Community Calendar

Join us in celebrating the students, open studio users, and faculty of Hui No‘eau! Juried by Hui teaching artists, this exhibition showcases artwork created in and inspired by classes and workshops from the past two years. Heart of the Hui celebrates the importance of art education at the Hui—a space that encourages learning, creativity, and experimentation!

Digital Art Society of Hawai'i (DASH) members are presenting an exhibit in the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025. The show will feature conceptual art, the natural world, abstract images, graphic design, mixed media, photography, and explorations with artificial intelligence in digital applications. The gallery will be open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Parking and entrance to the exhibit are free.

Participating artists are Christine Ohtani-Chang, Ellen Chapman, Joan Pabst Dubanoski, Derrick Elfalan, Maurice Hutchinson, Chang Lee, and Claudia Wallace

Aloha, book lovers. It's time to stock up for your summer reading! Come visit us during the month of July for our storewide 50% off Books, DVDs & Puzzles sales! Enjoy amazing discounts on Fiction & Non Fiction, Children's books, Cookbooks, Hawaiiana, History & more. Whether you are looking for beach reads, gifts, or a hidden gem - we have something for everyone!
Mahalo for supporting our volunteer-run bookstore and keeping our community library strong!
Please note that the Library will be closed for Independence Day from Friday through Sunday July 4 to 6, 2025

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

The Hawaii Handweavers' Hui and the Glass Fusion Collective are repeating their successful collaboration with the July 9 - 26 juried exhibit focusing on the theme of "Wondrous Light: Aurora Borealis" Woven and other textile pieces as well as glass pieces will be on display. The synergy between the warm textiles and cold glass create a vibrant display of colour. Jurors are Suzie Liles of Eugene Textiles, Oregon and Hugh Jenkins of Honoka'a, Big Island.

Cool down on summer evenings in the J. Watumull Planetarium at Bishop Museum with family-friendly movie screenings! Watch a short movie in the cozy theater and engage with educators and community partners through themed activities in an intimate, park-like atmosphere. Different showtimes are available from 5-8 PM.

Sunset screenings on Wednesday, July 16th will feature the movie, "Ocean Paradise," a film that brings viewers to Palmyra Atoll, Midway Atoll, and Rose Atoll to take a close look at their breathtaking flora and fauna, along with the environmental threats they face. Before or after your selected screening, relax on the Great Lawn, enjoy the sunset, examine collection specimens, and more. This event overlaps with but is separate entry from Kaiwiʻula Night Market at Bishop Museum.

Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.

The Puna Men's Chorus is beginning rehearsals and is recruiting men of any singing experience to join. We are planning for shows in the fall or winter of 2022. Our group is one of the favorites in the Puna and Hilo area so join us for a wonderful and fulfilling singing experience.

Step into the world of fast-paced, high-energy improv with a one-night workshop focused on short form games—the kind made famous by Whose Line Is It Anyway? This class is all about jumping in, having fun, and discovering the joy of thinking on your feet.

Prerequisite:

None

Max class size:

16

Instructor:

Gerick

*instructors subject to change without notice

Entrance:

The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway to the left. Wheelchair-accessible entrance off of Pohukaina St.

Watch this video for directions: https://vimeo.com/764759569/e55fd90506

Parking:

Street, metered and paid parking in nearby surrounding garages. Sorry, we do not validate.

All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes: https://improvhi.com/rules/

Sorry, no refunds, exchanges, or rain checks.

Our classes are for students 18 years and older unless otherwise specified. Students aged 16 and 17 may attend with an accompanying, registered adult.