KUPUKUPU

Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu and Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne continue to break ground with KUPUKUPU, a stunning new hula production featuring Kumu Patrick’s ten-piece musical ensemble. KUPUKUPU weaves together Hawaiian storytelling with unexpected musical twists.

Kumu Patrick says, “Hula has always been at the forefront of our shows; the main storyteller, the protagonist and the hero. Kupukupu is hula’s musical sidekick! It was created to deliver the vibe and impulse I look for in music to accompany our kind of hula. Rather than searching around for music I like, why not just create it? Hānau ʻo Kupukupu, ka hui puhi ʻohe. Born is Kupukupu, the band.

KUPUKUPU at its core is about discovery, collaboration and taking risks. It’s how we take the ancient story of Princess Lāʻieikawai and seduce her with a vibrant horn section and a groovy beat. It seems only fitting that Hawaiʻi’s renowned renaissance king, David Kalākaua is honored by turning one of his 50^th birthday jubilee chants into a jazzy New Orleans street band melody ending with a drumline tribute. KUPUKUPU is a menagerie of love songs, esteemed chants and colorful characters rendered with a sense of irony and rule-breaking, yet harmoniously balanced. Ready to get rowdy with its pal, hula.”

Pre-Show VIP Experience (Sold Out)

VIP Experience tickets are sold out.

Sat, Oct 5, 4:30pm

Join a special pre-show fundraising event celebrating Kumu Patrick’s Hawaiian musical journey. An opportunity to engage in Kumu’s latest venture into the Hawaiian music world — the creation and CD launch of the 10-piece Kupukupu band! You’ll mix, mingle and celebrate Hawaiian music, community, and generosity. Plus, the Kupukupu band members will delight you with pre-show tunes they’ve hand-picked for our most cherished supporters.

Learn more about what is included here.

About

Learn more about Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu and Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne at naleihulu.org.

Header Photo Credit: Diana Cordero

Ticketing

This event is ticketed by the Presidio Theatre Box Office.

Ticket prices are subject to change. The Presidio Theatre allows returns up to 72 hours in advance of a performance, as long as it is within 30 days of the purchase. Processing fees cannot be refunded. For more information, please see the theatre’s Return Policy.

If you need assistance with ticketing please contact us at boxoffice@presidiotheatre.org or 415-960-3949.