Each Thing that in Season Grows: The Japanese Garden
Discover the importance of gardens in Japanese culture through this exhibition of seven modern Japanese paintings—and one 16th-century Chinese work that illustrates the origins of this lush genre.
Bishop Museum’s After Hours: 2nd Friday Monthly
Need a place to pau hana? We’ve got you covered! Explore Historic Hawaiian Hall, experience unique changing exhibitions, hear about the latest scientific discoveries, and engage with Hawaiian cultural practitioners all at Bishop Museum’s After Hours events. This monthly evening event welcomes kamaʻāina and visitors to explore Hawaiʻi’s unique and unparalleled cultural and natural history. See Kalaniʻōpuʻu’s feather ʻahu ʻula (cape) and mahiole (helmet) in Hawaiian Hall; check out Hawaiʻi’s animal and plant biodiversity in the Science Adventure Center; explore the newest exhibitions in the Castle Memorial Building and J.M. Long Gallery; or spend your evening under Honolulu’s star-lit sky on the Great Lawn with food and drinks for sale by local vendors.
Kama‘āina Sundays (second Sundays of the month)
Kamaʻāina Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ʻIolani Palace welcomes all residents to Kamaʻāina Sunday when guests can explore the Palace, immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture, taste ‘ono food, support local vendors, enjoy lively entertainment, and more. The free event is held on the second Sunday of every month.
Self-led audio tours will be available for the first 500 attendees. A valid Hawaiʻi State ID, Hawaiʻi driver’s license, or proof of Hawaiʻi residency is required for each complimentary ticket. One complimentary ticket per Hawaiʻi resident. Kamaʻāina are encouraged to come early!
Kamaʻāina Sunday’s entertainment and workshops are supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program.
HoMA Nights - Every Friday Evening
Join us for HoMA Nights, every Friday until 9pm, to explore the galleries, stargaze in the courtyards, enjoy art experiences and music, and connect with the museum community.
HoMA Café and Coffee Bar
The HoMA Café and Coffee Bar are open for bar service with a selection of cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic refreshments, dinner, and grab-and-go menu items.
Café: 5–8:30pm (Food served until 7:30pm)
Coffee Bar: 5–8pm
Music
Hear performances from some of Hawai‘i’s best musicians and DJs every Friday from 6-8pm.
Interactive art experiences and activities
From lawn games to scavenger hunts to art talks, guests will enjoy engaging and interactive art experiences and activities as part of HoMA Nights.
Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within
Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011) was one of the 20th century’s great abstract artists. This critically acclaimed major touring retrospective of her work fittingly has its final stop in Honolulu, where she began her art education and career.
The exhibition presents a comprehensive portrait of Takaezu’s life and work, reframing her as one of the most compelling and innovative American artists of the last century.
Honolulu Botanical Gardens Spring Classes
New classes at Honolulu Botanical Gardens. Spots are limited and going fast.
Get hands-on with:
• Soil Painting — create art using natural soils and discover the colors of the earth
• Blue Marble Bracelet — craft a beautiful bracelet from blue marble seeds
• Seed Lei & Hike at Koko Crater — learn, create, and explore in one experience
• Plant Doctor at Wahiawā — bring your plant questions and grow your knowledge
Register now and join us in the gardens: pros.hnl.info and filter for “Botanical Garden”
Monday Night Life Drawing Group
Monday Night Life Drawing Group, a weekly artist-run uninstructed drawing session with live models, music, and a great collaborative, creative atmosphere.
All artists are asked to bring all their own equipment and supplies. Seating is primarily at tables.
DAC Volunteer Art Show
From painters, printmakers, sculptors and textile artists to photographers and ceramicists, Downtown Art Center has some of the most talented, creative volunteers around. This show is to celebrate them, not only for their contributions to the gallery (DAC literally couldn’t run without our volunteers) but as artists too! This exhibition showcases the work of DAC volunteers, many of whom belong to other local arts organizations as well.
Tuesday Portrait Sessions
This weekly uninstructed session focuses on creating portraits of the clothed model, with live models, music, and a great collaborative, creative atmosphere.
All artists are asked to bring all their own equipment and supplies. Seating is primarily at tables.
Experience Ea Mai Eiwa - Patterns of Practrice: A Multigenerational Artistic Legacy Rooted in Hula
A powerful new exhibition featuring the work of Nālani Kanakaʻole (1946–2026), Sig Zane, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane — a Hilo-based family of artists whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa.
The exhibition title references “Kūhaʻimoana,” a chant describing the migration of shark gods from Kahiki to Hawaiʻi. Interpreted as “structures of nine,” Ea Mai ʻEiwa reflects the strength, resilience, and environmental knowledge embodied in these ancestral stories.
Aloha Bricks ‘26: Stories of Hawaii
Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi transforms Bishop Museum’s Castle Memorial Building into a vibrant, brick-built celebration of the islands. Created in partnership with the Hawaii LEGO® Users Group (HILUG) and middle school students from across the state, this original, family-friendly exhibition brings together culture and creativity through dynamic models, original artwork, and hands-on experiences. From beloved landmarks to native species and legendary tales, the exhibition highlights the people, places, plants, animals, and stories that shape Hawaiʻi.
