Events

Monthly meeting. Holiday Potluck at 6 pm, meeting at 6:30 pm Round table discussion about bee interests and issues. 2018 Election of Officers Speaker: Everyone welcome

The authors of the book Images of Aviation: Barbers Point NAS will take you through the timeline of naval aviation history in Hawaii from World War Two through the Cold War and the closure of Barbers Point Naval Air Station in 1999. Presented by Brad Hayes, Executive Director, and Brad Sekigawa, Historian and professional model […]

DETAILS Presented By: BAMP Project Support: Doors: 6pm Safehouse 21+ | 7pm Concert Hall Show Time: 8pm Age Restriction: All Ages Accompanied by an Adult (18+) TICKET INFO Ticket Prices: $37.50 GA | $5 increase day of show. All ticket prices are in advance with applicable fees. Ticket prices may increase on the day of […]

The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island. Over 200+ local farmers, crafters, artisans, retailers and food vendors selling local and fresh island fruits, vegetables, hand made jewelry, tropical plants, original artworks, flowers, specialty confections and award winning Hawaii coffee! All at a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls […]

Join us for a special a cappella performance from the local choral group, Harmony on Tap. Cool women making H.O.T. music, for a good cause. This program is free and suitable for all ages. Please contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or special accommodations.

Join us for an interactive screening of the 1966 classic Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, narrated by Boris Karloff with songs by Dr. Seuss and Albert Hague. This 30-minute movie will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by crafts and activities inspired by the book. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Join us for an interactive screening of the 1966 classic Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, narrated by Boris Karloff with songs by Dr. Seuss and Albert Hague. This 30-minute movie will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by crafts and activities inspired by the book. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

If you ever wanted to learn to play chess, our Chess Wednesdays at the Kapolei Public Library are a perfect start! Each Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., a representative from Hawaii Chess Federation will be available to teach the basics of chess. Enthusiasts of all skill levels age 10 and up are welcome […]

Make your own earrings at the library! Make your own set of festive earrings to dress up any outfit for the holidays. This one-hour program is suited for adults and is limited to the first 8 patrons. Space is limited and online RSVP is required to participate. RSVP online for this event by selecting the […]

Make your own earrings at the library! Make your own set of festive earrings to dress up any outfit for the holidays. This one-hour program is suited for adults and is limited to the first 8 patrons. Space is limited and online RSVP is required to participate. RSVP online for this event by selecting the […]

Join us for free picture-taking with Santa and his elf!! Picture-taking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Simple activities and crafts for keiki will be provided in the Children’s Room. On behalf of the Kapolei Public Library staff: Have a happy holiday season and best wishes for a new year filled with joy, good health, […]

Join us for free picture-taking with Santa and his elf!! Picture-taking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Simple activities and crafts for keiki will be provided in the Children’s Room. On behalf of the Kapolei Public Library staff: Have a happy holiday season and best wishes for a new year filled with joy, good health, […]

• Create your own vegan lip balms and sugar scrub using Hawaiian grown noni oil, coconut oil, essential oils, and other natural ingredients. • Receive a free Puna Noni wristlet, perfect for carrying your handmade lip balms! • Enjoy vegan Christmas cookies and noni coffee! Puna Noni Naturals is a family owned and operated business […]

The whole family is invited to bring ukulele and join the Hau’oli Kupuna Ukulele Club as they strum and sing holiday favorites. There will be cookies! Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

In light of its upcoming production of the chamber opera As One, Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) presents a FREE film screening of KUMU HINA - the story of Hina, a transgender native Hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life Hawaii's long-held embrace of mahu - those who embody both male and female spirit, […]

Hawaiian Sanctuary is proud to present: Plant Aloha, a FREE educational series of sustainable farming classes. Every Thursday morning, from 9:00am until 12:30pm, with special Saturday monthly offerings, led by local and visiting experts. Visit our website for more information: http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/plantaloha Thursday, December 14th 2017 – 9:00am-12:30pm Planting Cycles of the Hawaiian Moon Calendar, with […]

Join us for a fun hip-hop event with Mr. Kneel, an award-winning musician, educator, and professional goofball! Parents and children alike will enjoy this fresh blend of hip-hop for kids. Get up and dance with Mr. Kneel has we celebrate what it really means to be a kid with fun and inspiring hip-hop music! This […]

The Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library would like to invite you to join us for story time fun. We host story time every Thursday 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, […]

Nā 'Imi 'Ike is an 'Ōlelo Hawai'i study group open to all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to create of group of motivated learners in North Kohala who will support each other towards fluency in the Hawaiian Language. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request […]

Nā 'Imi 'Ike is an 'Ōlelo Hawai'i study group open to all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to create of group of motivated learners in North Kohala who will support each other towards fluency in the Hawaiian Language. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request […]

Join us and decorate your own candy house Thursday, December 14! The Friends of the Libraries Hamakua will provide free edible building materials including graham colorful candies and frosting so you can drop-in anytime between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm while supplies last. Don’t forget to come and take your sweet creation home to share […]

Join us and decorate your own candy house Thursday, December 14! The Friends of the Libraries Hamakua will provide free edible building materials including graham colorful candies and frosting so you can drop-in anytime between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm while supplies last. Don’t forget to come and take your sweet creation home to share […]

Alumni and friends from all the University of Hawai‘i campuses and community colleges are invited to celebrate holiday cheer at a special evening of gourmet delight and holiday merriment. Come see old friends and make new ones! *******EVENT HIGHLIGHTS******* • Enjoy a gourmet concept experience by the nationally recognized award-winning culinary arts program at Kapi‘olani […]

Kukuau Studio is hosting a monthly blues series called, BLUES BY THE BAY with Grammy nominated and Na Hoku winning guitarist, Larry Dupio & a rotating line-up of friends every second Thursday of the month. $10 at the door, $8 with non-perishable food donation to benefit Hawaii Island's Food Bank.. Music from 6 to 9 […]

Join us at the library where “Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) shares his love for reading through beatbox and rhyme! Mr. Kneel is a professional speaker, Hip-Hop emcee, beatboxer, and goofball. He uses his talents to encourage & uplift children of all ages. Neil creates inspired original Hip-Hop music that assist educators & parents in promoting […]

BAMP Project Presents Tom Segura No Teeth No Entry Tour

Live In Hilo (The Big Island) on Thursday, December 14th at The Palace Theatre! Nahko (Nahkohe Parayno), a sixth generation Apache/Mohawk with a Puerto Rican/Indian mother and a Filipino father, grew up with the family that adopted him in an Oregon suburb, and suffered some early childhood identity problems until he began to ground himself […]

Medicine Tribe After Party. Featuring Cosmic serenity, OKtoChange, and DJ Amore One. No cover!

Livin’ On A Rock: A Big Island Music Story (20018) 65 Min. Music Documentary Snap Judgement Films Doors open at 6 pm. Film starts at 7pm. Q&A with Director & some of the featured musicians after screening. Free for all ages. Donations gladly excepted. Synopsis: Livin’ On a Rock tells the story of how a […]

Kihei Charter student Abril Quintana will join our regular preschool storytime and bring her skills to teach little-ones and their accompanying grown-ups some simple signs as well as to help us learn some songs in sign. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library […]

Join us on the WCS Lanai Stage for a showcase, headed up by Kumu Mila and Kumu Leia, of music classes and student talent. Bring a healthy treat to share after the performances as we celebrate with our 'ohana before heading into the break. Bring the whole family!

The 2017 Holiday Craft & Gift Fair Season officially begins this weekend with 3 days of exciting, fun-filled shopping and food frenzy. Don’t wait in long lines and traffic this holiday season. Shop early, mail early, and get the BEST! Over 250 vendors will be selling everything you need to fill your holiday shopping list. […]

Livin’ On A Rock: A Big Island Music Story (20018) Movie trailer link: https://vimeo.com/244383160 65 Min. Music Documentary from Snap Judgement Films Doors open at 6 pm. Film starts at 7pm. Q&A with Director & some of the featured musicians after screening. Free for all ages. Donations gladly excepted. Synopsis: Livin’ On a Rock tells […]

BAMP Project Presents: Aaron Lewis

Scientists have teamed up with artists to create astonishingly detailed visuals to help us better understand complex astronomical discoveries—presenting science as stunning works of art that allow us to view astronomy through a different perspective. Learn more about the fascinating connections between art and science at ‘Imiloa’s Maunakea Skies talk on Friday, December 15 at […]

