Apr 26 Sunday
The Hawaii Sustainability Expo and Electric Home Show celebrates Earth Day 2026 at the Blaisdell center! Attendees can test drive up to 10 EVs without having to go dealer to dealer to dealer, ride e-bikes/skate/hoverboards, eat at the farm-to-expo food court, play cornhole at the all-electric tailgate and BBQ, see the latest in induction cookstoves technology, heat pump technology, solar portable power stations, and all sorts of other climate-friendly advances of the clean tech revolution.
Bestselling author Bill McKibben headlines an amazing lineup of speakers, panels, and workshops throughout the weekend and homeowners will have a chance to see all the greatest home improvement technologies available and meet qualified contractors who can help them get their home all-electric and solar powered.
Balinese Wayang Listrik (giant shadow puppets in combination with live action and gamelan orchestra)April 17-26, 2026*Pre-Show Chats at 6:45pm before Saturday performances
Co-Directed by Kristin Pauka and I Madé MojaAdapted from a traditional Balinese folktale by Ketut Wirtawan and Madé Moja
Panji and the Lost Princess is a large-scale Balinese shadow puppetry performance in the tradition of wayang listrik. The story is based on the Balinese interpretation of a traditional Javanese story, and adapted to the genre of wayang listrik by Balinese master artists I Ketut Wirtawan and I Madé Moja. The show is dynamically staged with giant shadow puppetry, actors, dancers, special lighting effects, and is accompanied by a live gamelan ensemble, led by master musician I Madé Widana. The style of the production, wayang listrik (Indonesian for “electric shadows”), is a recent development in Balinese shadow puppetry that emerged in the late 1990s. What distinguishes this art form from others is the inclusion of giant screens, paintings, complex lighting, 3-dimensional effects, and dancers, as well as actors behind the screen, wearing shadow masks carved in a similar manner as traditional kulit (“leather”) puppets. Moja has staged two previous wayang listrik productions at Kennedy Theatre: Subali-Sugriwa – Battle of the Monkey Kings and The Last King of Bali. We are thrilled that he will return this season to serve as the master designer and co-director of this production.
Friday, Apr. 17 at 7:30pmSaturday, Apr. 18 at 7:30pm*Friday, Apr. 24 at 7:30pmSaturday, Apr. 25 at 7:30pm*Sunday, Apr. 26 at 2:00pm*pre-show chat 4/18 & 4/25 at 6:45pm
Apr 28 Tuesday
Join the Heart Lotus Youth Warriors Program and help Palolo Elementary students with homework, reading skills, and cultural activities. Hours are 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Whether you can come weekly or just occasionally, you can make a difference to a child. Orientation required. Sponsored by Tzu Chi Hawaii, a Kaimuki-based nonprofit that promotes values of gratitude, respect, love, and mindfulness.
Apply here: bit.ly/TzuChiVolunteers
Apr 29 Wednesday
The North Shore Country Market is back! Join us every Wednesday from 1 to 6 PM at Liliuokalani Protestant Church in Haleiwa.Discover fresh local produce, unique gifts from artisans and crafters, delicious food, and live island music.Serving the North Shore community for over 30 years — the North Shore Country Market welcomes you every Wednesday afternoon. Free Market parking!
May 06 Wednesday
May 13 Wednesday
May 16 Saturday
"Piano virtuoso Joyce Yang joins CMH ensembles in two romantic-era gems that ripple with expressive beauty and emotional depth.
FARRENC: Sextet in C Minor, Op. 40DVOŘÁK: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81"
May 20 Wednesday
Join Bishop Museum Planetarium educators and Hōkūleʻa navigator and Honolulu Community College Hoʻokele Instructor Kaʻiulani Murphy for Navigating by the Stars! Each talk will include an introduction to the night sky and celestial navigation and will feature the Hawaiian star line most prominent that month. This month’s featured Hawaiian star line is Kaiwikuamoʻo.
May 27 Wednesday