Kū a Lanakila! Expressions of Sovereignty in Early Territorial Hawaiʻi, 1900-1920
Showcasing rarely seen items from Bishop Museum’s Ethnology and Library & Archives collections, this exhibit bridges the gap between the Hawaiian Kingdom and early territorial periods, revealing the resilience and adaptability of Native Hawaiian People. Visitors will see how aliʻi leadership and cultural production continued to thrive. Notable pieces include the 40-foot koa racing canoe commissioned by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, alongside embroidered handkerchiefs and campaign ribbons that tell stories of political engagement and advocacy.
Satoru Abe: Reaching for the Sun
“At first my work was figurative, but the human figure became too personal. The tree took its place,” Satoru Abe has said. For seven decades, Hawai‘i’s most recognized artist has delved deeply into recurring themes, motifs, and processes. Residents have grown up with his many public sculptures found throughout the islands.
Allyn Bromley: At the Edge of Forever (Mixed-Media Exhibit)
At the Edge of Forever features mixed-media print-based works created over the past eight years by artist Allyn Bromley (b. San Francisco, 1928). A resident of Hawai‘i since 1952, Bromley has influenced generations of artists through her exhibitions, mentorship, and teaching. She started the first printmaking class at Leeward Community College and transformed the printmaking department at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa where she taught for 17 years until retiring in 2000.
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.
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.
The Return of Kapaemahu (Free Hula Show - Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Return of Kapaemahu shares the long-hidden story of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu— Hawaiʻi’s unique monument to healing and inclusion -- as a live hula performance steps from the site of the sacred stones on Waikīkī Beach where the healers once lived and performed their miraculous cures. This extraordinary production is composed and directed by hula master Patrick Makuakāne, the first Native Hawaiian recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.
FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC
Making Art for Art’s Sake (Saturdays, weekly)
Let your creative spark loose. Release your INNER ARTIST! Come play, and make art with an open mind, free spirit, and sense of fun - for its own sake.
Weekly one-off make & take art workshops, taught by various DAC teaching artists, students will be given a new project designed to stimulate creativity and learn new art-making techniques in various media. Limit 12 students per class.
Twilight concerts at the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Unforgettable evenings of live music set against the serene beauty of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. Bring your friends, family, and picnic blankets—admission is FREE!
Twilight concerts at Foster Botanical Garden
THURSDAYS: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
June 5 – Blue Hawaiian Duo
June 12 – Royal Hawaiian Band
June 19 – Racket Band
June 26 – Celtic Pipes and Drums
July 3 – Jiayin Music
July 10 – Hale Hou
July 24 – Honolulu Wind Ensemble
Unforgettable evenings of live music set against the serene beauty of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. Bring your friends, family, and picnic blankets—admission is FREE!
A garden in the midst of busy downtown Honolulu? Yes! And here at Foster Botanical Garden, visitors find a refreshing change from the chaos of the city. As the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens, Foster Garden displays a mature and impressive collection of tropical plants. Some of the magnificent trees in this 14-acre garden were planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. They marked the beginning of a heritage that became The Honolulu Botanical Gardens.
Garden highlights: The Conservatory, Outdoor Butterfly Garden, Palm Garden, Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection, Exceptional Trees, and Gift Shop.
Twilight concerts at Wahiawa Botanical Garden
Fridays • 5:00–6:00 PM
June 6 – JOBY (Reggae)
June 20 – Hale Hou
July 25 – Solo Cholo
Unforgettable evenings of live music set against the serene beauty of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. Bring your friends, family, and picnic blankets—admission is FREE!
Cradled between the Wai‘anae and Ko‘olau mountain ranges in central O‘ahu lies Wahiawā Botanical Garden – the “tropical jewel” of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.
This 27-acre garden and forested ravine dates back to the 1930s when this land was used by sugar planters as an experimental arboretum. Your tour will take you among plants that thrive in the cooler upland environment and shady humid habitat of this tropical rainforest.
Highlights: Native Hawaiian plants, Aroid collection, Tree ferns, and Epiphytic plants.
42nd Annual Pan-Pacific Festival
Celebrate the spirit of aloha with three days of cultural performances, vibrant parades, delicious food, and family-friendly fun in the heart of Waikīkī.
Bon Dances & Obon Festivals 2025 on Oahu
IT’S BON DANCE SEASON 2025 ON OAHU!