The Nutcracker A Holiday Tradition with a Hawaiian Twist Friday, December 15th at 7:30pm Saturday, December 16th at 2:00pm Saturday, December 16th at 7:30pm Sunday, December 17th at 2:00pm at the Blaisdell Concert Hall Tickets available by phone: 800-745-3000 at the Blaisdell Box Office (open Monday – Saturday 9:00 to 5:00) or online at ticketmaster.com […]

Augie T's Live Christmas Part Comedy Show also featuring LIL GUY! $20 ticket price includes 2 Drinks and light pupu's will be on sale. Please bring an unused or unopened toy and get an Augie T DVD. Tickets can be purchased at Pali Golf Course and http://www.AugieT.com

The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island. Over 200+ local farmers, crafters, artisans, retailers and food vendors selling local and fresh island fruits, vegetables, hand made jewelry, tropical plants, original artworks, flowers, specialty confections and award winning Hawaii coffee! All at a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls […]

BOO and HOO are happy, even though they always seem to get an Ouch! Like the time when they got their fingers trapped in the door and the time they fell and scraped their knees. One day BOO and HOO begin to feel other people’s OUCHES. So they set out on an adventure with their […]

Join teacher and art enthusiast Chelsea Toia-Vaas for a Seuss-inspired Wacky Winter Wonderland craft. Using Pastels, draw whimsical trees for winter and the holidays. All materials supplied. Geared for children ages 6-99. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations […]

Relax from the hustle and bustle of the holidays with the beautiful and soothing musical sounds of Skylark, a recorder and ‘ukulele ensemble. Skylark started in 1988. This group has performed at various events and locations around Honolulu, including First Fridays at Hawaii State Art Museum (HISAM), Saint Francis Hospice, Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church in […]

Transformational Flow Yoga School’s 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Kristen Coyle, E-RYT 500, will be held in a weekend format from August to December 2018 at Balancing Monkey. For information email Kristen at transform.flow@gmail.com, or join her at Talk Story on Saturday December 16 at 10:30 am. Early bird registration discount for the 300-hour […]

Get into the holiday spirit! Enjoy a variety of holiday tunes performed by the Kapolei Chorale, including A-Caroling We Go!, The Lord Bless You and Keep You, Oh, Come All Ye Faithful, and others. The performance will feature soloists for vocal, flute, hula, and whistling. Sponsored by Friends of the Library Kapolei. Program schedule is […]

Come enjoy games or puzzles at the library! We have games for both adults and kids over the age of 5. Whether you like card games or board games, you’re bound to find the game for you! Children’s games include Chutes and Ladders, Operation, Candyland, Polynesian Voyage, Uno and more. We also have Jenga and […]

Join YES Kauai for a special holiday celebration Current & Former Foster Youth ages 14 - 26 are invited,

Mrs. Claus, along with Jingles the Elf, will visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to share some holiday cheer with stories of Santa Claus and Christmas. This program is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona. Program […]

Mrs. Claus, along with Jingles the Elf, will visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to share some holiday cheer with stories of Santa Claus and Christmas. This program is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona. Program […]

On behalf of ALEA Bridge and our community partners, we are excited to invite you to join us for a Christmas celebration! "Wahiawa Christmas Wonderland" will take place on Saturday, December 16th from 4p to 9p at 130 California Ave. fronting Ka'ala Elementary School. This block party will feature local entertainment, food vendors, gift-giving and […]

Shawn Felipe, winner of Season 4 of the Great Food Truck Race on Food Network, and a regular opening act for Jo Koy co headlines along with Jose Dynamite. Dynamite, a regular feature and host on the Big Island, regularly headlines each week in Honolulul. Doors 6pm Show 7pm Tickets $10 advance / $15 at […]

Kahulanui (The Big Dance) is an inspiration passed down three generations. Band leader, guitarist, and vocalist Lolena Naipo Jr. remembers stories of his Grandfather who was a member of the Royal Hawaiian Band during an era when horns and drums were a part of Hawaiian music."Throughout Hawaii in the 1920s and 1930s, one could find […]