Community Calendar

Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Darin Cumpston. He will performing relaxing sunset vibes at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Karl Hensel is one of the four invited artists for the Wondrous Light: Aurora Borealis exhibit held July 6 - 26 at the Downtown Art Center.

In conjunction with the exhibit, he will hold a free lecture, "All Kinds of Glass" on his experiences and journey from a blown glass artist to a fuser and lampwork artist as well as a workshop "Cast Party: Open-Face Glass Casting and Fusing Textures" July 10 & 12.

The lecture will be at the Downtown Art Center, Community Room.

Karl Hensel is one of the four invited artists for the Wondrous Light: Aurora Borealis exhibit held July 6 - 26 at the Downtown Art Center.

In conjunction with the exhibit, he will hold a workshop "Cast Party: Open-Face Glass Casting and Fusing Textures" July 10 & 12. Thurs. July 10 is 8:30- 3:30, second day is Saturday July 12, 8:30- 1:30. Learn to create your own molds for open-face kiln casting as well as create a fused panel with kiln fabric imprints.

He will also give a free presentation, "All Kinds of Glass" on his experiences and journey from a blown glass artist to a fuser and lampwork artist.

Join us in celebrating the students, open studio users, and faculty of Hui No‘eau! Juried by Hui teaching artists, this exhibition showcases artwork created in and inspired by classes and workshops from the past two years. Heart of the Hui celebrates the importance of art education at the Hui—a space that encourages learning, creativity, and experimentation!

Digital Art Society of Hawai'i (DASH) members are presenting an exhibit in the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025. The show will feature conceptual art, the natural world, abstract images, graphic design, mixed media, photography, and explorations with artificial intelligence in digital applications. The gallery will be open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Parking and entrance to the exhibit are free.

Participating artists are Christine Ohtani-Chang, Ellen Chapman, Joan Pabst Dubanoski, Derrick Elfalan, Maurice Hutchinson, Chang Lee, and Claudia Wallace

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.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30 am - starting on January 3rd, 2025. Reservations are recommended. Call (808) 768-7135.

Here are some additional details:

Public Tours of Foster Botanical Garden resume in January 2025!

Volunteer docents will conduct tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Docents just completed a six-week training and are eager to engage the public meaningfully.

On these tours, docents will provide an overview and some details of some of the gardenʻs seven sections. No two tours are the same—different docents bring different background knowledge and life experiences. All are passionate about plants.

Please call (808) 768-7135 to reserve your spot.

Tours are limited to about 20 people and are included in the price of admission ($5 for visitors, $3 for residents, $1 for children).

For school or other organized groups, please call the number above to discuss differentiated tour options.

Foster Botanical Garden has a rich history and a world-renowned collection. Here are some quick facts:
-14 acre historic garden opened to the public in 1930
- Dedicated to the “people of Hawai’i” by Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson Foster
- Portions once owned by Queen Kalama
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Oldest of the five gardens and the headquarters of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
- Home to 21 “Exceptional Trees” protected by City Ordinance

The Hawaii Handweavers' Hui and the Glass Fusion Collective are repeating their successful collaboration with the July 9 - 26 juried exhibit focusing on the theme of "Wondrous Light: Aurora Borealis" Woven and other textile pieces as well as glass pieces will be on display. The synergy between the warm textiles and cold glass create a vibrant display of colour. Jurors are Suzie Liles of Eugene Textiles, Oregon and Hugh Jenkins of Honoka'a, Big Island.