Community Calendar

Do You Love Sushi?

“I Love Sushi,” a traveling exhibition sponsored by the internationally renowned Japan Foundation, opens on June 27 at the Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo.

The world-traveling exhibit pays recognition to sushi’s immense popularity all over the world, dating back to its introduction to Japan over 1,000 years ago. “I Love Sushi” artfully tells the story of sushi’s key transformations over time and offers visitors a look into how sushi evolved from its ancient origins into a global culinary phenomenon.

The exhibition is produced by the prestigious Japan Foundation headquartered in Tokyo. The exhibit’s showing in Hawaii is coordinated by the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu in coordination with the Hawaii Japanese Center. The visually stunning presentation includes ukiyo-e paintings, woodblock prints, video installations, and scale models of realistically depicted seafood, reproductions of sushi, and even a replica of a Japanese sushi restaurant.

“I Love Sushi” also touches on broader aspects of Japanese history and culture, as sushi has undergone many transformations as it adapted to the environment, climate, and lifestyle of Japan. Nigirizushi, for example, a small mound of rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients originated about 200 years ago in Edo (Tokyo). Hawaii itself is of course no stranger to its own multiethnic traditions involving raw fish and rice.

“I Love Sushi” opens Saturday, June 27 and closes Saturday, August 22 at the Hawaii Japanese Center (HJC), located at 751 Kanoelehua Avenue. HJC is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, email HJC at info@hawaiijapanesecenter.com or call (808) 934-9611.

Movies are back with films everyone will love! Grab some hot, freshly popped popcorn or a sweet treat from our concessions, kick back, and enjoy a fun movie night at Aloha Theatre.

All movies start at 7 PM.

Admission is free with dinner next door at the Theatery - go to www.TheTheatery.com to make reservations.

You may also buy tickets online in advance for $10 each at www.alohatheatre.com or purchase them at the box office up to a half hour before showtime.

6/12 - Hedwig and the Angry Inch

6/19 - But I'm a Cheerleader

6/26 - The Addiction of Hope Film Screening with Q&A

7/3 - Independence Day

7/10 - Jaws

Tickets at:
https://thealohatheatre.ludus.com/200505344

Celebrate explosive action, unforgettable heroics, and one of the biggest blockbusters of all time with a special screening of Independence Day at Aloha Theatre! When mysterious alien spacecraft appear over the world's major cities, humanity faces an unprecedented threat. As the clock ticks down, an unlikely team of heroes must unite to save the planet in this thrilling sci-fi adventure packed with spectacular special effects, edge-of-your-seat action, and iconic movie moments.

Whether you're reliving the excitement or introducing a new generation to this summer movie classic, Independence Day is the perfect big-screen experience. Gather your friends and family and enjoy an evening of alien invasions, daring pilots, and humanity's fight for survival in the historic Aloha Theatre.

Admission is free with dinner next door at The Theatery. Make your reservations in advance at www.TheTheatery.com.

Movie-only tickets are $10 each and may be purchased online in advance at www.alohatheatre.com or at the Aloha Theatre box office up to 30 minutes before showtime.

A.E. Reverie unfolds on the night Amelia Earhart lands in Chautauqua in 1929, inspiring a young woman to imagine a future beyond imposed limits. Paired with Rise, this double bill blends history and magical realism to explore legacy, equality, and representation. Accompanied by the HPAF Orchestra

Experience Hawai‘i Performing Arts Festival’s 2026 Season of Dreams, running July 1–19, with world-class performances, emerging artists, and special events on Hawaiʻi Island; visit HawaiiPerformingArtsFestival.org for tickets and the full festival schedule.

Farmers and Artisan market

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

Experience one of Hawai‘i’s most iconic Fourth of July traditions at the 62nd Annual Parker Ranch Rodeo & Horse Races in Waimea. Enjoy a full day of fast-paced rodeo action, horse races, local food and craft vendors, keiki activities, and authentic paniolo tradition.

This year’s celebration will also feature live music from the Lim Ohana, Kalapana Awa Band, and Ekolu from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a rodeo awards presentation, and jumbo video screens at the arena to bring fans even closer to the action.

Gates open at 7:30 a.m., with the grand entry beginning at 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Purchase Tickets

Online In-Person At Waimea Butcher Shop, Paniolo, Preservation Society, Kamuela, Hardwoods, and Parker Ranch, and Historic Homes at Pu‘uopelu

$30 AT THE DOOR
$20 KAMA‘ĀINA (PRE-SALE at participating loctions)
$25 GENERAL AND ONLINE (PRE-SALE)
KEIKI 12 & UNDER FREE

For the safety and comfort of our guests and animals, no animals are permitted except service animals

What's included

Admission to the rodeo and awards ceremony
Admission to live music performances
Access to food and craft vendors
Access to keiki activities and event grounds

Do You Love Sushi?

“I Love Sushi,” a traveling exhibition sponsored by the internationally renowned Japan Foundation, opens on June 27 at the Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo.

The world-traveling exhibit pays recognition to sushi’s immense popularity all over the world, dating back to its introduction to Japan over 1,000 years ago. “I Love Sushi” artfully tells the story of sushi’s key transformations over time and offers visitors a look into how sushi evolved from its ancient origins into a global culinary phenomenon.

The exhibition is produced by the prestigious Japan Foundation headquartered in Tokyo. The exhibit’s showing in Hawaii is coordinated by the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu in coordination with the Hawaii Japanese Center. The visually stunning presentation includes ukiyo-e paintings, woodblock prints, video installations, and scale models of realistically depicted seafood, reproductions of sushi, and even a replica of a Japanese sushi restaurant.

“I Love Sushi” also touches on broader aspects of Japanese history and culture, as sushi has undergone many transformations as it adapted to the environment, climate, and lifestyle of Japan. Nigirizushi, for example, a small mound of rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients originated about 200 years ago in Edo (Tokyo). Hawaii itself is of course no stranger to its own multiethnic traditions involving raw fish and rice.

“I Love Sushi” opens Saturday, June 27 and closes Saturday, August 22 at the Hawaii Japanese Center (HJC), located at 751 Kanoelehua Avenue. HJC is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, email HJC at info@hawaiijapanesecenter.com or call (808) 934-9611.

A.E. Reverie unfolds on the night Amelia Earhart lands in Chautauqua in 1929, inspiring a young woman to imagine a future beyond imposed limits. Paired with Rise, this double bill blends history and magical realism to explore legacy, equality, and representation. Accompanied by the HPAF Orchestra.

Experience Hawai‘i Performing Arts Festival’s 2026 Season of Dreams, running July 1–19, with world-class performances, emerging artists, and special events on Hawaiʻi Island; visit HawaiiPerformingArtsFestival.org for tickets and the full festival schedule.

An intimate evening of chamber music featuring HPAF Faculty and Guest Artists. Experience the nuance, collaboration, and expressive power of masterworks performed up close.
Experience Hawai‘i Performing Arts Festival’s 2026 Season of Dreams, running July 1–19, with world-class performances, emerging artists, and special events on Hawaiʻi Island; visit HawaiiPerformingArtsFestival.org for tickets and the full festival schedule.