Outrigger Reef on the Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are celebrating Oahu's Aloha Festivals with plenty of activities scheduled throughout the month of September beginning Sunday, September 12.
Outrigger Reef on the Beach
September 12
6 – 9 p.m. – Maunalua at Kani Ka Pila Grille
This popular group's first album “Maunalua” earned the “Hawaiian Album of the Year” at the Na Hoku Hanohano awards.
September 17
11:30 a.m. – Aloha Friday Luncheon at Kani Ka Pila Grille
Guests can sample grilled Mahi-Mahi, Pork Laulau, Kalua Pork and Cabbage, Lomi Salmon, Waimanalo Greens with Ginger Lime Dressing, Poi, Pipikaula Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Haupia squares and more while enjoying the music of Maunalua and Manoa DNA. Call Kani Ka Pila Grille at (808) 924-4990 for reservations.
6 - 9 p.m. – Primo Aloha Ale Night at Kani Ka Pila Grille
Kani Ka Pila Grille is featuring the limited edition Primo Aloha Ale beer plus prize giveaways.
September 18
9 a.m. -12 p.m. – O Ke Kai Series
The Friends of Hokule`a and Hawai`iloa have a special venue in Waikiki to share canoe-building legacy and restoration work on traditional Hawaiian canoes. Stop by the “Canoe Hale” at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach for free presentations including live demonstrations and storytelling sessions presented by expert canoe crafters.
3 p.m. – Keiki Hula Show
Enjoy a special hula performance by Hula Halau Kai Lei Hulu Hiwa
6 p.m. – Vaihi at Kani Ka Pila Grille
This group performs Polynesian music with strong Tahitian roots and a feel for soulful American pop music.
September 19
6 – 9 p.m. – Maunalua
The band returns for an encore engagement.
September 24
10 a.m. – Kupuna Show
Special performance by Hula Halau Na Kupuna O Koolau
4 - 5 p.m. – Mele Songwriters
6 - 9 p.m. – Primo Aloha Ale Night
September 25
6 - 9 p.m. - Vaihi at Kani Ka Pila Grille
The band returns for an encore engagement.
Waikiki Beach Walk
September 18
6:30 – 8 p.m. -- Blaine Kia, Kekaniwai, and Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and Kahulaliwai
In conjunction with Aloha Festival’s Waikiki Ho`olaule`a, Waikiki Beach Walk presents kumu hula Blaine Kia with Kekaniwai and Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and Kahulaliwai.
For more information, visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com or www.outrigger.com.