Entertainment
Māhealani Moon Party at Hulihe‘e Palace
Every month, on the Friday of the full moon, Kūpuna, Hawaiian entertainers and Kumu Hula bring the past to the present by way of mele, dance and storytelling at the Hulihe‘e Palace.
Filmmaker Seeks Funding for False Ballistic Missile Alert Film
A Kickstarter Crowd Funding campaign has begun to raise the capital needed for production of “Ballistic – This is not a drill!”
Queens’ MarketPlace to Host Ladies Fashion Night
Queens’ MarketPlace has extended an invitation to the public to a local Designer Showcase Event at Olivia Clare Boutique.
West Hawai’i County Band Updates Show Schedule
The West Hawai’i County Band, a 20-plus piece concert band, has announced the next concert in the Free Friday series.
KBIG-FM Adds Talent to Morning Show
KBIG continues to grow even bigger, not to mention better, with the addition of Simon Kaufman to the morning show with Jill Taylor.
5th Annual Great Waikiki Beer Festival Announced
The 5th Annual Great Waikiki Beer Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.
VAC to Host Jazz in the Forest
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the music starts a half an hour later. Tickets for VAC members are $20, and $25 for everyone else.
Lava Drama Film ‘Stoke’ Heads to Amazon
Following a limited theatrical tour across the Pacific Northwest, Hawai’i road film Stoke heads to Amazon starting Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Names Artist in Residence
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has named Detroit-based musician and composer Andy Jarema its artist in residence for the month of August.
Tea-licious Cafe Offers European-Style Treats & Teas
Tea-licious Cafe offers the perfect European-style cafe and tea shop where friends can gather to enjoy each other’s company the old fashioned way…
Sarah Bethany Trio to Perform at Gertrude’s Jazz Bar
Na Hoku Award-winning Sarah Bethany, Michael Surprenant and Matt Spencer will perform their eclectic range of musical styles, which will include Brazilian, future soul, jazz, blues and Afro-Cuban music.
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar to Host Kids Matter Benefit
The evening will feature The Castaways, a group of musicians from the Big Island.
Hawaii Forest & Trail Cultivates New Farm and Foodie Adventure
Flavors of Hawaii is a culinary adventure where guests can learn about history, trend-setting farms and the secrets of growing cacao, vanilla and Hawaiian teas.
Kamuela Philharmonic Announces 2019-20 MasterWorks Season
The season consists of three Sunday matinee performances: Oct. 6, 2019, Jan. 26, 2020, and March 22, 2020.
Buddhist Temple Offers Special Activities in August
In August, the public is invited to celebrate the lives of the departed in two uniquely meaningful ceremonies.
Free Paper Mâché Program at Hale Halawai in August
Registration for this class, which is free to the public, runs Aug. 12 to Aug. 15.
Kamuela Philharmonic 2019-20 MasterWorks Season & Subscription Program
The Kahilu Theatre in Waimea (Kamuela) will once again be home to some of the most-anticipated symphonic works performed by the orchestra to date.
Kona Stories Book Club Schedule, August
Multiple Hawai‘i Island book clubs are scheduled to meet at Kona Stories Book Store through the month of August, 2019.
A Sense of Place, Duo Cellist and Piano Recital
Performance pieces offered at the concert include works by Betethoven, Dvořák, Vaughan Williams, Parker and Hilo-based composer Herb Mahelona.
Waimea Artist Featured in National Exhibition
Ngyuen, whose Waimea-based studio describes her artistic focus as portraiture and figure, said the painting selected for the show was inspired by ancient Chinese works.
