Community Calendar

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.

Hawaiian Airlines presents the 32nd Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival, returning to the Hawai‘i Convention Center August 20-23, 2026 (holiday weekend).   Buy Hawai‘i. For Hawai‘i. Shop hundreds of local vendor booths featuring the state’s most talented artisans, crafters and makers. Enjoy live award-winning music and performances, cooking demonstrations, and opportunities to meet Hawai‘i’s leading fashion designers.

Learn the basics of Lindy Hop, a style of swing dance, then dance the night away with your new moves! No experience or partner necessary. This workshop is a perfect date night activity — or a fun, new experience with friends!

Looking for something new to try? Sign up for our swing dance workshop, happening every Third Friday! Beginners are welcome!

For the first hour, instructor James Novy will walk you through the basics of the Lindy Hop, a type of swing dance that originated from NYC's Harlem neighborhood. Afterward, dance the night away with your new moves!

No experience or partner necessary. This workshop is a perfect date night activity... a fun, new experience with a friend... or a great way to make new friends!

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage and resilience he never knew he possessed.

In a bold and playful theatrical feat, The Hobbit is brought to life by just five actors who transform everyday objects into dragons, dwarves, goblins, and epic landscapes. Set inside “Tutu’s garage,” the production celebrates the ingenuity of local storytelling and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the make-believers—those who understand that imagination can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This production also marks a major milestone: the 55th anniversary of the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UH Mānoa. Founded in 1971 by Tamara Montgomery as Children’s Theatre (later known as Youth Theatre), the program has spent more than five decades inspiring young audiences and training generations of actors, directors, puppeteers, teaching artists, and arts leaders who have gone on to enrich communities throughout Hawai‘i, the nation, and beyond.

In honor of this legacy, all proceeds from The Hobbit will support a newly established University of Hawai‘i Foundation account dedicated to sustaining and strengthening the TYA program for future generations. 

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Adapted for the Stage by Greg Banks

Music by Tom Johnson

Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

Farmers and Artisan market

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

Hawaiian Airlines presents the 32nd Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival, returning to the Hawai‘i Convention Center August 20-23, 2026 (holiday weekend).   Buy Hawai‘i. For Hawai‘i. Shop hundreds of local vendor booths featuring the state’s most talented artisans, crafters and makers. Enjoy live award-winning music and performances, cooking demonstrations, and opportunities to meet Hawai‘i’s leading fashion designers.

What to Know About Social Security, Medicare, & Estate Planning

If you’re in your 50s or early 60s, now is a great time to start planning for retirement. Join us for a free, in-person seminar to learn how key decisions about Social Security, Medicare, and estate planning can impact your future. We’ll break down the basics in a clear, easy-to-understand way, so you can plan ahead and avoid common mistakes.

Snacks provided.

This session is presented by financial professionals in partnership with AARP Hawai‘i for educational purposes only and does not include product information or sales.

Learn about:

Social Security Basics — when to claim, how timing affects your benefits, how working may impact what you receive, and what to know about spousal and survivor benefits. Presenter: John Kwee, INPAC Wealth

Medicare Essentials — a simple overview of Parts A, B, C, and D, when to enroll, potential penalties for delaying coverage, and how Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans fit in. Presenter: Leilani Soliven Lum, Premier Benefit Consultants.

Estate Planning Fundamentals — what goes into a basic plan, ways to help avoid probate or conservatorship, and how to plan for and protect loved ones, including special needs considerations. Presenter: Amphay Champathong, JD, Estate Planning Group

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.