Join us on Friday, July 18, at 5 p.m. for Moonlight Mele, a one-night-only concert fundraiser at the Waikīkī Aquarium! This intimate evening on the lawn will feature award-winning artists Amy Hānaialiʻi, Anthony Pfluke, and Kamaka Camarillo, along with a special performance by Kawaiʻulaokalā, kumu hula Keliʻi Puchalski and dinner served by Da Spot. As a fundraiser benefitting Friends of the Waikīkī Aquarium (FOWA), your sponsorships and attendance at Moonlight Mele will benefit exhibit renovations, educational programs, research and conservation initiatives, as well as volunteer training.
This intimate evening will feature award-winning artist Anthony Pfluke, a rising star in Hawaiʻi’s music scene known for his original compositions and his unique blend of Hawaiian, folk, and contemporary sounds; Kamaka Camarillo, a dynamic vocalist and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner; and 18-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and six-time Grammy-nominated artist Amy Hānaialiʻi. Together, their performance promises a night of unforgettable music and aloha.
DOORS OPEN AT 5 P.M. AND CONCERT BEGINS AT 6 P.M.
- 5:00 p.m. Doors Open
- 6:00 p.m. Concert Begins
- 6:45 p.m. Intermission
- 8:00 p.m. Concert Ends
Guests are encouraged to explore the Aquarium galleries, which will remain open throughout the evening, before the intimate concert on the Aquarium lawn begins. Tables, chairs and delicious food from Da Spot will be provided for all concert goers and drinks will be available for purchase. No outside food, drink, or coolers are allowed.
BUFFET DINNER MENU
- Veggie Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
- Beef Sliders
- Teri Sesame Chicken
- Lemon Herb Coconut Snapper
- Yellow Saffron Rice
- Lemon Herb Avocado Salad
- Garden Salad
- Baklava
- Banana Lumpia
Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so early purchase is encouraged. Purchase tickets by clicking below.
CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE. TICKETS ARE NONREFUNDABLE. ALL SALES FINAL.
Why no Ke Kani O Ke Kai concert this year?
This single Moonlight Mele concert is due to a major ongoing construction project which impacts the Aquarium’s ability to host its typical multi-concert series. This essential project involves the construction of an injection well, a vital step in improving environmental sustainability and compliance. The new injection well will prevent discharge of Aquarium exhibit water into the sewer or ocean, thereby meeting Department of Health and C&C Honolulu requirements.
All proceeds from this concert will help support rebuilding efforts, exhibit renovations, educational programs and volunteer outreach.