Click on the links below to learn more about individual Bon Dances and Festivals taking place on Oahu in 2025.
JUNE 13, 2025
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Hongwanji
JUNE 13, 2025
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Hongwanji
JUNE 21, 2025
Bon Dance at Ewa Hongwanji Mission
JUNE 27, 2025
Bon Dance at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
JUNE 28, 2025
Bon Dance at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
JULY 5, 2025
12th Annual Moiliili Summer Fest & Bon Dance (New Location!)
JULY 11, 2025
Obon Bon Dance at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Shingon Mission
JULY 12, 2025
Obon at Koboji Shingon Mission
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Shingon Mission
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii
JULY 18, 2025
Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai Mission
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission
JULY 19, 2025
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission
Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai Mission
JULY 26, 2025
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Aiea Hongwanji Mission
August 1, 2025
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission
Bon Dance at Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji
August 2, 2025
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission
Bon Dance at Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji
August 30, 2025
More bon dance dates to come.
Twilight concerts at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden
Fridays • 5:00–6:00 PM
June 13 – Jonny Lam & TJ Tario
June 27 – Solo Cholo & Friends
July 11 – Bradda Ash
Unforgettable evenings of live music set against the serene beauty of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. Bring your friends, family, and picnic blankets—admission is FREE!
Strolling or driving through these lush 400 acres in windward Oʻahu, you will truly agree that Hoʻomaluhia is rightfully named “a peaceful refuge.” Opened in 1982, this garden in Kāneʻohe features plantings from major tropical regions around the world grouped geographically. Geographical regions represented by our botanical collections: Philippines, Malaysia, Tropical America, India & Sri Lanka, Melanesia, Hawaii, Polynesia, and Africa. The Garden was designed and built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide flood protection for Kāneʻohe.
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission (Friday & Saturday Evenings)
2 NIGHTS! Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Hawaii Chamber Music Festival Opening Night featuring Junction Trio
Fresh off their Carnegie Hall triumph, the boundary-pushing Junction Trio—violinist Stefan Jackiw, pianist Conrad Tao, and cellist Jay Campbell— bring their electrifying chemistry to their highly anticipated Hawaiʻi debut.
The evening features Ravel’s Piano Trio, celebrating the composer’s 150th birthday, and Brahms’ beloved first Piano Trio. Don’t miss this exhilarating start to HCMF’s Cultural Celebrations—an unforgettable night of passion, artistry, and virtuosity!
Concert Program
Maurice Ravel
Piano Trio in A Minor, M. 67
Johannes Brahms
Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Opus 8
Hawaii Chamber Music Festival presents Cultural Celebrations
Since 2018, the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) has presented some of the finest classical chamber music concerts with world-renowned artists in the state of Hawaiʻi. The annual festival offers the community intimate yet masterful performances, and also connects passionate students to these artists, inspiring the newest generation of musicians.
At its heart is the Young Artist Program (YAP), which provides a unique and immersive chamber music experience for talented strings and piano students in Hawaiʻi. YAP’s full-tuition scholarships ensures that applicants from diverse backgrounds throughout Hawai‘i have the opportunity to pursue their passion for music. The program’s intensive training and collaborative performances facilitates camaraderie and mutual respect among the young musicians.
Keola Beamer
“Each night Honolulu city lights bring me back again”
Hear and see the exquisite artistry of Slack-Key master Keola Beamer as he graces the stage with your HSO for the grand finale of the HapaSymphony series! Embodying the rich traditions of Hawaiian slack-key guitar while injecting it with new vitality, Beamer, a legend of Hawaiian music, showcases his iconic classics and fresh compositions in a way only a symphony orchestra can deliver. Don't miss this spiritual musical journey of aloha.
HoMA Community Day - Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
The third Sunday of the month is Community Day at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.
Admission is free for Hawai‘i residents.
Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.
Brahms Symphony No.1
Blessed with “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post) and a “wondrous sense of color” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang returns with Dane Lam to close the Masterworks season with Rachmaninoff’s blockbuster Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and Brahms’ triumphant First Symphony.
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa presents the Inaugural Mele Conference & Hula Festival (3 Groundbreaking Days!)
Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨
Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.
