E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center: 2nd Annual Holokū Ball | Sat., Nov. 4, 5PM – 10PM | Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, VA

Holokū Ball Tickets Now Available! Join us for a night to remember! Nā kupuna (Elders) 65+ are free! $75.00 Early Bird Price now available until Oct. 20, so hurry, tickets won’t last forever! If you have a group of people you want to sit with, why not buy a table for 10 to ensure you’re all together!

And, of course, you won’t want to miss out on the award-winning voice of Kamakakehau Fernandez (singing Koali here).

Silent and Live Auction items fantastic! We’ll have a bunch of gift baskets for our Silent Auction and fabulous contributions for our Live Auction, such as a Double-Hull Koa Wa`a (Canoe) Encased in an Acrylic Box donated by Francis Pimmel. In light of the recent Maui tragedy, 100% of our auction proceeds will be used to help Maui and her people.

Click HERE to buy your tickets. Looking forward to seeing you there! Aloha!

Moananuiākea - A Voyage for Earth

Hōkūle`a Departs San Francisco, Arrives in Half Moon Bay. Many of us follow the Hōkūle`a’s worldwide voyages, and we want to share this as widely as possible.

Meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on AA and NHPIs

If you’re interested and have the time, feel free to join the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Meeting and Solicitation for Written Comments. Date: Wed., Oct. 25, 2023, 9:00AM – 4:30PM (EST) and Thur. Oct. 26, 2023, 9:00AM – 2:00PM (EST). Registration is required.

EHCC Activities

Nov 4 (Sat): Come Celebrate our 2nd Annual Holokū Ball with us! Join us at The Westin Crystal City in Arlington, VA, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM as we honor our Hulu Kūpuna (Precious Elders). We are accepting sponsorships and auction item donations to support our event, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you're interested at info@ealaehcc.org. Tickets are on sale now.

Community Connections

Oct 13 (Fri): Join the Common Kings on their Celebration Tour with Jakobs Castle in Norfolk, VA! Tickets are on sale now and start at just $28.

Oct 21 (Sat): Join HSS 'Ukulele Hui at the US Botanic Garden between 11am-1pm to experience the warmth of Hawaii's aloha spirit through beautiful song and dance performances. This event is a celebration and an appreciation of the stunning pua and other foliage that Hawaii is known for. If you're a hula dancer and want to perform, reach out to Carol Takafuji at itaka2u@yahoo.com..

Oct 28 (Sat): Don’t miss an unforgettable night of music with Iam Tongi at Hamilton Live, located at 600 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Doors open at 6:30PM, and the show starts at 8PM. Seating is limited, and each customer is limited to purchasing eight tickets. Purchase your tickets now before it's too late!

Oct 30 (Mon): Experience an Unforgettable Night of Music with Iam Tongi at Rams Head on Stage, 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD. Doors open at 6:30PM, and the show starts at 7:30PM. Hurry and purchase your tickets now before they run out!

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