Entertainment
‘I Hate Hamlet’ Coming to the Aloha Theatre
Shakespeare lovers (and haters) rejoice. Paul Rudnick’s Broadway comedy hits the Big Island this weekend.
Hawai‘i’s ‘Mushroom Man’ to Present Lyman Museum Lecture
UH Biologist Don Hemmes explains how to identify what’s deadly, what’s yummy, and more on Sunday, April 7.
The Merrie Monarch Festival Turns 50
From March 31 to April 6, the world will watch grace, culture, pride and people filled with aloha, doing something they love. Sunday kicks off the festivities with a Ho’olaulea and pageant. The pageant starts at 6 p.m. at the Hilo Armory.
Kona’s Largest Egg Dash at Old Airport Saturday
This Saturday pack up the kids and take them out for an egg hunt with prize drawings.
Bluegrass and Funk in Honoka’a
At the Honoka’a People’s Theater on Saturday March 30, Robin and Linda Williams will play songs from their latest album, These Old Dark Hills.
Chocolate Gala: You’re Invited to Indulge
There’s a four-foot high fondue fountain of chocolate, tables of chocolate confections, savory chocolate infused foods and more created by 25 chefs and culinary students.
Time to Talk Tea
Tea enthusiasts can share their passion for the leaf every Tuesday at 2 p.m., in Volcano Village. JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator, offers talks, tastings, and nibbles for the hour-long free series.
Honor “Irish Jack” with a Party on St. Paddy’s
Grab the kids, decide who’s sticking to soda or water for the night, assign a friend the noble job of being DD, or designated driver, and wear green this St. Patrick’s Day.
Pet Events in Hilo and Kona This Weekend
A dog wash in Keaau and a St. Pet-Trick’s Day event in Kona are happening around the island this weekend.
Irish Dancing in Volcano on St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish dance when the Whirlijigs perform their annual show in Volcano this Sunday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
“Magician McMaster” Mixes Comedy with Illusion
Keep those eyes active and engaged with the sleight of hand onstage this Saturday, March 16, at the Aloha Theatre in Kona.
Cruz Helps the Kids With Benefit Concert
Oahu born crooner, John Cruz helps send the soccer kids from Kona Crush to the state playoffs with a benefit concert Sunday March 10.
There Are Still Tickets: Brewers’ Pa’ina
There’s no need to be sour about the sold out brew fest this weekend, especially when tickets are still available for Thursday night’s Brewers’ Pa’ina at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort.
Want A Little Variety?
The Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus dispels the gray and welcomes all to spring into a day of family fun with their variety show’s matinee performance at 2 p.m., Sunday.
Puna ‘Ulu Festival Saturday at Pu`ala`a
The event to be held near Alalanui Beach Park, also known as “Hot Pond,” will include music, demonstrations and all things breadfruit.
In Concert: Prize Winning String Quartet
Leave the dark and dreary cold of Hilo rain at the UHH Pacific Arts Center doors, and enter into a theater that brings the warmth of old world musical intimacy to light, with the Afiara String Quartet.
It’s Good to Be A Girl
Traditions and cultural practices are made into a day of fun on March 3 for Hinamatsuri or Girls’ Day at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo.
Braddah Smitty’s Laupahoehoe Music Festival
This short month is jam-packed with festive fun. Saturday, February 23, proves no different with Braddah Smitty’s 8th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival.
Go International: Student Showcase to Sell Out
Dance, exhibitions, music, martial arts, storytelling and more are featured from lands far away on the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center stage Feb. 22-23.
Love on Da Rock
It’s V-Day. The commercial day of pink hearts, sparkly things, flowers, and toothache inducing sweetness. Or, not. Either way, here are a few activities for those that are in love/lust, the friend zone, or say “it’s complicated,” on their relationship status.
