Honolulu Theatre for Youth was founded in 1955 and is the only professional, non-profit theater in Hawaii. The aim of the theater is to produce performances that make a difference in the lives of young people, families and educators in the state of Hawaii. Past programs include "The Dinosaur Play," "Navigator" and "The New Sense-sational Show." Public performances are held on weekends at Tenney Theatre, which is at the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew.
The USS Missouri Memorial stands as a testament to the winning will of the U.S. military in World War II, and also as a icon of strength to her devoted crew that spanned three generations. Nicknamed the Mighty Mo, the Battleship Missouri served through three wars. Today she is devoted to preserving the stories and memories of former crew members and other veterans through oral history recordings and transcriptions. Specially trained guides take visitors on a tour of the ship. In fact, part of the tour recreates the footsteps of General Douglas MacArthur.
The art of hula is celebrated every April at the Merrie Monarch Festival, the largest 3-day dance festival on the islands and named after the last monarch of Hawaii, King David Kalakaua. In addition to the hula competition, there's also a crafts fair, an art show, hula shows, and a grand parade through Hilo town.