Community Calendar

This is celebration of resolve to support a strong democracy. Musical performances by Jon Osorio, Anna Callner and the Hot Club of Hulaville.

The Waikōloa Biocultural Series brings local experts, practitioners, scientists, and community leaders to the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve to share their ‘ike with our community. This series began in 2020 to broaden horizons, connect to place and each other, and provide opportunities for our community to engage with the forest. We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated, passionate, and generous leaders, teachers, and kūpuna in our community that are willing to come to Waikōloa Dry Forest, and share their stories and experience with all of us.

The 2025 talk series is based on “Little Biology” and will include talks about the mini yet mighty and lesser-discussed biology that play big roles in our environments. Presentations will feature speakers who carry kuleana in Hawaiʻi and create a space for sharing knowledge and experiences in a supportive community.

Talks are free, open to the public, and hosted at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Kalau. He will be performing relaxing classic hula and hapa haole music at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Friday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Family friendly karaoke for all ages, open mic and board games, bounce and play slides for the littles and fun prizes and free drinks for everyone.

July 24 – August 10 | Thurs–Sun at 7:00 PM
Get ready to laugh out loud with HCT’s After Dark production of Something Rotten! — a hit Broadway comedy packed with outrageous fun, big dance numbers, and musical mayhem! Follow two brothers in Renaissance England as they attempt to write the world’s first musical… while going head-to-head with Shakespeare himself.
Tickets at www.hctkauai.org

OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen. The showing is FREE and will be introduced by Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary Education Coordinator Andy Collins, who will also have a short Q&A after the film. Time: August 15 and 16 at 7 PM, and August 17 at 5 PM.

Join us for The Stars Tonight at Bishop Museum! Examine the skies with a presenter in our planetarium, featuring the stars, planets, astronomical highlights, and other stories of the current season. Weather permitting, stargaze with volunteers from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society after the show.

This event takes place in-person at Bishop Museum's J. Watumull Planetarium, featuring an hour-long live presentation. Advance online registration is required. The Stars Tonight occurs on the 3rd Friday of every month in 2025, except for December. In months with an equinox or solstice, the evening show takes on a trivia format as "The Stars Tonight: Trivia Dome."

Proof Social Club presents Play It Forward - a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, hosted by Poetic Voice of The Streets. With performances by Noah Plays Piano, Skullboy/Brando, Sonnet Serenade, Jiayin, Tisna, Fiyah, Reverend Ravage and Miz Money Paws.

Friday
August 15
7pm
21+
$10 suggested donation (proceeds go to Planned Parenthood)
Presale at https://www.sickening.events/e/play-it-forward-a-planned-parenthood-fundraiser

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

Notes Between Friends: A Classical Evening with Tessa Chin and Friends

Friday, August 15, 2025 Starts at 7:30pm
Run time: 90 minutes with No Intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/646490/

Experience an intimate evening of classical music as friends come together to share timeless works, heartfelt interpretations, and the joy of connection through beautifully crafted notes and harmonies.
Featuring: Tessa Chin, Kiegan Otterson, Aida Rose, and Vania Jerome

Ticket Information
Premium Seating:
$40 Extra-large and comfy front row seats from A1 to A6 with side tables
Preferred Seating:
$30 Best-view seating in either the Front row (seats A7 to A15) OR the front row of any elevated section
Regular Seating:
$25
Partially-Obstructed View Seats:
$20
$5 off Teens and $10 off Keiki
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/

I'm A Bright Kid Foundation (IABK) is proud to present the renowned Broadway musical GYPSY, at Paliku Theatre located at Windward Community College from August 8 to 24, 2025. Curtain time for the evening shows is 7:30 p.m. with weekend matinee at 4:00 p.m. The creative team behind Gypsy includes Ahnya Chang (director and choreographer), Clarke Bright (music director), Omnia Nova (costume designer), Janine Myers (lighting designer), and Deanne Kennedy (set designer).

Returning to the role of Rose is Jacquelyn Holland-Wright, a seasoned stage actress, celebrated Las Vegas headliner, and proud Hawaiʻi local. A graduate of James B. Castle High School, Holland-Wright was among the original "Bright Kids" making her stage debut as young Gretl in The Sound of Music under the mentorship of the legendary Ron Bright in 1977. In 1987, Bright cast Holland-Wright as Rose in Castle’s beloved production of Gypsy. After a series of leading roles, she went on to star as Donna with the Broadway cast of Mamma Mia! during its Las Vegas residency at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, bringing the full Broadway experience to the West Coast.

Gypsy tells the story of Rose, a determined stage Mother who pushes her daughters, June and Louise, into the world of vaudeville and, later, burlesque. The musical explores themes of ambition, fame, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships against the backdrop of early 20th-century American entertainment. A celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim includes hit songs like "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Let Me Entertain You." Tickets on sale at iabk.org.