Hawaii Chamber Music Festival presents Kaimana Quartet & Friends
HCMF is excited to debut Kaimana Beach Hotel’s newest venue with an intimate salon-style concert on the breathtaking Gold Coast! The Kaimana Quartet, featuring musicians from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, joins forces with Hawaiʻi’s finest musicians for a night of world-class chamber music.
As part of Cultural Celebrations, this program commemorates the 80th anniversary of WWII’s conclusion, a defining moment in Hawaiʻi’s history, with Mozart’s Dissonance Quartet, once performed in Japanese internment camps, and Shostakovich’s Octet, a gripping work from the wartime era. Experience a powerful evening of history, artistry, and ocean views—complete with a thoughtfully paired beverage.
Concert Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 “Dissonance”
Dmitri Shostakovich
Two Pieces for String Octet, Opus 11
Artists
Sung Chan Chang cello
Kaimana Quartet
Yuseon Nam viola
Erin Nishi violin
Moni Simeonov violin
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa presents the Inaugural Mele Conference & Hula Festival (3 Groundbreaking Days!)
Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨
Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.
BE:FIRST World Tour 2025
BE:FIRST is a seven-member dance and vocal group, signed to a renowned Japanese rapper, SKY-HI’s management agency and label BMSG. Each member possesses unique qualities for singing, dancing, and rapping, along with their musical agility reflected in their songwriting and choreography. Each owns an attractive individuality that marks them as unique. Under the name BE:FIRST, this seven-piece group has swept the No.1 spots on various charts in Japan since before their debut. Now they are taking the bold first steps from Tokyo to the world.
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa presents the Inaugural Mele Conference & Hula Festival (3 Groundbreaking Days!)
Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨
Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.
Hawaii Chamber Music Festival presents An American in Paris
Take a musical stroll through the streets of Paris in this enchanting evening featuring works by Debussy, Fauré, and more.
Headlining the concert is the highly anticipated return of Hawaiʻi’s own Sean Kennard, alongside local favorites Tommy Yee and Sung Chan Chang. They join forces with HCMF Artistic Director Stefan Jackiw, renowned clarinetist Yoonah Kim, and debuting violist Hyobi Sim for a program that promises to captivate all music lovers. Don't miss this celebration of French elegance and world-class artistry!
Concert Program
Claude Debussy
Clair de lune
Darius Milhaud
Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano
Michele Mangani
Blues
Gabriel Fauré
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Opus 15
Artists
Sung Chan Chang cello
Stefan Jackiw violin
Sean Kennard piano
Yoonah Kim clarinet
Nicholas Cords viola
Tommy Yee piano
Christopher Titus - 2025
Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox, earning the show an Emmy nomination, while Titus himself received a WGA Award nomination for his writing.
Bon Dance at Ewa Hongwanji Mission
“As we celebrate Obon, don't forget to look up into the night sky. As countless as the stars in the sky are, so are the teachings of our ancestors and the many lives that come into our lives. Let us take the time to contemplate that and appreciate the lives we have because of others.” - Ewa Hongwanji Reverend
Music and Memories - A Benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association of Hawaii
The Makaha Sons have received numerous proclamations and awards both in Hawai’i and in the continental U.S. for their continuous and undying efforts in perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through their music. Their peers in music have also acknowledged their efforts by awarding them countless “Na Hoku Hanohano Awards” for their timeless recordings and steadfast commitment to the music of Hawai‘i. They have released 22 CD’s, thus far.
Hawaii Chamber Music Festival presents Memorable Melodies
An evening of Memorable Melodies within the refined beauty of The Kahala Hotel & Resort. This enchanting program opens with Beethoven’s masterful arrangement of Mozart’s Magic Flute for cello and piano, transforming one of opera’s most beloved works into an intimate chamber gem. The night concludes with Schubert’s Trout Quintet—a radiant masterpiece filled with joy, elegance, and a melody treasured by audiences around the world.
Concert Program
Ludwig van Beethoven
Seven Variations on Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen, WoO 46
Franz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 “Trout”
Artists
Stefan Jackiw violin
Sean Kennard piano
Michael Nicolas cello
Nicholas Cords viola
Chris Yick bass
Hawaii Chamber Music Festival presents Dynamic Duos
HCMF’s festival finale brings a night of thrilling collaborations to the Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Featuring the Zippy’s Young Artist Orchestra, the program highlights both rising talent and seasoned artists in an evening of dynamic performances.
