Celebrate 50+ Years of Hula, Music, and Aloha

Saturday, October 18, 10 am - 2 pm

Join us at the Nuʻuanu YMCA for a special celebration honoring Kumu Hula Auntie Carolee Nishi, whose five decades of teaching hula, music, and Hawaiian culture have touched thousands of lives.

This free, family-friendly event welcomes all ages to experience the beauty of Hawaiian traditions through lei-making, ʻukulele demonstrations, plant care tips, hands-on activities, free hula lessons, and live performances by keiki and kūpuna.

Register now to reserve your free ticket.

All Day Hawaiian Culture Workshop

If you would like to deepen your learning, stay for our immersive, all-day cultural workshop from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The workshop fee is $85 and includes a Hawaiian lunch, with hands-on classes in hula, lei-making, chanting, featherwork, cooking, music, and more.

Download the full workshop brochure and register for the workshop.