Community Calendar

Spam can harps, rice bag drums, tin can gongs, and other musical instruments made from repurposed rubbish are on display at Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery now through mid-August. All instruments were custom built by Benjamin Fairfield, author of the illustrated children's book Kani Ka 'Opala: How can garbage sing? Fairfield (lecturer at UH and Hawai'i Pacific University) was featured last October on the Conversation as a climate-action-artist-in-residence with the State Commission on Climate Change in 2025. Come view, play, and listen to an assortment of rubbish instruments. A great way to celebrate Earth Day and aloha 'aina.

2026 High School Photo Showcase
Traditional black & white handprints
May 2 - June 4, 2026
Opening Reception Sunday, May 3, 2026, 6-8pm

We’re excited to showcase our local high school students from Iolani, Kamehameha & Moanalua High Schools. They will be showing black & white darkroom handprinted photographs. This will be our second year showcasing our local students photographs.

Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, May 3, 6-8pm. The photos will be up in the shop May 2 - June 4, 2026.

WHAT: 2026 Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial Remembrance Ceremony

WHERE: Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial, 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813 (behind the Kalanimoku Building)

WHEN: Sunday, May 17, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

PARKING: Free at the Kalanimoku Building Parking Lot. Entrance at S. Beretania St. & Lauhala St.

The 2026 Hawaiʽi Law Enforcement Memorial Remembrance Ceremony will remember and honor Hawai'i Law Enforcement Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community. Maui Police Department Officer Suzanne O will be added to the Memorial during this service.

The ceremony is open to the public and no registration is required. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the Hawaiʽi Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation’s Facebook page.

Spam can harps, rice bag drums, tin can gongs, and other musical instruments made from repurposed rubbish are on display at Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery now through mid-August. All instruments were custom built by Benjamin Fairfield, author of the illustrated children's book Kani Ka 'Opala: How can garbage sing? Fairfield (lecturer at UH and Hawai'i Pacific University) was featured last October on the Conversation as a climate-action-artist-in-residence with the State Commission on Climate Change in 2025. Come view, play, and listen to an assortment of rubbish instruments. A great way to celebrate Earth Day and aloha 'aina.

2026 High School Photo Showcase
Traditional black & white handprints
May 2 - June 4, 2026
Opening Reception Sunday, May 3, 2026, 6-8pm

We’re excited to showcase our local high school students from Iolani, Kamehameha & Moanalua High Schools. They will be showing black & white darkroom handprinted photographs. This will be our second year showcasing our local students photographs.

Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, May 3, 6-8pm. The photos will be up in the shop May 2 - June 4, 2026.

ARS Hawaii invites all recorder players to attend our weekly practices at Arcadia, 1434 Punahou St, Honolulu, HI. The ensemble of 6-8 performers plays a wide range of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque to Contemporary, on instruments including Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Great Bass and occasionally sopranino. The group performs several times per year at a variety of occasions including church services, art museums, and special events. We encourage recorder players of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, to come join us. ARS Hawaii is a chapter of the national 501(c)(3) American Recorder Society.

Rainbow Chorus of Honolulu Weekly Rehearsal
Join the Rainbow Chorus of Honolulu for our weekly rehearsals as we prepare for our most important concert of the season, Stronger Together. We are actively welcoming new singers of all voice parts and musical backgrounds who want to make meaningful music in an inclusive, affirming community. Come sing with us, build harmony, and help amplify a message of unity, love, and belonging.

Spam can harps, rice bag drums, tin can gongs, and other musical instruments made from repurposed rubbish are on display at Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery now through mid-August. All instruments were custom built by Benjamin Fairfield, author of the illustrated children's book Kani Ka 'Opala: How can garbage sing? Fairfield (lecturer at UH and Hawai'i Pacific University) was featured last October on the Conversation as a climate-action-artist-in-residence with the State Commission on Climate Change in 2025. Come view, play, and listen to an assortment of rubbish instruments. A great way to celebrate Earth Day and aloha 'aina.

The Hawaii Kai Community Bookstore will have 50% off in the Science and Tech Book Section as well as 50% off
on the History Book Section (Military, American, & World). The Home and Gardens and Home Improvement Section will also be 50% off. A storewide Book Sale of 50% will occur from May 5th to the 9th during store hours. Please note Library and Bookstore will be closed on Memorial Day from Saturday to Monday May23 to 25, 2026.

2026 High School Photo Showcase
Traditional black & white handprints
May 2 - June 4, 2026
Opening Reception Sunday, May 3, 2026, 6-8pm

We’re excited to showcase our local high school students from Iolani, Kamehameha & Moanalua High Schools. They will be showing black & white darkroom handprinted photographs. This will be our second year showcasing our local students photographs.

Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, May 3, 6-8pm. The photos will be up in the shop May 2 - June 4, 2026.