OUTRIGGER-Sponsored Events Calendar
Click the links below for a monthly glance:
AUGUST
Ke Kani O Ke Kai at Waikīkī Aquarium
Check out the last concert of the series on August 10!
Makalauna 2023
BY EMILY WOO — If you’d like to participate in the tribute to Gabby Pahinui and bring your own offering (lei, hīmeni, mele, oli), please arrive by 4:10 p.m.
41st Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Waikīkī Style
The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival is a celebration of the Hawaiian style of guitar playing that commemorates the contributions made by guitar virtuoso Gabby “Pops” Pahinui. The event features the single-finger picking (slack key) talents of emerging and legendary artists.
Saturday, August 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Waikīkī Aquarium | Admission: $20 at the Door Only
Murphy’s Pigskin Pigout
This annual event celebrates the return of college football and supports the Nā Koa Football Club and the Hawaiʻi Bowl Foundation. Merchant Street transforms into an all-inclusive tailgate with entertainment and live auction.
August 16 | 6 p.m. | Murphy’s Bar & Grill
Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival
Ocean sports hit the waves and shorelines of Waikīkī to celebrate the birth week of Duke Kahanamoku, famed waterman and Olympian, fondly known as “the father of surfing.” For more information: dukekahanamokuoceanfestival.org
August 18-27 | Waikīkī
16th Annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search
Tickets on sale at www.madeinhawaiifestival.com
Henry Kapono Celebrates The Songs of C&K
This once-in-a-lifetime event honors Henry Kapono’s legacy spanning over five decades of music, leadership and community support. From the era‐defining & iconic songs of C&K to his award‐winning & GRAMMY‐nominated solo career and the 30th anniversary of performing “Duke’s on Sunday.”
Tickets may be purchased, HERE, or at the Blaisell Box Office Monday ‐ Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In honor of the Henry Kapono Foundation’s 5th Anniversary, the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell concert will also serve as a fundraiser with $1 per ticket and a portion of the proceeds to be donated to HKF “To Support and Empower Hawaiߵi’s Music Industry to Thrive Through Programs, Grants, Education & Resources.”
August 26 | 7 p.m. | Waikīkī Shell
SEPTEMBER
Hana Hou Festival with Jake Shimabukuro & Friends
OUTRIGGER is the Official Hospitality Sponsor of the inaugural Hana Hou Festival with Jake Shimabukuro and Friends. The festival will bring together artists from all genres for a two-night jam session.
September 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Hawai‘i Theatre | Jake Shimabukuro, The Jets, Raiatea Helm, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson and Jon Yamasato
September 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Hawai‘i Theatre | Jake Shimabukuro, Keiko Matsui, Kimie Miner, Brother Noland and Mark Yamanaka
Tickets may be purchased, HERE.
OUTRIGGER Volleyball Challenge | SimpliFi Arena
OUTRIGGER is the title sponsor of this tournament, September 7, 8 and 10, and activating at the University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball vs Pepperdine game. Go ‘Bows!
September 8 | 7 p.m. | University of Hawai‘i SimpliFi Arena | Ed Wong Room
Aloha Festivals
September 9 | 4-6 p.m. | Location TBA | Royal Court Investiture Opening Ceremony
September 22 | 4 p.m. | Waikiki Beach Walk | OUTRIGGER Day | Click, HERE, to see last year’s event.
September 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Kalākaua Avenue | Waikiki Hoʻolauleʻa
September 30 | 9a-noon | Kalākaua Avenue | 75th Annual Floral Parade
World Manta Day Festival at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa (details tbc)
This year’s World Manta Day coastal cleanup at Keauhou Bay is on Saturday, September 9, kicking off the week. On Saturday, September 16, there will be a meet and greet with Keller Laros, president and founder of Manta Pacific Research Foundation, followed by an engaging lineup of “Manta Talks” from local and international expert divers and scientists. Manta-themed crafts for kids and adults and a showing of “Mission Manta,” which was produced in 2021 in front of the property, will conclude the day.
September 9 + 16 | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival
This festival showcases hula dancers from Hawai‘i, the mainland and Japan. Highlights include a craft fair, two evenings of competition and a hoʻolaulea.
September 13 |OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
O Ke Kai Series (OKKS)
At each series, the Kanehunamoku Voyaging Society (KVS) staff and students are restoring canoe paddles once used on property at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. At the final OKKS in November, 12 paddles will be presented to the students to be used for training at KVS.
September 16 | 9 a.m. – noon | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
2nd Annual Aloha Shirt Festival
A festival with a focus on Hawai‘i’s wearable arts and the local garment industry offering vintage Aloha Wear exhibits, sales, and appraisals, contemporary designers, vintage treasures and repurposed clothing collections all showcased in exciting fashion runway shows.
September 28-30 | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Click, HERE, for the full festival lineup.
OCTOBER
Flavors of Football Wine Tasting
The Hawaii Bowl Foundation annual fundraiser raises monies for non-profits that provide services for Hawai‘i’s youth, in addition to Hawai‘i-based non-profits.
October 18 | 6 p.m. | O‘ahu Country Club
University of Hawai‘i vs San Jose State
Outrigger is title sponsor and will activate at this home football game. ‘Go Bows!
October 28 | 7 p.m. | University of Hawai‘i Clarence T.C. Ching Complex
26th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kona Style!
The Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival is a celebration of the Hawaiian style of guitar playing that commemorates the contributions made by guitar virtuoso Gabby “Pops” Pahinui. The event features the single-finger picking (slack key) talents of emerging and legendary artists.
Sunday October 29 | 1-5 p.m. | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
NOVEMBER
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF)
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is a three-weekend premier culinary destination event that takes place on three islands. Co-founded by Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, the Festival shines a light on Hawai‘i’s rich agricultural diversity and homegrown culinary talent. HFWF has donated more than $3.2 million to community and organizations that support sustainability, culinary and agricultural education and cultural programs in Hawai‘i since 2011.
BURN Collective Founder Maria Chase will combine a HIIT-style workout with low impact isometric sequences followed by a well-earned refueling of nutritious bites and brunch favorites from five exceptional chefs, including our own Chef Dean! Tickets may be purchased, HERE.
November 5 | 8-10:30 a.m. | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Click HERE for information on all HFWF events.
DECEMBER
Honolulu Marathon
December 11 | 5 a.m. | Ala Moana Boulevard/Queen Street Extension Start | Kapi‘olani Park Finish
For more information, click, HERE.
Coaches vs Cancer
Coaches join forces with local organizations to help raise funds to benefit the Clarence T.C. Ching Hope Lodge. Hope Lodge provides access to a free home-away-from-home for neighbor island cancer patients and their caregivers while receiving treatment in Honolulu.
December 19 | 6 p.m. | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | Kani Ka Pila Grille
Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic
OUTRIGGER is again Hospitality Partner for the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic.
The field is set for this annual event now in its 15th year. Three days of college hoops will tip off Dec. 21 and conclude on Christmas Eve. The field includes Georgia Tech (Atlantic Coast), tournament host Hawai‘i (Big West), Nevada (Mountain West), Old Dominion (Sun Belt), Saint Mary’s (West Coast), Temple (American Athletic) TCU (Big 12) UMass (Atlantic 10).
Mark your calendar and get ready for some exciting Holiday Hoops! Tickets go on sale in the fall.
December 21, 22 & 24 | University of Hawai‘i Stan Sheriff Center