Jul 31 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.
Aug 01 Saturday
Aug 02 Sunday
Aug 03 Monday
ARS Hawaii invites all recorder players to attend our weekly practices at Arcadia, 1434 Punahou St, Honolulu, HI. The ensemble of 6-8 performers plays a wide range of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque to Contemporary, on instruments including Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Great Bass and occasionally sopranino. The group performs several times per year at a variety of occasions including church services, art museums, and special events. We encourage recorder players of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, to come join us. ARS Hawaii is a chapter of the national 501(c)(3) American Recorder Society.
Aug 04 Tuesday
Aug 05 Wednesday
Aug 06 Thursday
The Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society (HMPS) presents The Legends of Hawaiian Music featuring Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Lifetime Achievement and Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Recipient – Nā Makamaka – Jerry Santos and friends kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, August 4 at SHOR at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa.
Start the weekend early and head over to Waikīkī for an evening of food and live music. Indulge on the soothing sounds of Jerry Santos and friends while partaking in a meal at SHOR. For VIP seating, order from SHOR’s prix fixe special three-course menu for $75 per person. SHOR’s regular menu will also be available for guests outside of the VIP area.
Aug 07 Friday