Entertainment
Hilo’s First-Ever Gay Pride Parade/Festival Saturday
Members of the public are invited to a day of music, food, and fun from 11 am-4pm at Mo`oheau Park.
Fourth of July Fun
Cheers to independence and all it entails. The island is prepping for a midweek celebration that will ease nicely into a long weekend. What will you be doing this festive, family-friendly holiday?
Now Playing: Aladdin Jr.
Song, dance and ridiculously cute fun will be had at the Aloha Theatre this weekend. A talented cast of young performers will bring Aladdin Jr., the adaptation, to an appreciative island audience. This is the last weekend this play will be performed.
Healthful Fun and Fitness This Saturday
Get all the yummy fun of a carbo-load, entertainment and even a circus at this Saturday’s Health and Fitness Fair, without the sweaty marathon.
Like Tea? It’s Teatime in Volcano
On Saturday at 2 p.m., tea enthusiast JoAnn Aguirre will guide the tea neophyte into the joys of tea, finger sandwiches and more.
Comedic Legend Live at Palace Theater
Laughter. Some of the best moments in life are those milk out of the nose, belly shaking guffaws that seem to unburden the soul. This Friday, treat yourself to watching comedic legend Frank De Lima, live at the Palace Theater.
Big Island to Celebrate King Kamehameha Day
The festivities take place Tuesday in North Kohala and in Hilo, before moving to Kailua-Kona on Saturday for a parade and ho`olaule`a.
Wayfinding Talk: Master Navigator and the Hokule’a
He reads the heavens and will never be lost. Friday night at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, master navigator, Nainoa Thompson and author Sam Low will talk of the stars, Native Hawaiian navigation and wayfinding.
O-bon Begins
Strong ancestral ties, respect and honor for loved ones past, and gratitude in the form of music and dance begins June 8, at the Keauhou Shopping Center.
Jazz and Blues Festival Runs Thursday Through Sunday
The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival to be held Thursday through Sunday includes a variety of events in the Kawaihae area.
Dueling Elvises Take the Stage in Waimea
“Four Weddings and an Elvis,” a romantic comedy by Nancy Frick, enters its final weekend at the Parker School Theater.
A Festival of Films this Memorial Day Weekend
A magical weekend full of stars of the silver screen — as well as the sky — come out in force for the Big Island Film Festival this Memorial Day weekend on the Kohala Coast.
Feel the Beat: Taiko Festival Hits UHH June 8-9
High-energy drumming takes over the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center on a weekend in June.
Mother’s Day Weekend: Music and Flowers Galore
It’s a weekend overflowing with music and flowers, and there’s something for every mother to love.
Puna’s Weeklong Music Fest Hits the Ground Running
Enjoy a week of performances in puna from May 5 to May 11.
George Kahumoku Documentary ‘Seeds of Aloha’ at Palace Theater
Kickstarter-funded film will be introduced May 2 with a live performance by its subject
Go for Baroque with Musica Pacifica
One of America’s premier early music ensembles is coming to the UH-HIlo Performing Arts Center April 25.
It’s Time for ‘Great Leaps’ at UH-Hilo
The always-popular spring Dance Concert is coming to the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 27.
HPA to Present 37th Annual Horse Show
Free event features jumping competitions, hunter trials, and play day challenges.
