#Hawaii Events

Aloha Festivals 2023 theme is Piliʻāina: to have kinship with the land

Hawai‘i’s Aloha Festivals, a month-long celebration of the islands’ diverse cultures, returns on Oʻahu with the theme “Piliʻāina,” focusing on the connection between people and the land.

Cancer research advances from immortal Henrietta Lacks cells, free talk on May 27

“Henrietta Lacks left a legacy that has impacted research in Hawaiʻi and throughout the world,” said Brenda Hernandez, University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researcher.

Your Guide to Merrie Monarch Festival 2022

Merrie Monarch Festival moves forward with its regular presentation and 59th anniversary – after a cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and no live audience in 2021. Some live audience will be allowed this year and only a fraction of tickets were sold to the public.

Your Guide to Merrie Monarch Festival 2022

Merrie Monarch Festival moves forward with its regular presentation and 59th anniversary – after a cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and no live audience in 2021. Some live audience will be allowed this year and only a fraction of tickets were sold to the public.

HawaiiCon Coming to Big Island in September

The event will be hosted Sept. 26 to 29, 2019, at the Sheraton Kona at Keauhou Bay on Hawai’i Island.

Hawai‘i Island Inks Up for Tattoo Festival

The four-day event features demonstrations by master indigenous tattoo artists from Pacific and Arctic cultures.

Student Energy Summit Set For November

Themed Revolution 20/20: Past, Present, Future, this year’s summit is open for registration.

Free Family Movie Night Helps Foster Youth

The Hui Hoʻomalu program of Partners in Development Foundation is putting on a free showing of “Instant Family” in Hilo to highlight the needs of foster keiki.

UH Law School to Hold Invasive Species & Biosecurity Forum

William S. Richardson School of Law at UH Mānoa invites the community to a free forum, “Invasive Species and Biosecurity in Hawaiʻi,” on Saturday, March 23.

Kahilu Theater Presents John Sebastian, Jan. 29

American folk-rock artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Sebastian will perform at the Kahilu Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at 7 p.m.

7 Ways to Spend Your 4th of July

The Big Island will have a host of options for their 4th of July celebrations. Here’s what’s happening…

Bread Bake at Kona Historical Society Rescheduled

Kona Historical Society to close on Thursday, Nov. 23, for Thanksgiving.

Glenn Miller Orchestra to Perform at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is responsible for creating the most recognizable music in modern history and has been hailed by some as the greatest band of all time. On Nov. 12 they will perform at the Kahilu Theatre’s 3rd Swing Spectacular at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

Magician Jason Andrews to Perform at Aloha Theatre

The Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu welcomes world champion magician Jason Andrews for a live, one-night-only performance on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Hawaiian Reef Fish Demystified at Volcano Art Center

Best-selling field guide author John Hoover will give a special presentation on “Hawai‘i’s Reef Fishes” on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at Volcano Art Center’s (VAC) Niaulani Campus. Like most animals, Hawai‘i’s reef fish spend much of their time taking care of the most necessary priorities: food, security and reproduction. The latter process involves […]

‘Queen Lili‘uokalani’ at Washington Place Oct. 10, 11

UH-Hilo’s Jackie Pualani Johnson will bring beloved Queen Lili‘uokalani to life in a memorable one-woman performance on Oct. 10 and 11 at the Lyman Museum.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Sets Theme, Date

A theme has been decided upon for the 2016 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.

February Hawaiian Cultural & After Dark in the Park Events

As Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its centennial celebration into February, Hawaiian Cultural and After Dark in the Park programs will also take place.