Entertainment
Kuleana Rum Shack: Sharing Love of Culture in Every Bite
The Queens’ MarketPlace in Wailkoloa just got a little tastier this year with the opening of Kuleana Rum Shack.
14th Annual Laupāhoehoe Music Festival
Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School held the 14th Annual Laupāhoehoe Music Festival at the Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park, Saturday, April 13.
Asparagus: Hard to Start, Easy to Grow
Hard to start but easy-to-grow, this delicacy will produce for decades.
Experience ‘Frequency of Love’ in Kohala
Come and be bathed in the “frequency of love” and the sounds of harp and crystal bowls 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Kohala Village Hub.
Sound Healing Concert Set for April 11
The “frequency of love” and the sounds of harp and crystal bowls will fill the Hilo Palace Theatre beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019.
‘Jazz Goes to the Movies’ at Volcano Art Center
The Volcano Art Center presents a special Jazz in the Forest concert, “Jazz Goes To The Movies” on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.
Storyteller Jeff Gere to Perform ‘Tales of Forgiveness’
The East Hawai’i Cultural Center will host Tales of Forgiveness, a performance by Hawai’i storyteller Jeff Gere on April 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Merriman’s in Waimea Makes Yelp’s Top 100 List
Merriman’s in Waimea is one of four Hawai‘i restaurants to earn a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Treat Yourself for 2019 list, which was released on April 2.
Merrie Monarch Festival Brings Out Best of Hula
The 56th annual Merrie Monarch Festival officially runs from April 21 through 27, 2019.
42nd Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Final Ballot Announced
The final ballot has been announced for the 42nd Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, which includes the names of some of Hawai‘i’s most iconic musicians, songwriters and producers.
Hilo Community Players to Present ‘The Last Princess’
“The Last Princess” by Hilo Community Players is a play about Princess Ka‘iulani that brings to life the “heartbreaking loss of Hawai‘i’s independence.”
Foster’s Kitchen Opens New Location
Known for fresh, local food and hand-crafted cocktails, the Fosters decided to open a second location in the Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa.
EHCC Hosting Exhibition Honoring Kamehameha The Great
The East Hawai‘i Cultural Center is hosting the exhibition titled NIUHI-SHARK.
Deadline Approaches for Kona Coffee Festival Art Submissions
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Hawai‘i’s oldest food festival, is calling for signature art for its official 2019 image.
Skateboard Movie Night Set for Ocean View Community Center
Skateboard Movie Night at the Ocean View Community Center is set for Friday, April 5, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko Continues April 13
Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
West Hawai‘i County Band Announces Next Free Friday
The West Hawai’i County Band, a 20+ piece concert band, reports that “April Jewels,” will be the next concert in the Free Friday series.
UH PAC to Present ‘RENT’
The University of Hawai‘i, Hilo Performing Arts Center presents “RENT,” a rock opera with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson opening April 5, 2019.
Big Island Film ‘Stoke’ Sells Out Show on Maui, More Screenings Added
Following a completely sold-out screening of the Big Island-made independent film “Stoke” on Thursday March 28, the Maui’s Regency Kihei Cinemas has added three additional screenings
‘Raise Hawaiki’ Has World Premiere
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Concert Hall, the public got to see the world premiere of ‘Raise Hawaiki.’


