# Event Details - **Event Name**: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Aloha! Talofa! Kia Ora! Konnichi wa! Mabuhay! Ni Hao! HELLO! We'll be celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month this May! Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian (AAPINH). With 'ukulele in hand, let's celebrate this month with songs from these amazing cultures! Learn a simple hula dance! Lean How To Pronounce Hawaiian Vowels in song! Lean How To Count 1-10 in Hawaiian and Japanese in song! ***Suggested Attire: HAWAIIAN OR ASIAN*** ***Please RSVP. Each 'ukulele attendee will be presented with a 'Hawaiian lei'.*** We'll be meeting in the Audrey DeMuth Community Room. Don't worry, many songs will be in English but a few will be in the respective language. It'll be fun to learn something new...or old. Playing familiar songs like "Tiny Bubbles", "Hukilau", "Pearly Shells" and a few in all ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) like "Ulupalakula", "Wahine Ilikea", ... even a 'Jawaiian' song (fusion of Hawaiian & Reggae), "Moloka'i Slide". Also, a familiar Japanese pop song from the 1960s, "Sukiyaki", a famous Filipino song "Dahil Sa'yo. Let's see how many songs we can play together. And we can always repeat and go over lines if you like too. After you RSVP, email me at wonderwallemporium@yahoo.com to get on the group email list. Announcements with Event info & links to our songbooks & song sheets will be listed. Schedule: 10 AM - Open with Hawaiian oil (chant), "E Ho Mai" 10:01 - 10: 55 AM - Play from Hawaiian Songbooks Vols. 1-4 and Asian & Hawaiian song sheets. 10:55 AM - 11: 10 AM - BREAK 11:10 - 12 Noon - continue playing Hawaiian & Asian songs. Donation: $10 per person Not a member yet? Join, it's FREE! Send your email to me and you'll be added to the group email. You'll receive monthly announcements prior to our meetups along with LINKS to our SONGBOOKS for you to download, print out and bring to each meetup. Questions? Email me at wonderwallemporium@yahoo.com A hui hou! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/crete/celebrating-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month/200029944594445 - **Event Categories**: meetups, nonprofit, reggae - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Crete - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Crete Public Library District - **lat**: 41.450159468187 - **long**: -87.630837495463 - **full address**: Crete Public Library District, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417-1945, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/38fea8adfa3ea73892a0ff38230dae3d0400bcad2d75c6978750c2ab4b9b29c6-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020165-gmir?v=1776230204 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month! being held? - **A:** Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month! takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Crete Public Library District, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417-1945, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month!? - **A:** Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month! is organized by Ukulele Suburbia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Crete, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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