We invite you to explore our upcoming events at Hālau Kalikopuakalehua. Your presence and support mean so much to our organization and help us continue preserving and sharing Polynesian culture.
🌕 ‘Ohana Night 📅 June 22. 2025 ⏱️ 4:00-7:00pm 📍 Dave and Buster’s Tempe Join us for an evening of fun, food and games. Featuring performances by our haumāna from Hālau Ho’okahi I Ka Hula and Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua and live music from our band, Natural Blend. 50/50 game cards available, as well as 20% of all food purchases will go to our Hālau, Come support and have fun! 🎟️ Donations welcome [ Purchase 50/50 cards here → ] https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ohana-night
🌕 Huaka’i Fundraiser 📅 August 23, 2025 ⏱️ 6:00-9:00pm 📍Chandler Community Center 125 E Commonwealth Ave Chandler, AZ 85225 Embark on a Huaka’i (voyage) through Polynesia with us! Join the cultural practitioners of Hālau Hula 'O Kalikopuakalehua as they take you on a journey across the islands of Polynesia through song and dance. Additionally, our student group, Hālau Ho'okahi I Ka Hula, is raising funds for materials and costumes for their upcoming performance at the 2026 Aloha Festival. We will have amazing silent auction and raffle items, authentic Hawaiian cuisine (including traditional kālua pig), soothing entertainment by our musicians, the budding dancers of Hālau Ho’okahi I Ka Hula and more. For more information, please visit our linktree here: https://linktr.ee/kalikopuakalehua1 🎟️ $45-65 per event ticket. 50/50 raffle and regular raffle tickets also available for purchase | Purchase tickets here → | https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-huakai-fundraiser-presale-ticket
🌕 Kumukahi ‘Ukulele & Hula Festival 📅 October 10th & 11th, 2025 📍 Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Come support as Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua competes at the 10th annual Kumukahi Ukulele & Hula Festival at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. 🎟️ $41.20-77.25 per event ticket [ Purchase event tickets and merch here → ] https://kaiofoundation.org/tickets
🌕 Lei Hali’a Aloha No Lili’uokalani Festival 📅 Saturday, September 6, 2025 ⏱️ 10:00am-3:00pm 📍 Lili’uokalani Gardens 49 Banyan Drive Hilo, HI 96720 Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani at one of Hawaiʻi’s most treasured cultural sites. This special day commemorates her birthday and the historical and cultural significance of Liliʻuokalani Gardens. [Find out more about the festival here → ] https://www.liliuokalanigardens.org/events/he-halia-aloha-no-liliuokalani
🌕 Arizona Aloha Festival 2026 📅 TBA 📍 Tempe Town Lake A free, family-friendly, annual festival that takes place in Tempe, AZ. Groups from around the world gather to perform on multiple stages to share the Polynesian cultures. Browse various food and merchandise vendors while viewing the performances. We have been participating in this community event every year since 2009. Next year will mark our 18th performance there. 🎟️ Free Admission [Find out more about the festival here → ] https://azalohafest.org/
Hālau Hula ‘O Kalikopuakalehua at the 2025 Arizona Aloha Festival
At Hālau Kalikopuakalehua, hula is a living language, a vessel of history, and an expression of ancestral knowledge. By donating, you’re supporting a program, helping preserve the ʻike kupuna (ancestral knowledge) and uplifting Native voices.
✨ Together, we keep the Native voices alive.
Your generosity helps us provide:
Authentic costumes, implements, and instruments
Studio space and cultural education resources
Travel support for competitions and cultural events
Outreach programs to schools and communities
Continuing to provide Kōkua (aid) for keiki and ʻohana in need through reduced memberships