Hawaiian Music and Culture
in the New York City Metro Area
in the New York City Metro Area
Concerts and Events | Hula Instruction | Entertainers
Organizations/Clubs | Hawaiian/Polynesian Stores
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Hālau Hula O Nā Mele ʻĀina ʻO Hawaiʻi presents the Maui Ikaika (Maui Strong) Benefit Showcase to support the families and communities affected by the Maui wildfires Join us for a night of hula, mele, and other amazing performances. This event will be broadcast live on YouTube from Open Jar Studios in New York City on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 6pm. It will be hosted by Broadway veteran and host of Broadway Sessions, Ben Cameron (original cast member of Wicked, Footloose, Aida) and feature special appearanced by Tony and Drama Desk Award winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot, Kinky Boots, Motown), Tony Award winner Danny Burstein (Moulin Rouge, Fiddler on the Roof, Pictures From Home), Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Will Swenson (A Beautiful Noise, Hair, Assassins), and Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello Dolly, Finian's Rainbow) Tickets are not required. We kindly ask to instead donate to a Maui Recovery Organization: “Ikaika” is a Hawaiian name meaning “Great Strength.” Maui Ikaika is created to be more than a concert; it's a celebration of resilience and a testament to the power of art to heal and inspire. Sponsored by Open Jar Studios (@openjarstudios) |
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Hālāwai Film Festival (HFF) The Hālāwai Film Festival endeavors to celebrate, showcase and cultivate talent and cultural resources of the Pacific Islands in the New York metropolitan area. Experience performances and films centered around the cultural dances of the Pacific Islands. Join the journey to becoming the best of the best in hula, and take an unvarnished look at the impacts of the commercialization of hula and Hawaiian culture. |
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2024 Annual Hawaii Potluck Picnic Started many ago by members of the local Hawaiian community to celebrate May Day, the Annual Hawaii Potluck Picnic brings the Hawaiian community together each year (usually) on the first Sunday of June in a Hawaiian style potluck with ono food, kanikapila Hawaiian music and hula. Everyone is invited to dance hula or play some Hawaiian music so bring your mele, hula and instruments. Please bring a dish to share and if possible, your own reuseable utensils and beverage. We also ask that you take any trash you generate out of the park so we may mālama the area. Mahalo nui loa a hui hou kākou! |
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Hālau Hula O Nā Mele ʻĀina ʻO Hawaiʻi | |||||||||||||||
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Lotus Music & Dance / Lei Pasifika | |||||||||||||||
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Halau Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka We are a new branch of Halau Na Pua Mai Ka Lani based in Kalihi, O'ahu under the direction of Kumu Hula Kale Pawai. |
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Hawaiian Artists Shows – Aloha Paradise Revue | |||||||||||||||
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Lei Pasifika | |||||||||||||||
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Andy Wang | |||||||||||||||
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Andy Wang is a performer of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and contemporary Hawaiian music.
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Halawai Halawai is committed to building and supporting a community of people who share a common background or interest in Hawai'i. In the tradition of extended 'ohana (family), Halawai perpetuates the aloha spirit by bringing people together and providing a gathering place. |
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University of Hawaii Alumni Association – East (New York) This chapter was founded in March 1989. The UHAA-East chapter covers the eastern states of New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. |
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Columbia University Hawaii Club | |||||||||||||||
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New York University (NYU) Hawaii Club | |||||||||||||||
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Cornell University Hawaii Club | |||||||||||||||
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Princeton Hawaii Club | |||||||||||||||
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University of Pennsylvania Hawaii Club | |||||||||||||||
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Punahou Alumni Association New York Regional Chapter | |||||||||||||||
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Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association East Coast Region | |||||||||||||||
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Hawai'i Cultural Foundation The Hawai'i Cultural Foundation (HCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating Hawaiian culture outside of Hawai'i. HCF develops programs that create a deeper understanding of ancient and contemporary Hawaiian traditions, and strives to strengthen a community of people who share a common ancestry, background or interest in Hawai'i. NOTE: On February 12, 2007, the Hawaii Cultural Foundation posted a message that it has come to a close as it celebrates it's 10th anniversary since it was founded in 1997. Mahalo nui loa to founders Janu Cassidy and Michelle Akina; and NYC Ambassador of Aloha Nersa Miller! |
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Makana BBQ Makana means ‘gift’ in Hawaiian. It is our goal to offer you the gift of Hawaii through our homemade food and warm service. Makana specializes in neighborhood delivery of fresh Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls and Asian BBQ. We are here to bring you the best of Hawaii - combining the delicious diverse taste of the islands and offering exceptional generous service based on the “Aloha” Spirit. |
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Noreetuh noreetuh is a modern Hawaiian restaurant located at 128 First Avenue in the East Village of New York City by Chef Chung Chow and his partners Gerald San Jose and Jin Ahn. The menu is complemented by a carefully curated wine list by General Manager Jin Ahn of approximately 200 selections with a strong representation from France. In addition to the wines, there are a number of craft beers and specialty sakes on the list. The restaurant’s goal is to create an atmosphere where guests can enjoy artfully crafted food paired with an approachable wine list in an enjoyable and casual environment, thus lending to the name noreetuh, which means playground in Korean. |
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Sweetcatch Poke At Sweetcatch Poke, we’ve made it our mission since we opened in 2016 to create the best-tasting poke from what nature has to offer—without compromise. Our secret? No shortcuts. Just straight-up, 100% real, fresh ingredients. We serve innovative, chef-crafted poke made fresh daily at our fast-casual restaurants with five Manhattan locations. We’re not like the average poke place — our poke is served up Hawaiian-style. We marinate our sustainable, sushi-grade fish, roasted chicken and organic tofu with housemade sauces, which makes for seriously flavor-packed poke. |
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Sons of Thunder Sons of Thunder opened in October 2015 and is located in New York City's Murray Hill neighborhood. Our food is West Coast inspired - what you might find on a sunny day at a beach shack. We care deeply about the source, quality and freshness of our ingredients, and all of our food is made-to-order to bring that freshness to you with every bite. The founders, James and John, are hosts at heart who love to serve good food in a welcoming space. We hope your experience at Sons of Thunder brings you Maui breeze and Baja sun in midtown NY. |
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Pokéworks At Pokéworks, we are committed to bringing you consistently delicious Hawaiian poké made using only the highest-quality sourced fish. We also view seafood as more than just a trend; we believe in the importance of meeting today's needs while preserving the oceans so that future generations will never have to fish in troubled waters. At Pokéworks, you can always feel great about what you're eating, so go ahead-let your taste buds indulge! |
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Kona Coffee Roasters Established in 2017, Kona Coffee Roasters is the only coffee shop that brings Hawaii's premium Kona coffee to New York City. |
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This Web page is dedicated to the Hawaiian music legend Israel Kamakawiwo'ole for his kind words regarding this site.