Jan 30 Friday
This exhibition takes the viewer on a journey through the diverse regions of the Philippines featuring centerpieces of Filipino attire, from the southern Muslim and Indigenous communities in Mindanao, to the Indigenous communities in the northern Luzon region, to the predominantly Roman Catholic central Visayan Islands, to the national dress associated with Manila.
Honoring the deep connection between Hawai'i and the Philippines, a display of historical photographs shares the story of the Sakada, the first 15 Filipinos who immigrated to Hilo, Hawai'i, as labor workers in 1906.
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.
Jan 31 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.
The Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii is hosting the first ever Temple Street Night Market in Fort Street mall on Jan 31 from 3-9 pm. This is an opportunity for all to see many aspects of Hong Kong Chinese culture as well as experience Tai Chi and Wing Chun demos. There are also tours available each Sunday for 6 weeks . Please see flyers for more information. Thank you!
Feb 01 Sunday
Lahaina Galleries at The Shops at Wailea hosts Maui’s 24th annual Art of Aloha on Sunday, Feb. 1, from noon to 3pm. Free and open to the public, this signature exhibition is the largest art presentation on Maui, bringing together visitors and the local community for an afternoon of discovery and connection.
Guests are invited to meet 10 internationally acclaimed artists and view new works created exclusively for the event, spanning painting, sculpture and mixed media. The exhibition highlights the depth and diversity of contemporary art while celebrating Maui’s creative spirit in an elevated gallery setting.
For more information, visit theshopsatwailea.com.
Feb 02 Monday