The first half showcases HCMF’s Young Artist Program piano fellows in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14, performing alongside the Kaimana Quartet. The second half features Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto, performed by Sung Chan Chang and Michael Nicolas, before culminating in a special collaboration—Young Artist Program alumna Erin Nishi joins HCMF Artistic Director Stefan Jackiw for Bach’s Double Concerto for Two Violins, marking five years of HCMF’s tuition-free Young Artist Program in Honolulu.
Join us as we conclude our Cultural Celebrations with an evening of musical excellence and community.
Concert Program
Hugo Wolf
Italian Serenade
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat Major, K. 449
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Two Cellos in G Minor, RV 531
Peter Warlock
Capriol Suite
Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043
Artists
Sung Chan Chang solo cello
Stefan Jackiw solo violin
Kaimana Quartet
Michael Nicolas solo cello
Erin Nishi solo violin
Students of Young Artist Program solo piano
Zippy’s Young Artist Orchestra
Bon Dance at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday
At 6 p.m., festivities begin outside with a taiko drumming performance, which will be followed by an opening aspiration from the yagura (the stage around which we dance) at 6:15 p.m. Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m.
Dancing
Taiko drumming (PBA on Friday, temple’s group on Saturday)
Fellowship
Honoring ancestors
Bontique shop in our Social Hall
Professional photos by Studio FX3 (kimonos & assistance dressing provided!)
Temple tours (from main, upper-level sanctuary or hondo)
Kids’ “Wheel of Chances” game
Ono food!
BBQ Plates & Bowls
Hot Dogs, Teri Hamburgers
Saimin
Chili
Soy Beans
Spam Musubi
Shave Ice
Andagi (Saturday only)
Baked Goods
Water, Juice, Soda
Surfers Sunset Events-Open Mic
Friday Night Events are hosted at Surfers Coffee! Happens every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for Surfers Sunset Events, a fun and lively gathering for the entire community! Enjoy the cozy coffee house atmosphere after hours with events including open mic to arts and crafts. Whether you're catching up with friends, meeting new people, or just soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, it's the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Don't miss out on this exciting weekly event!
Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaii Foundation 25th ClassicalJapanese Dance Grand Recital
The Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaiʻi Foundationʻs 25th Classical Japanese Dance Grand Recital will commemorate 78 years since the founding of the Academy, within which time will have produced twenty-five Grand Recitals featuring unabridged dance performances in traditional costume from a variety of traditional music genres and role types.
Bon Dance at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin (Friday & Saturday Evenings)
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday
At 6 p.m., festivities begin outside with a taiko drumming performance, which will be followed by an opening aspiration from the yagura (the stage around which we dance) at 6:15 p.m. Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m.
Dancing
Taiko drumming (PBA on Friday, temple’s group on Saturday)
Fellowship
Honoring ancestors
Bontique shop in our Social Hall
Professional photos by Studio FX3 (kimonos & assistance dressing provided!)
Temple tours (from main, upper-level sanctuary or hondo)
Kids’ “Wheel of Chances” game
Ono food!
BBQ Plates & Bowls
Hot Dogs, Teri Hamburgers
Saimin
Chili
Soy Beans
Spam Musubi
Shave Ice
Andagi (Saturday only)
Baked Goods
Water, Juice, Soda
12th Annual Moiliili Summer Fest & Bon Dance (New location!)
The Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest is an annual festival held during the Bon season and is a fundamental aspect of modern-day culture and life in Hawaii. Celebrating Japanese and Hawaiian roots of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Hawaii, the Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest is home to the largest Bon dance in Honolulu.
Sheraton Summer Festival
Tickets on sale now! From Hans Zimmer and Indiana Jones to Olga Kern and KAPENA LIVE—your soundtrack to summer starts with the Sheraton Summer Festival 2025. Join us at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall and under the stars at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell for four unforgettable weeks of music.
Get your tickets at myHSO.org/summer
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii
2 NIGHTS – Friday and Saturday!
Traditional bon dance music and dance provided by the Young Okinawans of Hawaii. There will be food booths serving oden, BBQ plates, warabi mochi, shave ice, musubi, ramen and chow fun. We will also have games for children. We offer visitors a way to pay respect for your ancestors by lighting a candle and place their name on our alter for prayer.
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Shingon Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Dates and time subject to change.
Hawaii Premiere - The Transylvanian Clockworks
Powerful, complex, darkly funny, the play is set in London and Transylvania in 1888, the year of Jack the Ripper.
