Community Calendar

2026 High School Photo Showcase
Traditional black & white handprints
May 2 - June 4, 2026
Opening Reception Sunday, May 3, 2026, 6-8pm

We’re excited to showcase our local high school students from Iolani, Kamehameha & Moanalua High Schools. They will be showing black & white darkroom handprinted photographs. This will be our second year showcasing our local students photographs.

Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, May 3, 6-8pm. The photos will be up in the shop May 2 - June 4, 2026.

A super fun for the entire family 3-day crafty fest! Volunteers from the Garden Island Arts Council take over the Kauai Society of Artists Gallery at Kukui Grove and turn it into place full of by-donation art demo's and art making stations. Shop one-of-a-kind handmade clothing! Try your hand at Loom Weaving, Blockprinting, Fashion Design, Drawing, Paper Crafts, and more! New this year: An art materials re-store...find some great deals on art supplies!

Launched in 2021, BoroBoro Boutique by Garden Island Arts Council (a 501c3 nonprofit), champions sustainability by upcycling clothing and products to fund community art projects. It hosts workshops and pop-ups that encourage creativity while reducing waste. The annual BBB Pop-Up and Craft-A-Thon, held every Memorial Day Weekend, reflects GIAC’s commitment to creative expression and environmental stewardship.

Bring your ‘ohana and experience ‘ike Hawai‘i at INPEACE's Kaulele pop-up exhibit at Kukui Grove. Open daily from 11am - 6pm, the Science of Kapa exhibit is free and open to the public. Immerse yourself through Kilo (Observe), Noi'i (Investigate), and 'Imi loa (Explore)
Take the journey to explore the kapa (cloth) making process at the Science of Kapa Exhibit, Hawaii's first Hawaiian Culture and Science Pop-Up Exhibit.

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.

Proof Social Club presents Drag Brunch Sunday, featuring performances by transmasc, genderqueer and nonbinary all-stars Real Men of Hawaii. Food provided by Pasta Boys
Sunday

May 24
1pm
21+
$10 presale or with student ID; $15 door
Presale tickets: https://www.sickening.events/e/drag-brunch-sunday-at-proof-social-club

Proof Social Club
1154 Fort Street Mall #10
Honolulu, HI 96813

Join us EVERY 4th SUNDAY from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center for a Spectacular Polynesian Hula Show by Aumakua Productions!

Celebrate the heart of Hawaii with these graceful dancers and don’t miss their captivating performances at center court!

The Windward Choral Society, under the direction of Artistic Director Susan McCreary Duprey, presents WCS’s 15th annual Spring Concert which will feature Martin Lauridsen’s 'Lux Aeterna', performed with full orchestra. The performance will take place on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at 4:00pm. Bring the entire family and enjoy this free community event. Donations are greatly appreciated. No tickets required.

Jazz Maui presents Sunset Jazz featuring cool, classic and straight ahead sax jazz with Hawaii Jazz at the Chocolate Factory in Lahaina. Hawaii Jazz showcases vocalist and saxophonist Dr. Joie Yasha, keyboardist Jeff Hellmer, bassist Dave Graber, and drummer Howie Rentzer. The weekly Sunset Jazz concert series features world-class live jazz music, sunset views and chocolate/beverage pairings. Seating is limited and often sold so advance ticket purchase is required and tickets are available at https://www.mauichocolatetour.com/sunset-jazz/ or JazzMaui.org.

During the Sunset Jazz concerts, the chocolate factory offers an extensive wine, spirits and beer list along with award-winning chocolate and beverage pairings for purchase. Chocolate Sommeliers are on hand to assist or imbibers can create their own pairing. Café menu items such as cheese plates and sweet treats are also available for pre-order at the time of ticket purchase.

Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.

Jazz Maui, a branch of the 501(c)-3 nonprofit Arts Education for Children Group (www.aefcg.org), provides opportunities for participation in high quality jazz music education and performances. Throughout the year Jazz Maui presents jazz concerts, jazz education, and jazz outreach programs, maintaining and preserving the heritage of jazz by presenting the music that celebrates jazz’s evolution over the past 100 years. Selected performances presented by Jazz Maui are live-streamed on the organization’s website: www.JazzMaui.org.

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with an unforgettable evening at The Magical Mystery Show! in Waikīkī featuring world-renowned magician and 2022 FISM World Champion.
Hidden inside a Hawaiian Victorian-style theater, this intimate experience combines world-class sleight of hand, comedy, storytelling, and audience interaction just inches away from the performers. Guests will also enjoy a unique pre-show museum experience before entering the theater.
Perfect for couples, families, locals, and visitors looking for something beyond the usual Waikīkī nightlife. Free valet parking validation included.
Very limited seating available.

The inaugural Be Reel Child & Youth Film Festival comes to Maui Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–25, 2026, at the historic ʻĪao Theater. This new community film festival celebrates youth voices through powerful films created by young storytellers from Hawaiʻi and beyond.

Through screenings, special showcases, and community conversations, audiences will experience authentic stories exploring identity, mental health, sustainability, culture, friendship, and belonging — all through perspectives adults often miss.

Be Reel brings together young filmmakers, families, educators, artists, and community members for a weekend centered on creativity, connection, and the next generation of storytelling.

Festival schedule, tickets, and information available at bereelfilmfestival.com.