Community Calendar

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held every Friday, from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: 1st Fridays - Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong, 2nd Fridays - kapa stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz. 3rd Fridays - ʻukulele with Wes Awana, and 4th Fridays - Lauhala Weaving with Kuʻuipo Morales.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawai’i State GIA Wai Wai Program.

Queer and Abled Hawai’i Artists Collaborative Art Exhibit
In celebration of Pride Month, Equality HI is proud to present Queer and Abled Hawai’i Artists Collaborative Art Exhibit, at the One Gallery in bayfront Hilo, on First Friday, June 7, 2024, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Queer and Abled Hawai’i Artists Collaborative was established through a $5,000 grant from ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America).

One of two unique Equality Hi sponsored art exhibits for Pride month, Queer and Abled Hawai’i Artists Collaborative is a pioneering platform that integrates the perspectives and talents of queer and disabled artists into a tapestry of inclusive creativity, in the Puna district of Hawai‘i Island. The Equality HI Queer and Abled Hawai‘i Artists Collaborative consisted of ten artists and four artist facilitators, creating unique mixed media artwork in a two-day intensive. With partnerships from Abled Hawai’i Artists and Full Life Hawai’i, artists with disabilities were provided individual support through paid Direct Support Professionals.

One of our featured artists, Abbie Rabinowitz, Seaview Performing Arts Center & Education (She/Her) states: “People need to connect and art is the bridge for people to express themselves with others without a sense of good or bad or failure…it eliminates barriers. Being able to work on each other’s artwork and pass it around, encourage others, and invite others to work on our art…that’s unique!” “I want to continue this work in my teaching, because it breaks down barriers. I’m so glad I was invited to attend because I’m having a unique experience! Wouldn’t it be great if I approached the community as if they’re already artists and let’s do something together. I really think that is the next step…” Another featured artist, Avalon Oradea (They/Them) speaks to the creative process and learning of new techniques: “Being surrounded by other queer and also disabled artists has been really phenomenal. And then resin pouring yesterday, working with the fire, working with wood burning, these are traditions I’m not familiar with So…brain expansion! It’s been really really fun!” …” Another featured artist, Kami Carter-Sullivan (She/Her) speaks of their experience of inclusion and representation: “Having a place to meet people of the same life. They struggle the same as I have…was life-changing! These people I’m going to be friends with… a lifetime. To be able to talk to people and share ideas and be creative…it was really amazing to me. I’ll never forget it. I never thought of myself as an artist. But after this, I’m an artist, and believe that with all my heart…because of what these people showed me!”

Join Equality HI as we celebrate Pride Month, featuring queer artists and their fabulous artwork!

To RSVP or get more information on Queer and Abled Hawai’i Artists Collaborative art exhibit and other Equality Hi Pride Month 2024 events and celebrations, check out our website:

https://www.equalityhi.org/events

In celebration of Pride Month, Equality HI is proud to sponsor Jeremy Enslow’s art show titled “Strength” at The Exhibit Gallery Arts and Events (Hilo Tavern) on June 7, 2024, 7pm to 9pm. One of two unique Equality Hi sponsored art shows, “Strength” reflects the diversity of Jeremy Enslow’s tranquil life in Puna. Identifying as a queer artist, Jeremy has sold his artwork in many galleries, yet “Strength” is Jeremy’s very first solo “coming out” show.
His art is wide ranging from traditional landscape paintings and sunsets to cartoon characters and animals created with spray paint. He also loves creating abstract psychedelic mixed media pieces; “I like to transform people into landscapes and waterfalls and create serene spaces like beach scenes that keep you finding more and more details the harder you look at the piece.”
Combining his decades love of paint and recently acquired skills in wood burning technique from the Equality Hi Queer and Abled Hawai’i Artists Collab, Jeremy has a new love of multimedia sculptures.
Jeremy completed the Equality Hi mentorship program with mentor artist Adare of Kipaipai Art Studio, inspiring him to create his “Strength” art show. “I'm making a collection of different mixed media paintings with different LGBTQIA pride color themes with figurative overlays, along with paintings of words that resonate with the LGBTQIA community.”
He also participated in several inclusive art festivals and collaboratives, including the recent Equality HI Queer and Abled Hawai‘i Artists collaborative, which is also showing during Pride Month at the One Gallery on Hilo Bayfront.
Join Equality HI as we celebrate Pride Month, featuring queer artists and their fabulous artwork!
To RSVP or to get more information on Equality Hi Pride Month 2024 events and celebrations, check out our website: https://www.equalityhi.org/events

All Candidates (Fed, State and County) representing the Lower Puna District have been invited to Laulima Pahoa's Candidate Meet & Greet on Sunday, June 9, 2024 beginning at 1:00 pm. Candidates will introduce themselves and then will be table-hopping so each and every attendee will have a chance to be face-to-face with our prospective representatives! Family Friendly and Free Parking!

