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.

Looking for a way to keep your kids active and engaged over the summer break? Sign them up for a ridiculously fun kids hip hop dance camp! There will be dancing, games, interactive activities, singing, arts and crafts, choreography, concerts and more! The kids will enjoy sweating, laughing, making new friends, being creative, playing and chilling together! There will always be a performance for the parents at the end of the camp.

This camp is designed to be a fun, nurturing environment for the kids to enjoy some creative dance and play time. Our camps offer your kids a break from academia and a chance to learn through movement, experimentation and creativity.

See you on the dance floor!

For the month of June all Children's Books , DVDs, Comics as well as Crafts & Hobbies will be 50% off. PopUp
Sales will include DVDs, CDs and Jigsaw Puzzles . Do stop by as the Bookstore is consistently restocking.
Library/Bookstore closed on Sundays and Mondays. In State Observance of King Kamehameha Day the Library will be closed on June 11th, 2026.

July features Adult Fiction (includes pocketbooks, audiobooks, large print, Literature and Foreign Language) cookbooks and Music CDs at 50% off.
The Library and Bookstore will be open on Friday July 3rd and observe the holiday on the 4th.

Call for Artists: Hawaii Watercolor Society 2026 Open Exhibit, “Flow & Fire: Imagination Flows when Fired by Inspiration.”

Exhibition Dates: September 29 – October 24, 2026
Location: Downtown Art Center (DAC), 2nd Floor Gallery, 1041 Nu’uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligible Art Media: Water-soluble media (including transparent watercolor, gouache, casein, acrylics, water-soluble crayons, and water-soluble pencils).
Exhibition Juror: Frank Eber, an award-winning artist and Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society (AIS) and the American Watercolor Society (AWS) in New York, and a juried Artist Member of the California Art Club.

Every year, we have so much fun sharing the wonder and magic of Monarch butterflies with our community. From watching butterflies feed to learning about their incredible life cycle, it is an experience that creates lasting memories for visitors of all ages.

This year is especially meaningful because we are celebrating our 10th anniversary! Ten years of educating, inspiring, and connecting people with the beauty of butterflies. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us along this amazing journey.

Over the summer, our Kids Saturday Night Dance Parties will take place 4pm-7pm, with optional extended aftercare from 7pm-9pm. Optional aftercare will include a movie screening.

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Our Kids Saturday Night Dance Parties inspire movement, creativity, and connection. The night includes dancing, learning choreography, arts and crafts, karaoke, and an exciting Silent Disco experience.

Parents are invited to enjoy a night off while we take care of the fun! Simply send your child with dinner or snacks packed, and we’ll handle the rest. At pickup, families will be treated to a short performance showcasing what the kids have learned during the evening.

We begin with calm coloring and guided introduction activities to help children feel comfortable and connected with new friends. The evening continues with a hip-hop dance class, creative craft time, singing, and concludes with a high-energy Silent Disco complete with laser lights.

Drop-off begins at 4:45pm.

We look forward to welcoming your child for a memorable and joyful evening!

Parents are invited to enjoy a night off while we take care of the fun for your child!

This weekly event is designed to inspire movement, creativity, and connection. Our Saturday night kids parties include dancing, learning choreography, arts and crafts, sing-alongs, and other interactive activities.

Drop off your child with dinner or snacks packed, and we’ll handle the rest!

At pickup, families will be treated to a short performance showcasing what the kids have learned during the evening.

Parents may choose extended care (late pickup) until 9pm, which includes a movie screening.

We look forward to welcoming your child for a memorable and joyful evening!

Looking to keep your kids active and engaged during spring break? Sign them up for our ridiculously fun kids hip hop dance camp!

Hawaii Dance Bomb's dance camps are designed to be a fun, nurturing environment for kids to enjoy some creative dance and play time. This break from academia gives kids an opportunity to learn through movement, experimentation and creativity.

There will be dancing, games, interactive activities, singing, arts and crafts, choreography, concerts and more! The kids will enjoy sweating, laughing, making new friends, being creative, playing and chilling together! There will always be a performance for the parents at the end of the camp.

See you on the dance floor!

Skip the fireworks outside. Watch the real fireworks inside.
This Independence Day, join us for one of Waikīkī's most unique and unforgettable experiences at The Magical Mystery Show, hidden inside the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel.
Featuring internationally acclaimed magician and FISM World Champion Shoot Ogawa, this intimate theatrical experience combines astonishing sleight of hand, audience participation, comedy, mystery, and wonder in a beautiful Victorian-inspired setting.
✨ TWO FAMILY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES
The Magical Mystery Show
• 5:00 PM
• 7:30 PM
Our signature Magical Mystery Show seats up to 64 guests and is perfect for families, couples, friends, and visitors looking for an extraordinary evening in Waikīkī. Every seat is close to the action, allowing guests to experience world-class magic just feet away from the performer.
🌙 AFTER DARK: AN EVENING WITH SHOOT OGAWA
• 9:30 PM
• Ages 21+ Only
For those seeking something even more intimate, After Dark offers a completely different experience. Limited to fewer than 20 guests, this exclusive late-night performance places you mere inches from the magic. Expect impossible demonstrations, intimate storytelling, audience interaction, and mysteries that simply cannot be experienced in a larger theater.
🎟 EVERY TICKET INCLUDES:
✓ Complimentary valet parking at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel
✓ Complimentary rum punch for guests 21+
✓ Admission to the Museum of Curiosities & Oddities
✓ Pre-show museum tour
✓ Up-close interactive magic experience
✓ Access to one of Waikīkī's most highly rated entertainment attractions
Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or a special someone, this is the perfect way to spend Independence Day in Hawaiʻi.
🎆 Why watch fireworks from a distance when you can become part of the show?