Community Calendar

This exhibit is a part of Honouliuli National Historic Site's 80 Years of Closure Commemoration which honors the permanent closing of Honouliuli Internment Camp.

The Honouliuli National Historic Site pop-up exhibit that traveled around O‘ahu last year is headed for new shores on our neighboring islands. Beginning in June, the pop-up exhibit will find new homes in public libraries across the Hawaiian Islands, on the same island that will also screen the movie Voices Behind Barbed Wire that month.

Honouliuli National Historic Site's pop-up exhibit is a series of panels that give foundational information about Honouliuli Internment Camp and its impacts as well as National Park Service stewardship of the site. For those who have never heard of the park, it is a great source of knowledge to learn an overview of the history.

Pop-up exhibit is available to view during normal library hours.

HCT’s After Dark presents “Be More Chill” July 30 - August 16 at The Pūhi Theatrical Warehouse. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. This PG-13 musical comedy follows high school student Jeremy Heere as he navigates friendship, popularity, and teenage life with the help of a mysterious supercomputer called “The Squip.” Directed and musically directed by HCT alumnus Taj Nakoa with choreography by alumnus Jake Lester. Tickets available at www.hctkauai.org.

In 2026, Heiva I Kaua`i celebrates the 24th anniversary of a unique, exciting and
colorful Tahitian dance and drumming competition. This annual event provides a venue
for performers of all ages to present their talent, skill and cultural knowledge to an
audience of more than 1,400 attendees daily! On Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and
2nd, from 9am to 5pm, come and enjoy this community-sponsored, family-centered
celebration of Tahitian culture at the Kapa`a Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway).
Participants from Hawai`i, the mainland and abroad, with a range in age from toddler to
elder, perform solo and group competition and exhibition dances portraying legends and
stories of Tahiti. Event admission is $8 at the door. Children aged 12 and under are
admitted free.

After opening ceremonies, solo competitions are held on Saturday, starting with the
youngest age groups and continuing through adults, until the championship dance-offs
in the afternoon. Solo categories include traditional otea vahine and tane, for junior,
senior and master (age 26+) divisions. Group categories include otea, aparima,
ahupurotu and drumming. Heiva I Kaua`i offers an amateur/youth group category for
contestants under age 19. Group competition is scheduled for Sunday. Please see the
Heiva i Kauai website for additional information at http://www.heivaikauai.com.
Over 45 vendors offer an extensive array of Tahitian and other Pacific Island gifts,
jewelry, art, woodwork and clothing. Food vendors sell a variety of ethnic foods. Artists
provide demonstrations of Polynesian crafts. Silent Auction both days from 9am to 2pm
with incredible offers from local businesses and creators.

Heiva I Kaua`i is grateful for support from the County of Kaua`i and the Kapa`a business
community. This event is ADA accessible. Persons in need of auxiliary aid to participate,
please email Kate at least 7 days before the event at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.
For more information, please email Kate on Kauai at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.

Does your citrus have spots? Are your tomatoes looking tired? Don't let your garden woes wilt your spirits. Bring your gardening questions and plant samples to the Kauaʻi Master Gardener "Plant Doctor" booth every Saturday at the farmers market.

This free community service, provided by the University of Hawaiʻi’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, connects you with highly trained Master Gardener volunteers who specialize in tropical horticulture, pest management, and soil health. Whether you are a backyard grower or a small-scale farmer, the "Plant Doctor" is in to help your garden thrive.

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Social Security & Medicare Basics for Those Thinking Ahead to Retirement

Planning for retirement can feel complicated — especially when it comes to Social Security and Medicare. This free, in‑person AARP seminar is designed to help you understand the basics so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Learn how Social Security and Medicare work, when to enroll or claim, and how these programs can fit into your overall retirement plans. This educational session is presented by trained AARP volunteers and is ideal for adults who are thinking ahead to retirement and want clear, unbiased information.