Jonathan Harker has returned from Transylvania so profoundly disturbed that he is confined to Dr. Seward's mental hospital and Van Helsing has been called in to help unravel the mystery of Jonathan's dementia. A complex labyrinth of fear, desire, violence, and lurking evil spirals into a horrific and surprising conclusion. An elegant, original, subtle, poetic and exhilarating piece of Gothic theatre.
Obon Festival & Bon Dance at Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii
2 NIGHTS - Friday & Saturday!
Traditional bon dance music and dance provided by the Young Okinawans of Hawaii. There will be food booths serving oden, BBQ plates, warabi mochi, shave ice, musubi, ramen and chow fun. We will also have games for children. We offer visitors a way to pay respect for your ancestors by lighting a candle and place their name on our alter for prayer.
Friday July 12 & Saturday July 13, 2024
Obon at Koboji Shingon Mission
2 Nights - Friday & Saturday!
The food booth will open by 5:30pm on Friday and following the Hatsu Bon service on Saturday. Cash only, please.
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Shingon Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Dates and time subject to change.
Side By Side By Sondheim
Celebrate the genius of Stephen Sondheim as we pay tribute to one of the greatest composers and lyricists in musical theatre history with this dazzling revue of his most iconic songs. Nominated for five Tony Awards and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday: Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Ryusenji-Soto Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday: Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
The SpongeBob Musical
An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music for audiences young and old.
Based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, this deep sea pearl of a show features songs by Aesosmith, Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, David Bowie, and more. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! Ride the wave to DHT for this brilliant, bright, hilarious and brand-new musical.
Bon Dance at Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Ryusenji-Soto Mission (Friday & saturday Nights)
Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday: Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
HoMA Community Day - Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
The third Sunday of the month is Community Day at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.
Admission is free for Hawai‘i residents.
Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.
Bon Dance at Aiea Hongwanji
Saturday night only
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
HWS Workshop: “The Beauty of Shadows” with Gary Tucker
This show will be for water-soluble media including transparent watercolor, gouache, casein, acrylics, water-soluble crayons, and water-soluble pencils. All entries must be original works of art started and created in the years 2023, 2024, 2025. Collaborative work created by 2-3 artists working interactively will be allowed in this exhibition.
The juror for the show is Gary Tucker, who has a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 20 years experience teaching watercolor and is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society and affiliated with the Copley Society, American Watercolor Society, Rockport Art Association, North Shore Art Association, and the Salmagundi Club.
Fee for each artwork submitted is $14 for HWS members and $20 for non-members.
Prescription: Murder Starring Pat Sajak & Joe Moore
Twenty-four years after starring in The Odd Couple, their first play at Hawaii Theatre in 2001, longtime friends Joe Moore and Pat Sajak will star in HTC’s production of Prescription: Murder, the original Columbo mystery thriller by William Link and Richard Levinson that was the inspiration for the Columbo TV series, July 31-August 10, 2025.
Prescription: Murder Starring Pat Sajak & Joe Moore
Twenty-four years after starring in The Odd Couple, their first play at Hawaii Theatre in 2001, longtime friends Joe Moore and Pat Sajak will star in HTC’s production of Prescription: Murder, the original Columbo mystery thriller by William Link and Richard Levinson that was the inspiration for the Columbo TV series, July 31-August 10, 2025.
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission (Friday & Saturday Nights)
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Bon Dance at Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji (Friday & Saturday)
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
21st Annual Korean Festival 2025
Share, Promote, and Raise Awareness of Korean Culture in the Community
The Korean Festival is an annual event run by the Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce, with the support of dozens of community organizations and businesses, and hundreds of volunteers. Proceeds from the Festival are used to fund service projects and ventures which benefit the Korean and larger community in Hawaii, including an annual scholarship fund for outstanding, civic-minded students entering or currently enrolled in college.
The Korean Festival presents a unique, authentic taste of Korean culture through food, dance, art, music, and entertainment. The program of festival events varies from year to year, but past Festivals have included performances such as taekwondo (Korean martial arts) demonstration, a coming-of-age traditional tea ceremony, and Korean fan and drum dances.
Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission (Friday & saturday Nights)
2 Nights! Friday & Saturday
Community members come together to experience Japanese culture and traditions including bon dance, local and ethnic foods, dress, activities and more.
