Activities
University of Hawai‘i, electric vehicle group holding Earth Day events on Big Island
Earth Day on April 22 is just around the corner and there are several ways to celebrate on the Big Island.
Grammy winner Mads Tolling revisiting ’60s jazz April 22
Tolling’s repertoire ranges from “Mission Impossible” and “Meet the Flintstones” to “Georgia on My Mind” and “All Along the Watchtower.”
What’s happening at Merrie Monarch on Saturday?
Saturday is the last day of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, with the Royal Parade in the morning and the last hula competition and crowning of the group champions in the evening.
Last chance to experience the official Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair
The official Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair that showcases and supports more than 150 of Hawai‘i’s best artisans and creators will be open one more day, on Saturday, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Butler Buildings in Hilo on the Big Island.
Group portion of 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition kicks off with kahiko night
Wāhine and kāne dancers from 23 hālau took the stage Friday on the first night of group competition at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.
Kuʻikahi Mediation Center in Hilo to host free brown bag talk with Michael Lang
The talk on April 20 will feature Michael Lang, who will discuss the topic “Practice alone does not make perfect: 9 attributes of a reflective practitioner.”
What’s happening at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Friday?
The second night of competition takes place Friday at the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival with groups performing hula kahiko (ancient hula dances).
Hawai’i premiere of Tony-nominated musical ‘Be More Chill’ at UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
The Hawai’i Premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical “Be More Chill” will be performed at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center at the end of April.
100 horses to strut their stuff during Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
The Merrie Monarch Royal Parade will be in Downtown Hilo on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with than 100 horses gussied up to carry women dressed in long, colorful skirts (pāʻu) riding sidesaddle or as part of a private mount group.
What’s happening at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday?
Today, the competition begins at the 60th Merrie Monarch Festival, with 12 candidates vying for Miss Aloha Hula.
Big Island’s Pink Floyd band comes to Kahilu Theatre Saturday
Five years after their debut, a 10-member Pink Floyd tribute group is returning for an encore performance.
What’s happening at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Wednesday?
Whatʻs happening on April 12 at the Merrie Monarch Festival? Check out our official and unofficial list of events.
North Kohala Golf Park offering PGA Jr League for kids ages 17 and under
PGA Jr League brings kids together to learn and play golf in teams, with coaching and instruction from PGA professionals.
Hawaiʻi Mushroom Festival returns to Kapaʻau April 15 & 16
The Second Annual Hawai’i Mushroom Festival is just around the corner, offering a weekend full of agricultural education and community-building activities.
Festival named after the ‘Merrie Monarch’ who brought hula back to Hawaiʻi
Although the initial motivation for the Merrie Monarch Festival was to boost the economy of Hawaiʻi island through tourism, this event has come to serve a far greater purpose, which is perpetuating Hawaiian culture.
Hawaiian Mission Houses celebrates bicentennial with exhibit, events
Historical theatre performances, a family fun day, lectures and a new exhibit are scheduled.
Tourism authority brings three events to Big Island in April
Festivities include the Kōkua Kailua Spring Concert on April 16.
Merrie Monarch Week: The ‘unofficial’ events
The action isn’t just at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium and Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium during Merrie Monarch Week on the Big Island. There are several other venues throughout Hilo and East Hawai‘i that will feature hula, music, arts and crafts, Hawaiian cultural events and other entertainment.
Keōua Canoe Club hosts 40th annual Mac-A-Thon 5k and 10k races April 8
The Mac-A-Thon is an essential fundraiser that helps support various community initiatives, including promoting Hawaiian culture and traditions, marine resource protection, and youth mentoring.
What you need to know about the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Get ready, world. The Merrie Monarch Festival returns next week with full regalia for the first time since 2019, and there’s just two days left until the celebration of hula and everything Hawaiian gets underway.
