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Celebrating 50 Years of Song

Na Leo Lani marked our fiftieth anniversary in August 2025, and what a joyful day we had!

Now comes a beautifully executed video of the event, filmed by Bruce Wee, audio engineered by Adam Jansen, and edited by Logan Wee! Watch and enjoy it on YouTube.

Heartfelt thanks to Bruce, Adam, and Logan for the video and to everyone who helped us celebrate our Golden Anniversary in style.

From our founding in 1975 . . .
. . . to our golden anniversary in 2025!
Looking forward to the next fifty years!

It’s on! Come on and try your luck at our BINGO fundraiser!

If you like games of chance and the spirit of community, come spend this Saturday afternoon, March 28 with Na Leo Lani as we have fun and raise funds for our upcoming Sweet Adelines Region 12 competition in Reno!

Choose from an array of prizes when you compete and win.

$25 for five cards. Pay at the door or purchase in advance — scan the QR code below for the form, or click this link.

What: BINGO!

When: March 28, 2026, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Where: University Avenue Baptist Church, 2305 University Ave, Honolulu

Have some laughs and experience the joys of harmony, both on your bingo board and in four-part a cappella style!

A big thank you to University Avenue Baptist Church for hosting!

To purchase bingo cards, scan QR code below or go to: https://form.jotform.com/260535842381155

Scan this QR code to purchase cards for our BINGO event in advance, or pay at the door. We can’t wait to see you!

Join us for Ke Kani O Ke Kaiāulu Community Choral Festival

Oahu is home to many wonderful local choruses, especially (!) Na Leo Lani. Each has their own style and unique qualities.

Hear and enjoy them all in this free choral performance on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. at Kawaiaha’o Church. See below for details — and come join us!

Two opportunities to hear us this weekend!

Whether you’re out shopping for last-minute gifts or browsing the library for a book to curl up with amidst this rainy winter weather, you’re in for a musical treat with not one but two free performances by Na Leo Lani! We will be at Kahala Mall on Saturday, at 11:30 a.m. (see Kahala’s Saturday line-up below) and at Kaimuki Public Library on Sunday at 2 p.m. Come join us!

Ringing in the holidays with gigs galore!

Na Leo Lani has been busy singing all around Honolulu this season, with crowd-pleasing gigs at local venues like this one (see pic) at the Hawai’i Kai Public Library. Upcoming events include free performances at the Kaimuki Public Library and Kahala Mall. See our Calendar of Events page for details, or visit this page for announcements!

Books, music, and Santa spirit — a perfect combo!

Oh come, all ye faithful fans of holiday cheer

It’s a Na Leo Lani holiday concert!

Mark your calendar, because Na Leo Lani’s annual holiday concert is right around the corner!

Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season in song and embrace the wonders of Christmas with an afternoon of a cappella harmonies in the barbershop style.

When? Sunday, December 14, 4:00 p.m.

Where? Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu

What? An afternoon of songs both spiritual and spirited, followed by a light munch & mingle. See poster below for ticket details or click HERE to purchase tickets online.

We look forward to ringing in the holidays with you!

What a party!

What an extraordinary day we had this past Saturday, August 23 celebrating Na Leo Lani’s Golden Anniversary. Fifty years — WOW!!!!!

Thank you to all who attended, and mahalo nui loa to Harris United Methodist Church for hosting us! A million thanks as well to the dozens of volunteers whose hard work helped us pull off this once-in-a-lifetime event. We could not have done it without you.

More thank yous to the individuals who so generously gave of their time will follow soon, along with photos from the event.

For now, here’s one from our rehearsal prior to the show. Golden indeed!

Looking glam!

TODAY’S THE DAY! Happy 50th birthday, Na Leo Lani!

Join us for our Golden Anniversary Celebration TODAY, Saturday, August 23, at Harris United Methodist Church! Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the concert begins at noon, with a luncheon to follow after the show!

If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, you can get them at the door. See below for details. SEE YOU & SING WITH YOU SOON!

WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 2025, NOON to 2 p.m. (doors open at 11:30, concert begins at noon, and luncheon follows the show)

WHERE: Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Boulevard, Honolulu. (Park in the church lot or along Nuuanu Ave.)

WHAT: Sweet Adelines Barbershop choral concert featuring Na Leo Lani and special guests Sounds of Aloha and Honolulu Blend Show Chorus! followed by a luncheon of local-kine favorites

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? Kalua Pig, Shoyu Chicken, Fish Tempura, Fried Noodles, Chinese Chicken Salad, and of course rice!

Get your tickets now via the two payment options (online or check) above! We can’t wait to sing & sup with you ❤️ 🎶 ❤️

Pay online via credit card using this online payment form

or pay via check and mail using this form-fillable PDF (Be sure to download the PDF form to your device before filling it out)

Questions? Contact NLL: naleolanichorus [at] gmail.com

Come sing with Na Leo Lani this summer

If you enjoy singing, meeting new people, and learning new skills, come check out Na Leo Lani’s Summer Acappella Program!

Our breezy summer program begins June 4 and runs for 12 weeks, culminating in our 50th Anniversary Show on August 23.

Join our fun weekly rehearsals, be surrounded by supportive and enthusiastic women, and learn three new barbershop songs: “Come On and Sing,” “How We Sang Today,” and “Will I Ever Tell You”!

The Summer Acappella Program fee of $35 includes rehearsals, sheet music and learning tracks, training in vocal technique, physical warmups, and an introduction to the barbershop art form, including simple staging and choreography.

We look forward to harmonizing with you!

When: Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., June 4 – August 20, 2025, plus our 50th Anniversary Show on August 23!

Where: Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

  • Click HERE for directions and parking instructions

Questions? Contact Na Leo Lani at naleolanichorus[at]gmail.com, or just come to rehearsal starting Wednesday, June 4 at 6 p.m.!

Summer is bella with a cappella!