OUTRIGGER-Sponsored Events Calendar
August Calendar, HERE
Kani Ka Pila Grille Live Music August Calendar, HERE
Hula Grill Live Music August Calendar, HERE
AUGUST
Fore the Players Classic Golf Tournament to support UH Men’s Basketball
Thursday, August 1 | 11a | Kapolei Golf Club
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, sponsored by Kani Ka Pila Grille
Saturday, August 3 | 4-10pm | Convention Center | OHG Presenting Awards for Contemporary & Island Music Album of the Year
HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen/HFWF Kids Foodie Fest featuring KKPG Chef Dean Kamiya |
Sunday, August 4| 10a-3p | Wai Kai (Ewa Beach)
Janet Maduli Celebration of Life
Sunday, August 4 | TBD | Free and open to public with 25 of Hawai’i’s best Artists | Waikīkī Shell
Hula Grill hosts Mālama ‘Āina Environmental Presentations
Tuesday, August 6 | 11a-1pm | Kolea: Pacific Golden Plover with Susan Scott
Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Expo (AHICE) Maldives Investment Summit
Wednesday, August 7 | 11am | OHG Platinum Sponsor | Crossroads
Kā’anapali Beach Moment of Silence
Thursday, August 8 | 3:30pm | In honor of the one-year anniversary of the devastating wildfires in Lahaina | Inviting hosts, locals and visitors to gather at Kā’anapali Beach to share their love for Maui in unity and remembrance for this moment of silence and flower release.
3rd Annual Sistahood Social Football Fundraiser
Saturday, August 10 | Cooke Field
28th Annual Walk in the Country ‘Building Great Futures” – a benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii
Saturday, August 10 | Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina
Murphy’s Pigskin Pigout
Wednesday, August 14 | 5-8p | Murphy’s Bar & Grill
HVCB Summer Pau Hana “Sunny with a Chance of Networking” presented by OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Thursday, August 15 | 5:30-7:30pm | ORF Ae Kai Courtyard
Wine Dinner Experience at Piko Coffee & Wine Bar
Friday, August 16 | 6p | In continuation of its coveted sunset wine series, OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce a delectable five-course dining experience at the newly unveiled Piko Coffee & Wine Bar. This exquisite evening will feature award-winning wines, paired with Hawaiian-inspired cuisine crafted by the resort’s exceptional chefs. Each course will be guided by OUTRIGGER Resort & Spa chefs, highlighting resort-grown vegetables and honey from the on-property garden and apiary.
OUTRIGGER Invitational Women’s Soccer Tournament
Thursday, August 15 | UH vs. Georgia Southern | Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium
Sunday, August 18| UH vs. Utah State | Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium
Catalyst for Hope, a benefit for UVSC (Us vs Cancer)
Saturday, August 17 | 5:30-9p | Ho’okupu Center at Kewalo Basin Park
Makalauna Festival
Saturday, August 17 | 4:30-8pm | WBW | Makalauna, the annual festival that honors the late, slack-key virtuoso Charles Philip “Gabby” Pahinui has been a significant cultural event since 2017 when the iconic statue of Pahinui was installed next to the Waikiki Beach Walk plaza stage. The ceremony brings Pahinui family members and Hawaiian music artists together to celebrate the Hawaiian music legend, who was affectionately known as “Pops.” Musicians confirmed to perform are Bobby Moderow, Del Beazley & Friends and The Greg Sardinha Band. The Pahinui ohana gathered for this year’s event will include “Pops’” grandson, Kunia Galdeira, himself an accomplished musician, who will perform. Noted local entertainer Kimo Kahoano will be the master of ceremonies.
The event begins at 4:00 p.m. with a conch blowing and blessing by Kumu Blaine Kamalani Kia, followed by OUTRIGGER officials and notable musical friends, artists, and entertainers giving tributes to Gabby’s music and legacy. The agenda is as follows:
4:30-5p – Opening Ceremonies at the Gabby Statue.
5:15-6p – BOBBY MODEROW
6:15-7p – DEL BEAZLEY & FRIENDS!