Wearable Art Community Playshops: Create Your Own Festival Headdress (Saturdays)
Create a fun, wearable art headdress, then show it off at the HEART Festival on Saturday, April 11! Drop in any time before 2 p.m. Materials provided.
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on: February 28; March 7; March 21; April 4; April 25; May 2
Native Hawaiian Student Services presents a Day Full of Lei
Join Native Hawaiian Student Services for a day full of lei! From workshops featuring modern ways of making lei to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa student lei makers highlighting their intimate relationship with lei practices that continue to perpetuate this hana noʻeau in our time. Events will take place on Friday, May 1, in NHSS (Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services, room 113)
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2026 presented by Bishop Museum
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2026 presented by Bishop Museum continues the annual Lei Day tradition by the Brothers Cazimero with Keauhou, the 19-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning group, returning to headline the concert experience alongside special guests, including Robert Cazimero, Kealiʻi Reichel, Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua, Hālau Keʻalaokamaile and co-hosts, Billy V. and Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, director of community & cultural relations at Hawaiian Airlines.
HOT presents Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree
MAY 1, 2026 @ 7:30PM & MAY 3, 2026 @ 4PM & MAY 5, 2026 @ 7:30PM
Music by Herb Mahelona • Libretto by Victoria Kneubuhl • Directed by Patrick Makuakāne
KAMALEHUA: THE SHELTERING TREE tells the true story of Timoteo Haʻalilio, Royal Secretary and lifelong friend to King Kamehameha III. Set in the mid-nineteenth century, the opera reveals the little-known history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and its early struggles to maintain independence. The focus is Haʻalilio's 1842-45 mission to the United States, Great Britain, Belgium, and France to secure treaties recognizing Hawaiʻi as a sovereign nation with the goal of protecting the kingdom from annexation by foreigners.
The opera illustrates the sophistication and establishment of the Hawaiian government at the time, as well as the vigilance of Hawaiian leaders in dealing with the pressures and politics of the western world. While the story focuses on the unique culture, politics, and history of Hawaiʻi, its themes are universal.
Heading up the cast, in the lead role of Haʻalilio, will be internationally renowned Hawaiian baritone Quinn Kelsey who started his career in opera as a member of the HOT chorus in 1991. Kelsey is now in-demand across the U.S. and Europe, notable for his dynamic interpretations of Verdi roles.
11th Annual Manu o Kū Festival
Come and visit the many organizations and agencies featuring crafts, games, and activities at the 11th Annual Manu o Kū Festival at the 'Iolani Palace Grounds.
20 Community partners, organizations, and agencies on site to share their work through family friendly crafts, games, and activities.
Flores De Mayo & Filipino Fiesta
The largest celebration of Filipino culture on the island of Oʻahu
Flores de Mayo & Filipino Fiesta is a full day celebrating Filipino culture and heritage with authentic food, non-stop entertainment, activities for all ages, immersive cultural experiences, and a marketplace featuring local businesses and community organizations.
This year’s theme invites everyone to connect with Filipino heritage, discover and honor the cultural meaning behind this beloved staple, and celebrate the power of community.
Throughout Fiesta, you’ll see this theme come to life through cultural performances, educational activities, interactive games, and creative vendor offerings — all honoring the stories woven into every grain of rice.
Paheli
The Doris Duke Theatre is thrilled to present Pahelī—a vibrant evening of Indian classical, folk, and Bollywood performances, rhythms and choreographies from around the world, vocals, instrumentals, and much more! Pahelī means a puzzle, riddle, or an enigma, and this production invites you into the mystery and magic of music and movement with your favorite classics and exciting new spins.
Presented by Sai Bhatawadekar and her team of talented dancers, musicians, and guest artists in and outside of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Enjoy the dance concert as you smile, sing, clap, and tap along!
Mid-Pacific School of the Arts Film Showcase 2026
The annual Mid-Pacific School of the Arts Student Film Showcase presents a curated selection of the finest short films produced by MPSA student filmmakers over the past year. Several of the films have screened at international film festivals and received recognition for their excellence. The program will conclude with student awards, presented by a panel of celebrity and film industry guest judges, honoring outstanding achievement in filmmaking.
HOT presents Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree
MAY 1, 2026 @ 7:30PM & MAY 3, 2026 @ 4PM & MAY 5, 2026 @ 7:30PM
Music by Herb Mahelona • Libretto by Victoria Kneubuhl • Directed by Patrick Makuakāne
KAMALEHUA: THE SHELTERING TREE tells the true story of Timoteo Haʻalilio, Royal Secretary and lifelong friend to King Kamehameha III. Set in the mid-nineteenth century, the opera reveals the little-known history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and its early struggles to maintain independence. The focus is Haʻalilio's 1842-45 mission to the United States, Great Britain, Belgium, and France to secure treaties recognizing Hawaiʻi as a sovereign nation with the goal of protecting the kingdom from annexation by foreigners.
The opera illustrates the sophistication and establishment of the Hawaiian government at the time, as well as the vigilance of Hawaiian leaders in dealing with the pressures and politics of the western world. While the story focuses on the unique culture, politics, and history of Hawaiʻi, its themes are universal.
Heading up the cast, in the lead role of Haʻalilio, will be internationally renowned Hawaiian baritone Quinn Kelsey who started his career in opera as a member of the HOT chorus in 1991. Kelsey is now in-demand across the U.S. and Europe, notable for his dynamic interpretations of Verdi roles.
