Activities
Kahilu Theatre in Waimea tells Hawai‘i to ‘Bring It!’
The uncensored, adults-only show will feature performers ranging from comedians and rappers to musicians, storytellers and more.
‘Egg-citing’ public Easter events planned around the Big Island
Whether searching for Easter eggs is your jam or maybe you would rather have someone else do the holiday cooking, there’s something for everyone. So don those new Easter clothes and hop on over to one or more of these “egg-citing” events.
Public invited to Experience PTA Day open house at Pōhakuloa Training Area
Experience PTA Day will offer the public a chance to learn about the training, land stewardship and community relations programs that go on at the base.
77th anniversary of devastating tsunami that struck Hilo; lessons learned are used today
Exactly 77 years ago, on April Foolʻs Day 1946, Hilo and the surrounding coast was hit by the most devastating tsunami in Hawaiʻi’s modern history. The death toll: 159.
Special program about ʻAlalā Project at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
The ʻAlalā is a bird native to Hawaiʻi and found nowhere else on earth.
Kimié Miner’s free songwriting workshop on Big Island; young artists can apply
The free weekend songwriting workshop on the Big Island is dedicated to empowering young artists with a breakthrough music and mental health mentorship series called Nā Leo (The Voices) by Haku Collective.
68 whales spotted by volunteers off Hawai‘i Island on last day of Great Whale Count
A total of 1,121 whales were observed across the state by volunteers for the Great Whale Count on March 25.
Hilo author details night she cooked for Ruth Bader Ginsburg in memoir ‘Justice is Served’
Leslie Karst, now an author based in Hilo on the Big Island, writes about how the nine months of preparation for that one intimate meal changed the trajectory of her life in her sixth book, a memoir: “Justice is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, & Cooking for RBG.”
Watch: Whale shark spotted off Kona Coast
A nearly 30-foot whale shark was spotted one mile off Kahalu‘u Beach Park on Tuesday afternoon.
First annual free Kona Steel Guitar Festival at Outrigger resort March 24 and 25
The Kona Steel Guitar Festival is a new event developed to coincide with the relocation of Keola Beamer’s Aloha Music Camp from Kapa‘a on Kaua‘i to Keauhou.
Annual Kauikeaouli Festival celebrates birthday of Kamehameha III
The 22nd annual Kauikeaouli Festival, which commemorates the monarch’s birthday, is planned for March 17-18 at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay in West Hawaiʻi on the Big Island, complete with a free ʻaha mele (concert) and cultural activities.
Free community art classes are coming to the public library in Waimea
Artist Lorrie Taylor will launch the program on April 1 with Watercolor Coral Reef.
20th annual Luck of the Irish charity golf tournament for Hawaiʻi Island United Way
The Luck of the Irish Golf Tournament is back on March 12 and 13 for its 20th year as a fundraiser for the Hawai’i Island United Way.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority updates cultural resource ‘Ma‘ema‘e Toolkit’ for visitors
Since its first edition in 2010, Ma‘ema‘e has evolved from a resource for media to a living toolkit for anyone who has a role in representing Hawai‘i.
Reminder: Tickets for 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Hōʻike go on sale Sunday
Tickets for the non-competitive hula exhibition scheduled for Wednesday night, April 12, will be available in person from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until they are sold out, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium box office in Hilo.
An America Classic: Manago Hotel receives national recognition by the James Beard Foundation
Hawai‘i’s oldest restaurant and South Kona favorite, Manago Hotel, was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as one of six America’s Classics Awards across the nation this week. The award recognizes locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and reflect the character of their community. Founded in 1917, Manago Hotel, located at 82-6155 Hawaiʻi Belt […]
Officials remind public of upcoming convoys and hunts at Pōhakuloa Training Area
Convoys from Pōhakuloa to the Kawaihae dock will take place Feb. 23-26 throughout the day. The archery mammal hunt will take place Feb. 25.
Spring bearded turkey hunting season opens in March
Hunting begins one half-hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
185-year-old Huliheʻe Palace in Kona housed kings and queens; now it needs help
For several years, Hulihe‘e Palace in Kona has suffered severe “physical trauma” — caused by tsunamis, earthquakes and high surf — that can be seen throughout the grounds.
The Manhattan Transfer to make Big Island stop as part of final world tour
The legendary vocal quartet is celebrating its 50th anniversary and making its final world tour.
