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Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 17-23: Benefit concerts to help Maui wildfire relief efforts, ‘Bladrunner’ at the Palace, Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and more

From benefit concerts to help Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts, live music and old movies to a celebration of the Hawaiian honeycreeper, the Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and more, there's plenty of events happening on the Big Island this week. Here's your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week. Read On Chevron Forward

Christmas in Ka’u Provides Food, Gifts for Keiki and Their Families

The holidays were made even brighter for some Big Island keiki and their families this weekend during Christmas in Ka’u.

West Hawai’i County Band to Hold Open Rehearsal, Free Concert for Public

An open rehearsal is a chance for the band to work on music with an audience, and an opportunity for audience members to hear the band preparing music for future performances.

Donkey Mill Art Center Opens ‘Kona People’ Exhibit

The Donkey Mill Art Center is featuring a new exhibit highlighting the faces of the Big Island.

Halekiʻi Market Announces HoliDaze Series of Events Through Holiday Season

Apart from the scheduled first-Saturdays, two new dates have been added.

Kamuela Philharmonic to Perform Free Concert in Kailua-Kona Friday

Music is coming to Kailua Village Friday this Halloween weekend.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition Opens Entries

The 4-day Festival will bring community together with in-person events that have their own charm but also in keeping with the times, the Festival will feature an online virtual experience that will provide a broader reach and an engaging program.

Food & Wine Festival Chefs Gain Deeper Appreciation for Kalo

Chefs across the nation gained a deeper appreciation for kalo (taro) after spending several hours on a Waipiʻo Valley farm Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Hawai´i Food & Wine Events Return to Big Island

Hawai´i Food & Wine is returning to the Big Island this weekend, and tickets remain available.

Donkey Mill Art Center Events Focus on the Art of Kapa

Registration is required to participate in either event; there is a suggested donation of $5 for the curator tour. Visit donkeymillartcenter.org or call 808.322.3362 to reserve your space. 

31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference Coming Up in October

The 31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference will be both virtual and in-person this year.

Hawai‘i Coffee Association Names Cupping Competition Winners

The Hawai‘i Coffee Association (HCA) hosted its first virtual conference on June 24 and 25.

PVS Crew Discover Parts of Shipwreck at Lalo

Two large anchors discovered in the French Frigate Shoals by voyaging canoe crew members of the Hikianalia are thought to be remains of an old whaling ship from the 1800s.

Hilo Community Players to Host ‘Disney in the Park’ Concert

Hilo Community Players are inviting the public to join them for a free concert for their event, Disney in the Park!

‘Ulu Education Toolkit Launch

ʻUlu is a traditional Polynesian staple that comprised an important part of Hawaii’s food system before European contact, contributing to greater food self-sufficiency than the islands have today.

Big Island Beach Rated Best in United States

That designation was bestowed upon the Kohala Coast beach destination this week.

OHA Awards Funding to Support Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival

Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) has received a $10,000 ‘Ahahui Grant award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to support the virtual 44th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival to be broadcast in late October.

Local Artist Completes New Mural in Hilo

Toyota Hawaii and Big Island Toyota have partnered with Temple Children to commission its first large-scale mural in Hilo.

Know Your Risk, Prevent Diabetes: A Message From DOH

More than half of all adults in Hawai´i have diabetes or prediabetes.

Hilo Community Players Announces Auditions for Romeo and Juliet

Hilo Community Players announced auditions for its upcoming play Romeo and Juliet for the 44th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival.

Drive-In Movie Night Opens in Kona

A movie drive-in is now open to Kona.
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