HOT presents Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree
MAY 1, 2026 @ 7:30PM & MAY 3, 2026 @ 4PM & MAY 5, 2026 @ 7:30PM
Music by Herb Mahelona • Libretto by Victoria Kneubuhl • Directed by Patrick Makuakāne
KAMALEHUA: THE SHELTERING TREE tells the true story of Timoteo Haʻalilio, Royal Secretary and lifelong friend to King Kamehameha III. Set in the mid-nineteenth century, the opera reveals the little-known history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and its early struggles to maintain independence. The focus is Haʻalilio's 1842-45 mission to the United States, Great Britain, Belgium, and France to secure treaties recognizing Hawaiʻi as a sovereign nation with the goal of protecting the kingdom from annexation by foreigners.
The opera illustrates the sophistication and establishment of the Hawaiian government at the time, as well as the vigilance of Hawaiian leaders in dealing with the pressures and politics of the western world. While the story focuses on the unique culture, politics, and history of Hawaiʻi, its themes are universal.
Heading up the cast, in the lead role of Haʻalilio, will be internationally renowned Hawaiian baritone Quinn Kelsey who started his career in opera as a member of the HOT chorus in 1991. Kelsey is now in-demand across the U.S. and Europe, notable for his dynamic interpretations of Verdi roles.
Malama Manoa Walkabout
A leisurely walk along beautiful O'ahu Avenue. Explore historic homes, lush landscapes, and the stories behind Mänoa's streets.
HEART of Honolulu Street Festival - NEW DATE!
NEW FESTIVAL DATE – May 9, 2026! Due to weather, the original April 11 date was postponed.
We invite artists and arts organizations to take to the streets, as we shut down Nuuanu Avenue in Chinatown and open it to pedestrian traffic for everyone to experience and enjoy the HEART of the Chinatown Arts District, including art, live music, food, creative local vendors, performances and more.
HEART is an acronym that stands for Heritage, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Restaurants, and Theatre & Performing Arts. Together, these elements make up the core of the vibrant creative community that exists in the Bethel and Nuʻuanu Avenue district, between King Street and Beretania Avenue.
Hapa Mama Celebration with Johnny Valentine
By popular demand, Hawaiʻi’s Favorite Entertainer, Johnny Valentine, returns for a special one-night-only Hapa Mama Celebration. Celebrate Mother’s Day early and treat mom to a night out with an unforgettable tribute that only Johnny can deliver! Composer-in-Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai conduct your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for a mother-of-all HapaSymphony performance, featuring covers and original songs from Johnny's "Mom's I Love Forever" playlist!
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra presents Adam Golka Plays Mozart
Praised for his “brilliant technique and real emotional depth” by the Washington Post, Polish-American pianist Adam Golka performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23. Conductor Emeritus JoAnn Falletta returns to conduct a program of classical delights, including Michael Torke’s speed fueled Javelin, and Dvořák Symphony No. 6.
Knotless & Knotted Netting Workshop with Pat Hickman
This workshop will encourage participants to begin to explore two openwork textile structures, known and used around the world. Examples exhibiting ancient survival skills, requiring minimal tools will be shown. Contemporary artists have used both netting and looping in their exploration and visual expression of ideas—creating openwork structures. The workshop will be an experience in discovering and questioning, and will suggest ongoing ways of working after the workshop is over.
No previous knowledge of textiles or this textile structure is required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore and learn. All media welcome.
Yellow Face
The lines between truth and fiction blur with hilarious and moving results in David Henry Hwang's unreliable memoir, recently on Broadway starring Daniel Dae Kim. Asian American playwright DHH, fresh off his Tony Award win for M. Butterfly, leads a protest against the casting of Jonathan Pryce as the Eurasian pimp in the original Broadway production of Miss Saigon, condemning the practice as "yellowface." His position soon comes back to haunt him when he mistakes a Caucasian actor, Marcus G. Dahlman, for mixed race, and casts him in the lead Asian role of his own Broadway-bound comedy, Face Value. When DHH discovers the truth of Marcus' ethnicity, he tries to conceal his blunder to protect his reputation as an Asian American role model, by passing the actor off as a "Siberian Jew." Meanwhile, DHH's father, Henry Y. Hwang, an immigrant who loves the American Dream and Frank Sinatra, finds himself ensnared in the same web of late-1990's anti-Chinese paranoia that also leads to the "Donorgate" scandal and the arrest of Los Alamos nuclear scientist Wen Ho Lee. As he clings to his old multicultural rhetoric, this new racist witch hunt forces DHH to confront the complex and ever-changing role that "face" plays in American life today.
DAC Walking Tour: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Downtown Art Center (DAC) offers a unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of the HEART district of downtown Honolulu with this walking tour, led by Historian Gary R. Coover, author of "Pocket Walking Tour of Honolulu's Royal Mile,” and veteran artist and educator Susan Hogan.
Your guides will lead you on a lively 1.5 to 2-hour walk through streets layered with cultural, architectural and historical backstory. Pivotal events, locations and commemorative artworks will be pointed out and discussed. Don’t miss this chance to experience the artistic and historical heritage of Downtown Honolulu!
HEART is an acronym that stands for Heritage, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Restaurants, and Theatre & Performing Arts. Together, these elements make up the core of the vibrant creative community that exists in the Bethel and Nuʻuanu Avenue district, between King Street and Beretania Avenue.
