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Oni Foundation launches Giving Tuesday campaign to support Maui’s cultural arts

The Oni Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to perpetuating Hawaiʻi’s diverse multicultural heritage through dance and the arts, has officially launched its Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign.

Oni Foundation raises over $22,000 for cultural preservation and youth empowerment

An exciting evening of indigenous culture and Polynesian dance was presented before 176 guests on Sunday as the Oni Foundation hosted a fundraiser at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Moana Ballroom. The event surpassed expectations, raising more than $22,000 for the foundation’s mission of cultural preservation and youth empowerment.

‘Migrations’ takes guests on a cultural journey at Seascape

A new dinner show at Maui Ocean Center’s award-winning Seascape restaurant — featuring an international-themed buffet followed by a multicultural dance performance — will start twice-a-week performances beginning Friday, Aug. 1, in Māʻalaea. The show, titled “Migrations,” highlights cultures that have settled in the Hawaiian Islands. Dances range from traditional Polynesian to Asian, Mexican and European influences. […]

Oni Foundation launches silent auction to fundraise for facility upgrades, youth programs

The Oni Foundation, a nonprofit committed to perpetuating the multicultural heritage of Hawaiʻi through dance and arts, announced the launch of its new live auction app, providing an accessible way for supporters to participate in its upcoming summer fundraiser on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Moana Ballroom. “We’re incredibly excited to […]

Oni Foundation fundraiser to support cultural preservation & youth empowerment, July 20

The Oni Foundation will take guests on a journey through Polynesia at its summer fundraiser on July 20 at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Moana Ballroom in Kahului. The event will feature an evening of cultural performance, dining and music.

Complimentary cultural activities at Wonderful World of Aloha at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

Oni Foundation Inc. is offering complimentary dance, craft, and music classes through June 17th, 2024 at their new Wonderful World of Aloha cultural dance and activity center at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. 

Oni Foundation Inc. unveils Wonderful World of Aloha multicultural dance and activities center at Maui’s QKC

Maui-based nonprofit Oni Foundation Inc. opens its new Wonderful World of Aloha 4,000-square-foot multicultural dance and activities center at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The dance and activities center opens May 1, 2024, offering cultural dance and hands-on learning experiences for kamaʻāina and visitors. 

Black Friday during Kīhei’s 4th Friday event at Azeka Shopping Center

Kīhei 4th Friday is a family-friendly event includes live music, food booths and trucks, art, crafts, and plenty of great local shopping.

Free Polynesian Dance Shows with Holiday Twist Resume at Outlets of Maui

The Outlets of Maui on Front Street in Lahaina is relaunching its free Polynesian Dance Shows with a holiday twist to celebrate the Christmas season.

18th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival, April 2-4

Hawaii’s premiere hands-on arts and cultural festival will grace the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Resort, April 2-4, 2010.  In preparation for the 18th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival, event chair Clifford Nae’ole announced the theme “E ia ka Manawa”, or “Here, Now is the Time” saying this year’s focus will initiate thoughts from […]