Ongoing Entertainment & Activities
Posted on January 09, 2026
Kū Haʻaheo
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza
Kū Haʻaheo is a free, live, Hawaiian music concert headlined by the award-winning musical duo, Blaine Kia & Kalei Kahalewai known as KAMANAWA. Accompanying KAMANAWA is Blaine Kia’s family and hula organization or hālau hula, called Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie. The show is comprised of traditional and classic dances of the hula art form and is truly a heartfelt show rooted in sharing the spirit of Aloha!
Waikiki Makers Market
Monday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza
The Beach Walk Market takes place every Monday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on our plaza lawn. Not only is it a great way to support local businesses, but you can also find truly one-of-a-kind souvenirs, handmade art, and snacks to take home for yourself or to gift to someone special.
Ukulele lessons
Daily, 4:30 p.m.
The Ukulele Store, Second Floor
No reservations required.
The Ukulele Store offers a free 15-minute introductory lesson, open to guests 12 and older. Space is limited to 10 participants daily, so first come, first served. Ukuleles will be provided.
Ka Lei Hula “The Adorned Dance”
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza
RSVP Online
Enjoy a complimentary morning hula class out on Waikiki Beach Walk’s Plaza. All ages and skill levels welcome. Learn about oli or Hawaiian chant of welcoming, 5 basic hula steps and their meaning before diving into learning the choreography to a Hawaiian song.
Please register for our class on Eventbrite.
Mele Hali’a “To Recall Fondly”
“Mele Hali‘a,” the monthly showcase featuring the finest in Hawaiian musical performances has returned to the Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage!
Mele Hali‘a means to “Recall Fondly” the incredible music of Hawaiʻi, and one special Sunday each month, award-winning local performers make it come alive with their harmonies and the spiritual, loving way they share the traditions and folklore of their ancestors, their families and friends.
All performances are from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Upcoming Performances
May 17, 2026 (Sun): Maelia Carter & Ka Pa Hula O Ka Ua Noe O Wa’ahila
KUMU HULA MAELIA CARTER, is an award winning school of hula. Maelia is rooted in its tradition past down by her grandmother.
Kumu Maelia is currently one of the distinguished judges of the most prestigious and iconic hula competition known as the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival held in Hilo, Hawaii. Maeliaʻs award winning school brings a wide range of accolades in formal tradition of Hawaiian dance.
June 14, 2026 (Sun): Ei Nei
Ei Nei is a trio rooted in mele, friendship, and place—featuring Dane Fujiwara (Wailuku), Grant Kono (Oneawa), and Ekolu Chang (Kāneʻohe).
After years of traveling their own individual musical paths and earning recognition as solo artists, the three joined together in 2016 to create a sound that is both deeply grounded and unmistakably their own. Since then, Ei Nei has continued to grow as one of Hawaiʻi’s standout contemporary Hawaiian groups.
In 2020, they were honored with the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Most Promising Artist, and their work has since garnered multiple nominations across the Hawaiian music industry. Their recordings have been featured on television programs, films, and even an Emmy award-winning documentary, sharing the voice of Hawaiʻi with audiences near and far.
Known for their smooth vocal blend, warm harmonies, and thoughtful approach to traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, Ei Nei offers listeners a sound that pays homage to the past while confidently embracing the future. With each performance and each new composition, they continue to celebrate culture, connection, and the evolving story of Hawaiian music.
July 12, 2026 (Sun): Alan Akaka & Ke Kula Mele
(Hawaiian School of Steel Guitar)
ALAN AKAKA is a musical icon and master of the traditional Steel Guitar. Akaka also comes from a notable family that has gained the respect of the people of Hawaii. Coming from a notable family, Akaka saw the need for a musical school and started his own school of music here in Hawaii - KE KULA MELE HAWAII.
Akaka is an educator by trade and holds several college degrees to add to his impeccable resume.
Dates, times, performances and activities are subject to change without notice – weather permitting