OUTRIGGER-Sponsored Events Calendar
See below or click link to read online.
OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort (ORF)
Jake Joins Kawika
Jake Shimabukuro will join Kawika Kahiapo during his set at Kani Ka Pila Grille tonight, Thursday, September 7. A portion of the proceeds from sales will benefit our Maui hosts in need.
- September 7 | Between 6 and 9p | Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
OUTRIGGER Volleyball Challenge
The University of Hawai‘i wahine will end their home, non-conference schedule by hosting their second and final tournament, the OUTRIGGER Volleyball Challenge (Sept. 7-10) at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. UH will kick off the tournament against 2022 Atlantic Sun champion, Liberty, followed by Pepperdine. On Sunday, the ‘Bows will conclude their home pre-season slate against longtime rival, UCLA.
- September 7 | 4:45 p.m. | UCLA vs Pepperdine
- September 7 | 7 p.m. | UH vs Liberty
- September 8 | 4:45 p.m. | Liberty vs UCLA
- September 8 | 7 p.m. | UH vs Pepperdine | OUTRIGGER Activation | Ed Wong Hospitality Suite
- September 10 | 2:45 p.m. | Pepperdine vs Liberty
- September 10 | 5 p.m. | UH vs UCLA
As sponsor of the tournament, we have tickets for hosts. If interested, please email ricol.akana@outrigger.com with:
- Game Date(s) (tickets are valid for both early and late game)
- Name
- Mobile number for e-ticket delivery
- Number of tickets (2 per host please)
Go ‘Bows!
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, Jon Yamasato and Mick Fleetwood
September 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Hawai‘i Theatre | Jake Shimabukuro, Keiko Matsui, Kimie Miner, Brother Noland, Mark Yamanaka and Mick Fleetwood
Aloha Festivals is an annual series of free cultural events:
- September 9 | 4-6 p.m. | Royal Court Investiture Opening Ceremony | Coconut Grove at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort
- September 22 | 4 p.m. | OUTRIGGER Day | Waikiki Beach Walk | Click, HERE, to see last year’s event.
- Outrigger Execs and properties invited to give Ho‘okupu to Aloha Festivals Royal Court
- 4:00 p.m. Stand by
- 4:15 p.m. All Resort Partners ready
- 4:30 p.m. Show begins
- 4:30-4:45 p.m. The Royal Court Arrives at the Waikiki Beach Walk
- 4:45 p.m. Court Processional and Arrival to Show area
- 4:45-5:00 p.m. Presentations and Offerings/Photo Op
- 5:00 p.m. Show
- 5:45 p.m. Royal Court Recession and Departure
- 6:00 p.m. Show Ends
- Outrigger Execs and properties invited to give Ho‘okupu to Aloha Festivals Royal Court
- September 23 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Kalākaua Avenue | Waikiki Hoʻolauleʻa block party featuring music, food and entertainment
- September 30 | 9 a.m.-noon | Kalākaua Avenue | 75th Annual Floral Parade featuring horseback riders, performances and floral floats
38th Annual Kupuna Hula Festival
- September 13 + 14 | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
World Manta Day Festival
Hear from local, national and international experts and learn about manta rays, the marine environment and how we can all do our part to protect our ocean. Free and open to the public.
- Saturday, September 16 | noon – 7 p.m. | 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
- September 28 and 29 from noon – 5 p.m. and September 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Vintage Era Exhibit | Admission is free
- September 29 and September 30 | 5 -8 p.m. | Runway Shows | Admission is $40 per person for two drinks, swag bag and runway seating; $175 per person for dinner, two drinks, swag bag and seating at a VIP table
Click, HERE, for the full festival lineup.
OCTOBER
Flavors of Football Wine Tasting
The Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation annual fundraiser raises money for non-profits that provide services for Hawai‘i’s youth, in addition to Hawai‘i-based non-profits.
October 25 | 6 p.m. | O‘ahu Country Club
University of Hawai‘i vs San Jose State Football
OUTRIGGER is title sponsor and will activate at this home football game vs San Jose State. ‘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.
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 communities and organizations that support sustainability, culinary and agricultural education and cultural programs in Hawai‘i since 2011.
November 5 | 8-10:30 a.m. | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | TBC
Click HERE for information on all HFWF events.
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.
November 11 | 9 a.m. – noon | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
E Mau Ana Ka Hula – A Tribute to King David Kalakaua
An annual tribute to King David Kalakaua, E Mau Ana Ka Hula is a celebration of hula with arts and crafts vendors, food and hula presentations, all free.
November 18 | 8a – 3:30p | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
DECEMBER
Honolulu Marathon
December 11 | 5 a.m. | Ala Moana Boulevard/Queen Street Extension Start | Kapi‘olani Park Finish
Comp Entry Code for OUTRIGGER hosts: OUTRIGGER-HM-987
Please note that the comp code is for race entries only. If you would like a trading shirt, please purchase it at store.Honolulumarathon.org.
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.
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