EVENT  SCHEDULE

The Barefoot Hawaiian performs a significant number of shows annually that are open to the general public.  Best of all, the majority of these shows are completely FREE or, may require at most, a small admission fee charged by the event's sponsoring organization, for entrance to their event.

If you have not yet witnessed the Barefoot Hawaiian experience, this is your opportunity to do so with no risk and little or no expense.  If you are thinking about hiring the Barefoot Hawaiian for your event, we invite you come out and see us at one of our public shows.  We are certain you will agree that we are #1 in Hawaiian Entertainment.

Saw us last year?  Then you will still want to come out and see us this year.  Remember, the Barefoot Hawaiian completely changes and puts on a new show every year.  The theme and title for the 2024 luau season show is

"Ride The Wave"

(To protect the privacy of our clients, this schedule does not contain our private show schedule, which is confidential)



2024 Public Event Schedule

(Schedule Last Revised March 27, 2024)

The following is our current schedule of public shows, appearances, and special events for 2024.  Check back often since our schedule changes frequently as bookings continue to come in right up through the end of the year.

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Event Schedule Quick Links to Desired Month:

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER


JANUARY EVENTS


Sunday, January 21, 2024
Chef Shangri-La Dinner Show

6:00 - 7:00 PM
North Riverside, Illinois

Enjoy a FREE Barefoot Hawaiian show with your Dinner
Generally held the third Sunday of each month


The above photo is from our Chef Shangri-La Show performed on November 19, 2023

No prix fixe menu or price 
Simply order what you want from the large selection dinner menu
and enjoy the complimentary Barefoot Hawaiian show - no additional charge

Barefoot Hawaiian show time is 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Reservations Strongly Encouraged

Call Chef Shangri-La during their business hours to make your reservation. 
Reservations not required but recommended in case the restaurant is busy.
It is strongly recommended to get a table with good show viewing

Chef Shangri-La
Asian Fusion Cuisine and Tropical Drinks

7930 W. 26th St.
North Riverside, IL
708-442-7080

Chef Shangri-La Web Site


FEBRUARY EVENTS


Sunday, February 18, 2024
Chef Shangri-La Dinner Show

6:00 - 7:00 PM
North Riverside, Illinois

Enjoy a FREE Barefoot Hawaiian show with your Dinner
Generally held the third Sunday of each month


The above photo is from our Chef Shangri-La Show performed on September 17, 2023

No prix fixe menu or price 
Simply order what you want from the large selection dinner menu
and enjoy the complimentary Barefoot Hawaiian show - no additional charge

Barefoot Hawaiian show time is 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Reservations Strongly Encouraged

Call Chef Shangri-La during their business hours to make your reservation. 
Reservations not required but recommended in case the restaurant is busy.
It is strongly recommended to get a table with good show viewing

Chef Shangri-La
Asian Fusion Cuisine and Tropical Drinks

7930 W. 26th St.
North Riverside, IL
708-442-7080

Chef Shangri-La Web Site


MARCH EVENTS


Sunday, March 17, 2024
Chef Shangri-La Dinner Show

6:00 - 7:00 PM
North Riverside, Illinois

Enjoy a FREE Barefoot Hawaiian show with your Dinner
Generally held the third Sunday of each month


The above photo is yet another from our Chef Shangri-La Show performed on August 16, 2019

No prix fixe menu or price 
Simply order what you want from the large selection dinner menu
and enjoy the complimentary Barefoot Hawaiian show - no additional charge

Barefoot Hawaiian show time is 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Reservations Strongly Encouraged

Call Chef Shangri-La during their business hours to make your reservation. 
Reservations not required but recommended in case the restaurant is busy.
It is strongly recommended to get a table with good show viewing

Chef Shangri-La
Asian Fusion Cuisine and Tropical Drinks

7930 W. 26th St.
North Riverside, IL
708-442-7080

Chef Shangri-La Web Site


APRIL EVENTS


Saturday, April 13, 2024
12th Annual Treasuring Our Kids Gala - Hawaiian Luau

5:00 - 10:30 PM
Tinley Park, Illinois

The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is holding it's 12th Annual Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  This year's "Treasuring Our Kids Gala" will be a Hawaiian Luau with the Barefoot Hawaiian performing.  The full fund-raiser event runs from 5:00 to 10:30 PM with the Barefoot Hawaiian performing from 6:15 to 7:00 PM with show featuring two musicians and two dancers.  This important fund-raiser helps to care and treat childhood cancer patients from infants to age 18.

