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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

Frank Zappa Tribute Concert Coming to Palace

The show, set for Aug. 2, 2019, will feature Zappa songs never before played by the Jazz Orchestra, as well as a handful of old favorites.

Big Island Youth to Showcase Musical Stylings

The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra will conduct its ninth annual Madeline Schatz-Harris Youth Concerto Competition on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

‘Passing the Torch’ to Benefit Aloha Teen Theatre Program

Delaney Yuko Ross and Amanda Trusty will present an evening of belting and banter on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. to benefit the Aloha Teen Theatre Program.

Taste of the Hawaiian Range Tickets Available

Tickets are available for the 23rd Taste of the Hawaiian Range evening gala on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kamuela Provision Company Offers New Menu

Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Kamuela Provision Company continues to evolve its story with new offerings that honor the best of Hawai‘i Island’s land and sea.

Big Island Film ‘Stoke’ Heads to Theaters in Tacoma & Portland

Hawai‘i Island road film “Stoke” heads to theaters in the Pacific Northwest in July 2019, premiering in Tacoma on July 18 before playing in Portland on July 26.

Save the Dates for Waimea Ocean Film Festival

The 2020 annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival will be held Jan. 1 through 8.

Miracle Fruit: Making Parent’s Lives a Bit Easier

Miracle fruit is an amazing berry-type fruit with practically no taste, but for an hour or two after eating it, everything tastes deliciously sweet.

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Volcano Fourth of July Parade

Fourth of July Parade in Volcano, July 4, 2019. Photos and video by Crystal Richard.

Visit Volcano Winery for a Rainy Day Getaway

Volcano Winery is a little jewel found not far past the golf course…

WORKSHOP: Creative Exploration in Wood Turning

The Hawai’i Forest Industry Association and Kamuela Hardwoods is hosting the Creative Exploration in Wood Turning with Aaron Hammer workshop.

PHOTOS: Hilo Pride Parade & Festival

Hundreds attended the Hilo Pride Parade and Festival on June 28, 2019.

Hui Kakoʻo Benefit Concert Series Set for June 29

The Keauhou Shopping Center will present the Hui Kakoʻo Benefit Concert Series on June 29 at the Kai Malo‘o Reef Stage area from 5 until 7 p.m.

UH Alumnus Photo Selected in Nat Geo Contest

Danny Sepkowski won second place in National Geographicʻs annual travel photo contest.

Big Island Bachelorette Party Featured in PEOPLE

British pop star Leona Lewis recently hosted her bachelorette party on Hawai‘i Island.

Volcano Art Center to Host Flameworking Classes

Instructor Nash Adams-Pruitt will teach foundations for flameworking, using a flame torch to melt and shape glass into art.

Ola Brew Introduces Fresh Pub Grub Menu

Recently, the popular pub began serving “small kine” food, because nothing brings people together better than good food and a cold pint.

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Wailoa Center Expands Education & Outreach Efforts

A unique building in Wailoa State Recreation Area in Hilo houses the Wailoa Center, the largest venue on Hawai‘i Island for showcasing local artists’ work.

Abstract Collaging Offered at Volcano Art Center

Join Darcy Gray for a day of abstract collaging on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.

Pop on Over to Popover

Co-owners Barb Townsend and son William Townsend partnered up, took over the former Hilo Bake Shop space, and are producing some fantastic baked goods.
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