Hula & Polynesian dance
Midwest Polynesian entertainment house — Oʻahu family roots
Des Plaines company for Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Samoan shows, fire knife, lei greeters, and classes. Founded and still run by Gwen Keʻakeʻakamai Kennedy.
Listed as Island Roots. Who is in the book
Bands · Performing arts & luau entertainment
Richmond’s premier Hawaiian band — steel guitar, ʻukulele, vocals, and hula for East Coast events.
Richmond, VA
(804) 630-5001WebsiteTry tell ’em HYP sent you.
Hula & Polynesian dance · Performing arts & luau entertainment
Family Polynesian entertainment and dance productions; Siva Samoa / Ori Tahiti roots.
Orem, UTPacific Islander(385) 329-0518Website
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Civic clubs · Cultural nonprofits
Chicago/Evanston NHPI cultural nonprofit led by Executive Director Lanialoha Lee.
Chicago, ILKānaka ʻŌiwiWebsite
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Hula & Polynesian dance · Performing arts & luau entertainment
Humble/Houston food truck, luau catering (Drums of the Pacific USA), and Houston Hula Academy under Chief Asomua Tama Satoafaiga. (Hula Mama’s restaurant closed — not listed.)
Humble, TXPacific IslanderWebsite
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Shave ice
Solar-powered VW-bus shave ice for Chicago parties, schools, and fundraisers. Compostable service. Booking by phone.
Chicago, ILKamaʻāina(808) 482-4067Website
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Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke
Chicago Loop (and Highwood café) Hawaiian restaurant from Nate Domingo, known for NYT/best-restaurant buzz.
Chicago Loop, ILKamaʻāinaWebsite
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