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Spring Events

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April 5th-11th 

Merrie Monarch Hula Competition

Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium​

Hilo, Hawai'i 

April 29th

International Dance Day Open Studio 

The Club At Claremont ​

Berkeley CA 

May

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EAII's Events Calendar is the place to find the best in multicultural arts & entertainment. Browse menus to the right for listings, tickets and descriptions...

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Check back soon for more outstanding multicultural arts events happening near you...

 Merrie Monarch 2026

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The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held in Hilo, Hawaiʻi each spring, featuring Hawaiian culture and a premier hula competition. The Festival is a domestic non-profit organization registered with the State of Hawaiʻi Department of commerce and Consumer Affairs. The Merrie Monarch Festival is dedicated to the memory of King David La‘amea Kalākaua, known as the “Merrie Monarch” for his flamboyant and fun-loving ways. Kalākaua was elected king of the Hawaiian Nation in 1874, and reigned until his passing in 1891. He was a patron of the arts, especially music and dance.

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