Chamber Music Hawaii presents Romantic Currents
Piano virtuoso Joyce Yang joins CMH ensembles in two romantic-era gems that ripple with expressive beauty and emotional depth. Program: FARRENC Sextet in C Minor, Op. 40DVORAK Piano Quintet, Op. 81 Joyce Yang Blessed with “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post) and a “wondrous sense of color” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang...
Temari Hawaii Class: Coptic Style Book Binding Workshop
Coptic Style Binding is one of Kuro’s Workshop’s core offerings and serves as a strong foundation for further bookbinding study. In this class, students will learn exposed-spine sewing techniques while constructing a fully functional book by hand.
Funny Girl
Hello, Gorgeous! Welcome to Musical Theatre Comedy Heaven.
This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened –she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Fanny’s rise to super-stardom is explored through Bob Merrill and Jule Styne’s unforgettable score, which includes “I’m the Greatest Star,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” and “People.”
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi is a ceremony conducted annually on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
Candle-lit lanterns are set afloat on the water to carry our gratitude and prayers for all spirits and forms of life that have supported our existence since the beginning of time.
Honolulu Botanical Gardens Summer Twilight Concerts
Summer is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of special events hosted in your City’s bountiful botanical gardens! The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Twilight Summer Concert Series in June and July.
A variety of free musical performances will be featured at Foster, Ho‘omaluhia and Wahiawā botanical gardens. From blues to bagpipes, island jams to jazz, there is sure to be a musical performance to your liking:
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra HapaSymphony Featuring Waitiki 7
Experience the enchanting sounds that inspired White Lotus and Classic Exotica at the unforgettable HapaSymphony finale! Join Waitiki 7—a captivating fusion of Waikiki and Tiki—as they partner with Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam and your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for an extraordinary evening that celebrates mid-century Exotica music. Inspired by legendary figures such as Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Gene Rains, and Robert Drasnin from the late 1950s and 1960s, Waitiki 7 is dedicated to recreating the timeless Tiki sound, ambiance, and sheer joy that defined an era.
Aloha International Piano Festival
The Aloha International Piano Festival (AIPF) is a week-long celebration of music that welcomes pianists of all ages—from Hawaii and around the world—to learn, perform, and grow together.
Alongside the Festival, the Keʻalohi International Piano Competition shines a spotlight on extraordinary young pianists, inspiring audiences and connecting Hawai‘i to a global network of music lovers.
Founded in 2006 by pianist Lisa Nakamichi, the Aloha International Piano Festival (AIPF) is a non-profit organization committed to educating Hawaii’s students and teachers. AIPF addresses three main needs: the need for music teacher training, the need for low-cost music concerts and music education opportunities, and the need for high-caliber classes and lessons for piano students.
Save the Date: Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival Opening Day (3 Day Festival)
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa invites you to gather once again for the Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival—a three-day event dedicated to the cultural stewards of mele Hawaiʻi, and a space to connect, collaborate, and uplift this vital practice!
The conference will feature intergenerational panel discussions, followed by the Mele Hula Festival, a competition honoring the composition and performance of original mele and hula.
More details to come.
Save the Dates: Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa invites you to gather once again for the Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival—a three-day event dedicated to the cultural stewards of mele Hawaiʻi, and a space to connect, collaborate, and uplift this vital practice!
The conference will feature intergenerational panel discussions, followed by the Mele Hula Festival, a competition honoring the composition and performance of original mele and hula.
More details to come.
43rd Pan-Pacific Festival Performing Arts Showcase
Festival Weekend Overview:
Performing Arts Showcase: Starting on Friday, June 12 the Pan-Pacific Festival will showcase performances from Ala Moana to Waikīkī through Sunday, June 14, from local taiko groups and dance groups, and more!
Pan-Pacific Hula Festival: Located at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, events start from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 with hula halau from both Japan and Hawai‘i performing. There will be several stages with performances by local artists, Japanese dance groups, and more, along with delicious festival food, treats, and much more.
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a: The ho‘olaule‘a block party kicks off on Friday, June 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave. from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. and will feature performance stages, various food and festival food booths, as well as other vendors. The Bon Dance is also along the ho‘olaule‘a route.
Pan-Pacific Parade: The festival concludes with the Pan-Pacific Parade on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 5 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave.
43rd Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
Festival Weekend Overview:
Performing Arts Showcase: Starting on Friday, June 12 the Pan-Pacific Festival will showcase performances from Ala Moana to Waikīkī through Sunday, June 14, from local taiko groups and dance groups, and more!
Pan-Pacific Hula Festival: Located at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, events start from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 with hula halau from both Japan and Hawai‘i performing. There will be several stages with performances by local artists, Japanese dance groups, and more, along with delicious festival food, treats, and much more.
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a: The ho‘olaule‘a block party kicks off on Friday, June 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave. from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. and will feature performance stages, various food and festival food booths, as well as other vendors. The Bon Dance is also along the ho‘olaule‘a route.
Pan-Pacific Parade: The festival concludes with the Pan-Pacific Parade on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 5 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave.
