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 Ethan Villanueva, 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.