One performer sings into a microphone and plays ukulele as another performer plays guitar.
Members of Aloha Center Chicago performed songs in Fisk 217 as the audience ate Hawaiian food.
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Captured: Northwestern Hawai’i Club and Ukulele Club team up to host Lu’au

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Emma Russell, Assistant Video Editor
May 25, 2026
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Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing [email protected].

Northwestern’s Hawai’i Club and Ukulele Club hosted a Lu’au to celebrate Pacific Islander culture Sunday in collaboration with Aloha Center Chicago. Attendees enjoyed catered food from Da Local Boy and danced to hula. 

A person picks up food from a tray with tongs.
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The audience watches performers play music on a stage.
Emma Russell/The Daily Northwestern
Emma Russell/The Daily Northwestern
One performer sings into a microphone and plays ukulele as another performer plays guitar.
Emma Russell/The Daily Northwestern
A person watches people perform.
Emma Russell/The Daily Northwestern
The audience watches the performance.
Emma Russell/The Daily Northwestern
A performer plays guitar on stage.
Emma Russell/The Daily Northwestern

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