Hui O Hawai’i’s 70th annual Hōʻike will take place on April 26, in LaSells Stewart Center, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Previously referred to as a Lūʻau, the event’s name was changed to Hōʻike in 2022 to reflect its focus on showcasing dance. Club members, organizers and other student volunteers from dancers to the decoration committee prepare for the Hōʻike for months in advance.

This year’s Hōʻike will honor King David Laʻamea Kalākaua, the last king of Hawai’i and an important advocate for the protection of Hawai’ian cultural practices, political sovereignty and national identity.

“This year’s show is especially significant for the club because we are not only honoring King Kalākaua who was a patron of Hawaiian culture and a vital part of its revitalization, but we are also celebrating 70 years of this event and 70 years of students who were able to share their Hawai’i culture with the university,” said Keoe Hoe, a fourth year botany major and the 2025 Hōʻike show coordinator.

Along with Nahe Shima, the Hōʻike logistics coordinator, Hoe is responsible for much of the planning surrounding the event as well as the coordination of the dance teachings.

“Along with choosing songs for the show and coordinating teachers, I am also a teacher for six dances on my own, and I co-teach three dances,” said Hoe.

There will be 20 dances performed by Oregon State University students, including Ka ‘oni a Ka Moku and Ha’aheo, among others. The selected songs will also honor Kalākaua, as they were either written about him or composed by him.

“We hope to inspire the next generation of Hui O Hawai’i students to create a lasting legacy that will help students from the islands find their community here at OSU,” said Hoe.

The Hōʻike is open to OSU students as well as members of the wider community. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for general admission. They are available for purchase at oregonstate.universitytickets.com, and linked in Hui O Hawai’i’s Instagram bio.