Community Calendar

When: Labor Day Weekend, September 5th to September 7th, 2026

Event Organizer: Hawaii Chess Federation

Where: The University of Hawaii at Manoa (Campus Center Ball Rooms) - 2456 Campus Rd., Honolulu HI, 96822

Parking: Paid parking is available

Supervision: On-site supervision by a coach, parent or designated guardian is required for all players age 13 and under.

Format: A five-round Swiss-System, non-elimination chess tournament - everyone plays all rounds. It is USCF rated. Clocks and chess sets provided at the event.

Sections: The two main sections are Open (all ratings welcome) and Reserve (for players rated below 1500 or unrated). There is also a one-day, 5-round section on Sunday for players rated under 800. The six-round Blitz tournament on Monday is open to all ratings and abilities, and it is a double-swiss tournament (you play each opponent twice).

Time Controls: (Clocks will be started at published round times)

Open & Reserve Sections: Game in 90 minutes with a 30-second increment (G/90 +30)
Under 800 Section Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second increment (G/30 +5)
Blitz tournament: Game in 5 minutes with a 2-second increment (G/5 +2)

Hawaii's longest running and most advanced community youth choir, the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus is holding open enrollment for students grades K-12. No previous experience necessary. Seeking young singers who want to build their performance and singing skills through a choral environment. Students will learn to sing in multiple languages and explore multiple cultures through music from around the world, the pacific and our islands. Music Education is a core value teaching music theory, sight singing, performance expression etc. We have 65 years of experience fostering and developing young performers. Students will have the opportunity to try the choir out in a full rehearsal before fully committing to enrollment.

Support local & shop small with us every Sunday in Kailua!

Our market features a diverse mix of food vendors, artisans & crafters, farmed goods & interactive booths. We are a family-friendly establishment with free keiki activities & live music.

We service 110+ vendors each year with 60+ on site each week. This means each time you visit, there's something unique to explore. Regardless of when you come, there's always something for everyone!

Street parking is free on Sundays & we are surrounded by several public parking lots. 

This walk is a chance for our community to come together to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health, to honor loved ones we’ve lost, and to support those who may be struggling.

✨ Everyone is welcome – 'ohana, friends, schools, workplaces, clubs, faith groups, furbesties or even just you showing up as yourself.
✨ You can join as an individual, or even create a team with your group if you’d like.
✨ Fundraising is optional – we’ll just be grateful to have you walk alongside us.

Together, we can remind each other that no one walks alone 💜🩵

👉 To learn more or register, visit: https://afsp.org/HawaiiWalk

Mahalo, and hope to see you there!

Step into the artist-created Kahaluʻu Gallery and Gardens for a restorative morning that combines guided forest bathing with immersive sound healing. Led by Hawaiʻi’s first certified forest therapy guide and a master sound practitioner, the experience uses gentle invitations, mindful walking, chimes, bells, and crystal bowls to restore balance and relaxation. The session closes with a locally sourced forest tea ceremony, and after the session, guests are invited to explore onsite art galleries featuring paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and jewelry.

Meet the Artists Reception: Sunday, September 6, 1-3pm

Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH) invites everyone to view a FREE exhibit highlighting recent works by members of various skill levels.

PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using at least 80% soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color.

Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.

Meet the Artists Reception: Sunday, September 6, 1-3pm

Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH) invites everyone to view a FREE exhibit highlighting recent works by members of various skill levels.

PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using at least 80% soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color.

Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.

Closed Thursdays.

Learn/practice Mindfulness in the natural beauty of The private Hawaii Loa Ridge Park (at the end of Puuikena dr, below the trail-head) in East Oahu. Beginners welcome with introductory guidance starting at 10 am every 2nd Sat of the month. Email mindfulhawaii@gmail.com for more information.
We offer this opportunity to all interested in Mindfulness as in our free online course at www.mindfulnesscourse.org

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage and resilience he never knew he possessed.

In a bold and playful theatrical feat, The Hobbit is brought to life by just five actors who transform everyday objects into dragons, dwarves, goblins, and epic landscapes. Set inside “Tutu’s garage,” the production celebrates the ingenuity of local storytelling and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the make-believers—those who understand that imagination can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This production also marks a major milestone: the 55th anniversary of the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UH Mānoa. Founded in 1971 by Tamara Montgomery as Children’s Theatre (later known as Youth Theatre), the program has spent more than five decades inspiring young audiences and training generations of actors, directors, puppeteers, teaching artists, and arts leaders who have gone on to enrich communities throughout Hawai‘i, the nation, and
beyond.

In honor of this legacy, all proceeds from The Hobbit will support a newly established University of Hawai‘i Foundation account dedicated to sustaining and strengthening the TYA program for future
generations. 

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Adapted for the Stage by Greg Banks

Music by Tom Johnson

Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

Josh Tatofi returns to Blue Note Hawaii as the 2026 artist-in-residence. Known as the "Polynesian Luther Vandross," Tatofi's music, blends traditional and modern elements, resonating with a broad audience. He has received multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, highlighting his significant contributions to Hawaiian music. Dedicated to preserving Hawaiian culture, Tatofi uses his platform to promote the Hawaiian language and traditions, bringing the aloha spirit to a global audience through his captivating performances.

Show 6:30 & 9pm
Doors 5 & 8:30pm
Seating is First Come, First Served Per Section
$20 Minimum Per Person
Full Bar & Dinner Menu Available