Spotlight on Hawaiian Music
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission; free for members
Event Details
Learn the foundations of the ukulele in an interactive workshop from local masters and enjoy a curator-led talk with the award-winning artists of Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku Jr., Daniel Ho, and Tia Carrere.
Kick off your Hawaiian experience early with a taste of the islands! Enjoy island-inspired treats at Café Allegro’s event bar from noon to 4 p.m.
Ukulele Workshop: ShakAZ Jamz
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn the history of Hawaii’s iconic instrument and explore the fundamentals of the ukulele with local masters from ShakAZ Jamz.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
MIM Music Theater
Join MIM’s curator for education, Mike Silvers, for a conversation with the Masters of Hawaiian Music trio. Hear firsthand reflections on the musical traditions of Hawaii, featuring instrument demonstrations of the slack-key guitar, ukulele, and more from these Grammy-winning artists!
Shop the Museum Store
Shop the Museum Store for a wonderful selection of Hawaiian music, books, gifts, and instruments, including everyone’s favorite—the ukulele.