Activities

The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.

The smell of flowers lingered in the air while a mix of visitors, residents, hula dancers, keiki and bartenders gathered Sunday at three venues for the 2nd annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival. 

Big Island Singers, a new 33-member community choir under the direction of founder Douglas Albertson, presents “Love Songs in Spring” from Friday through Sunday, April 28-30, at several venues in Hilo.

In honor of Lei Day, the second annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival will be held on April 30 at several venues, with live music, lei making, craft fair, farmers market and keiki fun zone.

The Big Island Chocolate Festival, hosted by the Kona Cacao Association, returns for its 10th annual installment April 28 and 29 at a new venue, Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Toastmasters District 49 announces its upcoming conference, “People. Passion. Purpose.” — an event that promises to inspire attendees with informative keynote speakers and educational recognitions.

The 42nd Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week kicks off on Monday.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has created a unique virtual field trip that allows students to experience a world-class conservation program focused on protecting endangered kāhuli (native land snails).

The film is about the longest hostage siege in New York City and how the New York Police Department became the first police force with a modern hostage negotiation department.

After an undefeated season, the Royals beat local club Poly United, 14-5.

Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa will participate in the Waikoloa Lei Day Festival on April 30 to celebrate the art and history of lei-making in Hawai‘i. Festivities will take place all day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be held throughout the resort area at Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Queens’ Marketplace, as well as Kings’ […]

The ship was successfully lifted by crane Sunday morning onto the R.J. Pfeiffer at Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 52 and is scheduled to arrive in the northwestern state on April 21.

Earth Day on April 22 is just around the corner and there are several ways to celebrate on the Big Island.

Tolling’s repertoire ranges from “Mission Impossible” and “Meet the Flintstones” to “Georgia on My Mind” and “All Along the Watchtower.”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

The second night of competition takes place Friday at the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival with groups performing hula kahiko (ancient hula dances).

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.