Events

We are back on the north shore to celebrate the 4th of July again this year! Join us at beautiful Turtle Bay Resort for sun, food, live music and fun for the entire family. Entertainment TBD Vendors TBD

July 4, 2017 For the 26th consecutive year, Ala Moana Center will present locals and visitors with one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks shows in the country. In addition to the fireworks, Ala Moana Center will offer a weekend’s worth of live entertainment and a mall-wide shopping savings pass.

Magical Storyteller Yasu Ishida will present “Story Circus” The program will amaze, dazzle and delight participants as Ishida makes the stories come alive! Children will even learn a simple magic trick to perform at home. Preschoolers through 5th graders are invited to this 45-minute program and must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Today, retirement is more than just a matter of accumulating enough money. Increasing life expectancy has made retirement an extended stage of life. According to the 2011 study by FPA® Financial Planning Association, people can expect to spend 15 to 35 years or more in retirement. What kind of retirement do you want to have? […]

Kids ages 6-12 can participate in WOW Wednesdays at 1:00p.m. Kites and other flying objects will take to the skies on July 5. Kids will create and test (wind permitting) a variety of different types of flying objects. Please call for more information. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in […]

Escape Room: The Very Hangry Caterpillar A new take on a classic. You have 45 minutes to solve the Aiea Public Library’s Escape Room. Open boxes, solve puzzles, break ciphers and unlock your way to freedom! What is an ‘escape room’? An escape room is a timed physical adventure game in which players solve a […]

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! Prepare to be amazed, dazzled & bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida – an exciting storytelling show where stories meet circus. Can you imagine what Balloon Haiku (balloon animals coming to life with Haiku), Storygami (storytelling with Origami), & Storytelling with Magic look like? Stories will […]

Join us for a collaborative challenge that celebrates the power of teamwork. Participants will be grouped into teams of four, and will face-off against other teams in a building challenge that is sure to test their combined creativity and ingenuity. This program is suitable for children ages 8-11! Program is limited to the first 20 […]

Join us for a collaborative challenge that celebrates the power of teamwork. Participants will be grouped into teams of four, and will face-off against other teams in a building challenge that is sure to test their combined creativity and ingenuity. This program is suitable for children ages 8-11! Program is limited to the first 20 […]

Live Blues Music with the Legendary Dr Jeff and David Fricke. No cover!

Join us for our monthly book discussion! In 2007, Mary Anne returned from a humanitarian trip suffering from what her doctors believed was a rare type of hepatitis. Months later, she was diagnosed with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer. This is the inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a […]

Get down on Wednesday with Djs Kamakazi & D-pain! $3 wacky shots/ $8 beer and shot combo!!

Hawaiian Sanctuary's Plant Aloha Series of FREE Sustainable Farming Classes is proud to present Korean Natural Farming (6 Class Series) with Eric (Drake) Weinert. Eric was born and raised in Hawaiian Acres. He has lived and taught Korean Natural Farming for over a decade under Master Cho and is presently the Secretary of Cho Global […]

Rebecca Hilton uses books to set a theme for incorporating yoga into a “moving” reading experience! This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 3 to 10. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program is funded by the Friends of Hawaii Kai Library.

Prepare to be amazed, dazzled & bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida – an exciting storytelling show where stories meet circus. Can you imagine what Balloon Haiku, Storygami, & Storytelling with Magic look like? Stories will come together in visual ways, inviting audience interaction and lots of fun. After the stories, children get to […]

Escape Room: The Very Hangry Caterpillar A new take on a classic. You have 45 minutes to solve the Aiea Public Library’s Escape Room. Open boxes, solve puzzles, break ciphers and unlock your way to freedom! What is an ‘escape room’? An escape room is a timed physical adventure game in which players solve a […]

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! Prepare to be amazed, dazzled & bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida – an exciting storytelling show where stories meet circus. Can you imagine what Balloon Haiku (balloon animals coming to life with Haiku), Storygami (storytelling with Origami), & Storytelling with Magic look like? Stories will […]

