Moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi — Complimentary Cultural Programming

PoʻAkahi (Monday)

Lomilomi Hawaiian Massage

Time

11:00am–12:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Hawaiian massage – lomilomi – is a centuries old healing practice. Pi‘ilani Wright, a certified practitioner, demonstrates lomilomi basics with class participants paired up to learn and apply simple techniques. Partners then switch giving each student the opportunity to experience both giving and receiving lomilomi. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Lei Making Class

Time

1:00–2:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Making, giving and wearing flower lei is synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality. Naomi Wahinekaupua Braine, owner of Aunty Bella’s Lei Stand, shares the kui method of stringing flowers using special lei needles, usally 10in length. Seasonal flowers, string and lei needles are provided. Classes accommodate up to 25 participants. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Poʻalua (Tuesday)

Ukulele Lesson

Time

10:00–11:00am

Location

Paʻina Lanai Food Court

Learn basic chords and songs as you strum Hawai'i's best-known string instrument, introduced to the islands in the 1870s from Portugal. 25 instruments and music books are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, or purchase one at Bob's 'Ukulele at Royal Hawaiian Center. Instructors Wainani Yim and Puake'ala Mann are seasoned performers who share favorite songs and simple chords. 1 hour, four times weekly.

Hula Lesson

Time

11:00am–12:00pm

Location

Building C, level 2

Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance. It expresses all that we hear, see, smell, taste, touch and feel. Hula is life. The late kumu hula - dance master - Maiki Aiu Lake's philosophy expresses the depths of this Hawaiian art form. Puake'ala Mann, a kumu hula graduate of Hälau Hula o Maiki, shares basic hand gestures, footwork and body movements that accentuate mele - chant or song lyrics. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Lei Making Class

Time

1:00–2:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Making, giving and wearing flower lei is synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality. Naomi Wahinekaupua Braine, owner of Aunty Bella's Lei Stand, shares the kui method of stringing flowers using special lei needles, usally 10in length. Seasonal flowers, string and lei needles are provided. Classes accommodate up to 25 participants. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Hawaiian Entertainment

Time

6:00–7:00pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

Hawaiian music and hula 'auana (hula’s modern form) fill The Royal Grove Tuesday through Friday at twilight. Hour-long performances feature top island entertainers with a focus on Hawaiian language musical favorites – shared with kama 'äina (locals) and malihini (visitors) with aloha.

Poʻakolu (Wednesday)

Ukulele Lesson

Time

10:00–11:00am

Location

Paʻina Lanai Food Court

Learn basic chords and songs as you strum Hawai'i's best-known string instrument, introduced to the islands in the 1870s from Portugal. 25 instruments and music books are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, or purchase one at Bob's 'Ukulele at Royal Hawaiian Center. Instructors Wainani Yim and Puake'ala Mann are seasoned performers who share favorite songs and simple chords. 1 hour, four times weekly.

Lomilomi Hawaiian Massage

Time

11:00am–12:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Hawaiian massage – lomilomi – is a centuries old healing practice. Pi‘ilani Wright, a certified practitioner, demonstrates lomilomi basics with class participants paired up to learn and apply simple techniques. Partners then switch giving each student the opportunity to experience both giving and receiving lomilomi. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Lei Making Class

Time

1:00–2:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Making, giving and wearing flower lei is synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality. Naomi Wahinekaupua Braine, owner of Aunty Bella's Lei Stand, shares the kui method of stringing flowers using special lei needles, usally 10in length. Seasonal flowers, string and lei needles are provided. Classes accommodate up to 25 participants. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Hawaiian Entertainment

Time

6:00–7:00pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

Hawaiian music and hula 'auana (hula’s modern form) fill The Royal Grove Tuesday through Friday at twilight. Hour-long performances feature top island entertainers with a focus on Hawaiian language musical favorites – shared with kama 'äina (locals) and malihini (visitors) with aloha.

Poʻaha (Thursday)

Ukulele Lesson

Time

10:00–11:00am

Location

Paʻina Lanai Food Court

Learn basic chords and songs as you strum Hawai'i's best-known string instrument, introduced to the islands in the 1870s from Portugal. 25 instruments and music books are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, or purchase one at Bob's 'Ukulele at Royal Hawaiian Center. Instructors Wainani Yim and Puake'ala Mann are seasoned performers who share favorite songs and simple chords. 1 hour, four times weekly.

