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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.

Join us at the beautiful YMCA Camp Erdman (69-385 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791) for Art Market at The Camp, a community art market organized by Waveline Collective.

Waveline Collective is a Waialua-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local artists by creating more opportunities to exhibit and sell their work, while providing workshops in art business, professional development, networking, and international exposure. We believe artists thrive when they support one another, and our mission is to strengthen Hawaiʻi's creative community through collaboration and education.

Browse artwork by talented local artists, enjoy live music, delicious food vendors, hands-on art activities, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Take in the breathtaking scenery of Mokulēʻia Beach with the majestic backdrop of Mount Kaʻala, or bring your own painting supplies and join local artist Mark N. Brown for a BYO plein air painting experience inspired by the surrounding landscape. Whether you're looking for original artwork, great food, a chance to paint outdoors, or simply a beautiful afternoon on the North Shore, there's something for everyone..

Fun Fact: Camp Erdman is also a famous filming location for the hit TV series Lost!

Come support local artists, connect with the community, and enjoy a day where art, nature, and aloha come together. 🌺🎨

Join us at the beautiful YMCA Camp Erdman (69-385 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791) for Art Market at The Camp, a community art market organized by Waveline Collective.

Waveline Collective is a Hawaiʻi-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local artists by creating more opportunities to exhibit and sell their work, while providing workshops in art business, professional development, networking, and international exposure. We believe artists thrive when they support one another, and our mission is to strengthen Hawaiʻi's creative community through collaboration and education.

Browse artwork by talented local artists, enjoy live music, delicious food vendors, hands-on art activities, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Take in the breathtaking scenery of Mokulēʻia Beach with the majestic backdrop of Mount Kaʻala, or enjoy open air painting session with Paint Party 808 lead by Karishma. Whether you're looking for original artwork, a chance to paint outdoors, or simply a beautiful afternoon on the North Shore, there's something for everyone.

Fun Fact: Camp Erdman is also a famous filming location for the hit TV series Lost!

This is a free event. Please come support local artists, connect with the community, and enjoy a day where art, nature, and aloha come together!

Support local & shop small with us every Sunday in Kailua!

Our market features a diverse mix of food vendors, artisans & crafters, farmed goods & interactive booths. We are a family-friendly establishment with free keiki activities & live music.

We service 110+ vendors each year with 60+ on site each week. This means each time you visit, there's something unique to explore. Regardless of when you come, there's always something for everyone!

Street parking is free on Sundays & we are surrounded by several public parking lots. 

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Discover the artistry, beauty, and soul of Hawaii’s Woodshow — where master craftsmen transform island-grown woods into breathtaking works of art. From bold contemporary pieces to timeless traditional craftsmanship, this celebrated exhibition brings together Hawaii’s finest wood artists for a vibrant showcase of creativity, culture, and aloha.

Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.

Support local & shop small with us every Sunday in Kailua!

Our market features a diverse mix of food vendors, artisans & crafters, farmed goods & interactive booths. We are a family-friendly establishment with free keiki activities & live music.

We service 110+ vendors each year with 60+ on site each week. This means each time you visit, there's something unique to explore. Regardless of when you come, there's always something for everyone!

Street parking is free on Sundays & we are surrounded by several public parking lots. 

Discover the artistry, beauty, and soul of Hawaii’s Woodshow — where master craftsmen transform island-grown woods into breathtaking works of art. From bold contemporary pieces to timeless traditional craftsmanship, this celebrated exhibition brings together Hawaii’s finest wood artists for a vibrant showcase of creativity, culture, and aloha.

Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.

Support local & shop small with us every Sunday in Kailua!

Our market features a diverse mix of food vendors, artisans & crafters, farmed goods & interactive booths. We are a family-friendly establishment with free keiki activities & live music.

We service 110+ vendors each year with 60+ on site each week. This means each time you visit, there's something unique to explore. Regardless of when you come, there's always something for everyone!

Street parking is free on Sundays & we are surrounded by several public parking lots. 

Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it's nothing new. But today's AI-powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. In this free lecture, we'll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices,making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We'll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI.

Join AARP volunteer speaker, Larry Black, at Kaunoa Senior Center, for an informative lecture developed by Senior Planet by AARP.