Jun 12 Wednesday
For those with Young Onset Parkinson's & care partners. Casual gathering for talk story.
Jun 14 Friday
Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held every Friday, from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: 1st Fridays - Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong, 2nd Fridays - kapa stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz. 3rd Fridays - ʻukulele with Wes Awana, and 4th Fridays - Lauhala Weaving with Kuʻuipo Morales.
These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawai’i State GIA Wai Wai Program.
Jun 15 Saturday
Aloha Home Market is Hawaii’s premier pop-up market and showcase for unique local treasures and finds! Aloha Home Market features Hawaii’s finest furniture makers, artisans, jewelry makers, clothing designers, food vendors, and more. Shoppers venture to Aloha Home Market from all over the island not only to enjoy an afternoon of amazing shopping, but also live entertainment from local up-and-coming musical artists, freshly prepared ono grinds, keiki activities, and more!
We at Aloha Home Market make it our goal to support small, local businesses by providing them a platform to sell their goods, promote their businesses, and reach the public in a warm and friendly environment. We hope to create a fun, festive, and family (& pet)-friendly gathering place that brings the Oahu community together.
Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2024 as we celebrate our Micronesian cultures and Pacific communities at the annual Celebrate Micronesia Festival at Bishop Museum!
The Festival showcases traditional and contemporary art, dance, fashion, stories, poetry, food, and music of the people and cultures of the Republic of Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Guåhan (Guam), Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Kiribati and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Supported in part by:
Bernice Pauahi Bishop MuseumCenter for Pacific Island Studies, University of Hawai'i at MānoaEast-West CenterHawai'i Council for the HumanitiesNational Endowment for the HumanitiesPacific Islands Development Program
Join us for POLYNESIAN AF, the newest sketch comedy variety show featuring Hawaii's funniest Pacific Islanders! Produced, Hosted, and Directed by Anette Arinix Amazing Aga!
Jun 16 Sunday
The State Office of Elections, Voter Services Section will be presenting information about voting in the upcoming primary and general elections in Hawaii this year, including voting by mail and in person.
Eligible members of the public will have the opportunity to register to vote or update their voter registration with a Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State ID.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events
Jun 21 Friday
Students will learn the hili method of lei-making, which is braiding or weaving of a single plant material– in this case ti leaf. Class participants will learn ti leaf preparation, the traditional hawaiian style of lei hili and the integral skill of placement of leaves and flowers between twists to secure them in the lei. Students will also learn to prepare the native Kauna'oa plant and then braid it and assemble the ti leaf and kauna'oa sections together to form one lei.
Class participants will leave the class with a beautiful, handmade lei. Students need to bring a pair of cutting clippers or scissors.
Jun 24 Monday
Tanoshii Hawai'i (Joyful Hawaiʻi) is a keiki culture camp hosted by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi. This multi-day summer program will offer kids hands-on learning of Japanese and local culture through music, arts, crafts, food, language, traditions, and history.
Register your keiki (ages 8-13) for Tanoshii Hawaiʻi, our cultural week-long day camp program on Oʻahu, HI. Spaces are limited!
Jun 25 Tuesday