Bon Dance at Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji (Friday & Saturday)
2 Nights: Friday and Saturday
Bon Dance, Taiko Performance, Food Booths, Activities
Amy Hill & Alec Mapa in “Hollywood/Kine”
With uproarious live performances and groundbreaking television roles, actor and comedian Alec Mapa has entertained audiences worldwide in every imaginable medium.
Amy Hill is an American actress and stand-up comedian renowned for her extensive work in television, film, and voice acting.
Okinawan Festival 2025 (more info to come)
Stay tuned for more details!
Cultural performances, activities, exhibits, marketplace, bon dance.
And FOOD! Freshly made ANDAGI, shave ice, Okinawa soba, Pig’s Feet soup, Champura and more.
Brad Williams - The Growth Spurt Tour
Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world.
Surfers Sunset Events-Open Mic
Friday Night Events are hosted at Surfers Coffee! Happens every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for Surfers Sunset Events, a fun and lively gathering for the entire community! Enjoy the cozy coffee house atmosphere after hours with events including open mic to arts and crafts. Whether you're catching up with friends, meeting new people, or just soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, it's the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Don't miss out on this exciting weekly event!
Bon Dance at Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission (Friday & Saturday Evenings)
2 NIGHTS! Traditional bon dance music and dance
Food booths, activities, fun for all ages.
Thomas Mackay Trio @ The edge
Vibraphonist Thomas Mackay will be joined my Bassist Rich Ray and Drummer Cristian Pangaribuan for an evening of music from the songbooks of Joe Locke, Mike Mainieri. Gary Burton, and David Friedman . 6pm til 8pm .. all ages .. $5 music charge
Jefferson Starship - Runaway Again World Tour
Jefferson Starship, formed in 1974 from the remnants of Jefferson Airplane, has a legacy spanning decades, with roots in '60s psychedelia and success through the '70s and '80s arena rock scene. Known for hits like Miracles, Jane, and Count on Me, the band earned three platinum and eight gold records.
35th Annual Obon Celebration at Hawaii’s Plantation Village
This year’s celebration will once again feature 10 bon dance groups from all over Oahu. The 10 groups featured are: Ewa Fukushima Bon Dance Club Haleiwa Bon Dance Club Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai Hawaii Shin Kobukai Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai Koolau Sakura Odori Kai Oahu District Bon Dance Club Senwa Kai Wahiawa Hongwanji Bon Dance Team Waipahu Soto Mission Bon Dance Class
The celebration will also feature special performances by emcee and singer Hikariyama Torao and taiko performances by Waipahu Taiyoji Taiko and Ryugen Taiko. A special lantern floating ceremony will also take place at the village pond at sunset. A limited number of lanterns will be available for purchase at the event at the Waipahu Soto Zen Temple tent.
Parking and shuttle service will be available at Waipahu Elementary School and Hawaii Tech Academy between 3:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Donations are welcomed for the shuttle service. Limited handicap parking available on site.
Bobby Lee Live (7 PM Show Sold Out) 9:30 PM Show Just Added
Proclaimed by the New York Times ‘a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs,’ Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists. The New York TiRobert Lee Jr. (born September 17, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. From 2001 to 2009, Lee was a cast member on MADtv, and he co-starred in the ABC single-camera sitcom series Splitting Up Together alongside Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson between 2018 and 2019. Lee has also appeared in the films Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle(2004), Pineapple Express(2008), and The Dictator(2012). He recently had a guest appearance as the cynical, burned-out Dr. Kang on FX on Hulu's TV comedy series Reservation Dogs.
Lee co-hosts the podcast TigerBelly with his ex-partner, Khalyla Kuhn; he is also co-host of the podcast Bad Friends with Andrew Santino.
PBS Hawaii presents Puuwai Haokila: The Story of How Hawaii Shaped Modern Music
Puʻuwai Haokila:The Story of How Hawaiʻi Shaped Modern Music, a PBS Hawai‘i documentary, reveals how Hawaiian musicians, through their unique sound and invention of the steel guitar, helped shape blues, country and bluegrass.
Narrated by Raiatea Helm, the film uncovers Hawaiʻi’s deep, global impact on modern music despite the political struggles they faced at home.
Following the screening, join us for a conversation with the filmmaker and featured guests.
Man of La Mancha
The inspirational Tony Award-winning musical about one man's refusal to give up his impossible dream.
