Featuring legendary vocalist Amy Hānaialiʻi and the acclaimed hula company led by Kumu Patrick Makuakāne.
Audiences can attend a special pre-show fundraising reception and one of the two standard performances.
SAT, AUG 1, 2026 5PM PRE-SHOW FUNDRAISING RECEPTION
Enjoy exclusive early entry to the Presidio Black Box Lounge from 5pm until show time with bubbly, beverages, and tasty specialties! Show your support by upgrading your show ticket and joining us at our special Pre-show Fundraising Reception.
SAT, AUG 1, 2026, 7PM KINOHI
SUN, AUG 2, 2026, 2PM KINOHI
FEATURING AMY HĀNAIALIʻI — HAWAIʻI'S TOP-SELLING FEMALE VOCALIST OF ALL TIME, RETURNS TO THE BAY — WITH HULA BY NĀ LEI HULU I KA WĒKIU!
With 6 GRAMMY® nominations and 18 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, Amy Hānaialiʻi is nothing short of iconic. Her powerhouse vocals — rooted in classical training and alive with the spirit of her Native Hawaiian heritage — have moved audiences across the globe. She has performed for the Dalai Lama, graced two of President Obama's inaugural balls, and made history as the first entertainer to perform in the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square.
Amy has performed with and opened for renowned artists like Earth, Wind and Fire, Carlos Santana, Boz Scaggs, Diana Krall, Joe Cocker, and many more – her upcoming release features a duet with Michael McDonald.
Nā Lei Hulu first shared the stage with Amy at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco and that magic never left us! We are humbled and honored to welcome her back to the Bay and to celebrate a Native Hawaiian artist of her extraordinary caliber.
ABOUT NĀ LEI HULU I KA WĒKIU
Founded in 1985 by Director/Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne, the dance company is known for its unique contemporary style called hula mua or “hula that evolves”. The style combines traditional hula, chants, and songs with a stylized aesthetic often delivered with irony, wit, and charm. It’s hula accompanied by a contemporary craftsmanship in music that can be extravagantly bold or delicately nuanced, a provocative treatment of tradition that leaps forward in surprising ways.
Both hula mua and traditional pieces are showcased in the company’s striking stage productions, reflecting a blend of heritage and innovation. Their shows have captivated audiences throughout California and major cities like New York, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Honolulu.
Nā Lei Hulu is a dance company and extended community — a cultural crusade committed to an authentic representation of Hawaiian culture through traditional and innovative means.
Makuakāne has earned numerous awards for his cultural and artistic impact. In 2023, he became the first Native Hawaiian to receive the MacArthur Fellowship. He is director and choreographer of the first major Hawaiian-language opera, Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree, which recently debuted in Honolulu. Makuakāne is also the writer and choreographer of the musical, The Epic Tale of Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, premiering this fall in Hawaiʻi.
Mission
Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu is dedicated to exploring and preserving Hawaiian culture through hula.