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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

Award-Winning KULEANA Set for Release

KULEANA, the first locally-originated motion picture in a decade to screen statewide in theater chains, enjoyed an unprecedented seven-week, 13-theater run in Hawai‘i and Guam.

Stem Basketry Workshop Offered at Volcano Art Center

The class will be led by artist Jelena Clay on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 to 1 p.m. in Volcano Village.

Applicants Sought for Indigenous Storytellers Program

The deadline to apply is Thursday, Oct. 31.

Fermented: Kimchi & Kombucha/Jun Workshop

Fermented foods have been a part of every ancient culture throughout history.

Hula Kahiko Performance Series at VAC

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Oct. 19.

AstroDay to Return to West Hawai’i

AstroDay returns to West Hawaiʻi in November and will be hosted by Kealakehe HS in conjunction with their 9th Annual Hawaii Island Robotics Expo and Showcase.

Military Aircraft Available to Tour at Waimea Festival

An HH-60 Blackhawk Medical Evacuation aircraft as well as a CH-53 Sea Stallion will be available to tour during the festival.

Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival: From Portugal to Spain: An Iberian Feast

The ninth annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival hosted the Island of Hawai‘i event last Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Something for Everyone at Big Island Delights

In less than 15 minutes, I had all of my shopping done, and started my punch card for discounts on future purchases.

Hawai‘i Top State for Chefs, Head Cooks

The report is based on an analysis of data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Get Ready for Taste of Hilo

The 21st Annual Taste of Hilo is coming up. The event is put on by Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai‘i.

Mushroom Workshop to Teach Basics of Cultivation

The mushroom workshop teaches participants about the fungi’s cultivation and different ways it can be used.

Poi Dog Deli: Where Friends Gather to Enjoy the Aloha

Using only fresh, local ingredients, Poi Dog Deli stands out as an eatery with creative sandwiches not available anywhere else in Kona.

Traditional Tattoo Film Festival in Hawi

Hawai‘i’s first traditional tattoo film festival will be held at the Kohala Village HUB in Hawi from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.

Rocktober Set for Oct. 13 & 14 at Privateers Cove

The Chamber Orchestra of Kona will present Rocktober, a concert of rock ‘n’ roll favorites by rock legends.

Blue Dragon Tavern Open for Business

After nearly three years, the Blue Dragon Tavern & Cosmic Musiquarium will reopen its doors.

31st Annual Trash Art Show, Oct. 4–25

The Trash Show: Hawaii Artists Recycle, runs from Oct 4 thorough 25, 2019. This event is free and open to the public.

VAC Teaches On-Site Landscape Painting

Experience the outdoors and take your painting beyond the four walls of a classroom in the Pastel On-Site Landscape Painting workshop with Patti Pease Johnson.

Rocktober with Chamber Orchestra of Kona

The Chamber Orchestra of Kona is offering a follow-up to the 2019 Ironman festivities with Rocktober, a concert of rock ‘n’ roll favorites by rock legends.

VAC Offers Hawaiian Language Classes

The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is offering Hawaiian language classes to anyone interested starting in October. 
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