Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 40, Number 11, 1 November 2023 — WAIKIKI [ARTICLE]

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November 3 - 9 (various times) Hawai'i Island, Maui & O'ahu Regal Tbeatres A film by Chris Kahunahana that tells the story of Kea, a hula dancer escaping her abusive boyfriend who is flung into a surrealistic journey of self-exploration in the ugly underbelly of Waikīleī. www. waikkithemovie.com Kona Coffee Cultural Festival November 3 - 12, various event s & times | Muhiple venues in Kona, Hawai'i Island Ihe 10-day festival celebrating the rich heritage of Kona coffee and Hawaiian culture. Enjoy music and dance performances, art exhibits and sample Hawai'i's best eolīee. www.konacoffeefest.com Royal Hawaiian Band Performanees November 3, 10, 17 & 24, Noon - 1:00 p.m. \ Honolulu, O'ahu Ihe Royal Hawaiian Band holds free concerts on the īolani Palaee Grounds most Fridays. www.rhb-music.com

The Story of Everything November 3, 7:00 p.m. and 4 at 2:00 p.m. \ Honolulu, O'ahu November 11, 7:30 p.m. Līhu'e, Kaua'i īhe film adaptation of the stage show written by Hawai'i Poet Laureate Emeritus Kealoha presents solutions for healing Earth in an era of elimaīe change. www.storyofeverything.org Makahiki Festival & Te Moana Nui Polynesian Sports Contest November 4, 6:30 - 4:00 p.m. Hale'iwa, O'ahu Ceremony, celebration, sports competitions, and culture, plus vendors, live music, and hula by loeal hālau. Kama'āina admission $5 www.waimeavalley.net īkuwā Festival November 5, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hilo, Hawaii Island Celebrate the īkuwā season and our connections to land, sea, and sky. Makahiki games, leeilei oli challenge, planetarium programs, hula, new īmiloa Exhibit, vendors, wa'a, and more! www. ohanawaahawaii.org Hawaiian National Trivia Night November 9, 6:00 p.m. Wailuku, Maui A fundraiser for Kula Kaiapuni O Maui Papa 2033 hosted by Hui Aloha 'Āina o Lahaina. Celebrate Lā Kū'oko'a, refresh your Hawai'i history knowledge and win prizes. Form your team and buy your tickets at www. tinyurl.com/HawaiianTrivia. Makahiki Nui November 11, 8:30 a.m. Kailua, O'ahu Pule/oli, ho'oleupu, potluck, games - ulu mailea, moa pahe'e, ihe. Email kekahua@gmail.com. www.kekahua.org Kama'āina Sundays November 12, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu Explore īolani Palaee, enjoy entertainment and family-friendly activities. īhe theme is Hae Hawai'i. Free admission for leama'āina. www.iolanipalace.org

Lā 'Ohana Day November 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hale'iwa, O'ahu īhe 3rd Sunday of eaeh month is family day at Waimea Valley with 50% off general admission for kama'āina and military families. Learn about Hawaiian history and culture, explore the gardens, and swim under the waterfall. www.waimeavalley. net Key Project's Annual Imu November 22-23, 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m Kāne'ohe, O'ahu Limited Imu tickets/spaces available $30.00 for one space in the imu for your one food item (Turkey, etc.). www.keyproject.org ■