Community Calendar

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.

For over two decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning master trumpeter and composer, Chris Botti, has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple gold and platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries.

Rainbow Chorus of Honolulu Weekly Rehearsal
Join the Rainbow Chorus of Honolulu for our weekly rehearsals as we prepare for our most important concert of the season, Stronger Together. We are actively welcoming new singers of all voice parts and musical backgrounds who want to make meaningful music in an inclusive, affirming community. Come sing with us, build harmony, and help amplify a message of unity, love, and belonging.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday! -- Find fresh and local produce/treats in QKC's Center Court area near the stage, elevator, and food court escalator.

Offerings can include unique and staple vegetables, tropical fruits, berries, melons, coconuts, plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, gourmet foods, honey, seasonal delights, and so much more. Discover the flavor of the day!

Spam can harps, rice bag drums, tin can gongs, and other musical instruments made from repurposed rubbish are on display at Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery now through mid-August. All instruments were custom built by Benjamin Fairfield, author of the illustrated children's book Kani Ka 'Opala: How can garbage sing? Fairfield (lecturer at UH and Hawai'i Pacific University) was featured last October on the Conversation as a climate-action-artist-in-residence with the State Commission on Climate Change in 2025. Come view, play, and listen to an assortment of rubbish instruments. A great way to celebrate Earth Day and aloha 'aina.

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.

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.

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.

Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We’re excited to let you know that after a summer break, we’re back with this program. We have several Hanafuda decks available during the event, on a first-come, first-served basis, for anyone eager to play. It’s a great chance to meet new friends, challenge yourself, and just have a good time! If you’ve learned how to play Hanafuda from Helen Nakano and her Sensei, now’s your moment to practice those skills in a friendly game.

This will be a relaxed, self-directed play session—no formal instructions will be provided. However, we’ll have instruction sheets available for those interested in learning more about this wonderful game. Everyone, no matter your experience level, is welcome to join! Just a quick note: young children should be accompanied by an adult. For more info, feel free to contact us at (808) 733-8422 or ask at the Kaimukī Public Library Adult Reference Desk. We look forward to seeing you there!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

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.