Community Calendar

Friends of Mānoa Library Fall Book Sale

Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025. 10:00am – 2:00pm

Mānoa Public Library
Meeting Room
2716 Woodlawn Drive

Most books, CDs and DVDs $1.00 each

All proceeds benefit Mānoa Public Library

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.

Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.

PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. 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.

Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.
PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. 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.

Game Day at Hawaii State Library

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

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+.

"Smother" is a hilarious play about Marcia, a bossy but well-intentioned mother, who cooks up increasingly outlandish schemes to control her daughter, Julia's, love life. Unfortunately, Julia has a track record of hooking up with loser boyfriends, and Marcia vows to change that. Ultimately, Marcia learns by seeking professional help, and through the efforts of those who love her, how to let go.....maybe.

Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.

PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. 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.