MAKANA Music

'ALOHILANI RESORT WAIKIKI BEACH PRESENTS “SLACK FRIDAYS” ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is thrilled to announce renowned Hawaiian slack key guitar virtuoso MAKANA’s return to Waikīkī for a spectacular new live entertainment series, SLACK FRIDAYS, set aglow by sunset performances under the open sky at ‘Alohilani’s SWELL Pool & Bar. The new pau hana series, sponsored in part by Kuleana Rum and set against the breathtaking backdrop of Waikīkī’s Māmala Bay, kicks off its first, free, live concert on Friday, September 19, followed by concerts on October 24 and November 21, 2025 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM. No reservation required, all ages are welcome. Kamaʻāina and malihini alike are invited to enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, hula, and storytelling paired with the SWELL’s cocktail and culinary delights available for purchase created by ‘Alohilani’s Area Director of Culinary, Chef Jordan Swiler. Joining Makana are celebrated Hawaiian musicians Lono Kaumeheiwa on vocals and bass and award-winning percussionist Lopaka Colón, infusing their vibrant blend of contemporary Hawaiian, bluegrass, rock and Afro-Cuban rhythms. The show will also feature hula performances by Kaʻula Kamahele, Miss Aloha Hula 1980, and other special guests. Through their combined artistry, the Golden Era of Waikīkī comes alive, interwoven with sounds and stories of ancient and modern Hawaiʻi. SLACK FRIDAY Event Details: • What: SLACK FRIDAY, A Free Concert of Hawaiian Slack Key Music • When: September 19, October 24, November 21 (all Fridays); from 5:30PM – 9:00PM • Where: SWELL Restaurant and Pool Bar, ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach • Admission: Free and open to the public • Parking: Validated self-parking with minimum purchase • VIP Options: Limited cabana seating available. • Sponsor: SLACK FRIDAYS is presented in part by Kuleana Rum