Purchase of tickets and more information about this event can be found on the foundation's web site below.

The Fund-Raiser will be held at the

Odyssey Golf Foundation Country Club

19110 Ridgeland Avenue
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
708-429-7400

Treasure Chest Foundation Web Site


Sunday, April 21, 2024
Chef Shangri-La Dinner Show

6:00 - 7:00 PM
North Riverside, Illinois

Enjoy a FREE Barefoot Hawaiian show with your Dinner
Generally held the third Sunday of each month


The above photo is from our Chef Shangri-La Show performed on March 17, 2024

No prix fixe menu or price 
Simply order what you want from the large selection dinner menu
and enjoy the complimentary Barefoot Hawaiian show - no additional charge

Barefoot Hawaiian show time is 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Reservations Strongly Encouraged

Call Chef Shangri-La during their business hours to make your reservation. 
Reservations not required but recommended in case the restaurant is busy.
It is strongly recommended to get a table with good show viewing

Chef Shangri-La
Asian Fusion Cuisine and Tropical Drinks

7930 W. 26th St.
North Riverside, IL
708-442-7080

Chef Shangri-La Web Site

 


MAY EVENTS


Saturday, May 18, 2024
Taste of AAPI and Business Expo
(Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration)

12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM
Chicago, Illinois (Chinatown Neighborhood)

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Jewel Osco located near Chicago's Chinatown is in recognition and celebration of it.  In that endeavor, they have hired the Barefoot Hawaiian to perform.  

The full event runs for 3 hours from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM with the Barefoot Hawaiian performing a full 1-hour show from 2:00 to 3:00 PM inside the store.  The performance will feature two musicians and two dancers.

More information about this event will be posted once it is learned

Jewel Osco

1340 S. Canal Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
312-666-5495


JUNE EVENTS


Sunday, June 16, 2024
Chef Shangri-La Dinner Show

6:00 - 7:00 PM
North Riverside, Illinois

Enjoy a FREE Barefoot Hawaiian show with your Dinner
Generally held the third Sunday of each month


The above photo is from our Chef Shangri-La Show performed on March 17, 2024

No prix fixe menu or price 
Simply order what you want from the large selection dinner menu
and enjoy the complimentary Barefoot Hawaiian show - no additional charge

Barefoot Hawaiian show time is 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Reservations Strongly Encouraged

Call Chef Shangri-La during their business hours to make your reservation. 
Reservations not required but recommended in case the restaurant is busy.
It is strongly recommended to get a table with good show viewing

Chef Shangri-La
Asian Fusion Cuisine and Tropical Drinks

7930 W. 26th St.
North Riverside, IL
708-442-7080

Chef Shangri-La Web Site


Saturday, June 29, 2024
Lanark Old Settler's Days

4:00 - 5:00 PM
Lanark, Illinois

Lanark's Old Settler's Days is a 3-day festival that runs the weekend from Friday to Sunday and features arts, crafts, home products and more, and also features various entertainment.  Among the entertainment, the Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing a 1-hour show on Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.  The performance will feature two musicians and two dancers.

