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 2025 luau season show is

Echoes of The Islands

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

2025 Public Event Schedule

(Schedule Last Revised March 17, 2025)

The following is our current schedule of public shows, appearances, and special events for 2025.  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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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

JANUARY EVENTS

No public shows were performed in January

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Sunday, February 23, 2025
"Hula for Moo-la" a Fundraising Event for the Glory Bound Rescue Ranch

Woodstock, IL
3:30 - 4:15 PM

This is a fund-raising event for the Glory Bound Rescue Ranch (animal rescue) and will be held at the Kishwaukee Brewing Company in Woodstock, IL.  The full event runs from 2:00 to 6:00 PM with the Barefoot Hawaiian providing atmosphere entertainment from 3:30 to 4:15 PM with 2 Dancers performing .

The Event Host Writes:

"Shake off those winter blues at our exciting luau-themed fundraiser! Join us on Sunday 2/23/25 at Kishwaukee Brewing Company from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Indulge in fantastic local dishes and savor tasty craft brews. Be ready for the live Hula Dancer performance at 3:30, a thrilling raffle, and the much-anticipated 50/50 drawing. Remember to bring an unopened bag of Pedigree Dog Food to get a raffle ticket for a chance to win any basket on the table!"

Event details are posted on facebook.  Click the link below for more information.  From there you can also follow additional links to learn more about and the mission of the Glory Bound Rescue Ranch

Kishwaukee Brewing Company 

1900 Dillard Court
Woodstock, IL

Hula for Moo-la Event on Facebook

MARCH EVENTS

No public shows have yet been scheduled for March

APRIL EVENTS

Friday, April 11, 2025
125th Anniversary Party

Franklin Park, IL
7:15 - 8:00 PM

Come out and celebrate with the Franklin Park Public Library as they recognize their 125th Anniversary with an evening of festivities starting at 6:00 PM and ending at 8:00 PM.  Attendance is FREE.

The library writes:

"We’re bringing our 125th year of serving the community of Franklin Park to a close with a huge party!
Join us for entertainment by The Great Boodini as he presents his “Scary Objects…A Wizardly Magic Show” at 6 PM. Refreshments will follow from 6:45-7:15. Then, make sure to stay for a special performance from The Barefoot Hawaiians at 7:15.
We hope you’ll join us for a fun night for all ages!"

The Barefoot Hawaiian 45-minute show running from 
7:15 to 8:00 PM will consist of an Emcee and 2 Dancers.

Franklin Park Public Library 

10311 Grand Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131

The Franklin Park Public Library Web Site
The 125th Anniversary Party Web Page

MAY EVENTS

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Global Neighbors - Barefoot Hawaiian Performance

Niles, Illinois
7:00 - 7:45 PM

The Barefoot Hawaiian will be providing a show consisting of an Emcee and 2 Dancers

The library writes:

"Explore the vibrant songs and dances of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Tahiti with Barefoot Hawaiian! 
Celebrate the beauty and traditions of Polynesian cultures through this lively, captivating performance."

Niles-Maine District Library

6960 W. Oakton Street
Niles, IL 60714
847-663-1234

Niles-Maine District Library Web Site
This Event's Direct Web Page on the Library Web Site

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration

1:00 - 2:00 PM
Palatine, Illinois

The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing a show consisting of
a Lei Greeter, an Emcee, 2 Drummers, and 4 Dancers.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes known

Palatine Public Library

700 N. North Court 
Palatine, IL 60067
847-358-5881

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Niles-Maine District Library Show

Niles, Illinois
7:00 - 8:00 PM

The Barefoot Hawaiian will be providing a show consisting of an Emcee and 4 Dancers

Additional information will be provided as it becomes known

Northbrook Public Library

JUNE EVENTS

No public shows have yet been scheduled for June

JULY EVENTS

Thursday, July 3, 2025
Wilmette Fun and Fireworks Festival

Wilmette, Illinois
5:00 - 10:00 PM

On Thursday, July 3, Wilmette will be holding their Fun and Fireworks Independence Day Celebration Festival from 5:00 to 10:00 PM.  We assume the event will be similar to last year, but nothing specific has yet been published or is known yet at the time of this posting (3/17/2025).

