Community Calendar

Tropical Jazz Tuesdays, curated by bassist Randy Wong, with rotating duo partners. No cover.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday! -- Find fresh and local produce/treats in QKC's Center Court area near the stage, elevator, and food court escalator.

Offerings can include unique and staple vegetables, tropical fruits, berries, melons, coconuts, plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, gourmet foods, honey, seasonal delights, and so much more. Discover the flavor of the day!

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.

Looking for a way to keep your kids active and engaged over the summer break? Sign them up for a ridiculously fun kids hip hop dance camp! There will be dancing, games, interactive activities, singing, arts and crafts, choreography, concerts and more! The kids will enjoy sweating, laughing, making new friends, being creative, playing and chilling together! There will always be a performance for the parents at the end of the camp.

This camp is designed to be a fun, nurturing environment for the kids to enjoy some creative dance and play time. Our camps offer your kids a break from academia and a chance to learn through movement, experimentation and creativity.

See you on the dance floor!

Animals, both real and imagined, are integral to Asia Pacific origin stories, religious stories, myths, epics, folktales, and village scenes, often bearing symbolic significance such as good luck, prosperity, protection, and abundance. FAUNA features artwork from the East-West Center Collection that highlights animals of the land, sky, and waterways. These works represent cultures of Australia, Bangladesh, Canada (First Nations), China, Guam, Hawaiʻi, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Torres Strait Islands, the United States, and Vietnam. Art mediums featured include calligraphy, ceramics, paintings, puppets, sculpture, textiles, and woodcarving. This imagery reminds us of the interdependence and interconnectedness among animals, people, and the environment.

The Hawaii Kai Community Bookstore will have 50% off in the Science and Tech Book Section as well as 50% off
on the History Book Section (Military, American, & World). The Home and Gardens and Home Improvement Section will also be 50% off. A storewide Book Sale of 50% will occur from May 5th to the 9th during store hours. Please note Library and Bookstore will be closed on Memorial Day from Saturday to Monday May23 to 25, 2026.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

The North Shore Country Market is back! Join us every Wednesday from 1 to 6 PM at Liliuokalani Protestant Church in Haleiwa.
Discover fresh local produce, unique gifts from artisans and crafters, delicious food, and live island music.
Serving the North Shore community for over 30 years — the North Shore Country Market welcomes you every Wednesday afternoon. Free Market parking!

Toast the roast at the 17th Ka‘u Coffee Festival, June 14-20 where you’ll discover what makes the rural Ka’u area so special. Fun starts perking at the Ka’u Coffee Recipe Contest and Pa‘ina & Open House 6-9:30 p.m. June 14 and continues with the Kaʻū Mountain Hike & Lunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 18, Ka‘u Coffee & Cattle Day 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19 and the Ka‘u Coffee Ho‘olaue‘a and Coffee Experience 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20. Enjoy a full day of live music, hula, local food and crafts, keiki activities and coffee tastings at the Ho‘olaue‘a. Some events are free, while others have a fee. For details and locations, visit https://www.kaucoffeefestival.com

Dave Koz is a celebrated American saxophonist, composer, and radio host, widely recognized for his contributions to smooth jazz. Born in 1963 in Encino, California, he began playing the saxophone in his youth and quickly rose to prominence in the late 1980s, touring with artists like Bobby Caldwell and Richard Marx. His solo career took off with his 1990 debut album and has since led to numerous chart-topping albums, Grammy nominations, and collaborations with icons such as Celine Dion, Stevie Nicks, and Barry Manilow. Koz's engaging stage presence and musical versatility have made him a staple in contemporary jazz, while his popular syndicated radio show and annual Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises have expanded his influence beyond music. With a legacy built on innovation, collaboration, and a passion for performance, Dave Koz remains one of jazz’s most enduring and influential figures.