Upcoming Events
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Hōkūleʻa @ Wheeling Park District
Hōkūleʻa's largest, outdoor, public performance of the year. Open to all academy dancers to perform in. Fun for the whole family and free for the public to attend.
Hōkūleʻa @ Lincolnwood Fest
Come celebrate Polynesian arts this summer with us at Lincolnwoodʻs annual summer festival. Free and open to the public. Show time est. 10am
Hōkūleʻa @ Chinatown Summer Fair
Join us for another year of Polynesian dance in the heart of China Town at this yearʻs Summer Fest 2025! Free to the public, Hōkūleʻa performs at 2pm.
Hōkūleʻa @ Chick-fil-A Vernon Hills
Join us for one of our favorite shows of the year with Chick-fil-A Vernon Hills! Enjoy authentic Polynesian dance alongside Chick-fil-Aʻs signature menu. Plus, hang out with Chicagoʻs very own 101.9 The Mix radio station for free giveaways and prizes!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Hōkūleʻa @ Wheeling International Fest
Join us again at Wheeling Park District for the 2nd time this summer at their annual International Fest! Enjoy a variety of cultural performances alongside our signature Polynesian showcase.
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
TAVEVO: Echos of Polynesia
Tavevo: Echoes of Polynesia – 15th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for Tavevo: Echoes of Polynesia, a powerful celebration honoring the 15-year journey of Hōkūleʻa Academy of Polynesian Arts. Through mesmerizing dance, music, and storytelling, this special anniversary production reflects the vibrant cultures of Polynesia while sharing the story of our roots and impact here in Chicago. Over the past 15 years, Hōkūleʻa has been a living echo of the Pacific Islands—preserving, sharing, and celebrating the spirit of Polynesia through every student, every stage, and every story. This unforgettable evening will journey through our past, celebrate our present, and look ahead to the future of our academy and its mission to uplift Polynesian arts for generations to come.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 06/28/25
⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
📍 Location: Christian Heritage Academy
Reserve your tickets today and be part of this extraordinary milestone.
#dancehokulea #TAVEVO #EchoesOfPolynesia #HōkūleaAcademy15Years
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Te Mana Ora 2025
Te Mana Ora, our signature Polynesian dance seminar is coming up! Our guest artist for 2025 is Amelia Butler, an indigenous Māori performer, dancer, choreographer and instructor from Auckland, New Zealand.
Join us to learn several beautiful Māori dances, from the Ti Rākau (stick dance) and Poi ball to the famous Haka warrior dance admired around the world.
Te Mana Ora is open to the public-- no Māori dance experience necessary! Hurry, reserve your spot before it fills!
More info at www.temanaora.com
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!
Tiki Terrace
Hōkūle’a Academy performs regularly at the Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines. Enjoy a sit-down Hawaiian-themed meal with a traditional lū’au show featuring Hula and Tahitian dancers, right here in the midwest!
Visit www.tikiterrace.com to reserve your seat!