Entertainment
Hilo theater seeks local talent for production of ‘Frozen: The Musical’
The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre is calling all performers in Hawaiʻi, ages 8 to 80, to audition for “Frozen: The Musical” at the Hilo Palace Theatre.
Spend part of your holiday at Grand Naniloa for 2026 Hoʻākea Hilo Lā ʻOhana Day
The free event — happening now until 3 p.m. — is open to the public and features a Maritime Career Expo and Waʻa Lauleʻa, a canoe festival or celebration; those who attend can explore waʻa and speak with crew members as well as connect with local organizations and community leaders.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 27-April 2: Open-air tastings, Flow Fest 2026, journey to Far East
Stormy weather isn’t on the guest list for any of this week’s events around the Big Island, so we enthusiastically encourage everyone to get out of the house to have some fun. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Tourism officials report most visitor services operating, most areas and attractions reopen
Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
State tourism officials: No reason to cancel or postpone upcoming travel to Hawaiʻi
The islands remain safe and welcoming, and after two kona lows in a week, weather conditions are expected to improve early next week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.
‘We will miss him’: Kauaʻi community mourns death of part-time island resident and Hollywood icon Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
Icon Chuck Norris suddenly dies after being hospitalized on Kaua‘i for medical emergency
The action movie star and legendary martial artist just celebrated his 86th birthday March 10 on the Garden Isle; he was hospitalized Wednesday, March 18, just a day before his death.
Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope remote observer next up at Hawaiʻi Keiki Museum podium
The Waikōloa museum’s Island Science Lecture Series continues today, March 19, with Jessica Nagasako, who will share some recent science updates from the Mauna Kea observatory and answer the question, ‘How do we get that data?’
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 20-26: Toes tapping, feet hiking, business thinking, art viewing and more
Have a good time this weekend and beyond; don’t let the weather weigh you down too much. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do for some good tunes, outdoor fun, entrepreneur wisdom, eco-art and more.
Police to host HI-PAL free movie night in Waikōloa with showing of ‘Dog Man’
The featured movie “Dog Man” will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 18 in the cafeteria at Waikōloa Elementary and Middle School.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events
The department is celebrating the 2026 installment of the special observance by helping customers learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks; events to be hosted in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, with chances for prizes.
Big Island middle schools among those to create LEGO mosaics for newest Bishop Museum exhibit
‘Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi’ exhibit also includes other LEGO-inspired creations that all will take over Castle Memorial Building beginning March 14.
Culinary Arts Waikōloa brings chefs, cocktails, live music to Kings’ Shops
An open-air tasting night experience returns at the end of this month to the shopping center in Waikōloa, when chefs from several restaurants will serve up bites, plus cocktails and mocktails, all to benefit Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative; tickets are available now.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm
We bring you this week’s top 10 with one caveat: this week’s top 10 remained as scheduled Wednesday afternoon; however, a powerful kona low could end up crashing the party.
2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ by legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi to debut on all major music streaming platforms
Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.
Hilo transforms into New York City with the production of ‘In the Heights’
The romantic musical directed by Jennie Kaneshiro blends universal themes of love, culture and aspirations that resonate with the local communities in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi’s film industry having a big year with ‘Untamed,’ ‘Jumanji 3’ and ‘Protecting Jared’
Hawai’i’s movie and television industry is resurging in 2026, with three major productions filming in the Aloha State.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 6-12: Hilo Steel Guitar Festival, Abled Hawaiʻi Artists exhibit, Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona and more
Music is in the air this week as several venues around the island are hosting concerts, live bands and even dance shows featuring a variety of tunes in several different styles; but that’s not all — check out this week’s top 10 now!
‘Rainy Day’ concert to benefit guests of Salvation Army Hilo Overnight Safe Space
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy student Samantha Fortney, who grew up in Hilo, is turning her senior capstone project into meaningful action, inspired by a desire to serve her community.
Sign up today for The Kohala Center’s next stewardship experience at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park
Those who attend will learn about Kahaluʻu as ʻāina lei aliʻi, the lands that adorn the chiefs, and what made Kahaluʻu so special for generations; participants also will engage in kilo, or intentional observation along the shoreline or in the water and moʻolelo, or oral history, of Kahalu‘u will be shared and a mo’olelo of the day will be collectively created.
