Entertainment
Historic Kailua Village celebrating holiday season with tree lighting, concert, parades
The holiday season begins in Kailua Village with a tree lighting on Nov. 25 that features a special musical performance by Kapulanakēhau Tamure and keiki hula performances.
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to celebrate Polynesian culture with special lūʻaus Nov. 21 and Dec. 26
The events will pay tribute to the music, hula and the variety of dynamic Polynesian cultures that inhibit the Island of Hawaiʻi and community of Hilo.
Hear ye, hear ye! First Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire cometh
The all-day faire will host an array of wondrous sights from local artisans peddling crafted wares and meals, medieval-themed games for all ages, a garden for parched guests to refresh themselves with mead or ale, and a stage with arts.
Holiday food drive kicks off at South Kohala resort
Hawaiʻi Island community members are invited to support The Food Basket now through Dec. 22
Yes, those were witches you saw paddling around Hilo Bay
Pointy hats and other witchy wardrobe were the norm. Even a skeleton and a glittery orange-and-black spider were part of the festivities.
Finding roots: Why is a man dressed as a 7-foot tree in Kona?
In Kona, people do double takes when they see a 7-foot towering green creation of spray foam, cardboard, two-by-fours, silicon and fake plants — and realize a real person is inside.
Hilo’s Pink Out Color Run this weekend to support Breast cancer awareness
The American Cancer Society’s fifth annual 5K Pink Out Color run is coming up this Saturday.
Kona Community Aquatic Center to close for facility upgrades
The Kona Community Aquatic Center near Old Kona Airport Park will temporarily close for a large facility upgrade project.
‘Freedom of Expression’ : Drag Performers More Than Just Pride Month
They are the quintessential image of Pride Month — almost like mascots for the LGBTQ+ community. They come in all shapes and sizes, each as diverse and colorful as the outfits and makeup they wear.
Hundreds Turn Out For 10th Anniversary Pride Parade, Festival
Anyone searching for a rainbow Saturday, June 25, on the Big Island only had to look as far as downtown Hilo.
Parade, Festival Highlight Packed Pride Weekend in Hilo
Everybody is encouraged to come out this weekend to show support and celebrate the Big Island’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community members.
Giddyup!: Mosey on Yonder to Honoka‘a For Western Week Festivities
Tug on those boots, slap on some spurs and giddyup on yonder to Honoka‘a this week. Western Week is here, and there’s no pussyfooting around it — there’s a galloping good time to be had.
AstroDay Gives Community Chance to Geek Out About Astronomy, Science
A future astronaut, one burgeoning paleontologist and hundreds of others of all ages and sizes came to space out Saturday, May 14, at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo for AstroDay.
39th Annual Salute to the Graduates
The 39th Annual Salute to the Graduates is proudly presented by Pacific Media Group and its subsidiaries — KBIG-FM, The Beat, Kapa Hawaiian FM, Big Island Now and HFS Federal Credit Union.
Volunteers Remove Invasive Weeds, Restore Native Plants on Maunakea
Continuing efforts to protect the natural resources on Maunakea, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship recently hosted an event to remove and help control invasive plants around the Maunakea Visitor Information Station as part of an extended Earth Day celebration.
Merrie Monarch Arts and Crafts Fair Welcomes In-Person Vendors, Shoppers After 2-Year Hiatus
Smiles. Laughter. Hugs. ‘Ohana. Aloha. Even a few tears — of joy. And that was all before walking in.
HVNP Invites Everyone to Celebrate National Park Week
National Park Week is April 16-24, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to celebrate with a fee-free Saturday and slew of other fun-filled and educational events, including the return of ranger programs and the Thomas A. Jaggar living history performance.
‘Ukes For Ukraine Live-Stream Raises $11,000; Donations Still Being Accepted
Members of the global ‘ukulele community sent a little island love and ton of aloha to the people of Ukraine with a special live-stream fundraiser Saturday, April 9.
Hilo Food Hub Commercial Kitchen Space Under New Ownership
The new owners of a commercial kitchen space in Keaukaha are taking an innovative approach to addressing food security and agribusiness development.