43rd Pan-Pacific Hoolaulea & Bon Dance Festival
Festival Weekend Overview:
Performing Arts Showcase: Starting on Friday, June 12 the Pan-Pacific Festival will showcase performances from Ala Moana to Waikīkī through Sunday, June 14, from local taiko groups and dance groups, and more!
Pan-Pacific Hula Festival: Located at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, events start from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 with hula halau from both Japan and Hawai‘i performing. There will be several stages with performances by local artists, Japanese dance groups, and more, along with delicious festival food, treats, and much more.
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a: The ho‘olaule‘a block party kicks off on Friday, June 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave. from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. and will feature performance stages, various food and festival food booths, as well as other vendors. The Bon Dance is also along the ho‘olaule‘a route.
Pan-Pacific Parade: The festival concludes with the Pan-Pacific Parade on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 5 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave.
109th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade
2026 Theme: "E kū, e hoʻololi" (stand upright and change [unpleasant] conditions)
The 109th King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade will take place at 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The event features floral floats, marching bands and Pāʻū riders on horseback as well as representatives from Hawaiʻi’s Royal Societies. As in years past, the parade will take a route beginning at King Street fronting ‘Iolani Palace. Participants will then head down Punchbowl Street, before making a left on to Ala Moana Boulevard and eventually Kalākaua Avenue. The parade comes to a finish at Monsarrat Avenue and Queen Kapi‘olani Park. Streets will begin to close in Downtown Honolulu at 7:30 a.m., with closures coinciding as the Parade moves along the route, several blocks before its approach. The Parade is expected to reach Kapiʻolani Park around 11:30 a.m.
OPENING DAY! Friends of the Library of Hawaii 77th Annual Book Sale
At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 125,000 books in every category imaginable!
Since 1947, the FLH Annual Sale has invited Hawai‘i residents to browse selections of new and used, out-of-print and bestselling books and media. Three quarters of a century later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge for 11 days of bargains and a selection of titles to rival any bookstore.
Encompassing much more than books, the booksale will feature a selection of CDs, DVDs, comics and manga, and many more hard-to-find items.
Parking at the Sale: There is plentiful free parking at Ward Centre and in Ward Village in the various parking garages.
Friends of the Library of Hawaii 77th Annual Book Sale
At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 125,000 books in every category imaginable!
Since 1947, the FLH Annual Sale has invited Hawai‘i residents to browse selections of new and used, out-of-print and bestselling books and media. Three quarters of a century later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge for 11 days of bargains and a selection of titles to rival any bookstore.
Encompassing much more than books, the booksale will feature a selection of CDs, DVDs, comics and manga, and many more hard-to-find items.
Parking at the Sale: There is plentiful free parking at Ward Centre and in Ward Village in the various parking garages.
27th Annual Haleiwa Arts Festival (Day 1)
Nestled on the North Shore of Oahu, the Haleiwa Arts Festival has become a beloved annual tradition that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic community of Hawaii. Since its inception, the festival has grown into a cornerstone event, attracting artists, visitors, and art enthusiasts from around the world.
Chamber Music Hawaii presents Call of the Forest
A lone horn sounds through the trees. In Call of the Forest, Brahms’s stirring Horn Trio and Piano Quartet anchor a program that evokes the mystery and majesty of the natural world. Program: STRAUSS Nocturne for Horn and Piano, Op. 7, BRAHMS Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 40, BRAHMS Piano Quartet No.1 in G Minor, Op....
27th Annual Haleiwa Arts Festival (Day 2)
Nestled on the North Shore of Oahu, the Haleiwa Arts Festival has become a beloved annual tradition that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic community of Hawaii. Since its inception, the festival has grown into a cornerstone event, attracting artists, visitors, and art enthusiasts from around the world.
Chamber Music Hawaii presents Call of the Forest
A lone horn sounds through the trees. In Call of the Forest, Brahms’s stirring Horn Trio and Piano Quartet anchor a program that evokes the mystery and majesty of the natural world. Program: STRAUSS Nocturne for Horn and Piano, Op. 7, BRAHMS Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 40, BRAHMS Piano Quartet No.1 in G Minor, Op....
43rd Pan-Pacific Parade
Festival Weekend Overview:
Performing Arts Showcase: Starting on Friday, June 12 the Pan-Pacific Festival will showcase performances from Ala Moana to Waikīkī through Sunday, June 14, from local taiko groups and dance groups, and more!
Pan-Pacific Hula Festival: Located at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, events start from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 with hula halau from both Japan and Hawai‘i performing. There will be several stages with performances by local artists, Japanese dance groups, and more, along with delicious festival food, treats, and much more.
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a: The ho‘olaule‘a block party kicks off on Friday, June 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave. from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. and will feature performance stages, various food and festival food booths, as well as other vendors. The Bon Dance is also along the ho‘olaule‘a route.
Pan-Pacific Parade: The festival concludes with the Pan-Pacific Parade on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 5 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave.
Friends of the Library of Hawaii 77th Annual Book Sale - 10% OFF for Teachers, Librarians, Military, Seniors
At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 125,000 books in every category imaginable!
Since 1947, the FLH Annual Sale has invited Hawai‘i residents to browse selections of new and used, out-of-print and bestselling books and media. Three quarters of a century later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge for 11 days of bargains and a selection of titles to rival any bookstore.
Encompassing much more than books, the booksale will feature a selection of CDs, DVDs, comics and manga, and many more hard-to-find items.
