Community Calendar

Maui Historical Society Presents:

Lei Day Heritage Festival with Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House
Friday, May 1st, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm

E hoʻolauleʻa kākou i ke kau pua! Celebrate the joy of spring at the annual Lei Day Heritage Festival event, hosted by the Maui Historical Society Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House. Dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Maui Nui, the Maui Historical Society brings the past to life through cultural exhibits, programs, and community celebrations rooted in Hawaiian culture.

This free ʻohana-friendly event features mele Hawaiʻi, hula, and hands-on activities such as lei making, all set within the peaceful grounds of Maui’s oldest museum and most cherished historic sites. Guests can enjoy local food offerings and refreshing beverages while relaxing and taking in the performances and cultural demonstrations.

Seating will be available, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for kūpuna and all generations. Join the community for a meaningful Lei Day filled with aloha, culture, and history.

Open Keys Piano Performance at Bachelot Hall featuring youth pianists across Hawaii.

Celebrate May Day in Waikiki by giving aloha, sharing lei, and coming together in the spirit of Aloha.
A MAY DAY CONCERT! Wear a Lei, Make a Lei, Give a Lei

We return to Waikiki just as our Kupuna and Ali’i once did—gathering to play, dance hula, and celebrate.

Join us and invite your family and friends beneath our Hawaiian skies for a special May Day, Lei Day celebration filled with mele, hula, and the spirit of aloha. This unforgettable evening brings together beloved artists and hālau to honor tradition, community, and the beauty of Hawaiian culture.

Location: Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell
Date: May 1, 2026
Time: Showtime at 7:00 PM; Doors open at 5:30 PM

SAVE YOUR SEATS! Tickets are now available on Ticketmaster or in person at the Neal S. Blaisdell Box Office. For more information, visit MayDayinWaikiki.com.

Follow us on social media! @MayDayinWaikiki

Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is best known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s Schooled and The Goldbergs; which he has played since 2014. Callen got his start as an original cast member of MADtv. He has since appeared in such TV and films as Kingdom, 2 Broke Girls, Ride Along, The Hangover part 1 & 2, Sex and the City, Old School, Entourage, Californication, and most recently the new Joker film. A veteran headliner, Callen performs in theaters and comedy venues across the world. His one-hour comedy special, Man Tears, debuted in the fall of 2022. Additionally, Callen is co-host of the top-rated iTunes podcast, The Fighter & The Kid, alongside Brendan Schaub. Bryan is also a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience and Fight Companion podcasts.

Proof Social Club presents the First Friday Spring Bazaar - neighborhood rummage sale. Check out local art, vintage finds and clothing. Live music after-party with Men In Grey Suits

Friday
May 1
7pm no cover for bazaar
9pm 21+ $10 for after-party
Tickets available at https://www.sickening.events/e/spring-baazar

Proof Social Club
1154 Fort Street Mall #10
Honolulu, HI 96813

Join us for an evening of music with special guest conductor, CW5 Curtis Hiyane! Hiyane was the band director at Mililani High School and most recently retired as the Commander of the United States Army's National Guard Bands. He will conduct the Kauaʻi Youth Honor Band, which is comprised of students from public school band programs on Kauaʻi. He will also conduct the KCC Wind Symphony, the only concert band ensemble in the University of Hawaiʻi System.Date: May 1, 2026Time: 7:00 pmWhere: Kauaiʻi Community College Performing Arts CenterCost: FREE! (No tickets required.)Contact Sarah Tochiki at tochikis@hawaii.edu or 808-387-6772

The Debut of Waiakoa: A Lei Day Celebration
A Pono Project Event
Friday, May 1, 2026
Starts at 7:30pm
Run time: 105 minutes with intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/722298/
Featuring Anthony Pfluke, Tarvin Makia, and Ethan Villanueva

Join us for a special evening introducing Waiakoa, Anthony Pfluke’s new trio with Tarvin Makia and Anthony Pfluke, and educating on the history and significance of the lei through music and talk story!
Lei Day is May Day in Hawai`i!, Celebrated annually on May 1st since 1928, Lei Day is a cultural celebration of the lei—a symbol of aloha, love, respect, and friendship. Lei Day has blossomed into a beloved tradition. Throughout the Islands, festivals and events are held to commemorate the history and significance of lei.

About the Pono Project
The Pono Project is a series of live arts and culture events celebrating the diversity of the Maui community, promoting inclusion of marginalized persons, and educating on Maui’s history and challenges, bolstered by partnerships with other Maui nonprofits.
The Pono Project is supported in part by the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development.

Ticket Information
Premium Seating:
$26.50 Premium (large cushy front-row chairs with small tables)
Preferred Seating:
$21.20 Preferred (front row of any seating tier)
Regular Seating:
$16
Partially-Obstructed View Seats:
$11
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/722298/

Electric Palms presents San Holo live at Da Playground, Friday, May 1, 2026. This event welcomes 21+.

Tickets are on sale now.

San Holo is a musician, producer and performing artist from The Netherlands. He co-founded creative label bitbird

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

Join us for the largest annual celebration of Filipino culture on the island of O'ahu!

Flores de Mayo & Filipino Fiesta is a full day of celebrating Filipino culture with authentic food, live performances, cultural experiences, family-friendly activities, and a marketplace featuring local businesses and organizations.

This year’s theme, "Rice: Where Every Grain Tells A Story,” honors the stories and traditions that have connected and sustained families for generations. Throughout Fiesta, you’ll see the theme reflected through cultural performances, interactive activities, and creative vendor offerings.

Admission is free! Learn more about Fiesta at filipinofiestahi.com or at @filipinofiesta_hi on Instagram.

The Flores de Mayo & Filipino Fiesta is a flagship project of the Filipino Community Center. This year’s event is spearheaded by the Filipino Jaycees of Honolulu in partnership with the Filipino community. The 2026 Fiesta is sponsored by L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, with the generous support of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.