7:15-8p – GREG SARDINHA BAND!
To Feature Kunia Galdeira in a Finale “Jam Session!”
Duke’s OceanFest (August 16-25)
Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18 | OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Beach Volleyball Challenge (Youth)
Tuesday thru Friday, August 20-23 | 10a-2p | Pohaku Stone workshop for shaping a traditional surfboard | OWK Leahi Room
Wednesday thru Friday, August 21-23 | OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Legends Surfing Invitational
– ORF Surf Team: Capt. Nikki Niau, Matthew Tin-Bell Desk, Burke Nagata-Local Motion, Yoshiyuki Takamura-OEH
– OWK Surf Teams: Capt. Peter Mercado, Faith Surf, Sunrise Shack, Noah Loughlin-Sales
Wednesday, August 21 | 6pm | Movie Night: Waterman – a film about Duke Kahanamoku | Free | At 5pm, just before the movie begins, legendary surfer and shaper Pohaku Stone will join Billy Pratt, the associate producer of ‘Waterman,’ for a talk story session that is sure to inspire ocean lovers from around the world | OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort | Leahi Room
Thursday, August 22 | 6-8p | Duke’s OceanFest Legends Reception, featuring music by Kevin Okimoto | ‘Ae Kai Courtyard at ORF
Saturday and Sunday, August 24-25 | OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Beach Volleyball Challenge (Adult)
Mele Haliʻa 2024
Sunday, August 18 | 5p | Waikiki Beach Walk | Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i School of Hawaiian Music students led by steel guitar master Alan Akaka share their musical gifts of the ‘ukulele, guitar, Hawaiian-style upright bass and the Hawaiian steel guitar in a delightful performance for the whole family.
Waikiki Lights “Paint the Town” benefit for Waikiki Community Center
Thursday, August 22 | 5pm | Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom (honoring Debi Bishop/HHV, Kelly Knox/Southwest Airlines & Jackie Reed/T S Restaurants)
OUTRIGGER Classic Women’s Soccer Tournament
Thursday, August 22 | UH vs. Portland | Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium
Sunday, August 25 | UH vs. Bowling Green | Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium
Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search Contest / Made in Hawaii Festival (August 23-25)
Saturday, August 24 | 3-6pm | KKPG Talent Search Contest judged by Kawika Kahiapo, Bobby Moderow, Eric Lagrimas/HCC MELE Program, Milton Lau/Kihoalu Foundation Pres.
OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort Presents Ka No’Eau O Hawai’i
August 26-September 1 | Enjoy a week of Native Hawaiian Workshops and a weekend of Amazing Local Vendors
Under The New Moon
Tuesday, August 27 | 5p | Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono | Honoring King Kamehameha III Kauikeauoli | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa | Bayview Lawn
OUTRIGGER No Ka Oi Women’s Soccer Tournament
Thursday, August 29 | UH vs. Air Force | Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium
PBN 40 Under 40 Celebration (80s Prom Theme)
Thursday, August 29 | 5:30p | Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
42nd Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Waikīkī Style
Saturday, August 31 | 5-9p | Waikīkī Aquarium
SEPTEMBER
OUTRIGGER No Ka Oi Women’s Soccer Tournament (Continued)
Sunday, September 1 | UH vs. North Dakota State | Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium
Henry Kapono Foundation “On the Rise” Emerging Artists Program (Every 1st Tue of the Month)
Tuesday, September 3 | 5-7p | Featuring Anthony Pfluk | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | Kani Ka Pila Grille
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii 174th Annual Membership Luncheon
Wednesday, September 4 | 9a-1:30p | Hilton Hawaiian Village
Pineapple Awards
Thursday, September 12 | 5:30p | Alohilani Resort
O Ke Kai Series
Saturday, September 14 | 9a-noon | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | A‘o Cultural Center
Mele Haliʻa 2024
Sunday, September 15| 5p | Waikiki Beach Walk
World Manta Day
Tuesday, September 14| 5p | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
OUTRIGGER Day of Aloha Festivals
Friday, September 20| 5p | Waikiki Beach Walk
70th Annual Waikiki Ho’olaule’a
Saturday, September 21 | 6-9:30pm | Waikiki Beach Walk
Under The New Moon
