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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

Hilo Community Players to Present ‘A Christmas Cabaret’

The community is invited to celebrate the holidays with fundraising performances by the Hilo Community Players in December. 

Prince Dance Institute Announces Spring Classes

More than thirty performing arts classes will be offered at Kahilu Theatre during the spring semester.

Six HawCC Students Awarded Culinary Scholarships

The awards were provided by the ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Association during the Christmas with the Chefs gala in Kona on Dec. 7.

Hawaiian Language Play to Stage in NYC

A Hawai‘i play is heading to stage in the Big Apple. 

Barefoot Gardener: How Corny!

Sweet corn abhors cold weather, and does not tolerate flooding or drought.

Volcano Art Center to Present Final Hula Kahiko

The 2019 Hula Arts at Kīlauea series will conclude with a performance by Unuokeahi on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Kalikala Cuisine Kona’s Best-Kept Secret

Fronting Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona, Kalikala Cuisine is a quaint and unassuming presence in an otherwise busy tourist area.

The Barefoot Gardener: But I Don’t Have Time For A Garden…

Ten tips for creating a successful garden for even the busiest of people.

Pua Na Pua Arts Festival Set for December

The festival empowers people of all abilities to explore self-employment through the arts.

Holiday Spirit at Big Island Candies

Hunting for holiday spirit?

Painting by Observation at Volcano Art Center

Volcano artist Lisa Maria Martin will teach a two-day workshop on painting from observation

Make Mine Chocolate: Lavaloha Chocolate Farms

Those looking for a more adventurous food-related experience, save room for dessert and head to Lavaloha Chocolate Farms for a fun, tasty chocolate-lovers experience.

Nonprofit Bake Sale Offering Sweet and Savory Breads

The fundraising bake will be the day before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Tickets on Sale for 31st ‘Christmas with the Chefs’

Enjoy plates of expertly prepared holiday cuisine and delectable treats accompanied by handcrafted brews, select wines and 100% Kona coffee. 

Hāmākua Makahiki to Features Traditional Games, Crafts

The celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 4 p.m. in Honoka‘a.

Hawaiian Language Classes Offered at Volcano Art Center

Three levels of Hawaiian language courses will be offered beginning in December. 

Hawaiian Nutcracker to Show 5 Times at UH Hilo

The performance features music by Ilyich Tchaikovsky with choreography by Kea Kapahua, Celeste Staton, Annie Bunker and guest choreographers.

Kona Aloha Singers Holiday Concert

A new Kailua-Kona chorus will stage a concert early next month to kickoff the holiday season. 

County Band to Perform Free Concert on Nov. 22

The West Hawai‘i County Band will celebrate the makahiki and holiday season with a free “November Harvest” concert. 

Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair Returns Nov. 22

The fair features some 100 artisans and crafters from Hawai‘i and California. 
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