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Music Hopping, Oahu Style

Experience Hawaii's best entertainers as the two of you take a romantic musical tour of Waikiki. Enjoy the mele (music) of the islands in each other's arms and immerse yourself in the rich sounds and even richer history of Hawaiian music.

MARRIOTT WAIKIKI BEACH HOTEL & RESORT
Every Thursday evening, the legendary Aunty Genoa Keawe performs at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Hotel and Resort. Listen to her famous falsettos and see for yourself why she's a living legend of Hawaiian music. www.marriottwaikiki.com

THE MOANA SURFRIDER- A WESTIN RESORT
Enjoy nightly performances under the historic Banyan tree. The Moana Surfrider has always been a home for island music. From 1935 to 1975, the live radio show "Hawaii Calls" was broadcast from the Moana Banyan Tree and Pool stage to bring the haunting sounds of Hawaii to thousands of listeners on the West Coast. www.moana-surfrider.com

EMBASSY SUITES WAIKIKI BEACH WALK
A stop at the Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk is a must to understand and get a snap-shot of Hawaii's music history through their Hawaiian music heritage program, "Na Mele No Na Pua". It features permanent exhibits highlighting Hawaii's rich musical history and an ongoing monthly Hawaiian music concert series. It's a great place to relax and enjoys Hawaiian music with locals. www.embassysuiteswaikiki.com

PAKINI BAR AT EMBASSY SUITES®-WAIKIKI BEACH WALK®
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the poolside Pakini Bar at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk invites visitors and locals alike to enjoy free live entertainment along with refreshing libations. Located on the hotel's fourth level Grand Lanai, the Pakini Bar at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk is open to the general public from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Enjoy one of the Pakini Bar's refreshing beverages, such as a "Kahlua Colada" or a cool "Hula Girl." From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Pakini Bar also offers a menu that features everything from build-your-own burgers and delectable sandwiches, to salads and fresh fruit. For more information, please visit www.embassysuiteswaikiki.com/

DUKE'S WAIKIKI
Kapena is just one of many performers at Duke's Waikiki, a restaurant and bar named after the Hawaiian icon and father of modern day surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. His bronze statue monument stands in front of Kuhio Beach often draped by flower lei. Located on the sand at Outrigger Waikiki come enjoy the music, the food and the history. www.dukeswaikiki.com

ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE - CHAI'S ISLAND BISTRO
Chai's Island Bistro continues to bring the finest sounds of Hawai'i to his restaurant. From the Brother's Cazimero to Jerry Santos to Melveen Leed to Raiatea Helms, the music goes hand-in-hand with Chef Chai's Thai-inspired Island Fusion Cuisine. Let your senses go wild! www.chaisislandbistro.com

ALA MOANA HOTEL - PAKELE LOUNGE CONCERT SERIES
Every Thursday, you can find a casually elegant way to relax with a cool cocktail at Ala Moana Hotel's new weekly Hawaiian music concert series. The two-hour show is broadcast live on the web every Thursday at 5:30 pm HST accessible with a high-speed connection at alohavideo.tv. Click here. URL: http://www.outrigger.com/hotels_detail.aspx?hotel=110&

HALEKULANI – HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY
Enjoy beautiful sunsets accompanied by live music and entertainment nightly complemented by the graceful and traditional hula! At House without a Key, one of the favored traditions of the original Halekulani Hotel - Hawaiian music, hula performed by two former Miss Hawaii's, cocktails under the century-old Kiawe tree and memorable sunsets – has been faithfully preserved nightly. Enjoy the sounds of the steel guitar by Pa'ahana and Po'okela. http://www.halekulani.com

HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE – TAPA BAR
The "Home of Hawaii's Music," the Hilton Hawaiian Village, is committed to providing some of the best island entertainment available. With groups like the incomparable Olomana, Beach 5, Piranha Brothers, Wasabi, Typical Hawaiians and Na Kama you are sure to be entertained every night of the week. Visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com for this month's schedule.