On Saturday, July 27th at Kapi’olani Park in Waikiki, the annual all-day International ‘Ukulele Festival of Hawai‘i is celebrating its 15th anniversary. PHOTO BY TINA MAHINA/COURTESY INTERNATIONAL ‘UKULELE FESTIVAL OF HAWAI’I
7/19-20
AN EVENING WITH CARRIE UNDERWOOD
The eight-time Grammy Award winner is coming to Hawaiʻi to perform her first local shows! Don’t miss the multi-talented superstar performing in the Aloha State with no opening act, just Carrie Underwood performing her massive career-spanning hits in a spectacular stage show each night. Neal S Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, blaisdellcenter.com
7/20
LITTLE BITCH TOUR
Join comedian, author and activist Chelsea Handler for a brilliant night of stand-up, covering everything from topics close to her heart, like her pet dogs to today’s global chaos. Hawai‘i Theatre, hawaiitheatre.com
7/20-21
PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL
Since 1978, premier Hālau Hula (hula groups) throughout the islands have come together to celebrate hula in a non-competitive setting for all to experience the beauty and spirit of the Hawaiian culture, along with craft and food vendors and cultural presentations. moanaluagardensfoundation.org
7/24-27
LOVE TO HATE IT TOUR
Star in the global smash-hit film Crazy Rich Asians, Malaysian-born Ronny Chieng is one of the world’s fastest-growing comedians. Catch his show when he stops in Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i Theatre, hawaiitheatre.com
7/27
INTERNATIONAL ʻUKULELE FESTIVAL OF HAWAIʻI
The ʻUkulele Foundation of Hawaiʻi celebrates its 15th anniversary with an international welcome of Aloha. Join the thousands of ʻukulele fans from around the world gathering for performances, including Raiatea Helm, Jake Shimabukuro, Kalaʻe Camarillo, Nine Ukulele Jazz Orchestra, keiki performances and more. Stop by ʻukulele display booths and a special collection of vintage ʻukuleles from the Hawaiʻi State Archives. Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, Waikiki, ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org
8/3
HAWAI‘I HEART WALK
Help save lives by registering for the American Heart Association Heart Walk. Every dollar donated to each walker means more research, people trained in lifesaving CPR, medical breakthroughs, and champions for equitable health. www2.heart.org
8/23-25
30TH ANNUAL MADE IN HAWAI‘I FESTIVAL
Presented by Hawaiian Airlines, this is the state’s longest-running showcase of made-in-Hawai‘i products, including food, books, fashion, handmade crafts, jewelry and more. Shop more than 700 vendor booths from the state’s most talented local artisans, enjoy live award-winning music, watch cooking demonstrations and view locally produced fashion shows. Hawai‘ i Convention Center, madeinhawaiifestival.com
8/24
E ULU A PAʻA FUNDRAISER & ONLINE AUCTION
Enjoy a unique evening on the Gallery Lawns featuring cocktails, dinner and live music. This online auction will be open to the public days leading up to the event, so mark your calendars to support the mission, staff, and work of Bishop Museum, the designated Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, bishopmuseum.org
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