Halawai

05/12/2026

Join us for a FREE special screening of Moana 2 in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and celebrate the beauty and vitality of Hawaiian language and culture with our NYC ʻohana. 💛 Link in bio: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/moana-2-olelo-hawaii-screening-tickets-1988862192356?aff=oddtdtcreator
Enjoy:�🌺 Hula performances by:
Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima o Nuioka��Hālau Hula o Nā Mele ʻĀina o Hawaiʻi

Mālama Hawai’i�.columbia
🍴 Pūpū by Aloha Alley�🎬 Q&A with directors & producers Ty Sanga and Lāiana Kanoa-Wong
📍 Village East by Angelika�181–189 2nd Ave, New York, NY�🎟 Open seating | FREE event
Mahalo nui to TAAF and PIFF for supporting this special screening.
E ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! 🌈 Hula Moana2Screening PacificIslander HawaiiInNYC

E nānā kākou i ke kiʻiʻoniʻoni ʻo Moana 2 ma ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Nūioka. E ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!

05/09/2026

Hauʻoli Lā Lei o Mei: A Lei Making Workshop
May 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Brooklyn, NY
Register: https://share.google/Lm493XTvR0hUDvNL6

Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo alongside hula and music. In collaboration with Hālāwai.

About this Event
Join us in this vibrant May Day celebration, a holiday in Hawaiʻi honoring the tradition of giving and wearing lei as a symbol of Aloha. Learn to make your own lei laʻi hilo, get connected with your community, and enjoy the outdoors alongside hula and music. Flowers and leaves provided. In collaboration with Stacey Young and Hālāwai.

http://www.halawai.org/

Who: Ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:
* This program is first come, first served while materials last. Please arrive early if you would like to make your own lei!
* In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

04/26/2026

May Day
Monday, May 4th 6 - 8 PM
20 Cooper Square, 3rd Floor
Learn how to make Hawaiian lei and enjoy Hawaiian food with us!!
Hosted by the Native American Indigenous Student Group and the NYU HAWAII CLUB

04/14/2026

Brooklyn Museum First Saturdays
MINI LEI DAY
At Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

FREE REGISTRATION:

https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/programs/first-saturday-may-2026/05-02-2026?fbclid=PAdGRleARKYRlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadPTPziBi0huojAtNOwk2jlNHcj9LinDp2WJJZR55S5Lf-1JiOFcUA1nZ-igA_aem_ioteXSdTadxNM9tB7bKH9g

Lei Hilo, Mele and Hula at PIFF’s Mini Lei Day for the Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturdays AAPI
Heritage Month Celebration.
HULA BY
HĀLAU HULA O NĀ MELE ‘ĀINA O HAWAI’I
MELE BY
KEALA RAMOS + ANDREW SWACKHAMER
MAY 2ND 5PM-7PM
Presented by PACIFIC ISLAND
FILM FESTIVAL NEW YORK CITYand HĀLAU HULA ‘O NĀ MELE ‘ĀINA O HAWAI’I

04/07/2026

Stream the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival free online via the official Merrie Monarch site, Hawaiʻi News Now (HNN) website/app, or their YouTube channel. Coverage runs April 5–11, 2026, with competitions from Thursday to Saturday at 6 p.m. HST, including Miss Aloha Hula, Hula Kahiko, and Hula ʻAuana.

Free Streaming Options:
Official Website: Watch live in English or ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi on merriemonarch.com. )

https://www.merriemonarch.com/2026-festival-live-stream-eng/

Hawaiʻi News Now (HNN): Stream via the HNN website, mobile app, or smart TV apps (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire).
YouTube: Search for the official Merrie Monarch Festival channel.
Social Media: Watch updates via the HNN page.
2026 Competition Schedule (HST):
Wednesday, April 8: Backstage at 8 p.m..
Thursday, April 9: Miss Aloha Hula at 6 p.m..
Friday, April 10: Hula Kahiko (Ancient) at 6 p.m..
Saturday, April 11: Hula ʻAuana (Modern) at 6 p.m..

Tips for Watching:
Ensure a stable internet connection, as the stream is high-definition.
The HNN app is generally the most reliable method for streaming on a smart TV.
The events start at 6 p.m. HST, so check your local time zone (e.g., midnight EDT).

04/07/2026

Hālāwai Annual Potluck Picnic
Sunday, June 14th -4pm
Summit Rock @ Central Park (entrance at Central Park West & West 85th Street)

It’s that time of the year! Bring your favorite dish and hālāwai with Hālāwai!
We look forward to gathering the community at our annual picnic and celebrating with mele, hula and ‘ono grinds!

04/05/2026

03/29/2026

The Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum Presents the
Annual Polynesian Show, a free stage show to raise funds for Maui - with basket raffle tickets will be sold at the Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum in Kings Park on Friday April 17th 2026 at 7pm.
Please join us in celebrating the many heritage of the Pacific Islands and Asian culture.
Free Performances representing the Hawaiian islands, The Philippines and China will be presented.
Amazing basket raffle tickets will be available outside the stage doors for purchasing.
Doors open at 6:00PM Spotlighting
needs with an action-oriented approach “Legends by Lantern Light”
Free Admission
*Children must be accompanied by an adult*
101 Church Street,
Kings Park, Long Island, New York

03/29/2026

Aloha! Mālama Hawaii is so happy to announce their annual Lū’au will be happening on April 6th, 7-9 pm in Roone Auditorium!
& their theme this year is “Nānā i ke Kumu” (look to
the source), honoring the Kumu (teachers) of hula that shared their knowledge with us, as well as the many cultural sources that Native Hawaiians look to.
Doors open at 7 pm! Dinner service is included.
For tickets, please scan the QR code on this flyer or go to
the link in our bio:) They hope to see you there!
Supported in part by Aloha Collection, Jade Food Products, Puahina, NYU NAISG, and NYU Hawai’i Club! Mahalo! The Roone Arledge Auditorium is located inside Alfred Lerner Hall at Columbia University, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Situated on the first floor between 114th and 115th Street, the venue is accessible via the main campus entrance or the Broadway entrance. It is easily reached via the 1 train to 116th St – Columbia University

01/28/2026

Lei Pasifika Presents: Māori Long & Short Poi  Workshop feat. Amelia Butler
Date: Saturday, February 7 , 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm EST

Location: Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
280 Broadway
(entrance at 53A Chambers St.)

Long and Short Poi Workshop w/Amelia Butler
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 @ 2pm
Gibney: Agnes Performing Arts Center
280 Broadway (enter at 53A Chambers) | Manhattan

Join Lei Pasifika for a special workshop led by Amelia Butler of Learn Māori Abroad and kaiako he mātau ki te reo Māori at Yale University. This immersive session introduces participants to Māori traditions and movement.
Amelia will teach long and short poi techniques guiding students through foundational movements, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind each element. This workshop is designed for all levels and is both educational and empowering, offering a deeper appreciation for the Māori culture.
Registration Required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-LBDhOf9OkkvW66R1x-hST4LP1EXoCG67pIWgNhN71BDzEw/viewform?usp=send_form