Community Calendar

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.

Hands On Cold-Process Soap Making Class
Learning about tools, equipment, safely combining ingredients,
how to develop formulations, step by step process, along with some
history of soap making.

Garimo's class may likely be the only hand-on class in Hawaii.
Class limited to six participants.

All Literature and Fiction books will be on sale at 50% off for the month of August. If you haven't finished your summer reading then stop by as the shelves are always being restocked and Pop-up sales are frequent.

The Bookstore also has DVDs, CDs, audio books, records, anime, comics, games, puzzles and so much more at great prices. Please note that Statehood day will be Friday August 15th and all libraries will be closed.

Love ice cream? Curious about what makes one pint creamy and another icy? This immersive, family-friendly workshop explores the science and practice of frozen desserts. From structure and texture to the artistry of flavor and mix-ins, you’ll discover what really goes into making great ice cream—and how small formulation choices can completely transform the eating experience.

Participants will take part in a guided tasting of commercial brands and house-made samples, comparing flavors, textures, and styles to see how different approaches shape the final product. Topics also include food safety, pasteurization, and the latest innovations shaping today’s frozen dessert market.

This workshop is designed for food professionals, entrepreneurs, and ice cream enthusiasts ages 10+, blending science, sensory experience, and market insight into a fun and flavorful session.

All supplies will be provided, and there is free on-site parking in the WVAPDC’s gated lot. Reserve your spot before October 17 for only $30. Regular rate $45.

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+.

Yes, and Dragons gets spooky! Join us for a Halloween-inspired Dungeons and Dragons adventure that’s sure to scare even the bravest adventurer.

With an improvised spectacle of a show, our heroes will have to use their courage to tackle the mightiest challenge itself: fear! Come laugh, scream, and hope that our adventurers will make it out of this mess alive.

Time:
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Entrance:
The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway to the left. Wheelchair-accessible entrance off of Pohukaina St.

Directions:

Watch this video for directions: https://vimeo.com/764759569/e55fd90506

Parking:
Street, metered and paid parking in nearby surrounding garages. Sorry, we do not validate.

Doors open 15 minutes before the show begins.

Sorry, no refunds, exchanges, or rain checks.

Because our shows are made up right before your eyes and ours, we recommend them to audiences 16 and over. Shows may contain adult language and situations, Parental discretion is advised.

World Premiere Musical
Written and Directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado

October 22-26, 2025
*Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance

Set in a 1940’s American toy store, Dolls: A Toy Story is a moving tale of love, loss, and societal change. As segregation and war shape the world around them, LENA, a radiant Black teen with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, and TIMOTHY, a soft-spoken White teen who is an aspiring engineer, find their love challenged by miscegenation laws that threaten to keep them apart. Meanwhile, the store’s dolls watch in quiet wonder as history unfolds and war leaves its mark on those who return, including a desperate former storehand and a once-powerful store manager carrying unspoken regrets. As the nation stands on the brink of change after the war, LENA must reckon with the sacrifices she has made for her family and the dreams that she left behind. With heartfelt music, historical depth, and a bittersweet love story, Dolls: A Toy Story reminds us that despite injustice, hope endures, and change is always on the horizon. Viewer discretion is advised. Not recommended for children.

Content Advisories: Segregation, racism, prejudice and harmful ideologies, war and its impacts, loss and grief, tense moments and conflicts.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm
Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00pm
*post-show Q&A 10/24

Let's do the Time Warp again! Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of one of cinema’s most infamous films—The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Arrive early for extracurricular activities in HoMA’s courtyards to build up antici…pation for the screening in the Doris Duke Theatre. Featuring special performances from our community partner Hawai‘i Opera Theatre, this event will be a HOT night at HoMA! Your ticket includes a bag of props for audience participation—including fake toast!
For safety reasons, no outside props are permitted.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa will host the inaugural OUTRIGGER Pickleball Open from October 22-26, 2025. The five-day tournament, produced in partnership with Pickleball Is Great, will welcome amateurs and pros from across the globe to compete at Holua Racquet & Paddle, the state’s largest tennis and pickleball facility located a short walk from the resort.

The tournament will feature singles, doubles and mixed doubles competition across eight divisions. Matches follow a round-robin format with a total prize pool of $10,000 distributed among top players. With 20 newly resurfaced outdoor courts set against the oceanfront landscape of Keauhou Bay, the event combines competitive play with a premier travel experience. Registration for the OUTRIGGER Pickleball Open is open now through September 30. Entry is $85, increasing to $115 beginning September 1. Find full details on pickleballtournaments.com.

Guests and players staying at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa during the tournament can enjoy upgraded accommodations, oceanfront dining and exclusive cultural experiences including discounted access to Feast & Fire, Kona’s premier lūʻau held every Monday and Thursday night, by using promo code PICKLEBALL25.

Registration: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2025-outrigger-open-kona-at-holua-racquet-and-paddle-by-pig

Farmers and Artisan market