Community Calendar

On Saturday morning, August 15, Lutheran Church of Honolulu will host a Free Store for the Makiki neighborhood community. In a Free Store goods and services are freely exchanged with no payments. As goods were often shared freely among early Christians it reminds us of our roots while benefitting both the environment by recycling and those ”shoppers” who find items they would otherwise have to purchase.

Items in the store are in working order, clean, and small enough for one person to carry. Come and see if we have just what you have been looking for! Ample parking is available at the church parking lot on Poki Street.

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.

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.

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.

🌟 Be brave. Go bald. Help kids fight cancer. 💇🏻‍♂️💇🏽‍♀️💪🏼
Join us for St Baldrick’s 15th Annual Honolulu Event’s 15th Annual Honolulu Brave the Shave on Sunday, August 16, from 12–3PM at Dave & Buster’s Ala Moana! 🎉

Shave your head, donate your hair, volunteer, or simply make a donation to help fund lifesaving childhood cancer research. Every act of support brings us one step closer to brighter futures for our keiki. 💚

📅 Sunday, August 16 | 12–3PM
📍 Dave & Buster’s Ala Moana
🤝 Presented with support from IBEW Local 1260
www.stbaldricks.org/events/hawaii2026

- Brief History of St Baldrick’s in Hawaii -
Since 2005 St. Baldrick’s has provided almost 10 million in direct funding, research grants, and infrastructure grants to Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Tripler Army Medical Center, and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center for clinical trials and improvements, as well as 10 fellowships grants to Hawaii researchers, allowing new life-saving treatments to get to children in Hawaii.
Our event will speed the search for cures through St. Baldrick’s, the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants.

Cant shave or make it out? Please consider making a donation to give kids the long, healthy lives they deserve!!

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. 

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.