The Debut of Waiakoa: A Lei Day Celebration (A Pono Project Event)
May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$11 – $26.50
The Debut of Waiakoa: A Lei Day Celebration
A Pono Project Event
Friday, May 1, 2026
Starts at 7:30pm
Run time: 105 minutes with intermission
Featuring Anthony Pfluke, Tarvin Makia, and Ethan Villanueva
Join us for a special evening introducing Waiakoa, Anthony Pfluke’s new trio with Tarvin Makia and Anthony Pfluke, and educating on the history and significance of the lei through music and talk story!
Lei Day is May Day in Hawai`i!, Celebrated annually on May 1st since 1928, Lei Day is a cultural celebration of the lei—a symbol of aloha, love, respect, and friendship. Lei Day has blossomed into a beloved tradition. Throughout the Islands, festivals and events are held to commemorate the history and significance of lei.
About the Pono Project
The Pono Project is a series of live arts and culture events celebrating the diversity of the Maui community, promoting inclusion of marginalized persons, and educating on Maui’s history and challenges, bolstered by partnerships with other Maui nonprofits.
The Pono Project is supported in part by the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development.
Ticket Information
Premium Seating:
$26.50 Premium (large cushy front-row chairs with small tables)
Preferred Seating:
$21.20 Preferred (front row of any seating tier)
Regular Seating:
$16
Partially-Obstructed View Seats:
$11
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE
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