Come talk story with Julia Keiko Higa Matsui Estrella, author of "Being Local in Hawaii: 'Talking Story' with Julia of Claremont: Inspirational Stories from the Heart of Aloha"! Being Local in Hawaii relates the author's life experiences and views on various areas that have affected her life, such as racism, ethnic identity, human longevity, her […]
Come talk story with Julia Keiko Higa Matsui Estrella, author of "Being Local in Hawaii: 'Talking Story' with Julia of Claremont: Inspirational Stories from the Heart of Aloha"! Being Local in Hawaii relates the author's life experiences and views on various areas that have affected her life, such as racism, ethnic identity, human longevity, her […]
The Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project (MKFRP) is committed to restoring palila habitat. YOU help make it happen! Volunteer outplanting day trips and camping trips are available at our Ka‘ohe Resoration Area. We are half way through our spring planting season on Mauna Kea. Come plant māmane and 'iliahi at the Ka‘ohe Restoration Area. We'll […]
The North Kohala Public Library's reading group will discuss NINE STORIES by J. D. Salinger. The library reading group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a variety of fiction, nonfiction, contemporary, and classic titles. Copies of the book are available to check out from the library, and are often available in […]
The birth of stars is a dynamic process in which young stars interact with the cloud of gas and dust from which they are formed. As young stars age and grow, they will destroy their parent cloud through stellar winds, outflows, radiation, and supernovae. In this talk, we will explore these processes and see examples […]
The birth of stars is a dynamic process in which young stars interact with the cloud of gas and dust from which they are formed. As young stars age and grow, they will destroy their parent cloud through stellar winds, outflows, radiation, and supernovae. In this talk, we will explore these processes and see examples […]
Pahala Public & School Library will offer free basic computer classes on Tuesday evenings. Two 30-minute sessions will be conducted from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab in the Adult Section. Learn basic computer and Internet skills, and how to use the library’s online resources. […]
Pahala Public & School Library will offer free basic computer classes on Tuesday evenings. Two 30-minute sessions will be conducted from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab in the Adult Section. Learn basic computer and Internet skills, and how to use the library’s online resources. […]
The Kahuku Cool Lab invites you to learn the very basics of using the Silhouette Cameo 2 --an electric die-cut machine-- to create stencils! At the end of the class we will use our stencils to make a simple project that you may take home. Space is Limited and Registration is required. Call the library […]
The Kahuku Cool Lab invites you to learn the very basics of using the Silhouette Cameo 2 --an electric die-cut machine-- to create stencils! At the end of the class we will use our stencils to make a simple project that you may take home. Space is Limited and Registration is required. Call the library […]
The term "artist" is thrown around very freely, but no rapper epitomizes the term better than Daniel Dewan Sewell, A.K.A. Danny Brown. Danny grew up in the decrepit conditions of inner city Detroit. By the time he was a kindergartener, he knew he wanted to be a hip-hop artist. His first recordings were in 2003 […]
Shop Whole Foods Market Kahala May 11 to help pave the way for sustainable careers in Hawaii! On this day we will donate 5% of the day's net sales to Kupu Hawaii, which provides internships and work opportunities to Hawaii youth in sustainability fields.
The Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project (MKFRP) is committed to restoring palila habitat. YOU help make it happen! Volunteer outplanting day trips and camping trips are available at our Ka‘ohe Resoration Area. We are half way through our spring planting season on Mauna Kea. Come plant māmane and 'iliahi at the Ka‘ohe Restoration Area. We'll […]
Down to Earth Honolulu Community Room 2525 S. King St. Suite 302 FREE| Reservations Required Register for this event here: http://d2e.co/GreenRows Down to Earth has organized a volunteer work day to help a local non-profit farm. Green Rows Farm is managed and cared for by Kai Hinson and Sean Anderson; two young farmers dedicated to […]
Please join us for free art lessons with local artists on the lānai every 2nd Wednesday of the month. These lessons are open to everyone! This program is free and is suitable for all ages. Please contact the library 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if other special accommodation is […]
Papa Lopaka (Robert DeVinck) is a writer, English literature scholar, and long-time reader of classic books. Come enjoy a dramatic reading of the Classics illustrated comic book of Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe. Following the reading, Papa will encourage children to read the original biographies.
