Community Calendar

Farmers and Artisan market

Discover the wonders of Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on our captivating free guided nature and wildlife tours led by our staff! Explore our Visitor Center, use free binoculars to see native waterbirds at our Wildlife Viewing Ponds, immerse yourself in the beauty of our Native Pollinator Garden, and wander along the scenic Coastal Boardwalk.

Plus, don't miss out on our engaging educational crafts, activities, and games for keiki in the Visitor Center! Join us in having fun!

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.

Game Day at Hawaii State Library

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.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30 am - starting on January 3rd, 2025. Reservations are recommended. Call (808) 768-7135.

Here are some additional details:

Public Tours of Foster Botanical Garden resume in January 2025!

Volunteer docents will conduct tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Docents just completed a six-week training and are eager to engage the public meaningfully.

On these tours, docents will provide an overview and some details of some of the gardenʻs seven sections. No two tours are the same—different docents bring different background knowledge and life experiences. All are passionate about plants.

Please call (808) 768-7135 to reserve your spot.

Tours are limited to about 20 people and are included in the price of admission ($5 for visitors, $3 for residents, $1 for children).

For school or other organized groups, please call the number above to discuss differentiated tour options.

Foster Botanical Garden has a rich history and a world-renowned collection. Here are some quick facts:
-14 acre historic garden opened to the public in 1930
- Dedicated to the “people of Hawai’i” by Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson Foster
- Portions once owned by Queen Kalama
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Oldest of the five gardens and the headquarters of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
- Home to 21 “Exceptional Trees” protected by City Ordinance

Each month join local musicians for genre base workshops, ensembles, and open mics.

Bring your instrument or borrow.

This is our third year and we are looking forward to providing free music education for years to come. Please enjoy sharing and all the events at BIG (Big Island Guitar).

Unlike any other music gathering we encourage all to come learn and teach. We cover music theory how to chart songs and meet others that share your passion for music…. Heck possibly even form a group!

One of our instructors, Wago Howard, shares the event via YouTube for those who choose the couch tour approach.
https://youtube.com/@wagohowardmusic?si=mVwKahU4cA6T8rUt

For all others, see you every first Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM of each month. For Amazing Music Events:
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Saxophone Beginner Jazz Ensemble : First Tuesday Bi- monthly

6:00pm-7:30pm

(Apr. Ist , June. 3rd, Aug. 5th, Oct.7th, Dec.2nd)

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Family Ukulele Night : 4-5pm First Saturday of each month

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“OPEN JAM” FULL BAND :

5:00-7pm First Saturday of each Month through end of year!

Pacific Expos and Island Feelin' Entertainment presents
PUPUS & BREWS FESTIVAL
making its inaugural opening at Wai Kai in Ewa Beach.
Join us in this one-of-a-kind festival! Multitude of beers with local and national breweries & pupus, food vendors, live music, games, and a few surprises. Pupus or island-style "hors d'oeuvres" will be served (sold separately) with unlimited samplings of beverages. What better way to match your beverage with pupus!
Plus you'll get to enjoy the live entertainment on stage and get in on the contests!

THIS IS A 21-YEARS OLD AND OLDER EVENT.
General Admission; Early Bird Online - $50
General Admission; Day of Event Online - $60
General Admission; At the Door - $70

General Admission includes:
* Unlimited beverage samples * Commemorative 5oz Cup * Access to Entertainment and Games
VIP; Early Bird Online - $110
VIP; Day of Event Online - $120
VIP; At the Door - $125

VIP includes:
* 1 Hour before opening at 4pm * Free Parking *Special Access to Entertainment and Games * Access to Designated VIP Lounge/Area * Unlimited beverage samples * A Swag Bag that includes a 5oz Commemorative Cup, Bottle Opener, and a Hydrate Mix.
Designated Driver; Entry to Event Only - $20

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Koolau Kokua Services and March of Dimes Hawaii.
Wai Kai Parking is $10.

Uber station will be available.

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

The Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia opens KCAʻs 51st Concert Season with Maestro Tito Muñoz conducting Mahler Symphony No.1 "Titan." The Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia is Kauaʻi’s FIRST professional orchestra, with musicians from Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Big Island, and the mainland. Tickets also available for limited-availability post-concert reception with the artists backstage. This year, they are:

Tito Muñoz, conductor

Violin I:

Nelly Kovalev, concertmaster

Kaycee Milne, assistant

Violin II:
Rachel Saul Schifino, principal

Mahjinka Stebbins

Viola:

Alexander Peña, principal

Drew Ricciardi

Cello:

Joshua Nakazawa, prinicpal

Karen Hall

Bass:
Shawn Conley

Flute:

Julia Richter

Oboe:

Mike Albert

Clarinet:
Melanie Yukumoto, principal

Bass Clarinet:
Max Arakaki

Bassoon:
Kevin Hall

French Horn:

Jamie Sanborn, principal

Colton Hironaka

Trumpet:

Farley Sangels

Percussion:

Jordan Schifino

Harmonium:
Daniel Welch

Piano:

Monica Chung