Parking at the Sale: There is plentiful free parking at Ward Centre and in Ward Village in the various parking garages.
FINAL DAY! Friends of the Library of Hawaii 77th Annual Book Sale - EVERYTHING 50¢
At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 125,000 books in every category imaginable!
Since 1947, the FLH Annual Sale has invited Hawai‘i residents to browse selections of new and used, out-of-print and bestselling books and media. Three quarters of a century later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge for 11 days of bargains and a selection of titles to rival any bookstore.
Encompassing much more than books, the booksale will feature a selection of CDs, DVDs, comics and manga, and many more hard-to-find items.
Parking at the Sale: There is plentiful free parking at Ward Centre and in Ward Village in the various parking garages.
Shrek The Musical
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Temari Hawaii Class: Turkish Map Book Workshop (Class runs 2 sessions)
In this two-day intermediate class, students will create a traditionally bound book that incorporates folded maps designed to open and close seamlessly with the pages. The book itself follows a conventional structure, while the maps are carefully folded and attached so they open fully when a page is turned and fold flat when the book is closed.
When:
PART ONE: Saturday, June 27 2026
PART TWO: Sunday, June 28 2026
Time:
[Sat, June 27] 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (with 1hr lunchbreak)
[Sun, June 28] 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Clyde’s
In Clyde's, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. A stirring, new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, Clyde's was nominated for four Tony Awards in 2022 (including Best New Play).
Henry Cho - The Empty Nest Tour
Cho’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Cho was co-creator, co-producer and co-writer of The Henry Cho Show on GAC.
Ali Wong Live
Ali Wong is an Emmy award-winning actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her breakout Netflix stand-up specials "Baby Cobra," "Hard Knock Wife," and the Emmy-nominated "Don Wong." She released her fourth and latest Netflix comedy special, "Ali Wong: Single Lady" in October 2024. Ali received a Golden Globe Award for the special and was nominated for a Critics Choice TV Award and a Directors Guild of America Award. Wong recently directed Frankie Quiñones' upcoming stand up special for Hulu.
Les Misérables
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution.
Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony
The Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony will kick off the month-long Aloha Festivals celebration with its treasured cultural protocols. The evening will begin with The Royal Court Investiture. In a stately ceremony that honors Hawaiʻi’s aliʻi (ruling chiefs), this year’s Aloha Festivals Royal Court will don regalia worn only by aliʻi of the highest rank. As representatives of Hawaiʻi’s past, the Aloha Festivals Royal Court ensures the festival is rooted in the most cherished traditions of Hawaiʻi. Following the Investiture, the Opening Ceremony will feature hula and musical performances for a special evening in the heart of Waikīkī.
Aloha Festivals 72th Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a
Get ready for a beachfront street festival like no other!
Kalākaua Avenue will be transformed with booths showcasing Hawai‘i cuisine, crafts and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Taste the best of local flavors from around the island in one place, and peruse artisan-made crafts. Multiple stages with incredible entertainment will rock the evening featuring top local artists, award-winning hālau hula, and more.
Aloha Festivals 78th Annual Floral Parade
A colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikīkī
Intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pāʻū riding. Participants from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.
Celebrating 50 Years of Cane Haul Road and the Legacy of Grant Kagimoto
A joint fundraiser for Temari Hawaii & Moiliili Comunity Center
A night filled with celebration, connection, and support for the programs that enrich our neighborhood.
Margaret Cho - Choligarchy
Right as she was starting her stand-up career at age 14, Margaret won a comedy contest to open for Jerry Seinfeld in the early ’90s. She soon moved to Los Angeles and, still in her twenties, hit the college circuit, where she became the most booked act in the market and garnered a nomination for “Campus Comedian of The Year.” She performed over 300 concerts within two years. Arsenio Hall introduced her to late night audiences, Bob Hope put her on a prime time special and, seemingly overnight, Margaret Cho became a household name.
Circa Humans 2.0
Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?
This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and revealed in Paul Jackson’s dramatic lighting. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.
Pierce the Veil - I Can’t Hear You World Tour (Copy)
Pierce The Veil debuted atop Billboard’s Top Rock Albums, Alternative Albums, and Hard Rock Albums charts twice – first with Collide with the Sky (2012) and its follow-up, Misadventures (2016). A decade after its release, the already platinum “King for a Day” shot to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Streaming chart, driven by the viral #KingForADay hashtag on TikTok.
Punchbowl Music Festival 2026 - Advance Band Night
Punchbowl Music Festival is a two-day music festival established in 2002 that showcases approximately 200 young musicians from the band programs of nearby Title I public schools: Kawananakoa, Ke'elikolani, Stevenson, and Washington Middle School. Offered at no cost to schools or attendees, the festival provides students from underserved communities the opportunity to perform in an acoustically excellent venue for their peers, teachers, and families.
Pierce the Veil - I Can’t Hear You World Tour
Pierce The Veil debuted atop Billboard’s Top Rock Albums, Alternative Albums, and Hard Rock Albums charts twice – first with Collide with the Sky (2012) and its follow-up, Misadventures (2016). A decade after its release, the already platinum “King for a Day” shot to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Streaming chart, driven by the viral #KingForADay hashtag on TikTok.
