Community Calendar

Aloha Theatre invites audiences of all ages to experience Seussical, a dazzling musical adventure bursting with imagination, laughter, and heart! From the Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, this beloved family musical brings the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss to life with unforgettable characters including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and Jojo, a young dreamer with a boundless imagination.

Travel from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus and beyond as colorful stories and cherished Seussian characters come together in one extraordinary journey. At its heart, Seussical is a celebration of friendship, courage, and believing in yourself. As Horton and Gertrude work together to protect the tiny Whos and overcome seemingly impossible challenges, audiences are reminded that every voice matters and that kindness, loyalty, and determination can change the world.

Filled with catchy songs, vibrant characters, and plenty of laughs, Seussical is a joyful theatrical experience that will delight children and adults alike. Catch it at the historic Aloha Theatre while you can—this magical production runs for three weekends only! Support local arts and community theatre while enjoying a memorable live performance the whole family will love.

Full of quirky charm and unexpected heart, Spelling Bee follows six competitors—and a few brave audience volunteers—as they navigate the joys and challenges of growing up. A witty and heartfelt celebration of identity, resilience, and connection. Accompanied by the HPAF Pep Band.

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.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

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.

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.

Hawaii's first ever World Cube Association speedcubing state championship is here! Three days of intense cubing, all 17 WCA events plus FTO, and one mission: Crown the first-ever Hawaii State Champion.

Different days will have different events. The following days will hold the following events:
Friday: 3x3 Fewest Moves, 4x4 Blindfolded, 5x5 Blindfolded, 3x3 MultiBlind
Saturday: 3x3, 2x2, 4x4, 3x3 One-Handed, Pyraminx, Skewb
Sunday: 5x5, 6x6, 7x7, 3x3 Blindfolded, Clock, Megaminx, Square-1, Face Turning Octahedron

Register at: https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/HawaiiChampionship2026#general-info

Spectators are FREE.

Questions? hawaiicubingcommunity@gmail.com

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.

Aloha Theatre invites audiences of all ages to experience Seussical, a dazzling musical adventure bursting with imagination, laughter, and heart! From the Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, this beloved family musical brings the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss to life with unforgettable characters including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and Jojo, a young dreamer with a boundless imagination.

Travel from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus and beyond as colorful stories and cherished Seussian characters come together in one extraordinary journey. At its heart, Seussical is a celebration of friendship, courage, and believing in yourself. As Horton and Gertrude work together to protect the tiny Whos and overcome seemingly impossible challenges, audiences are reminded that every voice matters and that kindness, loyalty, and determination can change the world.

Filled with catchy songs, vibrant characters, and plenty of laughs, Seussical is a joyful theatrical experience that will delight children and adults alike. Catch it at the historic Aloha Theatre while you can—this magical production runs for three weekends only! Support local arts and community theatre while enjoying a memorable live performance the whole family will love.

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.