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The “Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui,” donation channels, including Maui United Way, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Hawaiʻi People’s Fund, and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, collected nearly $1 million in donations to aid Maui’s recovery.

“Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui” is a live broadcast telethon that will rally aid from around the world, using music to deliver the call for support.

Amid the crisis after devastating wildfires swept across West Maui on Aug. 8, the unifying and healing power of mele (music) has summoned Maui’s celebrated recording artists, including Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano winners, and hula hālau to gather to help those impacted.

The hula festival and competition invites haumāna (students) ages 6 and older to participate in showcasing ʻauana (modern) and kahiko (ancient) styles.

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.

Maui’s celebrated recording artists and hālau will perform at the the Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert that will be live-streamed on Saturday from the Grand Wailea.

Kona native Kenny Tagavilla recently released his first music video called “Kona Grown,” a tribute to his hometown that he says is changing all too fast.

From a Flower Festival in Honoka’a to a Tribute to Carlos Santana in Hilo, there’s music, food, Walks to End homelessness and more happening on the Big Island this week. But our No. 1 thing to do this week is help the people of Lahaina. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

Hilo musician Lightning Larry Dupio is hosting z’A Tribute to Carlos Santanaz’ concert on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Hilo Palace Theater as a thank you for helping him during a hard time in his life.

Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi, led by nā Kumu ʻIliahi and Haunani Paredes, won the Overall Kaikamahine (girls) division in the first Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula competition held since 2019.

The 3rd annual 808 Day festival takes place on Aug. 5, staring at 4 p.m. at Kona BREW and includes acclaimed artists such as Landon McNamara, Through the Roots and Irie Love.

August has arrived with music and mango festivals, a state canoe championship, plenty of outdoor activities and fun for the keiki. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

Kona music artists Abe Van Meter and Makana Keana’aina will be performing at the 808 Day concert on Aug. 5 after winning a spot via popular vote.

Aloha Theatre in Kealakekua will be premiering Lauren Gunderson’s “Toil and Trouble” on stage for three weeks starting Aug. 4.

We all need a few laughs, something beautiful to admire and a little more fun so why not check out the Volcano Festival, a comedy show in Kona and the Orchid Show gala preview party. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

Aloha Theater is hosting a two-hour audition workshop on July 29 to help participants prepare for “The Play That Goes Wrong.” Newcomers to acting are encouraged to attend.

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Whether you’re looking for Iive music, want to cruise around the island, try your hand at lady luck, experience culture or celebrate Bengal tigersʻ birthdays at the zoo, we have all the information. Here’s your Top 20 events on Big Island this week.

Acclaimed Maui reggae band Maoli performing in Kona, a Fitness and Car Show at the Old Kona Airport, the musical “Grease” kicks off at the Hilo Palace Theater and the always worthy event, Relay for Life of the Big Island, are among this week’s Top 20 things to do on the Big Island. Here’s a look at what’s happening on Big Island this week.

The 39th annual Cultural Festival at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on July 22 will feature a stellar lineup of local musicians, hula hālau, Hawaiian games and crafts, local exhibitors and vendors.