Community Calendar

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

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!

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.

The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center hosts a free talk on July 17th as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series. Talks are Third Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 pm via Zoom.

This month’s speaker is Andrew Pierce on the topic “Rise Through Challenges: Turning Failure into Fuel for Success."

“Strength isn’t in avoiding challenges," says Pierce, "it’s in facing them head-on, shifting your mindset, and discovering that great things happen when you press forward."

In this talk, explore the five pillars of resilience, the Event-Thought-Outcome framework, and growth through failure. Gain actionable tools to transform challenges into opportunities, build mental strength, and thrive with confidence in any situation.

Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. To get the Zoom link, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 or visit hawaiimediation.org.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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.

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

Join Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre for a weekend of youth talent and fairy tale fun!
⭐ Rising Stars Showcase – One night only!
Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 PM
A heartwarming, high-energy show featuring keiki ages 5–15 from our Rising Stars program.

🎉 Shrek the Musical Jr.
July 18–20 | Fri & Sat at 7 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Follow Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona on a hilarious, musical adventure for the whole family!
Friday only: Red Carpet Reception & Award Ceremony with pupus at 6:15 PM.
More info at www.hctkauai.org or follow us on social media!

Join Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre for a weekend of youth talent and fairy tale fun!
Rising Stars Showcase – One night only!
Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 PM
A heartwarming, high-energy show featuring keiki ages 5–15 from our Rising Stars program.
Shrek the Musical Jr.
July 18–20 | Fri & Sat at 7 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Follow Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona on a hilarious, musical adventure for the whole family!
Friday only: Red Carpet Reception & Award Ceremony with pupus at 6:15 PM.
More info at www.hctkauai.org or follow us on social media!