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June 9, 2026
—— IN THIS EDITION ——
Two Big Public Performances this Weekend:
Saturday, June 13 - Multi-Cultural Show & Event in Warrenville
Sunday, June 14 - "Tiki Bash" – a Polynesian Pool Party – in Plainfield
Dance Classes now on Summer Hiatus
June Footsteps Newsletter


Two Big Public Performances this Weekend

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Multi-Cultural Event

Warrenville, IL
4:30 - 5:00 PM

The Warrenville Public Library District will be hosting a multi-cultural event on Saturday, June 13 and the Barefoot Hawaiian is among the performers representing the Hawaiian culture.  We will be performing  a 30-minute show from 4:30 to 5:00 PM that will feature an Emcee and 5 Dancers.

Warrenville Public Library District

28 W 701 Stafford Place
Warrenville, IL 60555
630-393-1171

Warrenville Public Library District Web Site
The above link is provided for reference only.
As of 6/9/2026, the library's web site has nothing on this event or of any event on this day.
Please contact the library directly if you wish information on this event


Sunday, June 14, 2026
"Tiki Bash"

Plainfield, Illinois
4:00 - 6:00 PM

The Plainfield Park District is hosting its "Tiki Bash" – a Polynesian Pool Party – at the Ottawa Street Pool.  The bash runs from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  The Barefoot Hawaiian will be providing Polynesian and Island background music through the sound system from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.  Then at 5:00 PM the Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing a 1-hour Polynesian show that will feature an Emcee and 2 dancers  The show finale at 6:00 PM is the exciting fire-knife dance performance.

The Plainfield Park District writes:

"Join us for an afternoon of island vibes and summer fun at Ottawa Street Pool on Sunday, June 14, from 4 to 6 p.m.
  >>> Stunning Hula Dancers
  >>> Free Pool Access
  >>> Free Ice Pops
  >>> Wear Your Best Hawaiian Shirt!
No registration needed — just bring your tropical spirit and get ready for a fun-filled afternoon!"

Ottawa Street Pool

23820 W. Ottawa St.
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-3314

Plainfield Park District Web Site
Tiki Bash Event Web Page


Dance Classes on Summer Hiatus

Please note that with the conclusion of all Spring Dance Classes — that included Hula Mix Workouts, Ladies Hula, and HuGa — all dance classes are now on Summer Hiatus so that we may focus on the busy Luau Season ahead and all the shows and performances coming up.

All dance classes will resume in the Fall with classes starting in September.  These classes will once again feature Ladies (Wahine) Hula, monthly Hula Mix Workouts, and HuGa, as well as our Professional Company Dance Training classes.  Look for the announcements to come starting in August.

We look forwarding to seeing you in Fall.  In the meantime... Enjoy your Summer!  Mahalo!.  


June Footsteps Newsletter

The June 2026 Edition of Barefoot Hawaiian's "Footsteps" Newsletter is now available for download.

Download the June 2026 Edition of "Footsteps" — The Barefoot Hawaiian Newsletter  (434K)

Did you miss the previous editions of Footsteps?
Here they are below:

May 2026 Footsteps (440K)
April 2026 Footsteps (631K)
March 2026 Footsteps (406K)

Footsteps will go on Summer Hiatus after the June Edition

So that we may focus on our shows and performances for the now commencing Luau Season, Footsteps will go on Summer Hiatus for the months of July and August and will return in September.  For all the Summer happenings, please return to this web site regularly for all the performances and shows coming up and any special announcements.  Look for regular updates to our Event Schedule and to this News Room web page throughout the sumer.  Mahalo!


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