More information and web links  will be posted once it is learned

Lanark City Park

221 W. Claremont St.
(at W. Claremont and N. Burns Streets)
Lanark, Illinois 61046


JULY EVENTS


Sunday, July 21, 2024
Chef Shangri-La Dinner Show

6:00 - 7:00 PM
North Riverside, Illinois

Enjoy a FREE Barefoot Hawaiian show with your Dinner
Generally held the third Sunday of each month


The above photo is from our Chef Shangri-La Show performed on March 17, 2024

No prix fixe menu or price 
Simply order what you want from the large selection dinner menu
and enjoy the complimentary Barefoot Hawaiian show - no additional charge

Barefoot Hawaiian show time is 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Reservations Strongly Encouraged

Call Chef Shangri-La during their business hours to make your reservation. 
Reservations not required but recommended in case the restaurant is busy.
It is strongly recommended to get a table with good show viewing

Chef Shangri-La
Asian Fusion Cuisine and Tropical Drinks

7930 W. 26th St.
North Riverside, IL
708-442-7080

Chef Shangri-La Web Site


AUGUST EVENTS


Tuesday, August 6, 2024
"National Night Out 2024"

Mt. Prospect, Illinois
7:00 - 8:00 PM

This event is brought to you by the Mt. Prospect Park District and the Mt. Prospect Police Department where the Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing with an Emcee and Dancers in the band shell from 7 to 8 pm at Lions Park.

Veterans Memorial Band Shell
Lions Memorial Park

411 South Maple
Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056


Saturday, August 10, 2024
Arlington Heights Heritage Festival

11:00 - 11:30 AM
Arlington Heights, Illinois

The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing with an Emcee and two dancers at this festival.

Arlington Heights Historical Library

110 W. Fremont St.
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004


Sunday, August 18, 2024
Chef Shangri-La Dinner Show

6:00 - 7:00 PM
North Riverside, Illinois

Enjoy a FREE Barefoot Hawaiian show with your Dinner
Generally held the third Sunday of each month


The above photo is from our Chef Shangri-La Show performed on March 17, 2024

No prix fixe menu or price 
Simply order what you want from the large selection dinner menu
and enjoy the complimentary Barefoot Hawaiian show - no additional charge

Barefoot Hawaiian show time is 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Reservations Strongly Encouraged

Call Chef Shangri-La during their business hours to make your reservation. 
Reservations not required but recommended in case the restaurant is busy.
It is strongly recommended to get a table with good show viewing

Chef Shangri-La
Asian Fusion Cuisine and Tropical Drinks

7930 W. 26th St.
North Riverside, IL
708-442-7080

Chef Shangri-La Web Site


SEPTEMBER EVENTS


No public shows have yet been scheduled for this month


OCTOBER EVENTS


No public shows have yet been scheduled for this month


NOVEMBER EVENTS


No public shows have yet been scheduled for this month


DECEMBER EVENTS


No public shows have yet been scheduled for this month


 



 

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Please note that we provide the information on this web page as a service to the many followers, patrons, and audience members of the Barefoot Hawaiian.  We also provide this information as an added-value public relations service to our clients at no additional charge in an effort to help them promote their event.  Since our web pages are frequently scanned by all major search engines and receive good rankings, this contributes to increased success to our client.

In providing this service however, we must advise all our web visitors and patrons that event schedules, timetables, and certain entertainment details of an event may be changed by our client or the event's promoter — sometimes with little to no notice.  In some rarer cases, an event may be cancelled.

For events listed here that are run by or sponsored by the Barefoot Hawaiian, you have our assurance that we will make every effort to notify our customers of significant changes and to post them here immediately on this web site and keep our customers satisfied and returning.

For events listed here that are not run by us but instead are run by, sponsored by, or promoted by our client entirely, which represents most of the entries on this page, the Barefoot Hawaiian has no control or involvement in that event other than being hired entertainment.  Once we have been informed of a significant change or cancellation, we make every effort to post that information here promptly — usually within 24 hours.  For that reason, we suggest you check back with this web page often and especially a day or two before the event you were planning to attend.  You should also be checking with the event's promoter via telephone, email, or their web site for possible changes that may affect you.

Beyond this public information service, the Barefoot Hawaiian has no control, authority, or ability to handle matters or arrangements that were made between you and the event's manager.   For these, please contact the event promoter/manager/sponsor directly to resolve any business, arrangement, or issue you may have with them, or to forward all feedback to them whether complimentary or complaint.  If however,  you have a complaint of significance that you feel we should know about, see the feedback section of our Contact Page on providing us this feedback. 

For more information, call The Barefoot Hawaiian® at (847) 699-7336
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