Community Calendar

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+.

"Three masterworks chart the expressive heights of the string quartet. Haydn’s beloved Emperor anchors a program that moves from Mozart’s stormy drama to Ravel’s luminous Impressionism—music that reigns with clarity, depth, and elegance.

HAYDN: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3, ‘Emperor’
MOZART: String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421
RAVEL: String Quartet in F Major"

The 2025 Hawaii’s Woodshow™ marks the 33rd anniversary of Hawai‘i’s
premier woodworking exhibition, presented by the Hawai‘i Forest
Association (HFA). This annual showcase celebrates masterful
craftsmanship, innovative design, and the unparalleled beauty of
furniture and fine woodworking created from Hawaiian-grown woods.

Artists are challenged to create exceptional works that highlight the
character, figure, and spirit of local species—especially those
cultivated and matured in Hawai‘i. By doing so, the Woodshow not only
inspires excellence in artistry but also underscores the value of
planting and stewarding high-quality hardwoods for future generations.

"Three masterworks chart the expressive heights of the string quartet. Haydn’s beloved Emperor anchors a program that moves from Mozart’s stormy drama to Ravel’s luminous Impressionism—music that reigns with clarity, depth, and elegance.

HAYDN: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3, ‘Emperor’
MOZART: String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421
RAVEL: String Quartet in F Major"

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

The 2025 Hawaii’s Woodshow™ marks the 33rd anniversary of Hawai‘i’s
premier woodworking exhibition, presented by the Hawai‘i Forest
Association (HFA). This annual showcase celebrates masterful
craftsmanship, innovative design, and the unparalleled beauty of
furniture and fine woodworking created from Hawaiian-grown woods.

Artists are challenged to create exceptional works that highlight the
character, figure, and spirit of local species—especially those
cultivated and matured in Hawai‘i. By doing so, the Woodshow not only
inspires excellence in artistry but also underscores the value of
planting and stewarding high-quality hardwoods for future generations.

🎶 Fall into Harmony with Honolulu Blend! 🎶

Join us for a FREE 3-week harmony workshop and experience the joy of singing with the award-winning Honolulu Blend Show Chorus!

You’ll learn new music, sharpen your singing skills, and work with our top-notch director — all in a fun, welcoming environment. No experience required, just bring your love of music!

📅 Workshop Dates:

Monday, Sept 22

Monday, Sept 29

Monday, Oct 6

🎤 Performance:
Monday, Oct 13 @ Ala Moana Center Stage

✨ Why Join?

FREE professional-level vocal coaching

Learn exciting new songs

Be part of a friendly, supportive singing community

Perform on stage with us!

📍 Location: Maryknoll
💌 Sign up today to reserve your spot! www.honolulublend.org

Join us for open mic with host GJ available to back you up on guitar. We also have an 88 key weighted Roland piano for your performance needs. From 7-10PM on the 2nd Floor of the Waikiki Grand Hotel. Adults 21+ welcome!

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.

This 2-hour interactive workshop is made free to the public through a grant from the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and will go over the most essential e-bike topics: what Hawai‘i’s laws say about e-bikes, introduction & rundown of e-bike lingo, what sets them apart from traditional bicycles, pros & cons on different component options, and best practices for safe e-biking in Hawai‘i! These workshops are designed to get responsible teens & adults into the awesome world of electric bicycles safely & confidently with Hawai‘i’s bicycling-experts.

All registrants will get a chance to test ride e-bikes in this FREE workshop (we've got an awesome variety of different types and styles of electric bicycles attendees will be able to choose from!). This workshop is put on by your friends at Hawai‘i Bicycling League with help from a grant through the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.

Workshop is limited to the first 11 people to sign up - secure your spot (there is no cost to reserve and try out an e-bike!) at: bit.ly/45kXDj7

Preview of our diverse e-bike options you'll be able to select from:
» Hybrid/city/commuter e-bike
» Step-thru e-bike
» Cruiser e-bike
» Folding e-bike
» Fat tire e-bike
» Gravel e-bike
» Short-tail cargo e-bike
» Long-tail cargo e-bike