Papa Lopaka (Robert DeVinck) is a writer, English literature scholar, and long-time reader of classic books. Come enjoy a dramatic reading of the Classics illustrated comic book of Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe. Following the reading, Papa will encourage children to read the original biographies.
Dennis and Christy Soares will be discussing the various ways that composers use harmony and key selection. They will demonstrate the use of slack key in both traditional and non-traditional ways. All attendees will receive a free CD. Program schedule is subject to change. For more information, please call the hosting library as soon as […]
Dennis and Christy Soares will be discussing the various ways that composers use harmony and key selection. They will demonstrate the use of slack key in both traditional and non-traditional ways. All attendees will receive a free CD. Program schedule is subject to change. For more information, please call the hosting library as soon as […]
Families are invited to boogie the evening away to a mix of children's and modern pop music. Learn how music and movement can help your child ready to read!
Families are invited to boogie the evening away to a mix of children's and modern pop music. Learn how music and movement can help your child ready to read!
Beat the midweek slump with some Wednesdaynight rock, jazz, pop, R&B, and more!
Beat the midweek slump with some Wednesdaynight rock, jazz, pop, R&B, and more!
Join Betsy Knight on a tour of books from around the globe. During this free 50 minute booktalk presentation Betsy will share favorite lesser-known books of other times and other places. Betsy has masters degrees in literaure and library science. She has read her way around the world and taught World Literature at the University […]
Join Betsy Knight on a tour of books from around the globe. During this free 50 minute booktalk presentation Betsy will share favorite lesser-known books of other times and other places. Betsy has masters degrees in literaure and library science. She has read her way around the world and taught World Literature at the University […]
The Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project (MKFRP) is committed to restoring palila habitat. YOU help make it happen! Volunteer outplanting day trips and camping trips are available at our Ka‘ohe Resoration Area. We are half way through our spring planting season on Mauna Kea. Come plant māmane and 'iliahi at the Ka‘ohe Restoration Area. We'll […]
The We Are Samoa Festival is Hawai`I's largest Samoan cultural festival and a preeminent showcase of Samoa's traditions. Highlighted by the exhilarating World Fireknife Championship and inspiring High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival the event draws in locals and visitors alike to the Polynesian Cultural Center each year.
Announcing our new Eat The Street spin-off...the "A-Go-Go" Series! Every Thursday night will feature one of our four rotating themes for attendees to enjoy. This event is different from our monthly Eat The Street with a smaller, rotating vendor count. Perfect for families or for those that don't like dealing with the BIG crowds and […]
Learn to Be Financially Literate at Hawaii State Library May 12 “Know Your Legal Rights: How to Be Financially Akamai,” a free informational program for adults, will be presented at the Hawaii State Library’s First Floor Reading Room on Thursday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. Managing Attorney Dan O’Meara and AmeriCorps Advocate Dominic Jancaterino – […]
Down to Earth Honolulu Community Room 2525 S. King St. Suite 302 $40/student | Reservations Required Register for this event here: http://d2e.co/AMoreau Alyssa is a well known Chef in our island community. Her specialty is, "supporting clients with dietary options that delight their taste buds and ceate new levels of well-being". Please join us for […]
Children are invited to make a jester’s cap or fairy wings and garland in celebration of Folger Shakespeare Library’s “First Folio!: The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare” exhibition currently on display at Kapiolani Community College’s Lama Library!
Children are invited to make a jester’s cap or fairy wings and garland in celebration of Folger Shakespeare Library’s “First Folio!: The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare” exhibition currently on display at Kapiolani Community College’s Lama Library!