Considered one of the greatest musicals of all time, Man of La Mancha is inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and his quest. Set during the Spanish Inquisition, this epic and poignant journey celebrates the perseverance of one man who refuses to relinquish his ideals and who is determined to see life is not as it is, but as it ought to be. With a rousing, Spanish-inflected score including "I, Don Quixote," "Dulcinea," and one of theatre's most beloved songs, "The Impossible Dream."
Mother Goose and the Hen: Ravel, Haydn & Mozart
Proclaimed by the New York Times ‘a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs,’ Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists. The New York Times bestselling author and MacArthur “Genius” shares the stage as soloist and conductor with your HSO for Mozart’s greatest concerto, the Piano Concerto No. 25.
CAFF Springfest 2025: A Blooming Celebration of Animation - CAFF for Kits - Spring Showcase
CAFF FOR KIDS: A special selection of kid-friendly, fun-filled animations perfect for the whole family! Join us as we welcome spring with the magic of animation!
Spring into the world of animation at CAFF Springfest 2025, where stories blossom and cultures shine! This vibrant festival showcases diverse animated films from around the world—bringing together artists, languages, and traditions in a colorful celebration of creativity.
HoMA Community Day - Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
The third Sunday of the month is Community Day at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.
Admission is free for Hawai‘i residents.
Enjoy exploring the galleries and outdoor spaces and get creative with two art activities.
The Music of Studio Ghibli
Back by popular demand! Conjure the animated universe of Hayao Miyazaki's acclaimed and award-winning films with the spellbinding music of Joe Hisaishi. Featuring music from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Kiki's Delivery Service, your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra presents the music of legendary Studio Ghibli favorites in a symphonic performance.
Special guest, announcer and YouTuber Norie Green joins the HSO conducted by Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai for an unforgettable adventure of anime music perfect for fans and the whole family.
Please note this concert will be music only, not accompanied by a film screen.
CAFF Springfest 2025: A Blooming Celebration of Animation - Matinee Special Animation Without Borders
MATINEE SPECIAL: Experience bold and inspiring stories from across the globe—where inclusivity, culture, and creativity take center stage.
Spring into the world of animation at CAFF Springfest 2025, where stories blossom and cultures shine! This vibrant festival showcases diverse animated films from around the world—bringing together artists, languages, and traditions in a colorful celebration of creativity.
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
In 1927 Ma Rainey, “Mother of the Blues,” is recording new sides of old favorites in a rundown studio in Chicago. Fiery and determined, she fights for respect and to retain control over her music against the white power structure, while her complex, tormented trumpet player Levee is fighting to make his own name in the business with new sounds.
This project is supported by the State of Hawaii and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts through appropriations made by the Legislature of the State of Hawaii.
CAFF Springfest 2025: A Blooming Celebration of Animation Opening Night: Animating Springtacular!
OPENING NIGHT: Kick off the festival with a family-friendly night of fun, laughter, and breathtaking animation that celebrates the global art of storytelling!
Spring into the world of animation at CAFF Springfest 2025, where stories blossom and cultures shine! This vibrant festival showcases diverse animated films from around the world—bringing together artists, languages, and traditions in a colorful celebration of creativity.
Kim’s Convenience
A Hawaii premiere! Hilarious and heartwarming award-winning comedy-drama, Kim’s Convenience, by Ins Choi. This feel-good ode to generations of immigrants, which inspired the acclaimed Netflix hit, celebrates family, culture, and community.
Beauty of Pastels 2025 Annual Open Juried Show
The Pastel Artists of Hawaii present their annual Open Exhibition, showcasing original pastel artworks created by artists from across the Hawaiian Islands. All featured pieces are composed of at least 80% soft pastel, offering a vibrant and diverse look at the medium’s expressive potential. Works are recent, independently created within the last two years, and selected with care by this year’s juror, Lyn Diefenbach, to reflect the unique and beautiful perspectives of Hawaii's pastel artists.
Chamber Music Hawaii presents The General
Conductor Rick Benjamin returns for another silent film installment featuring Buster Keaton’s 1926 comedy, The General: A story of Love, Laughs, and Locomotives.
The Essence of Things: Artwork by George Woollard and Jinja Kim
Downtown Art Center is proud to present "The Essence of Things," an exhibition of prints, paintings, and sculptures by distinguished Hawaiʻi-based veteran artist couple George Woollard and Jinja Kim. On view from May 1 to 31, 2025 in the second floor Main Gallery, this show offers a unique exploration of visual form and perception by both artists, with some fresh new pieces from Woollard.
