Community Calendar

Enjoy hula, live music and cultural activities at Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace. Also free audio tours for up to 500 Kamaʻāina . It happens the second Sunday of every month from 9am -2pm.

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

Come hang out with Kylee, our Youth Services Librarian for Storytime! It's a fantastic opportunity for older kids and middle readers to dive into some amazing chapter books together. Every week, we'll read a little bit and explore some great stories!

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

Using familiar dance steps like waltz or cha cha cha, Israeli dancers move in a circle (without partners) to Hebrew folk and pop melodies. Men and women, old and young, of whatever level of dance experience are encouraged to join. See website for exceptions to our schedule.

White Hawaiian
Sundays: May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25

Starts at 3:00pm
Run-time: 75-90 minutes – No Intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/617424

About the Show
Shows every Sunday:
A one-man musical extravaganza! Winner of 2023’s Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance in Hawai’i by BroadwayWorld!
(Times vary some weeks. Some are at 3pm. Others at 7pm.) For full listing, click Book Tickets!

Broadway’s Eric Gilliom tickles your funny bone and warms your heart while celebrating Hawaii’s rich history and unique multi-ethnic culture. Breathing life into his own native-Hawaiian ancestry through a dizzying array of characters, hilarious storytelling, and over-the-top show stoppers, Gilliom’s entertainment industry family legacy proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that truth is always stranger than fiction, and the coconut doesn’t fall far from the tree.
“Based on the foundation of a multigenerational family tribute, White Hawaiian embraces a dizzying array of comedic caricatures, Chaplinesque slapstick, moving drama, multiple hit musical highlights and non-stop laugh-out-loud moments along with Hawaiian cultural history. All wrapped up with a knockout performance by its star. An actor’s tour de force” —Maui News
“Hawaii’s greatest showman” — Rock legend Mick Fleetwood
“Eric is one of the funniest guys I know” — Oscar winner Jamie Foxx

Ticket Information
Premium Seating: $50 Extra large and comfy front row seats from A1 to A6 with side tables
Preferred Seating: $45 Best-view seating in either the Front row (seats A7 to A15) OR the front row of any elevated section
Regular Seating: $35
Partially-Obstructed View Seating: $30
For information on our Access for All initiative, GO HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/
$5 OFF Kama’aina (with valid State of Hawai’i ID)

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/617424

Kona Choral Society & Orchestra, under the direction of Artistic Director Susan McCreary Duprey, presents its annual Spring Concert! Music from Jazz to Hawaiian will be performed, to include a special performance by soprano Nadari Hockenhull and mezzo Wendy Buzby , on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 4:00pm, Kaleiopapa Convention Center at the Outrigger Keauhou Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua Kona. We welcome a 90-voice chorus and a 25-person orchestra. Come and enjoy this casual classical concert!

Da Sistah Chronicles: Laughter, Lyrics and Love -- A Mother’s Day Celebration
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Starts at 7pm
Run time: 120 minutes – including intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/628370

About the Show
Featuring Ashley Thomas, Amirrah Thomas, Angee The Diva, Sun Sun, Bobbi Bridges, Nin9 Milli, and more.

Treat the special moms in your life to an unforgettable Mother’s Day celebration filled with laughter, food, music, and heartfelt tributes. This special event brings together a dynamic lineup of comedians, poets, rappers, and singers who will take the stage to honor the strength, resilience, and unconditional love of mothers everywhere.
Expect a joyful, high-energy show that spotlights diverse voices and perspectives. From side-splitting stand-up to soulful spoken word to uplifting musical performances, and a round table talk, this Mother’s Day extravaganza promises something for everyone. Laugh, sing, eat and celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our lives in this festive, family-friendly event.

Don’t miss out on the chance to win amazing prizes like a dinner cruise, dinner for two at Ohanas, and two seats on a snorkel trip!

Bento plates for sale $5-$15

Ticket Information
Premium Seating: $35 Premium (large cushy front-row chairs with small tables)
Preferred Seating: $30 Preferred (front row of any seating tier)
Regular Seating: $25
Partially-Obstructed View Seats: $20
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/

The Silverado kid or never fake it in a gun fight, a Melodramma written by Nelson Shreve, will be held three weekends in May. Tickets are available for $10 which includes a comic Melodramma, and OLLI featuring local entertainment, free, popcorn, and free parking.

Par Hawaii is celebrating 20 years of Fueling Dreams for local athletes. From April 14 to May 26, 2025, island drivers can go the extra mile by making a donation at check out at any participating Hele station including 20 on Oahu, eight on Hawaii Island, and five on Maui. Every dollar pumped into this campaign helps athletes with intellectual disabilities train and compete free of charge.

Par Hawaii, marketer of Hele and 76 Hawaii, has been a strong supporter of Special Olympics Hawaii for more than three decades. To date, the Fueling Dreams campaign has raised more than $1,057,120 for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs.

Mid-Pacific Institute Virtual PE Course, PE Lifetime Fitness

Mandatory orientation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 (time to be announced).
Synchronous sessions on the following dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, and 5/19, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Registration is open now for the January – May 2025 session. Registration closes on Monday, December 30, 2024. Find the complete schedule and register at https://www.midpac.edu/the-center/globalx-virtual.