May 01 Friday
Spam can harps, rice bag drums, tin can gongs, and other musical instruments made from repurposed rubbish are on display at Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery now through mid-August. All instruments were custom built by Benjamin Fairfield, author of the illustrated children's book Kani Ka 'Opala: How can garbage sing? Fairfield (lecturer at UH and Hawai'i Pacific University) was featured last October on the Conversation as a climate-action-artist-in-residence with the State Commission on Climate Change in 2025. Come view, play, and listen to an assortment of rubbish instruments. A great way to celebrate Earth Day and aloha 'aina.
Maui Historical Society Presents:
Lei Day Heritage Festival with Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey HouseFriday, May 1st, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
E hoʻolauleʻa kākou i ke kau pua! Celebrate the joy of spring at the annual Lei Day Heritage Festival event, hosted by the Maui Historical Society Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House. Dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Maui Nui, the Maui Historical Society brings the past to life through cultural exhibits, programs, and community celebrations rooted in Hawaiian culture.
This free ʻohana-friendly event features mele Hawaiʻi, hula, and hands-on activities such as lei making, all set within the peaceful grounds of Maui’s oldest museum and most cherished historic sites. Guests can enjoy local food offerings and refreshing beverages while relaxing and taking in the performances and cultural demonstrations.
Seating will be available, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for kūpuna and all generations. Join the community for a meaningful Lei Day filled with aloha, culture, and history.
Painters and ceramicists collide in "Forms of Voids." Two local artists—painter Kloe Kang and ceramicist Suzanne Wolfe—explore the symbolic power of the bowl, bridging the gap between ethereal painting and tactile clay.
After first collaborating in 2007 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts (Linekona), Kang and Wolfe reunite for a shared investigation of one of humanity's most elemental objects. The exhibit uses the simple form of a "bowl" to explore complex themes of identity and physical reality.
In this renewed partnership, the artists transition from sharing a studio to sharing a conceptual anchor. Kang’s paintings function as "visual pronouns" exploring the ephemeral state of being, while Wolfe’s ceramic forms remain rooted in material reality, layered with intricate text and imagery. It is a compelling look at how local artists collaborate and evolve across different mediums over decades.
May 02 Saturday
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.
May 03 Sunday
May 04 Monday
May 05 Tuesday