“There is a truth to the shapes, colors, and composition of art,” says Woollard. “If you acknowledge them, you can work with them. This exhibition gives attention to the intrinsic qualitative properties of things.”
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Color and Composition Workshop with George Woollard
Sunday, May 18 and Sunday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Participants will learn to balance composition and manipulate color and shape using colored papers and watercolor. This is a rare opportunity to study with one of Hawaiʻi’s most respected veteran artists and arts instructors. The cost for this workshop is $200, which includes a materials fee.
Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM® Block Party
With multiple entertainment stages, locally crafted gifts, and food booths galore, the Waikiki SPAM JAM® block party is a a cultural tradion in Hawaii.
Waikiki SPAM JAM® is a fundraiser for the Hawai‘i Foodbank and there will be two tents set up for canned goods and donations. The festival also donates to the Waikīkī Community Center and the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai‘i.
Chamber Music Hawaii presents Mozart’s Gran Partita
Enjoy Mozart’s classical harmonies and playful melodies showcased in this symphony of winds made up of a 13-musician ensemble of oboes, clarinets, horns, bassoons, and contrabassoon.
Program:
Selections featuring Mozart’s Harmoniemusik
INTERMISSION
Mozart Serenade No. 10 for winds in B-flat Major, K. 361 “Gran Partita”
Ichiko Aoba Luminescent Creatures World Tour 2025
Ichiko Aoba, a Japanese singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, has captivated listeners with her ethereal music since her debut at 19, blending her voice and guitar to transport audiences into her dreamlike, imaginative world. Over the years, she has expanded her sound, most notably with Windswept Adan (2020), where she merged classical guitar with orchestral arrangements, creating a sprawling artistic vision that included music, visual art, and an imaginary movie script.
HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival
Save the date for the next annual HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival on Saturday, April 12, 2025! Artists and arts organizations take to the streets, shutting down Nuuanu Avenue in Chinatown and opening it to pedestrian traffic for everyone to experience and enjoy the HEART of the Chinatown Arts District, including art, free make & take crafts, live music, food, creative local vendors, performances and more.
HSO Spotlight
Concertmaster, Iggy Jang, takes the spotlight in Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, and Principal Horn, Anna Lenhart, in Strauss’ First Horn Concerto. Showcasing the artistry of your HSO, Dane Lam conducts vibrant symphonic favorites, from Debussy’s dreamy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, to Respighi’s sweeping depiction of the Fountains of Rome.
Taimane
"With over 50 million video views and 400,000 social media followers, leading ukulele virtuoso, songwriter, producer, and 2019 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Favorite Entertainer of the Year, Taimane, joins your HSO for a HapaSymphony must-see performance. From originals to one-of-a-kind mashups of Led Zeppelin and Beethoven, Bizet, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Taimane shatters the stereotypes of Hawaiian music bringing forth its depth and emotional complexity.
Spring Classes at the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Honolulu Botanical Gardens has classes for everyone, from keiki to kūpuna and from crafts to composting.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert
From a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before as your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ Oscar®-nominated score live to the film.
In the climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet.
Watch the complete film unfold as the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score live.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox,
Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music.
© 1983 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY
Hawaii Water Color Society 2025 Juried Open Exhibition: Call to Artists
This show will be for water-soluble media including transparent watercolor, gouache, casein, acrylics, water-soluble crayons, and water-soluble pencils. All entries must be original works of art started and created in the years 2023, 2024, 2025. Collaborative work created by 2-3 artists working interactively will be allowed in this exhibition.
The juror for the show is Gary Tucker, who has a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 20 years experience teaching watercolor and is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society and affiliated with the Copley Society, American Watercolor Society, Rockport Art Association, North Shore Art Association, and the Salmagundi Club.
Fee for each artwork submitted is $14 for HWS members and $20 for non-members.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert
From a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before as your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ Oscar®-nominated score live to the film.
In the climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet.
Watch the complete film unfold as the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score live.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox,
Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music.
© 1983 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert
From a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before as your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ Oscar®-nominated score live to the film.
In the climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet.
Watch the complete film unfold as the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score live.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox,
Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music.
© 1983 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY