Monday 28 August 2023

Benefit Events, Concerts and Fundraisers for Maui Wildfire Relief

From benefit concerts to fundraising auctions, the Hawai‘i community is hustling to organise awesome events to help Maui recover.

Our community has rallied to support those displaced and affected by the recent Maui wildfires in a number of heartwarming ways. If you’re looking for more ways to give, check out these benefit events for Maui.

SEE ALSO: Maui Wildfires: How to Support Our Maui Neighbors From O‘ahu

Aloha for Maui Benefit Concert

Saturday, Sept. 2, 5–10 p.m.
Enjoy live music by Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winners Sean Cleland, Sean Na‘auao and Natural Vibrations on the Great Lawn at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Get dinner or pūpū during the concert from Kiawe Smoke Hut and ‘Ono Grindz Food Truck. All ticket sales will go to Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. Validated parking is available at the resort parking garage; self-parking is $10 and valet is $15. Bring your own blankets, mats or towels for seating.
BUY TICKETS
$20, Hilton Hawaiian Village Great Lawn, 2005 Kālia Rd., hilton.com, @hiltonhawaiianvillage

Hana Hou Festival

Friday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.
The Hana Hou Music Festival on Sep 8 & 9 will donate all profits to the Maui Strong Fund. Heal through music at the inaugural Hana Hou Festival helmed by Jake Shimabukuro. Featured musicians include Mick Fleetwood, The Jets, Girl Named Tom, Keiko Matsui, Pure Heart, Raiatea Helm, Kimié Miner and Brother Noland. Profits from the two-day event and all donations will be given to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund.
BUY TICKETS
$65–$150, $50 livestream, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hanahoufest.com, @hawaiitheatre

SEE ALSO: Hana Hou Music Festival – Hawaii’s Own Signature Music Event

Hale ‘Aina Celebration: Whimsical Wonderland

Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach
Saturday, Sept. 9, 6–9 p.m.
Step into a Whimsical Wonderland at the 40th anniversary Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations World Elite MasterCard. This event unites our restaurant winners, including 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, Arancino at the Kāhala, Kapa Hale, Miro Kaimukī, MW Restaurant, Tim Ho Wan and The Seaside. VIPs can enter early at 5 p.m. 10% of ticket sales will go to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund.
BUY TICKETS
$150–$225, Hawai‘i State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., honolulumagazine.com, @honolulumag

SEE ALSO: 2023 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i

Chefs for Hope

Friday, Sept. 15, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
This fundraising event organized by Chef Chai will feature more than 30 food and beverage stations as well as live music from local artists like Jake Shimabukuro and Robert Cazimero. Participating restaurants include Miro Kaimuki, Nami Kaze, Feast, Kapa Hale and many more.

VIP table-service tables: $5000 for 10 guests, call Chef Chai at (808) 585-0011 to reserve
Reserved, self-serve seats: $300, available at the Blaisdell Box Office starting Aug. 25
Individual ticket: $200, available at the Blaisdell Box Office starting Aug. 25

Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, chefchai.com, @chefchaipacifica

If you can’t make it to these benefit events for Maui, please help spread the word. You can also donate directly to relief efforts—we compiled a list of organizations and funds here.

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