Community Calendar

Every year, we have so much fun sharing the wonder and magic of Monarch butterflies with our community. From watching butterflies feed to learning about their incredible life cycle, it is an experience that creates lasting memories for visitors of all ages.

This year is especially meaningful because we are celebrating our 10th anniversary! Ten years of educating, inspiring, and connecting people with the beauty of butterflies. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us along this amazing journey.

Get ready to step into the groove with this fun and energetic 5-week Iconic Pop Fusion Dance Series! Together, we’ll celebrate the music, style, and unforgettable moves inspired by the most legendary pop performer of all time, while blending them with fusion dance elements for a unique and exciting experience.

Grab your fedora and join us as we explore inspired footwork, musicality, attitude, and his signature-style movements in a fun, supportive, and playful environment. Whether you’re a longtime fan of classic pop performance styles or simply love to dance, this series is all about building confidence, expressing yourself, and having fun along the way.

Come dance, laugh, learn, and connect as we bring timeless rhythms, dynamic stage energy, and iconic performance-inspired movement to life, one groove at a time. No previous experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm, your love of dance, and your love for classic pop music!

Looking to keep your kids active and engaged during spring break? Sign them up for our ridiculously fun kids hip hop dance camp!

Hawaii Dance Bomb's dance camps are designed to be a fun, nurturing environment for kids to enjoy some creative dance and play time. This break from academia gives kids an opportunity to learn through movement, experimentation and creativity.

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.

See you on the dance floor!

Join us in Honolulu for an immersive honolulu turkish mosaic lamp workshop experience. You'll design and create your own Turkish mosaic lamp using hand-cut stained glass tiles and beads, learning traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Our Honolulu studio provides a welcoming, creative environment perfect for both beginners and experienced makers. In 2 hours, you'll complete your project with guidance from our expert instructor, working in a group of up to 1-20 participants. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the process of making something uniquely yours.

René Vaca is a 28-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and hard work earned him a spot as one of Netflix’s Introducing Comedians for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival. With a substantial social media following of over 2,600,000 and millions of views across platforms, Vaca continues to expand his influence and reach. He is currently on tour, performing to sold-out audiences in clubs and theatres across North America and hosts his own monthly show LEG DAY at The Hollywood Laugh Factory. Additionally, he won the 16th annual Stand Up NBC competition!

Born and raised in Honolulu, Noel Okimoto has been playing professionally since the age of ten. Noel’s primary instrument is the drum set, but is also an accomplished orchestral percussionist, vibraphonist, composer and clinician. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Percussion from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Noel has played in Hawaiʻi, the mainland USA, and internationally with Freddie Hubbard, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Stan Getz, Bobby Hutcherson, Richie Cole, Bill Watrous, Ernie Watts, Bud Shank, Barney Kessel, Lew Tabackin, Sadao Watanabe, Wynton Marsalis, Ronnie Cuber, Makoto Ozone, Jeff Richman, Larry Coryell, Nestor Torres, Gene Harris, Take 6, David Benoit, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Steve Allen, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Bob Hope, Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Dionne Warwick, and Jake Shimabukuro, among others. He was also a member of the Gabe Baltazar Group for five years. He retired as the percussion section leader of the historic Royal Hawaiian Band after many years of service to the City & County of Honolulu.

Okimoto recorded an award-winning jazz CD in 2004, entitled ‘Ohana, that received a 4-Star review in Downbeat magazine and positive reviews in other national and international publications.

HCT’s After Dark presents “Be More Chill” July 30 - August 16 at The Pūhi Theatrical Warehouse. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. This PG-13 musical comedy follows high school student Jeremy Heere as he navigates friendship, popularity, and teenage life with the help of a mysterious supercomputer called “The Squip.” Directed and musically directed by HCT alumnus Taj Nakoa with choreography by alumnus Jake Lester. Tickets available at www.hctkauai.org.

Aloha Theatre invites audiences of all ages to experience Seussical, a dazzling musical adventure bursting with imagination, laughter, and heart! From the Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, this beloved family musical brings the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss to life with unforgettable characters including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and Jojo, a young dreamer with a boundless imagination.

Travel from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus and beyond as colorful stories and cherished Seussian characters come together in one extraordinary journey. At its heart, Seussical is a celebration of friendship, courage, and believing in yourself. As Horton and Gertrude work together to protect the tiny Whos and overcome seemingly impossible challenges, audiences are reminded that every voice matters and that kindness, loyalty, and determination can change the world.

Filled with catchy songs, vibrant characters, and plenty of laughs, Seussical is a joyful theatrical experience that will delight children and adults alike. Catch it at the historic Aloha Theatre while you can—this magical production runs for three weekends only! Support local arts and community theatre while enjoying a memorable live performance the whole family will love.

Join the Jerry Day Celebration on Keawe Street with music inspired by Jerry Garcia. We'll cap off the night with Puna Kat & 16 beers on tap while you dance and sing along to all your favorite Dead Tunes. Pan-pacific pub fare served to all ages until 10pm. Full Bar open until midnight.

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.