13th Annual Ho'ike (Lu'au) April 4

The ‘Ewalu Hawaii Club presents the 13th annual Hō’ike in the Student Union on April 4, 2026.

The student showcase and celebration will feature cultures ranging from Hawaiian, Tahitian, Māori, Cook Islands and Samoan. Faculty and staff are invited to join us as we take you on a voyage through Polynesia. 

During the performance, you will enjoy a spread of local favorites (garlic chicken, kalua pork, rice, fried noodles, macaroni salad, and garlic edamame) accompanied by a show with performances from all across the Pacific. Guest appearance from local comedian Frank De Lima will be our host for the event. This is a must see event, don’t miss your chance to be fully immersed in everything the Polynesian Islands have to offer.

Doors will open at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., and Student Showcase will follow at 6 p.m. 

Please contact the Ewalu Club for any questions (ewaluclub@unlv.edu).

Tickets may be purchased at Ewalu Club website.

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