A Summer Music & Film Series
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe Theater, Ko Olina Marina
Directions
Open to the Public / Free Admission
Parking available at Ulua Lagoon 4 (free, based upon availability) or Ko Olina Marina (follow event signage).
Feel free to bring personal low-back chairs & light pupu to enjoy.
Our Pō Marina Laʻilaʻi Summer Series celebrates Hawaiʻi’s vibrant culture with live acoustic performances by local musicians and dancers and a curated selection of award-winning short films written and directed by Hawaiʻi-based film makers. Each evening honors the stories of our past, the voices of today, and the future dreams of our island keiki. Come share your aloha every Thursday during the Summer (through August 28).
- Thursday, August 07, 2025
Music: Maria Kanehailua
A soulful local artist with deep roots in Hawaiʻi, Maria Ka‘iu brings heartfelt melodies and uplifting energy wherever she performs. With a voice that soothes and inspires, she blends Hawaiian, soulful, and acoustic sounds into a unique musical vibe that connects people to place, emotion, and spirit. Maria Ka’iu shares her passion for music as a tool for healing, joy, and community. On stage or at a casual gathering, her music creates moments of connection and reflection, grounded in aloha and authenticity.
Short Film: Nā Hulu Lehua: The Royal Cloak & Helmet of Kalaniʻōpuʻu
Nā Hulu Lehua: The Royal Cloak & Helmet of Kalaniʻōpuʻu is a powerful 25-min documentary that chronicles the historic return of Kalaniʻōpuʻu’s sacred cloak and helmet to Hawaiʻi, a moment that captivated audiences around world. Presented by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the film explores how these revered cultural treasures, or mea kapu, have sparked meaningful partnerships, renewed cultural connections, and continue to inspire a path forward for our lāhui today.