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KAMEHAMEHA DAY FESTIV1TIES Here are events happening across the Islands honoring Hawai'i's King Kamehameha I. A state holiday in his honor will be observed on Monday, June 11. Lei-draping ceremony in Honolulu. - Courtesy photos: Steve Forman

OAIIU LEI-DRAPING CEREMONY Fri., June 8, 3:30 p.m. A tradition in the Islands, this ceremony takes plaee fronting Ali'iōlani Hale in downtown Honolulu. Loeal firefighters do the honors. Donated plumeria may be dropped off at the 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu tent that morning between 7 and 10 adjacent to the statue. (808) 586-0333, kkcc@hawaii.gov or hawaii.gov/dags/kame hameha. KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 9, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ho'olaule'a Celebrating the 125th anniversary of Kamehameha Schools, the parade also honors retiring president and headmaster Miehael Chun, who serves as grand marshal. Route runs from 'Iolani Palaee to Kapi'olani Park, where good food, crafts and awarding-winning entertainment ean be had at the ho'olaule'a. See previous listing for contact info.

KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CRAFT FAIR Sat., June 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Take in the annual craft fair and white elephant sale at Kawaiaha'o Church, whieh doubles as a perfect spot to take in the Kamehameha Day parade, with food booths, shave iee and iee cream stands. (808) 469-3000 or kawaiahao.org. KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION Fri, June 22, 6 p.m. and Sat., June 23, 1 p.m. Annual contest will showcase 15 hālau hula from across the state and two hālau hula from Japan eompeting in categories, including male, female, and combined kahiko and 'auana, as well as kupuna wahine 'auana and oli (chanter). $9.50-$13.50. No military or keiki pricing. Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena. (808) 768-5252 or ticketmaster.com. IIAWAI'I ISLAND Hilo KAMEHAMEHA FESTIVAL Sat., June 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A Hilo celebration featuring traditional Hawaiian

music, hula, cultural presentations, oli (chant) exhibition, pū-blowing contest for all ages, 'ono food, and Hawai'imade arts and crafts. Moku Ola (Coconut Island). Free. This aleohol- and tobaccofree event is presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmalahoa. (808) 9894844 or kamehamehafestival. org. LEI-DRAPING CEREMONY Sun., June 10, 5 p.m. The Bayfront King Kamehameha statue on Kamehameha Highway will be draped in fragrant strands of lei. Lei donations may be dropped off at that time at the statue. Kohala LEI-DRAPING CEREMONY Mon., June 11, 8 a.m. Kohala celebrates its native son at the King Kamehameha statue in Kapa'au. Festivities continue with a 9 a.m. floral parade from Kohala High School to Kamehameha Park and a 10 a.m. ho'olaule'a offering music, food, hula performances and exhibits. Free. (808) 889-6901.

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This year's Kamehameha Day parade through Waiklkī will celebrate the 1 25th anniversary of Kamehameha Schools.

KailuaJ Kona KING KAMEHAMEHA 1 CELEBRATION PARADE AND " HO'OLAULE'A F Sat, June 16, 9 a.m. parade, 8 a.m.-i p.m. ho'olaule'a Revel in the pomp of regal pā'ū riders, floats, a horse-drawn carriage,

marching bands and hālau hula. A Hawaiian crafts and music festi- \ val(ho'olaule'a)

take places in the ballroom and parking lot of the King Kameh a me h a ' s Kona Beach Hotel with live entertainment, vendors and awards presentations. Free. (808) 322-9944 or ka me h a me haevent.org.

MAUI NA KAMEHAMEHA COMMEMORATIVE PĀ'Ū PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The fun begins at Kamehameha Iki Park with a 9 a.m. parade from Kenui to Front and Shaw streets honoring 125 years of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's educahonal legacy. Ho'olaule'a offers exhibits and tours by Friends of Moku'ula, Hui O Wa'a Kaulua, a pā'ū and parade entry awards presentation, food booths, Mauimade crafts and entertainment. Free. (808) 264-8779. KAUA'I KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 16, 10 a.m. parade, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ho'olaule'a Floral floats, pā'ū riders and marching bands take to the streets of Kaua'i, winding their way from Vidinha Stadium to the grounds of the Historic Kaua'i County Building, where a ho'olaule'a awaits with tasty food booths, craft vendors, cultural demonstrations and entertainment. Free. (808) 651-6419, kamehamehakauai. commission@gmail.com or hawaii.gov/dags/kamehameha. ■

PŪPŪ THEATRE AT O'AHU CEMETERY Fri., June 15 and 22; Sat, June 16 and 23, 6 p.m. Peek behind the passions and tumult of Hawaiian history through the lives of the people who lived it and are now buried at the cemetery. Eaeh installment of this program features a unique script with the talents of loeal actors. $60, includes drinks and pūpū. Reservations required. (808) 447-3912 ormission houses.org. HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL "MAUI STYLE" Sun., June 24, 1-7 p.m. This year's slack key guitar festival series begins on the Valley Isle before heading to Honolulu, Hawai'i Island, Kaua'i and West O'ahu. OHA is a proud sponsor of the Maui

showcase featuring George Kahumoku, Kawika Kahiapo, Dennis Kamakahi, George Kuo, Hi'ikua, Stephen Inglis and other names synonymous with the uniquely Hawaiian musical tradition known as kl hō'alu. Maui Arts and Cultural Center amphitheater. Free. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org. MĀLAMA 'ĀINA SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL Sat, June 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come enjoy Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, interactive exhibits, keiki activities, discussion sessions and loeal entertainment at an event raising community awareness about stewardship and preservation of Hawai'i's limited natural resources and fragile ecosystems. OHA is a proud sponsor of this event at XI GALENDAR ON PAGE 25

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Cecilia Fordham portrayed Mary Dominis in an installment of Pūpū Theatre at O'ahu Cemetery. - Courtesy photo

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Continued from page 21 Hale'iwa Park. Free. (808) 938-9190 or email the Hulu Mamo Hawaiian Civic Club at hulumamo@gmail.com. PU'UHONUA O HŌNAUNAU CULTURAL FESTIVAL Fri., June 29, 9 a.m. opening ceremony; SatSun., June 30-July 1, 9 a.m.-i p.m. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau Nahonal Historical Park marks 5 1 years with an annual festival honoring the culture and traditions of the Hawaiian people through hula, eanoe rides, food tasting, weaving, hukilau (traditional fishing), musical implements, lei making, medicinal plants and more. Free. Drive south on Hwy. 1 1 to mile marker 104, turn right on Hwy. 160, Ke Ala o Keawe Road, continue for three miles. Parking is limited. (808) 3282326 ext. 1212, Rae_Godden@nps.gov or nps.gov/puho. KE KANI O KE KAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Every other Thurs., June 14, 28; July 12, 26; Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Popular loeal artists perform on the Waiklkl Aquarium lawn, including Kuana Torres Kahele, Mark Yamanaka and Darren Benitez, Raiatea Helm, Jake Shimabukuro, Hapa and Makana. Food and beverages will be sold from popular loeal eateries. Bring your heaeh mat or low sand chair; doors open at 5:30. Aquarium galleries will remain open during the event. $45, $15 for ages 7 to 12, children under 6 are free. waquarium.org/kkokk. ■

Hō'ōilona, a rare Hawaiian Monk seal, is a permanent resident of the Waikīkī Aquarium. The site's exhibits will be open during an evening summer concert series starting June 1 4. - Courtesy: Waikīkī Aquarium