Every ALOHA FRIDAY is a celebration in Hula Grill's Barefoot Bar! In addition to a local style food special, we have added entertainment from open to close. Friday mornings, we give you the opportunity to learn ukulele from Derick Sebastian for FREE. Derick will teach you the basics so you can go from strumming 3 […]
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 program begins at 10:30 a.m. All students will perform. Please note that Friday, May 13, is an early release day. We expect the performance to take about 45 minutes. An 'ohana potluck lunch will follow, with students then dismissed to their families. Don't forget your reusable/washable plates, utensils, napkins, and water bottles! And something […]
Beginner Yoga taught in Japanese. First Friday of every Month at 5:30pm. Cost $10 Taught by Masae, Yumi and Megumi. 英語がちょっと苦手・・・ ヨガをしてみたいけど、英語に自信がない・・・ 日本語で気軽にヨガを始めてみませんか？ 日本人講師が初級クラスを教えます。 初心者の方、大歓迎！
Beginner Yoga taught in Japanese. First Friday of every Month at 5:30pm. Cost $10 Taught by Masae, Yumi and Megumi. 英語がちょっと苦手・・・ ヨガをしてみたいけど、英語に自信がない・・・ 日本語で気軽にヨガを始めてみませんか？ 日本人講師が初級クラスを教えます。 初心者の方、大歓迎！
Songwriters of the Big Island & beyond will be showcasing their original music in it's most raw form, with only a microphone & thier instrument. This is a reacurring event that happens on second Fridays. Enjoy a different line-up every month with some great Big Island Songwriters. All ages, $5. May's line-up: Robert Savory Braddah […]
GIRL'S NITE OUT at Huggo's On the Rocks - Friday May 13 8:30pm. Featuring guest Wolfgang Rehmert on Guitar.
Body Speaking: Writing Practice With Ruth Thompson May 14th $25 Our bodies are the keepers of our stories. In this monthly series, writers and yogis of all levels will gather to explore movement, breath, meditation, and inner listening as a way to generate writing from the body. Each 90 minute class will include an eclectic […]
Head on over to Kihei Elementary for a morning of working and learning in the garden! This month we will be preparing the garden for summer. Grow Some Good volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about bugs, plant disease issues and tips on growing an organic garden in Kihei. Our garden care days […]
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. […]
The Filipino Flores De Mayo Parade will feature numerous bands, floats, marching groups manned by various civi, cultural and community organizations going down Waikiki. Come to Kapiolani Park for the Fiesta afterwards which will showcase educational, food, and crafts booths.
Join TGH's teacher Andrew Gerren to learn how to identify wild plants and learn about their beneficial qualities. No matter how many times you have been to this area, there are always new plants to discover! Andrew is founder/president of Garden to Gardens and a resilient farmer specializing in "veganic-organic" (stockfree) farming and permaculture, as […]
Bring yourself, your keiki, or come as a team to TGH for an Indigo dye adventure. Create a new wardrobe with indigo dye. Bring something with a stain/imperfection to recycle, reuse, & renew! Price: Adult: $25; Parent/Keiki team (1 adult/1 keiki) $35. Ages: 10 and up ***Bring two garments to dye (only: cotton, linen, rayon, […]
Down to Earth Honolulu Community Room 2525 S. King St. Suite 302 $30/student | Reservations Required Register for this event here: http://d2e.co/NatFarming Jason Patrick is an educator, consultant, and researcher of the botanical, microbiological, and molecular biological sciences. He will be providing a simple introduction to Natural Farming, and demonstrating the production of one of […]
Grammy and Na Hoku Hanohano award nominee Danny Carvalho explores the history and evolution of Kiho'alu, or Hawaiian slack key guitar, as a Hawaiian folk tradition. Sponsored by the Friends of Hawaii Kai Library
"Parade of Farms" features the diversity of agriculture occurring along the Kunia corridor in Central O`ahu. The first ever Parade of Farms will include farm and processing tours, tastings, a mini-farmer's market, a farm fresh lunch, and the unique opportunity for residents and visitors to interact with local farmers.
(More details to be added as they become available) Free hands-on art activities for all ages! 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 flat rate on weekends, cash only), metered parking at 'Iolani Palace, or metered street parking. […]