Tuesday, September 24 | 5p | ʻŌnipaʻa | Honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa | Bayview Lawn
OUTRIGGERCares Q3 Activations
September 27-29 | TBD
76th Annual Floral Parade
Saturday, September 28 | 9a-12p | Waikiki
OUTRIGGER Founders Day “77”
Sunday, September 29
OCTOBER
Henry Kapono Foundation “On the Rise” Emerging Artists Program
Tuesday, October 1 | 5-7p | Featuring Nick La’a | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | Kani Ka Pila Grille
Aloha Vintage Shirt Festival
October 3-6 | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kona Style
Sunday, October 13 | 1-5p | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (Big Island)
Friday, October 18 | Big Island
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (Kā‘anapali, Maui)
October 25-27 | Maui
OUTRIGGER Presents the University of Hawai’i at Manoa Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, October 26 | UH vs. University of Nevada – Reno | UH-Manoa
Ironman Medical Symposium
Saturday, October 26 | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Under The New Moon
Tuesday, October 29 | 5p | Honoring Princess Kaʻiulani Makahiki | Honoring Lono, God of Agriculture | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa | Bayview Lawn
NOVEMBER
Kapi’olani 24 Soiree benefit for Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center
Saturday, November 2 | 7pm | Blaisdell Arena
Henry Kapono Foundation “On the Rise” Emerging Artists Program
Tuesday, November 5 | 5-7p | Featuring Ricky Kamai | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | Kani Ka Pila Grille
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (O’ahu)
November 6-10 | O’ahu
- Jade Cocktail Club with Morimoto & Friends Grand Tasting
Thursday, November 7 | 6pm | Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach - Hawaiian Airlines Presents Behind the Cellar Door Grand Tasting
Friday, November 8 | 6pm | Hawai’i Convention Center - Culinary EmpowHERment Panel and Brunch
Sunday, November 10 | 9a | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
18th E Mau Ana Ka Hula – A Tribute to King Kalākaua
Saturday, November 16 | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
O Ke Kai Series
Saturday, November 16 | 9a-noon | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | A‘o Cultural Center
32nd Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kaua‘i Style
Sunday, November 24 | 1-5p | OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort
Under The New Moon
Tuesday, November 26 | 5p | Hula is the language of the heart and the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people | Honoring King David Kalākaua | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
2024 Hoops in Hawai’i Thanksgiving Classic, presented by OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels
November 29-30 | NCAA II Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament 7-to-10 Teams (pending) | Shark Tank (St. Francis Gym in Manoa)
DECEMBER
Henry Kapono Foundation “On the Rise” Emerging Artists Program
Tuesday, December 3| 5-7p | Featuring Sienna Souza | OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | Kani Ka Pila Grille
Marathon Weekend Events
As sponsor of the Honolulu Marathon, OUTRIGGER has 100 free entries to the below events. Register using this link: HONOLULU MARATHON / OUTRIGGER REGISTRATION
Kalakaua Merrie Mile
Saturday, December 7 | 7a | Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii
Fun one-mile race on Kalakaua Avenue the day before the Honolulu Marathon. Finishes on the beach in Waikiki. Open to everyone!
Start to Park 10k
Sunday, December 8 | 5a | Ala Moana Boulevard/Queen St, Honolulu, Hawaii
Experience the thrill of the Honolulu Marathon start with fireworks and 26,000 participants! The 10k starts at the same time and place as the full Honolulu Marathon and finishes 10km into the marathon course in Kapiolani Park.
Honolulu Marathon
Sunday, December 8 | 5a | Ala Moana Boulevard/Queen St, Honolulu, Hawaii
The fourth largest Marathon in the US after New York, Chicago and Boston, the Honolulu Marathon Weekend never disappoints. With no cut-off time this event is the perfect marathon for everyone.
Under The New Moon
Tuesday, December 31 | 5p | Kūlia i ka Nuʻu | Honoring Queen Kapiʻolani | OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa