Community Calendar

"Smother" is a hilarious play about Marcia, a bossy but well-intentioned mother, who cooks up increasingly outlandish schemes to control her daughter, Julia's, love life. Unfortunately, Julia has a track record of hooking up with loser boyfriends, and Marcia vows to change that. Ultimately, Marcia learns by seeking professional help, and through the efforts of those who love her, how to let go.....maybe.

The Yellow Boat
Written by David Saar
Directed by MFA candidate Emmanuel Mante
September 24-28, 2025
*Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance

A heartwarming journey for audiences of all ages, The Yellow Boat by David Saar is a powerful piece of Theatre for Young Audiences that celebrates imagination, escape, and resilience. Inspired by a true story, this moving play follows a young boy whose boundless creativity transforms his world, turning life’s deepest challenges into a sea of possibilities. Through vibrant storytelling and evocative imagery, this production invites children and adults alike to embark on an unforgettable adventure – one where even the smallest boat can carry the biggest ride of imagination. Set sail with us and experience the magic of The Yellow Boat, recommended for children ages 8 and up.

Content Advisories: covers health issues and suffering, such as hemophilia and HIV.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7:30pm
Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2:00pm
*post-show Q&A 9/26

Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.

PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color.

Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.

Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.
PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color. Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.

Lahaina Arts Society's fine art fairs showcasing award winning juried Maui resident artists creating paintings, ceramics, photography, glass art, woodwork, feather art, jewelry and more for over 50 years. Meet and talk story.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

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.

This 90-minute basic bike maintenance (free!) workshop will help you conquer the most common repair you'll need to do on your bike (fixing a flat)! No bike maintenance experience needed.
START TIME: 1:30PM
WHERE: 404 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
REGISTER AT: bit.ly/45kXDj7
COST: Free! (donations are NOT required, but always welcome)

This workshop is put on by your friends at Hawai‘i Bicycling League with help from a grant through the City & County of Honolulu, Department of Transportation Services.

Fix-a-Flat workshop includes:
✓ Repair kit essentials: What every cyclist should carry when riding
✓ How to remove the wheels from your bike & replace a punctured inner tube
✓ What causes punctures & a (free!) way to prevent getting them
✓ Hands-on practice using a method for flat fixing that will make your life easier
✓ Additional tips, tricks, and tools for hassle-free flat fixing

Spaces are limited, sign up to secure your spot!
bit.ly/45kXDj7

Based on the author’s true family history, Shell Song is a picture book about Japanese American incarceration in Hawai‘i during World War II and is a moving tribute to the importance of finding and collecting pieces of hope, big or small, even in the darkest of times.

Join us for a live book reading with author Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson, see rare shells in Bishop Museum’s Malacology collection, participate in a shell stamping activity, and hang out with malacologists and Hawai‘i Malacological Society members to learn how to identify rare shells – guests are encouraged to bring your own shells to I.D. with experts!

The Pūpū Ola: Kāhuli Captive Rearing Research Center will also be open to view live rare native snails reared at Bishop Museum.

Book Synopsis

A grandfather loved music, seashells, and the sound of the ocean in Hawai‘i. But when war came, there was no more music. And in this war, there was no kindness for anyone who looked Japanese. Taken to an island prison, the grandfather passed many long, lonely days away from his family searching for tiny seashells. He collected the shells, labelled them, and saved them with care. His collection has been passed down to his children and grandchildren, and now, author-illustrator Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson tells the story of her grandfather and his shells.

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+.