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Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series

Oahu • May 24, 2018
Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series - Oahu, Hawaii

The Honolulu Zoo is getting wilder this summer with the Wildest Show in Town, the summer’s best family concert! Hosted by Hawaii’s premier ukulele teacher Roy Sakuma, the 10-week after-hours concert series features live local entertainment every Wednesday evening from June 6 through August 15, 2018. This year’s performance lineup includes:

June 6: Kapena
June 13: Josh Tatofi
June 20: Roy Sakuma’s Super Keiki
June 27: Keauhou
July 11: Beat Lele
July 18: Special Guest
July 25: Makaha Sons
August 1: Johnny Helm and Friends
August 8: Noel Okimoto and his Jazz All Stars – A Tribute To Legendary Jazz Vocalist, Jimmy Borges
August 15: Jon Yamasato and Iron Mango

Guests may enter at 4:35 p.m. to enjoy the pre-show activities. Performances are from 6-7 p.m. Participation fee is $5.

In addition to live entertainment, guests can also purchase special picnic fare as well as enjoy fun, pre-concert family activities such as weekly animal-themed keiki coloring contests, Conservation Station and animal trivia. Each week attendees will be able to enter a drawing to win an ukulele, one for keiki 12 and under and one for an adult, with prizes generously donated by Koaloha, Kanilea Ukulele, Islander Ukulele, Koolau Ukulele and Kala Brand Music.

Participation fee is $5 per person ages two and over. The zoo gates at Monsarrat Avenue and main front entrance will open at 4:35 p.m. with the concerts taking place from 6-7 p.m. All net proceeds will benefit the Keiki Zoo Water Wheel Renewable Energy Project. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. 

  • Organizer:  Honolulu Zoo Society
  • Phone:   808-926-3191
  • Website:   http://honoluluzoo.org/
  • Venue:  Honolulu Zoo
  • Address:  151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Hours:  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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