Making of ʻUmeke Lāʻau: Culture Medicine

Making of ʻUmeke Lāʻau: Culture MedicinePresented by: Hawaiʻi Contemporary Honolulu Hale CourtyardApril 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Join visual poet, educator, and HT25 multimedia artist Meleanna Aluli Meyer alongside ‘Umeke collaborators Kainoa Gruspe and Amber Khan in a conversation moderated by HT25 co-curator Noelle M.K.Y. Kahanu. Together, they explore the process, inspiration, and collective effort behind ‘Umeke Lā‘au: Culture Medicine, […]

The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival

The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival Presented by: Downtown Art Center Nuʻuanu Avenue, from King Street to Chaplain LaneApril 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Save the date for our next HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival, Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We’re inviting artists and arts organizations to […]

Paws for Prevention

Paws for ProtectionPresented by: American Foundation Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Hawaiʻi Chapter Frank F. Fasi Civic GroundsApril 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Registration: 8:00 a.m. We all know how important our pets are to us, and it has been found that the bond between people and their pets can lower stress and feelings of […]

Lei Draping Ceremony Honoring King Kamehameha III

Lei Draping Ceremony Honoring King Kamehameha IIIPresented by: Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts Thomas Square Park (925 S. Beretania St.)March 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Join us as we honor the legacy of King Kamehameha III (Kauikeaouli) with a special lei draping ceremony. For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office […]

Lions Day in the Park

Lions Day in the ParkPresented by: Lions Club International District 50 – Hawaiʻi Frank F. Fasi Civic GroundsMarch 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hawai’i Lions are celebrating community service. The public is invited to join us for family fun and to hear our story of what Lions do.  Admission is FREE.  We’ll have Live […]

Lei Court Selection

Lei Court Selection Hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation Kapolei Hale March 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation bids a fond ho‘omaika‘i (congratulations) to the 96th Lei Court! Lei Queen Kuʻulei is a Waipahū native and Sacred Hearts Academy alumni. Mother […]

ʻIke Hawaiʻi: Leadership Through Cultural Knowledge

‘Ike Hawai’i: Leadership Through Cultural KnowledgePresented by: Kumu Hinalaeimoana Wong-Kalu, Cultural Ambassador, CNHA Mission Memorial Auditorium February 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Calling all Leaders! Join Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and discover the importance of kūlana (role) and kuleana (responsibility) in fostering personal and professional empowerment. This workshop will explore the vital role of […]

Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest

Image courtesy of Ros Haleyah Mari Asuncion Ganot (Pahoa High and Intermediate School). Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster ContestHosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation Kapolei HaleFebruary 24, 2025 Ceremony: May 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the opening of the 2025 […]

Storytelling Events at Downtown Art Center (DAC)

Storytelling Events at Downtown Art Center (DAC)Hosted by Downtown Art Center and Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts Downtown Art Center, First Floor (1041 Nuʻuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817) Session 1: February 4, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kumu Hula Ainsley Halemanu Session 2: February 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dr. […]

Ola Ka ʻĪ: Inspiring the Next Generation

Ola Ka ʻĪ: Inspiring the Next GenerationHosted by Kūlaniākea Windward Mall February 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. On February 1, MOCA will participate in the Ola Ka ʻĪ event at Windward Mall, kicking off Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. This 4th annual event brings together thousands of students and families from Hawaiian Charter and Immersion […]