Punchbowl Music Festival 2026 - Beginning Band Night
Punchbowl Music Festival is a two-day music festival established in 2002 that showcases approximately 200 young musicians from the band programs of nearby Title I public schools: Kawananakoa, Ke'elikolani, Stevenson, and Washington Middle School. Offered at no cost to schools or attendees, the festival provides students from underserved communities the opportunity to perform in an acoustically excellent venue for their peers, teachers, and families.
HSO Masterworks - Hōkūleʻa 50 Years
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hōkūleʻa's maiden voyage to Tahiti, the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra joins forces with conductor Anthony Parnther, the Oʻahu Choral Society and the Polynesian Voyaging Society to present, for the first time, Michael-Thomas Foumai’s complete choral symphony, Raise Hawaiki. Inspired by the legendary voyages of Hōkūleʻa and the powerful words of Eddie Aikau and Nainoa Thompson, experience the trials and triumphs of Polynesian voyaging with captivating visual projections of historical photos alongside video from the current Moananuiākea voyage. The performance opens with Britten’s seaworthy Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes.
Jim Brickman Live in Concert
Jim Brickman is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 number one albums, 33 Top 20 radio hits, 2 Grammy nominations and he’s a member of Pandora’s “2 Billion Streams” club. His first album release was 1994’s “No Words,” and he’s gone on to sell over ten million albums worldwide.
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Beyond the Music: Hōkūleʻa 50
Beyond the Music proudly returns to honor the 50th anniversary of HŌKŪLEʻA’s historic maiden voyage to Tahiti. Experience the captivating story of Hōkūleʻa and the art of Polynesian wayfinding, from her monumental first voyage to the inspiring current voyages of Moananuiākea, all brought to life through powerful symphonic music. Join esteemed guest conductor Anthony Parnther, HSO Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai, and the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra as they present excerpts from "Raise Hawaiki." Presented with narration, storytelling, and projected visuals, this concert offers a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to explore the connections between music and Polynesian navigation. The concert will last approximately one hour.
DAC Walking Tour: Art, History & Architecture in the HEART of Honolulu
Downtown Art Center (DAC) offers a unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of the HEART district of downtown Honolulu with this walking tour, led by Historian Gary R. Coover, author of "Pocket Walking Tour of Honolulu's Royal Mile,” and veteran artist and educator Susan Hogan.
Your guides will lead you on a lively 1.5 to 2-hour walk through streets layered with cultural, architectural and historical backstory. Pivotal events, locations and commemorative artworks will be pointed out and discussed. Don’t miss this chance to experience the artistic and historical heritage of Downtown Honolulu!
HEART is an acronym that stands for Heritage, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Restaurants, and Theatre & Performing Arts. Together, these elements make up the core of the vibrant creative community that exists in the Bethel and Nuʻuanu Avenue district, between King Street and Beretania Avenue.
Kokuho
Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, Kikuo decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.
From acclaimed director Sang-il Lee (Pachinko), KOKUHO (meaning “national treasure”) is a film of awe-inspiring scope and sumptuous beauty, and a monument to the artists who would sacrifice everything in the pursuit of the ultimate performance.
"Kokuho" dominated the 49th Annual Japan Academy Film Prizes, taking home a total of 10 awards, including the night’s most prestigious honors: Best Film and Best Director.
Sacred Hearts Academy - Spring Concert “Sleeping Beauty”
Sacred Hearts Academy is thrilled to present our 2026 Spring Dance Concert - "Sleeping Beauty"! From our youngest Grade 1 performers to our accomplished Grade 12 dancers, students will light up the stage with ballet and dynamic contemporary works. This year’s highlight features enchanting excerpts from the beloved classical ballet Sleeping Beauty, followed by an inspiring collection of vibrant contemporary pieces. Join us for an unforgettable evening of artistry, passion, and celebration!
Between Time and Space - Shakuhachi Music From the Past and Present
This concert, in cooperation with community partner the East-West Center, will commemorate 55 years of blowing shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute). The program ranges from ancient meditative shakuhachi solo works (Kyorei and Tsuru no Sugomori), a lively Edo Period nagauta ensemble masterpiece (Azuma Hakkei), two contemporary compositions, and an exciting improvisatory piece for shakuhachi and piano. The featured musicians are violinist Iggy Jang, pianist Tommy James, vocalist-shamisen performer Sakio Kineya (Bryson Goda), and vocalist Mika Kimula. Prominent ethnomusicologist Dr. Ricardo Trimillos will serve as program host. Please join us for an afternoon that musically recalls the past, enlivens the present, and points to the future in our eclectic, diverse and aloha-infused environment of Hawaiʻi.
Temari Hawaii Class: Goshuincho Book Binding Workshop
Inspired by traditional Japanese pilgrimage books, this introductory class guides students through theconstruction of a Goshuincho, Emphasis is placed on careful sequencing and precision as students assemble a finished book suitable for stamps, writing, or drawing.
Accessible to beginners, this class offers a culturally meaningful project while introducing fundamental bookbinding concepts and techniques in a structured, supportive environment.
RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER! HEART of Honolulu Street Festival (moved to May 9)
Save the date for our next HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We invite artists and arts organizations to take to the streets, as we shut down Nuuanu Avenue in Chinatown and open it to pedestrian traffic for everyone to experience and enjoy the HEART of the Chinatown Arts District, including art, live music, food, creative local vendors, performances and more.
