May 12 Monday
Join us for open mic with host GJ available to back you up on guitar. We also have an 88 key weighted Roland piano for your performance needs. From 7-10PM on the 2nd Floor of the Waikiki Grand Hotel. Adults 21+ welcome!
The Silverado kid or never fake it in a gun fight, a Melodramma written by Nelson Shreve, will be held three weekends in May. Tickets are available for $10 which includes a comic Melodramma, and OLLI featuring local entertainment, free, popcorn, and free parking.
May 13 Tuesday
Open Enrollment for students entering grades 5-12 to participate in a summer youth Opera training program. Presented by the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus and the Hawaii Opera Theater Education Department. Debut of a NEW commissioned opera based on an original story, about Mo'o (Dragons) who live on Maui and assume human form with super powers. This intensive opera / theater training program will provide students to build their skills as performers in the singing, performing and dramatic arts. All roles performed by student participants. Daily instruction in the afternoons. Culminating in performances on Oahu and Maui. Students will receive training in drama, dance, auditioning, solo and group singing. They will help to make some of their props, costumes and stage decor. NO previous experience necessary or to enroll. However, past performing arts experience is a PLUS as this is a very intense and fast paced program. Students MUST be able to fully commit to the program with all rehearsals and performances. Program activities are Monday through Friday in the Month of June in the afternoons for 4 hours daily. Performances will take place over the last weekend of June. Students must be able to travel to Maui independant of their parents. Original story by a native Hawaiian author and composed by an Iolani grad. Please visit our website for more information and to complete enrollment form.
Live music & sunset vibes! Join us every Tuesday from 6-9 PM for the incredible Cajun Peaches—a band that brings the energy you didn’t know you needed. Their electric style pairs perfectly with Hula’s iconic sunset views from the 2nd floor of the Waikiki Grand Hotel. Adults 21+ welcome.
The Russian pianist has enraptured audiences on three continents with his blend of lyricism and dramatic flair. A former student of Vladimir Feltsman in New York, Mr. Yakushev is the winner of seven international awards and three first prizes. His concert will include three of Rachmaninoff’s most famous preludes, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.“At the end … the audience immediately leapt to their feet for the Russian dynamo." — Winnipeg Free Press"Mr. Yakushev can do just about about anything he wants." — The New York Times
May 14 Wednesday
The Red Clay Strays, an emerging powerhouse in Southern rock and Americana, are set to bring their electrifying blend of soulful melodies and rugged energy to Honolulu. Known for their dynamic stage presence and genre-defying sound, the Alabama-based band has quickly gained a devoted following. With hits like "Good Godly Woman" and "Doin' Time," the band showcases their mastery of storytelling, blending heartfelt lyrics with infectious grooves.
This performance is part of their much-anticipated tour, further cementing their status as a must-see live act. The Red Clay Strays have been praised for their ability to channel timeless influences into something fresh and uniquely their own. Don’t miss the chance to experience their high-octane energy and evocative sound as they continue to captivate audiences across the country.
May 15 Thursday