Polynesian Cultural Center Performance

Time

11:00–11:45am

Location

Songs and dances from throughout Polynesia represent Hawai‘i, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Sämoa, Tahiti and more. A cast of dancers and musicians represent one Hawai'i's favorite attractions located in Lä‘ie on O‘ahu’s Windward Coast. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Lei Making Class

Time

1:00–2:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Making, giving and wearing flower lei is synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality. Naomi Wahinekaupua Braine, owner of Aunty Bella's Lei Stand, shares the kui method of stringing flowers using special lei needles, usally 10in length. Seasonal flowers, string and lei needles are provided. Classes accommodate up to 25 participants. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Hula Lesson

Time

4:00–5:00pm

Location

Building C, level 2

Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance. It expresses all that we hear, see, smell, taste, touch and feel. Hula is life. The late kumu hula - dance master - Maiki Aiu Lake's philosophy expresses the depths of this Hawaiian art form. Puake'ala Mann, a kumu hula graduate of Hälau Hula o Maiki, shares basic hand gestures, footwork and body movements that accentuate mele - chant or song lyrics. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Hawaiian Entertainment

Time

6:00–7:00pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

Hawaiian music and hula 'auana (hula’s modern form) fill The Royal Grove Tuesday through Friday at twilight. Hour-long performances feature top island entertainers with a focus on Hawaiian language musical favorites – shared with kama 'äina (locals) and malihini (visitors) with aloha.

Legends in Concert Waikiki - Mini Promotional Show

Time

7:00pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

Legends in Concert is energizing, crowd-pleasing entertainment, a truly memorable and fun night out. We are confident of bringing to Waikiki a new level of cosmopolitan and entertaining nightlife that enjoys a track record of close to three decades of success.

Poʻalima (Friday)

Ukulele Lesson

Time

10:00–11:00am

Location

Paʻina Lanai Food Court, Level 2, Building B

Learn basic chords and songs as you strum Hawai'i's best-known string instrument, introduced to the islands in the 1870s from Portugal. 25 instruments and music books are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, or purchase one at Bob's 'Ukulele at Royal Hawaiian Center. Instructors Wainani Yim and Puake'ala Mann are seasoned performers who share favorite songs and simple chords. 1 hour, four times weekly.

Lei Making Class

Time

1:00–2:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Making, giving and wearing flower lei is synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality. Naomi Wahinekaupua Braine, owner of Aunty Bella’s Lei Stand, shares the kui method of stringing flowers using special lei needles, usally 10in length. Seasonal flowers, string and lei needles are provided. Classes accommodate up to 25 participants. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Hawaiian Entertainment

Time

6:00–7:00pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

Hawaiian music and hula 'auana (hula’s modern form) fill The Royal Grove Tuesday through Friday at twilight. Hour-long performances feature top island entertainers with a focus on Hawaiian language musical favorites – shared with kama 'äina (locals) and malihini (visitors) with aloha.

Poʻaono (Saturday)

Polynesian Cultural Center Performance

Time

11:00–11:45am

Location

Songs and dances from throughout Polynesia represent Hawai‘i, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Sämoa, Tahiti and more. A cast of dancers and musicians represent one Hawai'i's favorite attractions located in Lä‘ie on O'ahu's Windward Coast. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Lei Making Class

Time

1:00–2:00pm

Location

Level 1, Building A

Making, giving and wearing flower lei is synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality. Naomi Wahinekaupua Braine, owner of Aunty Bella's Lei Stand, shares the kui method of stringing flowers using special lei needles, usally 10in length. Seasonal flowers, string and lei needles are provided. Classes accommodate up to 25 participants. 1 hour, twice weekly.

Hula Kahiko at Helumoa
Saturday series of traditional hula

Time

6:00–6:30pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

This Saturday series of tradition hula features noted hälau hula (dance schools) who perform oli (chant) and various old-style forms of hula including hula ‘äla‘apapa, hula ‘ölapa, hula pahu, and more. 30-45 minutes, once a week.

Legends in Concert Waikiki - Mini Promotional Show

Time

7:00pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

Legends in Concert is energizing, crowd-pleasing entertainment, a truly memorable and fun night out. We are confident of bringing to Waikiki a new level of cosmopolitan and entertaining nightlife that enjoys a track record of close to three decades of success.

Island Contemporary Performance

Time

7:30–8:30 pm

Location

Building A, ground level in front of Fendi

Hawaiian, jazz, contemporary, reggae and R&B are island favorites. Top local entertainers bring their unique musical blend to The Royal Grove Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. One hour.