You are invited to Kailua-Kona Public Library’s Breakout Escape Challenge on Thursday, July 6 from 3:00-4:00pm! Are you good at solving clues and puzzles? Can you work with others to find a way to unlock the breakout box before time runs out? This engaging, adventurous and fun activity is for teens entering grades 6-12. The […]

You are invited to Kailua-Kona Public Library’s Breakout Escape Challenge on Thursday, July 6 from 3:00-4:00pm! Are you good at solving clues and puzzles? Can you work with others to find a way to unlock the breakout box before time runs out? This engaging, adventurous and fun activity is for teens entering grades 6-12. The […]

Prepare to be amazed, dazzled & bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida – an exciting storytelling show where stories meet circus. Can you imagine what Balloon Haiku, Storygami, & Storytelling with Magic look like? Stories will come together in visual ways, inviting audience interaction and lots of fun. After the stories, children get to […]

Prepare to be amazed, dazzled & bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida – an exciting storytelling show where stories meet circus. Can you imagine what Balloon Haiku, Storygami, & Storytelling with Magic look like? Stories will come together in visual ways, inviting audience interaction and lots of fun. After the stories, children get to […]

Come in for some Jammin tones by the amazing Wendell Ing, Trevor Veilleux, And Gonzo! No Cover!

Monthly Ball Rolling Workshop with Shannon Schafer Every first Thursday of the month 7pm-8:15pm Using the techniques of the Roll Model Method, Shannon will help you find myofascial release through self massage. Shannon uses her specialized skill set and knowledge of yoga therapy balls to create a new and integrative practice to yoga. Each month […]

The North Kohala Library would like to invite you to join us for story time fun. We host story time every Friday for keiki 2-5 and their caregivers. Each story time includes stories, songs, and crafts. Story time has many benefits, such as helping brain development by increasing knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, and concentration. Please call […]

The Blue Fish Robotics team will demonstrate their VEX IQ robots and allow participants to drive them in soccer and racing activities. VEX IQ incorporates all four pillars of STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) and encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership for students as young as third grade. This 90-minute program is suitable for ages […]

First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum - galleries will be open late, with live entertainment (to be announced). Join us for a casual, family-friendly evening! Admission is always free. 6:00 - 9:00 PM, second floor of the No 1. Capitol District building (250 South Hotel St., corner of Richards and S. Hotel). Free […]

A night of culture on the Town! Join Hilo Town Tavern for an evening of music and art on us! featuring live art by Dave Datsuzoku & Live music by Jazz Mele and Bottle of Blue!!

30,000 years ago, a voyaging people sailed from their origin in Southeast Asia and began an epic oceanic migration which populated Indonesia, Australia and eventually the islands in the Pacific. Today this legacy continues as Pacific Oceanic navigators have just completed the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage. Come learn about different perspectives on navigational astronomy and […]

Join us for an evening of Cacao Elixer and Chocolates! Every Friday Night the Hawaiian Sanctuary brings you a Cacao Ceremony and DJ Dance Party! Spinning this week: A Trap/Bass/Trance set from DJ DIamond Essence. https://soundcloud.com/exploration/technoasis-05272017 Cacao Elixer inclued with admission! Cacao Ceremony starts at 7pm. Dance starts at 8pm. Quality Sound - Laser Light […]

Come join us to tame the jungle! Bring the family and bring a picnic lunch and we'll make it a party. Amy will be there starting at 9am. Looking forward to seeing you!

The public is invited to observe and participate in the Association's regular maintenance of its demonstration colonies at the Komohana Apiary and Apiary Garden. No registration. No fee. Participants must wear protective clothing (hat, veil, suit, and gloves). Weather permitting. Garden maintenance begins at 9 am. Colony maintenance begins at 10 am. For more information, […]

The Hilo Public Library welcomes chess players of all ages and skill levels to our weekly club gatherings every Saturday. Players can challenge one another in friendly weekly competitions and learn various strategies from ranked BICC chess players. Players may use chess boards purchased with Friends of Hilo Public Library funds during this designated time. […]

