The Modern Luxury Hawai‘i editors have a festive agenda lined up for you to choose from.
Kenneth Aloha Victor Kaulana Na Pua men’s aloha shirt (2020), Kamehameha Garment Company Aloha shirt (1960s), ‘Iolani Fashion Hapa Jac (1968), Waltah Clarke’s Chinese mu’umu’u (1969-1970), Alfred Shaheen Holoku (1960s).
Through 9/1
FASHIONING ALOHA
Spanning almost 90 years, Fashioning Aloha showcases the diversity and inspiration of design motifs in aloha wear— holokū (gowns), mu‘umu‘u, holomu‘u (dresses), and aloha shirts—paired with their textile motifsʻ source materials from the museum’s collection, such as kapa (bark cloth). The Honolulu Museum of Art,, Gallery 27 & 28, honolulumuseum.org
5/10
TEA & CHAMPAGNE
Join the Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i (WFH) for an evening of tea, Champagne, and a delicious dinner at the annual fundraiser. WFH helps keep Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable safe and secure by funding organizations with programs for women and girls. Kahala Hotel, womensfundhawaii.org
5/18
WISH! GALA
The annual WISH! Gala experience unites the community while bringing together sponsors, donors, volunteers, and WISH families. One of Hawai‘i’s most memorable and heartfelt events, this evening invites guests to feel and witness firsthand how their support uplifts lives for local children with critical illnesses. Sheraton Waikiki, wish.org/hawaii
5/18
HAPASYMPHONY FEATURING JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro reunites with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra to present a truly unique night of contemporary symphonic music. Hawai‘ i Theatre, myhso.org
5/25
HUGS GALA
Celebrate our ‘ohana with a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment. Funds raised make a difference for Hawai‘i’s families with a child living with a serious illness. Ko’olau Ballrooms, hugshawaii.org
6/6-9
KAPALUA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL ON MAUI
For the 43rd annual weekend of culinary delights and premium wines, celebrity chef Charlie Palmer, along with other industry notables, will join the celebration that will include Love for Lahaina fundraising opportunities throughout the weekend. kapaluawineandfoodfestival.com
6/6-16
FESTPAC HAWAIʻI
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture honors traditions with an eye toward the future at this year’s Ho‘oulu Lāhui: Regenerating Oceania. festpachawaii.org
6/7-9
PAN PACIFIC FESTIVAL
Back after a 5-year hiatus, come together for an opportunity to share and experience traditional Japanese culture. panpacificfestival.org
6/7-15
KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION
This national holiday to honor and celebrate his grandfather and the father of the Hawaiian Kingdom is celebrated on all islands with floral parades, lei drapings and public celebrations. sfca.hawaii.gov
6/16
RAISE HAWAIKI
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra presents a symphonic celebration of Polynesian wayfinding and tribute to the enduring legacy of Native Hawaiian voyagers and visionaries. Moanalua Performing Arts Center, myhso.org
Photography by: photo Courtesy Honolulu Museum of Art
