Community Calendar

Hawaiian Historical Society (HHS) is excited to announce our new program series, Books & Brews. This afterhours, exclusive event held at HHS’ Reading Room Library and Archives on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm combines a rare peek into the historical archives with a special tasting with a certified sommelier. Ticket includes: a two-station tour, one drink, and light pūpūs. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $40 for members and $50 for non-members per person, reservations limited to 40.

Our first program, Books & Brews: Tales from the Sea, explores centuries of seafaring voyages to and from Hawaiʻi from the 1700s to 1900s. Start the night in the courtyard with a glass of wine and dine at the Captain’s table under the stars. Voyage through the Archives with the Executive Director to hear tales of Captain Devereaux’s buried treasure on the island of Kahoʻolawe, Boki’s search for sandalwood, and the Kamehameha Statue thought to have been lost at sea. Guests will encounter rare voyage publications that include eye-catching illustrations, personal accounts, and detailed maps as well as original ledgers and journals offering an intimate peek into maritime history.

Enjoy a curated selection of rum tasting and historical talkstory with guest speaker, Krystal Kakimoto, Librarian at Bishop Museum and certified sommelier. Learn and sip the history of rum from a sailors’ grog to today’s modern cocktail. Join us for Books & Brews: Tales from the Sea for a night of yo hos, a bottle of rum, and an archival tour of this historically renowned organization. Come sip, snack, and learn about Hawaiʻi’s history.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Kalau. He will be performing relaxing classic hula and hapa haole music at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Friday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Join young adult author Lurline McGregor for an evening of talk story. Learn about the inspiration behind writing Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me. She'll share the journey of writing the novel, and will introduce her second novel, Waking In A Sea of Dreams, which is a prequel to the first book.

This event offers the opportunity to engage with the poetics of Hawaiʻi’s past and present.

All Live from the Atherton events are filmed, recorded and photographed for future broadcasts and online content.

Join us for The Stars Tonight at Bishop Museum! Examine the skies with a presenter in our planetarium, featuring the stars, planets, astronomical highlights, and other stories of the current season. Weather permitting, stargaze with volunteers from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society after the show.

This event takes place in-person at Bishop Museum's J. Watumull Planetarium, featuring an hour-long live presentation. Advance online registration is required. The Stars Tonight occurs on the 3rd Friday of every month in 2025, except for December. In months with an equinox or solstice, the evening show takes on a trivia format as "The Stars Tonight: Trivia Dome."

Join us to witness this amazing musical written by Mel Brooks. Mel adapted his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein.
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (we have been asked by Frederick to remind everyone that it is pronounced "Frank-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (Pronounced Eye-Gore"), and a leggy lad assistant, Inga. Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" He exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity abounds.

If you loved the classic movie you will really love this Musical! Filled with such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania", "He vas My Boyfriend" and that classic all time favorite "Puttin on the Ritz" by Irving Berlin. Young Frankenstein is a scientifically proven, monstrously good time!

Directed by T.C. Faith

Muscial Directors - Sierra Ward-Bond & Kirk Corey

Choreographed by - Amanda McCormick & Isis Schwellenbach
Producers - Justin Henshaw, Marjorie Wade & Rona Lee

Starring - Dylan Brennan, Jacob Walker, Kara Keli Messinetti, Jayne Kerns, Miriam Wilson and Jacob Taylor.

Tickets on Sale now at Kahilu.org

The 45th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF45) will light up screens across the islands with an exhilarating program of screenings, the inaugural HIFILM Industry Conference, special events. The festival runs October 15–26, 2025 in Honolulu; October 28-30 in Kapolei; November 1–2 on Kaua‘i; November 8–9 in Waimea, Big Island & Maui; November 14–16 in Hilo, Big Island and November 15-16 on Moloka‘i.

Desert Hollow
Friday, October 17, 2025
At 7:30pm
Run time: 2 hours with intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/628295/

About the Show:
Presented by ProArts Playhouse and Mana’o Radio.

Blending the spirit of the California desert and West Virginia countryside, Xander Hitzig and Nicole Olney’s musical journey began in Los Angeles, as castmates in a jukebox country musical. Their unexpected connection and shared passion for songcraft has since taken this traveling folk duet Desert Hollow all over the world, including their home-base in Maui, Hawaii.

Their debut EP, Thirsty, garnered attention being described as “a refreshing blend of old-timey folk, blood harmonies, and knee-slapping hoedowns,” quickly landing themselves a feature on NPR Music’s Live Sessions, as well as opportunities to collaborate in out and out of the studio with the likes of Gregory Alan Isakov, Lukas Nelson, John Craigie, and Lily Meola. The duo is finishing up their first full-length record, and is expecting to release fall 2025!

About Desert Hollow. “A refreshing blend of old-timey country folk, blood harmonies, knee-slapping hoedowns.” – PopMatters.

Ticket Information: Prices shown include fees; see ticketing page for seating map and ticket pricing details.
Premium Seating: $37.10 Premium (large cushy front-row chairs with small tables).
Preferred Seating: $31.80 Preferred (front row of any seating tier).
Regular Seating: $26.50.
Partially-Obstructed View Seats: $21.20.
$5 off for Kama’aina with Hawai’i State ID
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/

Join us for the 18th annual Run for the Dry Forest at Puʻuwaʻawaʻa Forest Reserve! This unique event offers a chance to explore the stunning Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a landscape while directly supporting vital conservation efforts.

Race Options:

10K Run: An "extreme trail running experience" with a challenging 1200 ft. elevation gain in the first 3 miles – perfect for experienced runners.

5K Run/Walk: A scenic course suitable for all fitness levels and jogging strollers.

1/4-Mile Keiki Run: A fun and easy dash for kids and parents.

Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a is a State-managed area that is one of very few intact examples of a Hawaiian dryland forest. Global estimates show tropical dry forests have been reduced to less than 10% of their previous coverage. Proceeds will be used for research and management at Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a and adjacent Pu‘u Anahulu.

Registration is required, and we encourage you to sign up early as prices will increase closer to race day. Please note, there will be no same-day registration.

Farmers and Artisan market

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.