Community Calendar

Pianist and composer ISAIAH J. THOMPSON is originally from West Orange, New Jersey. He began studying with pianist Alla Epelbaum at The Calderone School of Music and Bob Mikula from an early age and soon after enrolled in Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For Teens. He later was admitted to The Juilliard School where he graduated with both his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music degrees and went on to further his education in Theology and the Arts at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Isaiah joined the John Pizzarelli Trio in 2019 and has performed with other major artists such as, Christian McBride, Steve Turre, Catherine Russell, and Buster Williams. His recording debut was featured on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Handful of Keys album with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and he has since released multiple recordings as a leader.

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!

Mike Lewis, bandleader and master trumpeter presents an evening celebrating the music of Jimmy Buffett. Now in his 10th year of Big Band Monday Residency at Blue Note Hawaii, Mike Lewis caps his illustrious 55th round the world show biz career trumpeting with the best; Tony Bennett, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Wynton Marsalis, Sammy Davis and even Hawaii's own Kalapana, C&K and Bruno Mars to name just a few. Recent recipient of The Hawaii State Senate honorarium for "his signature sound, dynamic conducting, and masterful arrangements. Mike Lewis has built and sustained Hawaii's vibrant big band community"

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience brings Hawaiʻi’s songs to life every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere Theater. Perfect for families, couples, Kamaʻāina and visitors, this immersive performance now shines brighter than ever with newly installed projectors delivering higher definition and crystal-clear clarity. Tickets are required; reserve your seats by visiting mauioceancenter.com.

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!

The Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society (HMPS) presents The Legends of Hawaiian Music featuring Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Lifetime Achievement and Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Recipient – Nā Makamaka – Jerry Santos and friends kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, August 4 at SHOR at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa.

Start the weekend early and head over to Waikīkī for an evening of food and live music. Indulge on the soothing sounds of Jerry Santos and friends while partaking in a meal at SHOR. For VIP seating, order from SHOR’s prix fixe special three-course menu for $75 per person. SHOR’s regular menu will also be available for guests outside of the VIP area.