.90 - $56.67
Peyton Ruddy
📅 Jun 23, 2026 at 6:30PM
📍Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu
Peyton Ruddy, initially best known for going viral on the hit podcast, Kill Tony, has begun to blow up on social media with his hit my best work videos. He started stand up in the suburbs of Chicago at 17 years old and quickly grew in popularity to become a favorite in the city. Ticket Prices $25-$35
Jake Shimabukuro & Pure Heart Home From The West Coast Tour
📅 Jun 24, 2026 at 6:00PM
📍Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu
Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro returns with pop trio Pure Heart! Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn't a style of music that he cant play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what's remarkable about Jakes transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary whether its jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ukulele.
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