Entertainment
Big Island’s Weekend: Drums, Dance and Custom Displays
This weekend choose from the thunderous beats of the On Ensemble, hula tribute and dizzying visual display of classic and custom cars and motorcycles.
It’s Ecstatic Dance
The 1st annual Ecstatic Retreat begins on Monday at Kalani Oceanside Retreat in lower Puna.
Big Island’s Weekend: Festive Fun and Laughter
Choices abound this weekend to see and be seen around the town. Read on and choose a weekend full of laughter, food, festivals and concerts.
Comedy Duo Augie T. and Andy Bumatai in Kona
Comedy kings Augie Tulba and Andy Bumatai will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Aloha Theatre in Kealakekua.
A Culinary Retreat and Feast For the Senses
From November 3 to November 11, Puna becomes the place to be for culinary workshops, demonstrations, market tours and more.
Big Island’s Weekend: Party in Downtown, Free Plants, Coffee and More
This weekend enjoy a plant sale, benefit events, doctors as waiters, food fests and more. Make time for fun and put off those dreary thoughts of Monday.
Wine, Cheese and Chocolate
Join physician waiters as they circulate with appetizers at the annual Wine and Cheese event on November 4, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Moku Ola Room from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
We took the liberty of turning to the best sources of fodder for Halloween ideas – pop culture, hit films, and embarrassing political moments – to bring you this array of last-minute ideas.
Moku O Keawe: International Hula Competition
Displays of beauty, grace and skill will take place on November 1 through November 3 at the 7th Annual Moku O Keawe international hula competition in Waikoloa.
Big Island’s Weekend: Tricks and Treats
This Halloween weekend is full of fun for the family with special playtime for the older kids. Read on for the quick and dirty to this weekend’s frightfully delightful options.
‘Trunk or Treat’ in Mt. View on Halloween
Neighborhood Place of Puna invites Big Island families to attend their annual free “trunk or treat” party in Mountain View on October 31.
Halloween Pet Walks in Hilo and Kona this Weekend
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is holding its annual pet walk fundraisers this weekend in Hilo and Kona.
Kalaupapa-Royalty Connection Explored at UHH Exhibit
The exhibit contains a variety of historical items and other information about the Hansen’s disease colony on Molokai.
Red Grammer: For the Young and Young at Heart
On Friday October 26 at 6:30 p.m., Grammer brings his singular talent to the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s Performing Arts Center. The evening will be full of uplifting songs, positive messages and comedic fun.
After Dark in the Park: World Heritage
On October 24 at 7 p.m., the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will host a special “After Dark in the Park,” lecture with National Geographic Traveler editor Jonathan Tourtellot for an overview of World Heritage Sites.
Big Island’s Weekend: Taste of Hilo, Pumpkins and More
The next couple of days offer Big Islanders an opportunity to coo at cute babies, pick out a favorite pumpkin, and gorge on delectable creations from chefs from around the island.
Love and Peas
“Serving to end hunger,” is the slogan for the first annual tennis tournament, festival and gala dinner at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
Oktoberfest: Beer, Lederhosen and the Chicken Dance
Don your lederhosen and get ready to chicken dance at the North Hawai’i Rotary’s Oktoberfest Benefit on October 19.
Big Island’s Weekend: Pumpkins, Skate Girls and Free Concert
Fall into a fun October with a weekend of corn mazes, pumpkin picking, aural pleasures and Halloween themed derby girls.
Ongoing: Jesus Christ Superstar
A rockin’ musical has been hitting high notes at the Palace Theater. Jesus Christ Superstar continues its second week run on October 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.