Locals and visitors on Hawai‘i Island will soon be able to enjoy a new culinary market experience showcasing island-grown produce and local, value-added products at Queens’ Marketplace in Waikoloa Beach Resort. The Queens’ Culinary Market debuts on June 13 and will take place every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the shopping center.

The Queens’ Culinary Market will feature 20 local farmers and businesses, celebrating the rich culinary ingenuity of Hawai’i Island with a diverse selection of local products including fresh produce, flowers, meat, seafood, and value-added treats such as coffee, honey, and jams.

At the Queens’ Culinary Market guests can look forward to:
- A selection of farmers and vendors, including Apple’s Fiesta Fruit Cups, Big Island Smoked, Cocomon, Hawaiian Hotties, Kona Salt Farm, Misma Lani Farms, Spicy Ninja Sauce, Tess Garden, and much more.
- Live entertainment by local musicians throughout the center, featuring performers like Scott Bucholz and Ryan Higgins.
- A beer garden hosted by Waikoloa Shrimp Co. featuring local brews.
- “Talk story” sessions where guests can interact with the market’s vendors or learn about, and support the work of, local nonprofit organizations.

For more information on Queens’ Culinary Market, visit: www.queensmarketplace.com/queens-culinary-market/. Follow Queens’ Marketplace on Facebook at www.facebook.com/queensmarketplace and Instagram at www.instagram.com/queensmarketplace for the latest news and updates.

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held every Friday, from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: 1st Fridays - Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong, 2nd Fridays - kapa stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz. 3rd Fridays - ʻukulele with Wes Awana, and 4th Fridays - Lauhala Weaving with Kuʻuipo Morales.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawai’i State GIA Wai Wai Program.

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held every Friday, from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: 1st Fridays - Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong, 2nd Fridays - kapa stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz. 3rd Fridays - ʻukulele with Wes Awana, and 4th Fridays - Lauhala Weaving with Kuʻuipo Morales.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawai’i State GIA Wai Wai Program.

Join us for BLUEGRASS AT THE OASIS on Sunday, June 23 from noon till 5PM, at The OASIS, 12-4575 Pāhoa-Kalapana Road in Pāhoa!

Bring your acoustic stringed instrument, lunch and drinks if you want 'em, chairs to sit on, a jacket in case it gets cold, and FRIENDS, because every picker needs a grinner!

Just $5 admission (FREE for keiki 12 and under, and members of Bluegrass Hawai‘i!)

If you're an acoustic musician and you've always wanted to learn how to play bluegrass music, come join our jam! You'll be so glad ya did!

Locals and visitors on Hawai‘i Island will soon be able to enjoy a new culinary market experience showcasing island-grown produce and local, value-added products at Queens’ Marketplace in Waikoloa Beach Resort. The Queens’ Culinary Market debuts on June 13 and will take place every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the shopping center.

The Queens’ Culinary Market will feature 20 local farmers and businesses, celebrating the rich culinary ingenuity of Hawai’i Island with a diverse selection of local products including fresh produce, flowers, meat, seafood, and value-added treats such as coffee, honey, and jams.

At the Queens’ Culinary Market guests can look forward to:
- A selection of farmers and vendors, including Apple’s Fiesta Fruit Cups, Big Island Smoked, Cocomon, Hawaiian Hotties, Kona Salt Farm, Misma Lani Farms, Spicy Ninja Sauce, Tess Garden, and much more.
- Live entertainment by local musicians throughout the center, featuring performers like Scott Bucholz and Ryan Higgins.
- A beer garden hosted by Waikoloa Shrimp Co. featuring local brews.
- “Talk story” sessions where guests can interact with the market’s vendors or learn about, and support the work of, local nonprofit organizations.

For more information on Queens’ Culinary Market, visit: www.queensmarketplace.com/queens-culinary-market/. Follow Queens’ Marketplace on Facebook at www.facebook.com/queensmarketplace and Instagram at www.instagram.com/queensmarketplace for the latest news and updates.

Join Festival favorites Ashley Lambert, Justin John Moniz, Phil Kadet and Jason Garner in a return to the historic Stork Club. Don't miss these "intrepid performers" with their "rock 'em, sock 'em blend" (LA Screen And Stage). Venture back to 1929 for this historic season opener! Food and drink available to purchase. Time indicated when seating begins; performance will begin approximately 30 minutes thereafter.