Community Calendar

Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Darin Cumpston. He will performing relaxing sunset vibes at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

🎶 Live at Haleiwa Distilling Company! 🎶
Vibraphonist Thomas Mackay is back on Oct 9 • 6–9PM — joined by bassist Ernie Provencher and special guest NYC vocalist Mel Flannery!
🔥 Incredible live jazz
🌮 Yummy tacos
🥃 The finest rum flowing
Don’t miss this one — it’s gonna be a vibe! ✨
#LiveMusic #HaleiwaDistillery #ThomasMackay #MelFlannery #JazzInHawaii #NorthShoreNights #LiveJazz #Haleiwa

Maui Jazz & Blues Festival Series: Sax & More w/ Hawai`i Jazz
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Starts at 7:30pm
Run time: 90 minutes with no intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/666931/

Presented by Hawai`i Jazz, ProArts Playhouse, and the Maui Jazz and Blues Festival

Stimulating jazz saxophone, invigorating sounds of Latin, swing and straight ahead jazz hits… exciting!
Dr. Joie Yasha Taylor, sax, flute, vocals
Jeff Hellmer, Piano
Ashton Yarbrough, Bass
Indio, drums.

Ticket Pricing Shown is with fees; see ticketing page for seating map and ticket pricing details.
Premium: $42.40 Extra large and comfy front row seats from A1 to A6 with side tables. Preferred: $31.80 Best-view seating in either the front row (seats A7 to A15) OR the front row of any elevated section.
Regular: $26.50
Slightly-Obstructed View: $21.20
**Discounts:** $5 OFF Seniors, $10 OFF Teens, $15 OFF Keiki
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/

The NPR quiz show "Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!" is coming to the Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu, Oct. 9 and 10!

Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, listener contestants and celebrity guests through a rollicking review of the week’s news.

Thursday, Oct. 9
Special guest: Taimane
Panelists: Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Friday, Oct. 10
Special guest: Carissa Moore
Panelists: Tom Papa, Dulcé Sloan, Karen Chee

Both shows will be recorded for national broadcasts, with the Oct. 9 show airing that weekend.

FRIENDS OF HILO PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOOK SALE

Hilo Public Library Friends will host their semi-annual book sale on October 9, 10 & 11 at the Hilo Public Library located at 300 Waianuenue Avenue in Hilo. Thousands of books are available at great prices. Hardcover books are $1 and paperbacks are available for 50 cents. Children's books are 3 for $1. There will also be hundreds of CD's, DVD's, and vinyl records at $1 to $2 each.

The sales hours will be Thursday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Friday, October 10 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Members of Friends of the Library can shop during the preview on Wednesday, October 8 from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. Non-members may join at the door on preview night for $10.

All proceeds support programs at the Hilo Public Library and the Friends scholarship fund.

Over 100 pieces of art in a wide variety of 2D and 3D mediums are on display.

Lahaina Arts Society's fine art fairs showcasing award winning juried Maui resident artists creating paintings, ceramics, photography, glass art, woodwork, feather art, jewelry and more for over 50 years. Meet and talk story.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

The 2025 Hawaii’s Woodshow™ marks the 33rd anniversary of Hawai‘i’s
premier woodworking exhibition, presented by the Hawai‘i Forest
Association (HFA). This annual showcase celebrates masterful
craftsmanship, innovative design, and the unparalleled beauty of
furniture and fine woodworking created from Hawaiian-grown woods.

Artists are challenged to create exceptional works that highlight the
character, figure, and spirit of local species—especially those
cultivated and matured in Hawai‘i. By doing so, the Woodshow not only
inspires excellence in artistry but also underscores the value of
planting and stewarding high-quality hardwoods for future generations.