June is heating up in Hawaiʻi, and not just in terms of the weather. Arts and culture enthusiasts have a buffet of events to choose from, thanks to a mishmash of local government and SFCA-supported happenings. Kicking things off this past weekend, there was an engaging Talk Story session with various dance groups and artists at the Asia Pacific Dance Festival at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, according to the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

The Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) stays open late every Friday for HoMA Nights, featuring live music and special experiences—all included with admission. If you prefer the outdoors, the Honolulu Botanical Gardens is hosting its free 2025 Twilight Concert Series, offering live music in a beautiful garden setting—perfect for a warm June evening, as reported by the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

Let’s not forget Iolani Palace either, which hosts its Kamaʻāina Sundays. The palace offers free presentations and activities that give a dose of royal Hawaiian culture without spending a dime. Also taking the stage this month, the Hui Moʻolelo is set for a series of open-air, pop-up performances at the Aloha Maui Pride Festival and at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Wailuku – a Maui charm if there ever was one. Information on these and more can be found at the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts websites.

The Honolulu Museum of Art is currently featuring several exhibits such as “Franco Salmoiraghi: Photographs of Hawaiʻi from the 70s, 80s, and 90s” and the vibrant “Satoru Abe: Reaching for the Sun”. And that’s just scratching the surface. If you’re more into auditory pleasure, the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra has a couple of dates marked on calendar with piano concerts and unique HapaSymphony collaborations you shouldn’t miss. Tickets and additional details are a click away on the Hawaii Theatre Center website, as per the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.