Community Calendar

Hands On Cold-Process Soap Making Class
Learning about tools, equipment, safely combining ingredients,
how to develop formulations, step by step process, along with some
history of soap making.

Garimo's class may likely be the only hand-on class in Hawaii.
Class limited to six participants.

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.

All Literature and Fiction books will be on sale at 50% off for the month of August. If you haven't finished your summer reading then stop by as the shelves are always being restocked and Pop-up sales are frequent.

The Bookstore also has DVDs, CDs, audio books, records, anime, comics, games, puzzles and so much more at great prices. Please note that Statehood day will be Friday August 15th and all libraries will be closed.

The Hawaii Kai Library Bookstore Sale is having a 50% off sale on all Spiritual and Religion Books, Cook books and Crafts and hobbies for the month of November. There will also be a 50% off STOREWIDE SALE from Nov. 12th to the 15th, 2025 . Our Volunteers are constantly restocking so be sure to stop in.

The Bookstore will be closed on November 11 in honor of the Veterans as well as closing on the 4th Thursday of the month for Thanksgiving.

Flip the script on invasive taʻape (bluestripe snapper) and turn it into delicious, market-ready dishes! Join Local I‘a, Hawai‘i’s sustainable seafood trailblazers, for an immersive, hands-on culinary adventure.

Experiment with flavor combinations as you learn expert techniques for fish prep and value-added creation. Watch live cooking demos, dive into guided discussions on local fisheries and sustainability, and cap off the evening with a family-style feast featuring your own creations.

Why You’ll Love It:
-Cook with seafood pros from Local I‘a
-Experiment hands-on with flavor and recipe prototypes
-Support local fishermen and Hawai‘i’s sustainable food economy
-Connect and share with a like-minded, food-loving community

All supplies will be provided, and there is free on-site parking in the WVAPDC’s gated lot. Lock in your spot for only $40 when you register by November 13! Regular price $50.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Kalau. He will be performing relaxing classic hula and hapa haole music at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Friday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Hawaii Korean Cultural Center, a nonprofit entity, hosts the Taste of Korea, a food tasting event with a mission to build Korean Cultural Center in Hawaii. The Taste of Korea first started in 2014, and it’s 9th year because there was no Taste of Korea for three years due to the Covid pandemic from 2020 to 2022. This year’s exciting “Taste of Korea” will showcase local chefs/restaurants exploring their “take” on Korean cuisine and ingredients. The Taste of Korea will also celebrate and promote the National Kimchi Day to the people of Hawaii. The event will also include a sampling of Korean (fusion Korean) food, liquor, entertainment, and a raffle ticket drawings with prizes. The grand prize for the raffle ticket drawing is a roundtrip ticket to Korea! The Taste of Korea has two goals: 1) sharing Korean culture through food and entertainment with the people of Hawaii; and 2) raising funds to open the Korean Cultural Center to the people of Hawaii. You can enjoy all you can eat food tasting and liquor tasting with lots of entertainment, traditional Korean music and dances and also K pop dances. Tickets ($100 per ticket) can be purchased at www.HawaiiKCC.org.

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Jerome Dawson performs your favorite hit songs weekly on Friday evening at Gaslamp Restaurant. Reservations required.

General Admission: $10 per adult, $7 per youth 4-17, 3 and under free (must share seat with guardian)

Bishop Museum Members: 50% off general admission member tickets

On-campus parking after 5:00 p.m. is $5 per vehicle.

Tickets must be purchased in advance online due to limited seating.

The Music Man – Presented by Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre
Step into River City, Iowa, with Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre’s dazzling production of The Music Man, November 21–30 at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall. This beloved Broadway classic is filled with unforgettable songs, lively dance numbers, and a heartwarming story about love, community, and the power of music. Perfect for families and theater lovers of all ages, it’s a show that celebrates togetherness and the joy of live performance.
Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre is proud to be a nationally award-winning theater company, recently honored with the prestigious 2024/2025 Stand for the Arts Award from Spectrum and Ovation TV.
Showtimes: Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm & 7 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm.
Tickets and info: www.hctkauai.org