HEART is an acronym that stands for Heritage, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Restaurants, and Theatre & Performing Arts. Together, these elements make up the core of the vibrant creative community that exists in the Bethel and Nuʻuanu Avenue district, between King Street and Beretania Avenue.
Chamber Music Hawaii presents Plucked Strings
From whimsical pizzicatos to the lush textures of Debussy and Ravel, this program explores the expressive power of the plucked and the poetic. Program: ANDERSON Plink, Plank, Plunk!, Lanzilotti Translating Myself and Others, DEBUSSY Sonate BEACH Theme & Variations, RAVEL Introduction & Allegro
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Heat & Pressure: A Shared Exhibition Honolulu Printmakers & Hawaii Craftsmen
Heat and Pressure: Honolulu Printmakers’ 97th Annual Exhibition + Hawaii Craftsmen’s Raku Hoolaulea
Opening Reception: First Friday, April 3 from 5 - 8 PM
Hawaiʻi Craftsmen and Honolulu Printmakers unite for a collaborative exhibition showcasing local ceramics and printmaking, crafted through the application of heat, pressure, and inspiration.
Beauty of Pastels 2026 - Pastel Artists of Hawaiʻi Annual Open Juried Show
Opening Reception & Award Ceremony: Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This annual exhibition, juried this year by Terrilynn Dubreuil, showcases vibrant, original pastel works from across the Islands.
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Shakespeare Festival: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet
“Oh, I am fortuneʻs fool!”
Passions double and toil in trouble with a Tchaikovsky double feature! Dane Lam conducts the lovestruck Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture in collaboration with Ballet Hawaii;. Silver Medalist of the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, pianist George Li, performs Piano Concerto No. 1. The Shakespeare Festival comes full circle, concluding with violent delights and violent ends, including Michael-Thomas Foumai’s Lady Dark, inspired by the Dark Lady Sonnets.
West Side Story
The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical.
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The legendary score with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim contains classics like “Maria,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Somewhere.” The bold, sexy, iconic choreography of Jerome Robbins smolders and sizzles with energy in one of the most important and powerful musicals of all time.
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Shakespeare Festival: Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet
“Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
The Shakespeare Festival is back, showcasing all things tragic. From the Merry Wives of Windsor to the story of star-crossed lovers, emotions run high in a Prokofiev double feature. Conductor Dane Lam leads selections from the composer's ballet Romeo and Juliet, and Gramophone Young Artist of the Year, violinist Stella Chen, performs Violin Concerto No. 2.
Spring Awakening
This gritty and moving rock musical set in late 19th century Germany, explores the turbulent journey of adolescent sexuality and self-discovery as a group of teenagers navigate their burgeoning desires while facing strict societal pressures and a lack of guidance from adults. This results in a powerful and often dark exploration of coming-of-age themes through a contemporary rock score; based on the play by Frank Wedekind, with music by Duncan Sheik and book/lyrics by Steven Sater.
Chamber Music Hawaii presents Western Fanfare
Saddle up for an Americana journey that’s bold, brassy, and cinematic. From prairie plains to Hollywood hills, the brass take the reins. Featuring compositions by Copland, Ives, Ewazen, and our very own Gabe Cruz. Program: EWAZEN A Western Fanfare, MCKEE Iron Horse Suite, CHEETHAM Scherzo, BRIGHT Western Suite for Brass Quintet, Morris Blazing Saddles, CRUZ West Coast Fanfare, COPLAND Grover’s Corner, IVES…
30th Annual Honolulu Festival & Parade 2026
The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 SCHEDULE
08:00 -
SISTER EVENT Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026
10:00 - 15:00
Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
16:00 - 20:00
20:30 - 20:45
Chamber Music Hawaii presents Western Fanfare
Saddle up for an Americana journey that’s bold, brassy, and cinematic. From prairie plains to Hollywood hills, the brass take the reins. Featuring compositions by Copland, Ives, Ewazen, and our very own Gabe Cruz. Program: EWAZEN A Western Fanfare, MCKEE Iron Horse Suite, CHEETHAM Scherzo, BRIGHT Western Suite for Brass Quintet, Morris Blazing Saddles, CRUZ West Coast Fanfare, COPLAND Grover’s CornerIVES…
30th Annual Honolulu Festival 2026
The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
10:00 - 18:00
Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner
10:00 - 18:00
10:00 - 18:00
10:00 - 18:00
10:00 - 18:00
11:00 -
Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony
11:00 - 18:00
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Shakespeare Festival: Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”
Beware the Ides of March! Shakespeare Festival kicks off with all things Bard at your HSO. Dane Lam leads Mendelssohn’s enchanted incidental music from A Midsummer Night Dream in collaboration with Manoa Valley Theatre. Get your tickets before they vanish “into thin air.”
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra presents Joe Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
For one night only, the world-renowned composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi will lead the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra in a momentous program featuring his own classical works and a symphonic suite based on a beloved film score. From the intimate lyricism and emotional depth of his original symphonic compositions to the sweeping expressive scores of Princess Mononoke, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience Hisaishi’s full musical world, brought to life under his own baton.
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse
A lunar new year finale! Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam leads your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra with an all-star program of seasonal favorites featuring renowned violinist Cho-Liang Lin and the phenomenal virtuosity of 16-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu.