Community Calendar

Support local & shop small with us every Sunday in Kailua!

Our market features a diverse mix of food vendors, artisans & crafters, farmed goods & interactive booths. We are a family-friendly establishment with free keiki activities & live music.

We service 110+ vendors each year with 60+ on site each week. This means each time you visit, there's something unique to explore. Regardless of when you come, there's always something for everyone!

Street parking is free on Sundays & we are surrounded by several public parking lots. 

Hilton Grand Vacations hosts its Made in Hawaiʻi Pop-Up Market every other Friday, twice a month, bringing together local vendors whose products and stories reflect the culture, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit of the islands. Beyond the shopping experience, the market offers a unique opportunity to connect with the makers.

A few standout vendors include:

North Shore Bees — a Hawaiʻi-born business focused on sustainable beekeeping and educating consumers on authentic local honey.

Sweet Brown Hawaii — founded by a former HGV team member whose caramel brand has become especially popular with Japanese visitors.

Noriko’s Famous Party Mix — a growing local favorite that incorporates ingredients from fellow vendor North Shore Bees.,

And much more!

Discover the artistry, beauty, and soul of Hawaii’s Woodshow — where master craftsmen transform island-grown woods into breathtaking works of art. From bold contemporary pieces to timeless traditional craftsmanship, this celebrated exhibition brings together Hawaii’s finest wood artists for a vibrant showcase of creativity, culture, and aloha.

Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.

Do You Love Sushi?

“I Love Sushi,” a traveling exhibition sponsored by the internationally renowned Japan Foundation, opens on June 27 at the Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo.

The world-traveling exhibit pays recognition to sushi’s immense popularity all over the world, dating back to its introduction to Japan over 1,000 years ago. “I Love Sushi” artfully tells the story of sushi’s key transformations over time and offers visitors a look into how sushi evolved from its ancient origins into a global culinary phenomenon.

The exhibition is produced by the prestigious Japan Foundation headquartered in Tokyo. The exhibit’s showing in Hawaii is coordinated by the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu in coordination with the Hawaii Japanese Center. The visually stunning presentation includes ukiyo-e paintings, woodblock prints, video installations, and scale models of realistically depicted seafood, reproductions of sushi, and even a replica of a Japanese sushi restaurant.

“I Love Sushi” also touches on broader aspects of Japanese history and culture, as sushi has undergone many transformations as it adapted to the environment, climate, and lifestyle of Japan. Nigirizushi, for example, a small mound of rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients originated about 200 years ago in Edo (Tokyo). Hawaii itself is of course no stranger to its own multiethnic traditions involving raw fish and rice.

“I Love Sushi” opens Saturday, June 27 and closes Saturday, August 22 at the Hawaii Japanese Center (HJC), located at 751 Kanoelehua Avenue. HJC is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, email HJC at info@hawaiijapanesecenter.com or call (808) 934-9611.

Call for Artists: Hawaii Watercolor Society 2026 Open Exhibit, “Flow & Fire: Imagination Flows when Fired by Inspiration.”

Exhibition Dates: September 29 – October 24, 2026
Location: Downtown Art Center (DAC), 2nd Floor Gallery, 1041 Nu’uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligible Art Media: Water-soluble media (including transparent watercolor, gouache, casein, acrylics, water-soluble crayons, and water-soluble pencils).
Exhibition Juror: Frank Eber, an award-winning artist and Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society (AIS) and the American Watercolor Society (AWS) in New York, and a juried Artist Member of the California Art Club.

Experience Mākeke Fridays at Queens’ Marketplace — a weekly sunset market celebrating the spirit, flavors, and creativity of Hawai‘i. The market brings together local makers, farmers, food vendors, and live music in an inviting open-air atmosphere.

Browse fresh island produce, handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, skincare, apparel, and unique Hawai‘i-made finds while enjoying a variety of ono eats, sweet treats, and grab-and-go favorites from local vendors each week.

With live entertainment, warm island energy, and a thoughtfully curated mix of vendors, Mākeke Fridays is the perfect place to shop, eat, and spend your Friday evening with friends and ‘ohana at Queens’ Marketplace.

Local finds. Island vibes. Every Friday.

Join us for the First Friday Opening of Hawaii’s Woodshow — an inspiring evening celebrating the beauty, craftsmanship, and innovation of Hawaii’s finest wood artists. Explore stunning works handcrafted from locally sourced woods, meet the makers behind the masterpieces, and experience an unforgettable night of art, culture, and community. From traditional techniques to contemporary designs, Hawaii’s Woodshow showcases the extraordinary talent rooted in the islands. Don’t miss this one-night celebration of creativity and aloha.

The Contradancers of Hawaii invite you to join us for an evening of dancing! All dances are taught and new dancers are welcome to jump in at any time. No dance partner or experience is required. Music is provided by live bands. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to have some energetic fun!

First and Third Fridays of each month.
6:00 to 8:15 pm at Paradise Park, 3737 Manoa Road.

If you:

- are the Mom of a plant/animal/child/husband
- like 90/00s music and charcuterie boards...
- like free neck massages
- prefer dancing in sweatpants/pyjamas/comfy clothes
- used to dance and miss it!
- want to go out more but feel like there is no where good to go
- are tired, overwhelmed and don't get a chance to be 'in your body' very much
- want to feel connected to yourself again
- are with kids, animals, computers or people you don't relate to all day
- don't get the chance in interact socially with adults you like
- haven't found your 'people' on the island yet
- spend most of your time doing stuff for other people
- are dealing with 'life' and just want somewhere fun to go to shake it off...

...then this is the place for you! Join us for a boogie and hangout!

You can expect dancing, good people, free neck massages and charcuterie! You can't lose!

See you on the dance floor!

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.