All that is known for sure is the Barefoot Hawaiian Polynesian show will be held in the Wallace Bowl at Gilson Park and will feature dancers and fire dancers.  The show time will be 7:15 - 8:15 PM. 

Further Details to Come

Sponsored by the Wilmette Park District
Cost: FREE

The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing at the

Wallace Bowl
Gillson park

Wilmette, Illinois

Maps, Details, Web Links, and/or Downloads to Come

AUGUST EVENTS

Friday, August 8, 2025
Summer Reading Program Finale

Villa Park, IL
6:30 - 9:30 PM

The Villa Park Public Library closes out their Summer Reading Program with a huge Finale that includes free Kona Ice to the first 200 registrants, a 45-minute performance by the Barefoot Hawaiian, then to be followed by the showing of Disney's Lilo & Stitch (©Walt Disney Pictures, 2002: PG, 85 min.) on their outdoor screen as part of their Movie in the Park series. Bring a blankets and/or chairs and get comfortable.

Attendance is free; however, see the registration information below for the chance to get the free Kona Ice.  All ages welcome, however, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  This event is co-sponsored by the Villa Park Library, the Friends of the Villa Park Library, and the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department. 

The library writes:

"Join us for a special performance by the Barefoot Hawaiians from 7:00-7:45 p.m. featuring Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Polynesian dances. This interactive performance will be great fun for all ages. 
The first 200 people to register for this event will receive a FREE Kona Ice on Friday, August 8 from 6:45-8:00 p.m. ALL FAMILY MEMBERS MUST REGISTER INCLUDING BABIES, KIDS & ADULTS to receive a free Kona Ice.
Then, stay for the first Movie in the Park when it's dark!
PLEASE NOTE: BOTH EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT CORTESI VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, LOCATED AT 318 S. KENILWORTH IN VILLA PARK."

The evening's full event runs from 6:30 to about 8:30 PM (or when the movie ends)

The Barefoot Hawaiian show will run from 7:00 to 7:45 PM.
The 45-minute performance will consist of an Emcee and 3 Dancers
(It is not necessary to stay for the movie if you wish to leave after the dance performance)

The evening's entire event will be held outdoors at the Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park (address below).
In the event of rain, all activities will be moved indoors at the Villa Park Library, address shown below.
The park and the library are close - about a half mile from each other just down Central Blvd
Call or check the library web site if you suspect the event will moved to the rain location
If possible, we will also post it here, once or if we are informed

PRIMARY LOCATION FOR THE SHOW (Outdoors)
Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park 

318 E. Kenilworth Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181

ALTERNATE LOCATION IN THE EVENT OF RAIN (Indoors)
Villa Park Public Library 

305 S. Ardmore Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181

The Villa Park Public Library Web Site
The August 8, 2025 Movie in the Park Web Page
The Summer Reading Program Finale Web Page
(Register at the above link for the free Kona Ice)

Saturday, August 9, 2025
Arlington Heights Heritage Festival

10:45 - 11:15 AM
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Information on this event, including location, will be provided as it  becomes known 

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Friday, September 5, 2025
Park District of Highland Park Community Performance

6:30 - 8:00 PM
Highland Park, Illinois

This event to consist of a Barefoot Hawaiian show followed by a movie

Information on this event, including location, will be provided as it  becomes known 

OCTOBER EVENTS

No public shows have yet been scheduled for October

NOVEMBER EVENTS

No public shows have yet been scheduled for November

DECEMBER EVENTS

No public shows have yet been scheduled for December

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Web Site Link Notice:

Where available and related, we provide links to other web sites where our visitors can go to obtain more information about a particular event.  Please note that we provide this as a courtesy to our visitors.  When you click on one of those links you are leaving the domain of the Barefoot Hawaiian web site, and we can make no claim or statement regarding the content or accuracy of those web sites.   So you do not lose your place in this event list, we provide your visit to the new web site in a separate browser window. If you have a pop-up blocker installed on your computer, you must allow our web site to create pop-up windows.

Accuracy of Information Notice:

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.