Community Calendar

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!

Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.

Families with children of all ages are invited to join in for a FREE evening of spooky fun and community spirit!

This year's festival features a lineup of fun activities perfect for our young keiki. Children will have the opportunity to explore dozens of trick-or-treat stations prepared by many generous nonprofit and community partner agencies and local businesses, guaranteeing that every little ghost and goblin has a frighteningly good time!

The festival will also feature critter petting encounters for those looking to meet some friendly furry friends, live music from DJ Boomshot and Marty Dread along with activities where children can unleash their budding creativity such as Ben's Big Blue Building Blocks, providing a fun space for imaginative play.

As the sun goes down, don't forget to bring blankets! Families will lounge in the open air while keiki are enjoying the free-to-roam activities, all while savoring the delicious offerings featured by our favorite local food trucks and vendors. Join us in celebrating Halloween with fun, creativity, and community at the island's premier facility for innovative performing artists and the perfect locale to show off your most creative costumes. Trek on over with the entire family for a night full of enchanting experiences!

Pre-concert food & beverages available for purchase.

Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Darin Cumpston. He will performing relaxing sunset vibes at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

HONOLULU POETRY SLAM
Honolulu Poetry Slam is a monthly spoken word poetry competition. The Slam combines poetry and performance with Honolulu’s best poets. Each poet has three minutes to present their original poetry, to be scored by judges chosen from the audience. The top three poets go on to the final round to compete for bragging rights and a cash prize.

Each month’s Slam features fabulous guest visual and performance artists who dazzle with a range of talents. From singers and songwriters to flow artists and dancers, their performances complement the verbal artistry of the poets.

Musical awesomeness is provided by DJ WanderLust, a multitalented artist and educator, and the best damn DJ in poetry. And your host is Liam Skilling.

The Slam is held at the Slack Key Lounge in Hawaiian Brian’s at 1680 Kapiolani Blvd on the second floor. Validated parking, food, and drinks!

Every last Thursday. Come check us out, whether you come to listen, or take the stage yourself.

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Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Kalau. He will be performing relaxing classic hula and hapa haole music at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Friday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Tempa & Naor’s Soul Kitchen Halloween Dance Party
Friday, October 31, 2025
Starts at 7:30pm
Run time: 2 hours with intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/663470/

About the Show
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of music this Halloween! 🎃

Tempa & Naor’s Soul Kitchen takes the stage at ProArts with the big band. Tempa’s powerhouse, soul-drenched vocals and Naor’s fiery guitar and ukulele rhythms lead the charge in a night of high-energy Zydeco, Soul, and Americana.

They’ll be joined by an all-star crew bringing the grooves: Michael Ferenci on lead guitar and trombone, David Fraser on keys, accordion, and harmonica, Dayan Kai on saxophone, fiddle and surprise instruments, Jay Molina on bass, Dane Love on drums, and Andrea Walls on violin. Together, they’ll keep the dance floor alive and have you shaking your booty.

Come dressed in your best costume for our costume contest, and celebrate Halloween island-style. It’s a night of music, magic, and mischief you won’t want to miss.
About Tempa & Naor
Tempa & Naor are a singer-songwriter couple that has been composing music together for 13 years. Based on Maui, Hawaii, they have been creating a unique blend of soul and folk music that speaks to the heart. Their music draws from personal experiences, weaving powerful and honest lyrics that explore themes of transformation, love, loss, and release. They believe music is medicine and they live to share it with the world.
Photo: Shooting Stars Maui
Ticket Information
Premium Seating:
$53 Extra large and comfy front row seats from A1 to A6 with side tables
Preferred Seating:
$47.70 Best-view seating in either the front row OR the front row of any elevated section
Regular Seating:
$42.40
Partially-Obstructed View Seats (by dance floor):
$31.80
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/

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.

Kick off your holiday shopping and give back to the community at the same time!
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Aliiolani Craft & Gift Fair — your one-stop destination for discovering unique, handcrafted gifts while supporting local artisans and small businesses. From beautifully made crafts and delicious artisan foods to mouthwatering grinds from our favorite food trucks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Come connect, celebrate community, and make a meaningful difference, one thoughtful gift at a time. Support Local. Give Local. Shop with Heart❤️

Event Contact
Phone: (808)-688-6638
info@islandcraftfairs.org​​​

VENDORS:
Currently accepting applications for all types of small retail businesses including cooking, serving and produce booths & Food Trucks!
Application deadline is the Wednesday before the event at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time.