Halawai

09/26/2026

⚠️ TODAY’S KUMULIPO WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED

Out of concern for everyone’s safety, Hālāwai has canceled today’s Kumulipo Workshop with Kumu Mehanaokala Hind at La MaMa.

States of emergency have been declared as the nor’easter threatens the region with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, possible power outages, and significant travel disruptions. Please do not travel to the venue.

Anyone who made an optional donation through registration will receive a full refund. Refund confirmation emails are being sent, and funds will typically be credited within 2–5 business days.

We are deeply disappointed that we cannot gather today and are grateful to Kumu Mehana and everyone who registered, promoted, and supported this special program. We will share an update if there is an opportunity to reschedule.

Mahalo for your understanding. Please stay safe.

09/04/2026

Hui Mo‘olelo | Lāhainā Think Space @ NYU: RSVP
Join us on September 18, 2026 in New York City for Hui Mo‘olelo | Lāhainā Think Space @ NYU, a special two-part gathering presented by Maui Public Art Corps & the County of Maui Public Art Program in partnership with NYU’s Hawai‘i Club and campus partners. This program brings the community-centered storytelling and listening process of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā to a national audience, exploring how story, memory, place, and collective care inform the creation of meaningful memorials. The day will feature an 11:00 a.m. panel discussion, Listening Across Oceans: Story, Memory, and the Making of Memorials, bringing together voices from Hawai‘i and beyond to discuss community-led approaches to remembrance, followed by an evening film & live performance showcase at 6:00 p.m. featuring stories and creative works emerging from the Hui Mo‘olelo process

RSVP: https://www.mauipublicart.org/nyu.html

On September 18, 2026, Maui Public Art Corps and the County of Maui will bring its Lāhainā Think Space pilot project to New York University. Part of the ongoing community engagement process for the future Lāhainā Memorial honoring the 100+ lives lost in the August 8, 2023 wildfires, this gathering seeks to share Maui stories while also listening deeply to Hawaiʻi students and diaspora communities whose perspectives are essential to remembrance, recovery, and rebuilding.

Timed to coincide with the start of NYU’s academic year and the university’s Oceans semester theme, this activation extends the Lāhainā Memorial Think Space beyond Hawaiʻi to engage students and diaspora communities living far from home. Through a Hui Moʻolelo cohort, public dialogue, and the Hui Moʻolelo: Lāhainā Film Showcase, participants explore how memory, culture, and community voice can help shape memorials grounded in lived experience while strengthening connections across generations and oceans.

Sept 18, 2026 Lähainã Think
Space @ NYU
• Hui Mo’olelo Cohort 9 • Listening Across Oceans Panel: Story, Memory,
and the Making of Memorials | 11 AM
• Hui Mo’olelo: Lähainā Film Showcase |6 PM
Featuring a special performance by Leilani Patao

09/04/2026

I Mau Na Ola - Hula Workshops

Hula is a thriving Hawaiian cultural practice that serves specific functions. We are happy to have Kumu Hula Lanakila Mangauil in New York City offering four workshops focusing on aha, or ceremony. Participants will gain deeper insight and understanding of the mele and oli as they connect to it, themselves, and each other.

Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13
* Four workshops in two days
* $75 per workshop, or $280 for the full series

Location: New York Center for Creativity & Dance — 287 East 10th Street

Saturday, September 12, 2026

10:00 AM — Workshop 1 (Studio 1)

1:00 PM — Workshop 2 (Studio 5)

Sunday, September 13, 2026

10:00 AM — Workshop 3 (Studio 3)

1:00 PM — Workshop 4 (Studio 3)

Email questions to [email protected]

Register: https://www.teaomana.org/matete/p/hula Link in Bio

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