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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
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Merriman’s Waimea to Reopen Friday

Merriman’s Waimea Pulehu & Wine Garden is reopening Friday and will be available every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hilo Community Players Fundraising to Support Big Island Arts

The summer of 2020 will mark the 43rd year of the Players’ free Shakespeare in the Park Festival program.

Hilo Community Players to Present ‘Othello’

This year marks the 43rd production the Players have celebrated with their Shakespeare in the Park tradition.

Local Historian to Speak About Leprosy’s Impact on Hawai‘i in KHS Virtual Talk Story

A virtual talk story through Kona Historical Society this week will talk about how an infectious disease spread throughout the islands in the early 1800s.

Art Exhibition Opens Monday at Wailoa Center

Multiple solo art exhibitions will open at the Wailoa Center in Hilo on Monday.

Lebanese Food Truck Opens in Hilo

Tabaraka will offer a variety of vegan, vegetarian and meat options.

Big Island Comedians Host Virtual Special Friday

Like so many parts of life and culture, standup comedy disappeared when coronavirus arrived in Hawai‘i, as venues closed their doors and performers receded into quarantine.

KHS to Begin Virtual Storytime Sessions Wednesday

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m., Kona Historical Society’s Programs Team will conduct a virtual storytime, lasting between five and 20 minutes.

Barefoot Gardener: Cherimoya

How to grow one of the world’s most delectable fruits.

Barefoot Gardener: Perfect Papayas

This easy-to-grow tree provides fresh fruit year-round.

Poi Dog Deli Opens Keiki Food Fund

Hawai‘i families facing food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic can find free keiki meals at Poi Dog Deli. 

Second Saturday Returns to Volcano

The once-a-month event, designed to showcase the variety of activities available in Volcano, is sponsored by Experience Volcano Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

Hawai‘i Artist Collaborative Reception And Silent/Live Auction

The four-day, invitation-only artist collaborative brings together artists representing 14 different media.

Super American Circus Returns to Hilo

Kama’aina Kids, a nonprofit, will be benefiting from every ticket sold.

Bug Off!: Part 3

Part three of a 3-part series.

Barefoot Gardener: Bug Off! Part 2

Part two of a 3-part series.

Kamehameha School’s Hula Drama Honors Keʻelikōlani

The 17th annual Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Kula Kiʻekiʻe Hōʻike will break new ground as the schools first-ever hula drama, honoring Princess Ruth Keanolani Kanāhoahoa Keʻelikōlani.

Chocolate Festival Set For Lei Day

Presented by the Kona Cacao Association (KCA), festival proceeds annually benefit a variety of local nonprofits.

Smoked Salmon for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day

What makes salmon a good choice?

VAC Offers Mixed Media Encaustic Workshop

Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin and pigment, which is applied to a solid absorbent surface.
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