Community Calendar

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+.

Farmers and Artisan market

Kick off your holiday shopping and give back to the community at the same time!
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Aliiolani Craft & Gift Fair — your one-stop destination for discovering unique, handcrafted gifts while supporting local artisans and small businesses. From beautifully made crafts and delicious artisan foods to mouthwatering grinds from our favorite food trucks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Come connect, celebrate community, and make a meaningful difference, one thoughtful gift at a time. Support Local. Give Local. Shop with Heart❤️

Event Contact
Phone: (808)-688-6638
info@islandcraftfairs.org​​​

VENDORS:
Currently accepting applications for all types of small retail businesses including cooking, serving and produce booths & Food Trucks!
Application deadline is the Wednesday before the event at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time.

Game Day at Hawaii State Library

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

Hands On Cold-Process Soap Making Class
Learning about tools, equipment, safely combining ingredients,
how to develop formulations, step by step process, along with some
history of soap making.

Garimo's class may likely be the only hand-on class in Hawaii.
Class limited to six participants.

Each month join local musicians for genre base workshops, ensembles, and open mics.

Bring your instrument or borrow.

This is our third year and we are looking forward to providing free music education for years to come. Please enjoy sharing and all the events at BIG (Big Island Guitar).

Unlike any other music gathering we encourage all to come learn and teach. We cover music theory how to chart songs and meet others that share your passion for music…. Heck possibly even form a group!

One of our instructors, Wago Howard, shares the event via YouTube for those who choose the couch tour approach.
https://youtube.com/@wagohowardmusic?si=mVwKahU4cA6T8rUt

For all others, see you every first Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM of each month. For Amazing Music Events:
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Saxophone Beginner Jazz Ensemble : First Tuesday Bi- monthly

6:00pm-7:30pm

(Apr. Ist , June. 3rd, Aug. 5th, Oct.7th, Dec.2nd)

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Family Ukulele Night : 4-5pm First Saturday of each month

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“OPEN JAM” FULL BAND :

5:00-7pm First Saturday of each Month through end of year!

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

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Día de los Muertos and honor outstanding Latino businesses with the prestigious Latino Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Teremana Tequila and SafeRide Hawaii. This extraordinary night takes place at Historic Hangar 79 on Ford Island.

🎲 Casino Excitement – Your ticket includes a starter set of casino chips so you can try your luck at our lively gaming tables.

🍽 Gourmet Cuisine – Savor a culinary experience prepared by Straight Outta Husk, a proud Military Veteran–owned small business and winner of the 2024 People's Choice Award for Favorite Restaurant.

💃 Día de los Muertos Glamour – Enjoy complimentary themed makeup to complete your look, and arrive dressed to impress in elegant evening attire to match the night’s vibrant and sophisticated ambiance.

🎁 Prizes & Raffles – Win fabulous prizes through casino winnings and raffles held throughout the evening.

🏆 Latino Business Awards – Celebrate the remarkable achievements of local Latino businesses and their lasting impact on our community.

🛍 Business Expo Opportunity – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members can reserve a booth (additional fee applies) to showcase their products or services. Please review display and sales guidelines in the ticket description.

🌟Step into the excitement and discover our exclusive Silent Auction, featuring an incredible selection of items, experiences, and treasures generously donated by our community and sponsors.

Every winning bid supports the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s mission to empower and celebrate our business community. ✨ Your participation makes a difference

✨ Secure your tickets now for a night of elegance, entertainment, and celebration you won’t want to miss!