Sandwiches will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs. We recommend bringing your re-usable water bottle.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Noel Okimoto has been playing professionally since the age of ten. Noel’s primary instrument is the drum set, but is also an accomplished orchestral percussionist, vibraphonist, composer and clinician. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Percussion from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Noel has played in Hawaiʻi, the mainland USA, and internationally with Freddie Hubbard, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Stan Getz, Bobby Hutcherson, Richie Cole, Bill Watrous, Ernie Watts, Bud Shank, Barney Kessel, Lew Tabackin, Sadao Watanabe, Wynton Marsalis, Ronnie Cuber, Makoto Ozone, Jeff Richman, Larry Coryell, Nestor Torres, Gene Harris, Take 6, David Benoit, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Steve Allen, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Bob Hope, Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Dionne Warwick, and Jake Shimabukuro, among others. He was also a member of the Gabe Baltazar Group for five years. He retired as the percussion section leader of the historic Royal Hawaiian Band after many years of service to the City & County of Honolulu.

Okimoto recorded an award-winning jazz CD in 2004, entitled ‘Ohana, that received a 4-Star review in Downbeat magazine and positive reviews in other national and international publications.

HCT’s After Dark presents “Be More Chill” July 30 - August 16 at The Pūhi Theatrical Warehouse. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. This PG-13 musical comedy follows high school student Jeremy Heere as he navigates friendship, popularity, and teenage life with the help of a mysterious supercomputer called “The Squip.” Directed and musically directed by HCT alumnus Taj Nakoa with choreography by alumnus Jake Lester. Tickets available at www.hctkauai.org.

In 2026, Heiva I Kaua`i celebrates the 24th anniversary of a unique, exciting and
colorful Tahitian dance and drumming competition. This annual event provides a venue
for performers of all ages to present their talent, skill and cultural knowledge to an
audience of more than 1,400 attendees daily! On Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and
2nd, from 9am to 5pm, come and enjoy this community-sponsored, family-centered
celebration of Tahitian culture at the Kapa`a Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway).
Participants from Hawai`i, the mainland and abroad, with a range in age from toddler to
elder, perform solo and group competition and exhibition dances portraying legends and
stories of Tahiti. Event admission is $8 at the door. Children aged 12 and under are
admitted free.

After opening ceremonies, solo competitions are held on Saturday, starting with the
youngest age groups and continuing through adults, until the championship dance-offs
in the afternoon. Solo categories include traditional otea vahine and tane, for junior,
senior and master (age 26+) divisions. Group categories include otea, aparima,
ahupurotu and drumming. Heiva I Kaua`i offers an amateur/youth group category for
contestants under age 19. Group competition is scheduled for Sunday. Please see the
Heiva i Kauai website for additional information at http://www.heivaikauai.com.
Over 45 vendors offer an extensive array of Tahitian and other Pacific Island gifts,
jewelry, art, woodwork and clothing. Food vendors sell a variety of ethnic foods. Artists
provide demonstrations of Polynesian crafts. Silent Auction both days from 9am to 2pm
with incredible offers from local businesses and creators.

Heiva I Kaua`i is grateful for support from the County of Kaua`i and the Kapa`a business
community. This event is ADA accessible. Persons in need of auxiliary aid to participate,
please email Kate at least 7 days before the event at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.
For more information, please email Kate on Kauai at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.

HCT’s After Dark presents “Be More Chill” July 30 - August 16 at The Pūhi Theatrical Warehouse. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. This PG-13 musical comedy follows high school student Jeremy Heere as he navigates friendship, popularity, and teenage life with the help of a mysterious supercomputer called “The Squip.” Directed and musically directed by HCT alumnus Taj Nakoa with choreography by alumnus Jake Lester. Tickets available at www.hctkauai.org.

Hōʻike Open Mic is held every Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM by appointment only. Community members are invited to reserve a free 10-minute slot to share music, poetry, stories, ideas, or other creative expression. Performances are recorded and aired the following week on Hōʻike.

To schedule your open mic time, contact TV@hoike.org or (808) 246-1556.