Last day to view the exhibit "Process Under Pressure" featuring traditional printmaking techniques and contemporary prints from the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

Last day to view the exhibit "He Makana" featuring the Gertrude Mary Joan Damon Haig Collection of Hawaiian Art, Paintings, and Prints, a distinguished collection of traditional Hawaiian crafts, paintings and prints presented to the state of Hawai‘i in honor of the life of Mary Joan Damon Haig. This exhibit will travel to Maui later […]

Prepare to be amazed, dazzled & bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida – an exciting storytelling show where stories meet circus. Can you imagine what Balloon Haiku, Storygami, & Storytelling with Magic look like? Stories will come together in visual ways, inviting audience interaction and lots of fun. After the stories, children get to […]

The Hawaii State Library’s Edna Allyn Room for Children is happy to host Mr. Wally Amos for a special Summer Reading Program Storytime. Listen as Mr. Amos shares some of his favorite books with families and children. Mr. Amos has been an avid supporter of libraries and literacy for years, and has been a regular […]

The Marauder Rascals will be talking about the FIRST and VEX robotics competitions. Participants will be allowed to operate the FRC Robot from this year’s competition, VEX Robot prototypes, as well have a hands-on opportunity to learn about how robots are made. Team 2477, the Marauder Rascals, is a Robotics Team that represents Waipahu High […]

Free hands-on art activities for all ages! Every second Saturday of the month. Museum galleries will be open; admission is always free. All materials provided. (July 2017 activity to be announced) First floor Multipurpose Room, No. 1 Capitol District Building. Parking across the street in the Ali'i Place building (entrance at 1099 Alakea St., $3 […]

Todd Farley is a Master Mime and Physical Theatre Specialist. Todd will showcase a mime’s more enduring charm of illusion and wonder. Children will be able to see the common illusions of the wall, walk, robot and other object manipulations seen in the context of children’s tales such as The Selfish Giant and The Giving […]

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! During the past fifteen years, astronomers have discovered many planets orbiting one or both stars of a dual-star system. These worlds with two suns present very interesting cases for studying habitability as they are subject to radiation from two stars. Dr. Nader Haghighipour, an associate astronomer at […]

Please join us in the First floor Reading Room for another Saturday Afternoon at the Movies. Before he wrote the famous chomping textbook that Harry Potter studied at Hogwarts, Newt Scamander completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in 1926 New York for a brief stopover, he […]

Official Pride Parade Afterparty At the Tavern!!!!

Keep the party going and celebrate pride. Dancing, music, entertainment! Drink specials, family, and fun. No Cover! 21+

Come on down on Saturday, July 8th, at 6pm, talk story, play some bingo, enjoy some ONO GRINDZ and support your local Veterans all at the same time!! Yummy, yummy!! Dinner includes chili, vegetarian chili, rice, cornbread, salad and a variety of desserts! You receive 2 complimentary bingo cards with dinner! This is sponsored by […]

Come on down on Saturday, July 8th, at 6pm, talk story, play some bingo, enjoy some ONO GRINDZ and support your local Veterans all at the same time!! Yummy, yummy!! Dinner includes chili, vegetarian chili, rice, cornbread, salad and a variety of desserts! You receive 2 complimentary bingo cards with dinner! This is sponsored by […]

MC BATTLE & LIVE PERFORMANCES: CALI SMOOV VS. PHREEWIL with Guest DJ and Live Performance from Multi-Platinum Producer SCOOP DEVILLE. Also, More live performances by JAZI/DAYLYT/CALI SMOOV/NALU G/KANOE'

Featuring : Gina Savage (vocals) Jeff Enriques Ikeda (bass and vocals) Will Divine (drums and vocals) Wesley Matsuda (guitar and synths)

Teacher and students practice together in this once-a-month led class. Expand and explore your practice in a fun and supportive environment. Open to all-levels. July 9, 2017 3:30 pm Led by Danielle Maka'ike

Teacher and students practice together in this once-a-month led class. Expand and explore your practice in a fun and supportive environment. Open to all-levels. July 9, 2017 3:30 pm Led by Danielle Maka'ike