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

Leilani Wolfgramm to Play Show at Ola Brew

Wolfgramm, an R&B-infused reggae artist, will feature The Steppas as part of the show.

Late KTA CEO to be Honored at Japanese Culture Day

This year’s Celebration is dedicated to the late CEO and chairman of KTA Superstores, Barry Taniguchi. Taniguchi was a big supporter of the Japanese Community Association

Henry Kapono Announces Three Holiday Shows

Grammy-nominated artist Henry Kapono will play three concerts across Hawai‘i in December. 

Performances of Hula Kahiko Continue at VAC

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Nov. 16 with a presentation of hula kahiko by Kumu Haʻamauliola Aiona with haumana (students) of Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Public Charter School.

Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Preview

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and time-honored advice still stands: Save room for pie.

Anuhea to Play Anniversary Show in Honoka‘a

Anuhea was named this year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Female Vocalist of the Year and the Island Music Award Female Solo Artist.

Fairmont Orchid Opens New Restaurant

The restaurant is a multi-million dollar renovation of Norio’s Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar.

Hula Celebrations to be Held at Keauhou Bay

Kumu Hula and students from across Hawai‘i, Europe and Japan will present their art of style and tradition of hula with either hula kahiko or hula auana styles.

Barbecue on the Go

Richard Rice and Heidi Miller started Ohana Q in December of last year.

VAC Offers Encaustic Workshop

Artist Mary Milelzcik will host the Mixed Media Encaustic workshop at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.

Pua Nā Pua Art Festival Set for Kona

The festival’s purpose is to empower people of all abilities to explore self-employment through the arts.

VAC Offers Final Hula Voices of the Year

The Volcano Art Center’s 2019 Hula Voices series concludes on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Five Sure-Fire Hawaii Potluck Dish Winners

Big Island folks, the holidays are coming — and so are the office potlucks.

First Fridays Musical Feature in Waikoloa

The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Ocean Club will kick off the new month with its First Friday live music event on Nov. 1. 

Final Performances of ‘Gypsy’ at Palace Theater this Weekend

Tickets are available for purchase online or at the box office.

Mākaha Sons to Perform at Aloha Theatre on Nov. 16

Tickets are available now to see the Mākaha Sons perform live on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu.

Learn Fused-Glass Basics to Create Christmas Ornaments

The Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village will be hosting a fused glass workshop on Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Explorations Expo Promotes Innovation, Technology

The expo invites the public to learn how to be a citizen scientist and make meaningful contributions to important research.

Get Your Pets Ready for Howl’ween

The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is gearing up for its annual Howl’ween events to take place in both sides of the island.

‘Ohina Short Film Showcase returns with annual film festival

Hawaii’s annual ‘Ohina Short Film Showcase returns with new lineup of local films for the Hawai‘i International Film Festival.
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