Entertainment

The Queens’ MarketPlace will present Asian Fest, a public celebration to kick off the Year of the Monkey, on Friday, Feb. 5.

Money raised through the gala will assist arts and cultural education, along with VAC’s classes and workshops.

The Big Island Film Festival will screen the short film “Our Father” and the feature film “Honeyglue” at 7 p.m.

With a vision to perpetuate hula, the ‘Iolani Luahine Hula Festival was born in 2003, with ties to honoring the memory of ‘Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula and Hawaiian culture.

A flavorful snack alternative when you are after a crunchy savory nosh.

Big Island Now,​ in partnership with Rising Sun Solar and the Volcom Pipe Pro, is offering readers a chance to win a V.I.P. trip for two to the 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro.

An upcoming exhibit at Kahilu Theatre, “Art Off The Wall,” will feature 3D works between Feb. 26 and April 19 in its theatre galleries.

A labor of love and a journey of wellness leads a Big Island entrepreneur on a quest to bring Modena, Italy and the Big Island together.

The book club discussion will begin at 11:15 a.m. It is open to the public and is free.

This easy to make and nutrient dense smoothie features kale, banana, macadamia nuts, dates and coconut milk.

Ground will break on the project in the spring and the new brewery will be fully operational by 2018.

The Volcano Art Center will host Charlene Asato for a one-day workshop on Saturday, Jan. 30 on the imaginative Flag Book, created by Hedi Kyle.

Ball, a Texas-born, Louisiana-raised blues artist, will take over the Kahilu and Palaces theaters with a mixture of two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana swamp rock, and smoldering Texas blues.

Art contest submissions are being sought which depict game birds and mammal hunters for the state’s 2017-2018 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp.

ʻImiākea: Discovering Maunakea will aim at expanding the understanding of all the dimensions represented by Mauna Kea.

The University of Hawai’i Performing Arts Center will play host to the urban folk sound of Las Cafeteras on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Projects are required to be submitted by the final deadline on Feb. 1.

A delicious main dish Thai salad featuring a tasty blend of sour, salty, sweet, and hot flavors in a rich and creamy coconut dressing.

Kahilu Theatre will unveil its newly acquired nine-foot Steinway Grand Piano with a Jan. 22 performance by Jon Nakamatsu

Five experts in global food justice, environment, human rights, GMOs, and pesticide issues will participate in the Big Island event.