Entertainment
10th Annual Mai Tai Festival & BBQ Battle
The Royal Kona Resort announced the lineup for the 10th annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018.
Common Kings Release New EP, Opening for Bruno Mars
Grammy nominated band Common Kings released their highly anticipated EP release One Day off Mensch House Records on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.
PB&J: The Childhood Favorite Grows Up
There’s nothing quite like a PB&J sandwich to illustrate the harmonious relationship between foods.
Restaurant at Hilo Hawaiian Adds New Dishes
The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel has added exciting new specialty dishes, desserts and cocktails to the menus of its Queen’s Court Restaurant and Waiʻoli Lounge & iCafé.
Filmmaking Panel Coming to Hilo, Aug. 25
Are you interested in making films? A filmmaking panel is coming to the Hilo Palace Theater on Aug. 25, 2018, as part of Made in Hawai‘i Film Festival.
Kahilu Theatre Presents: ‘South Pacific’
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Kahilu Theatre with a celebratory production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific.
Hospice of Kona’s 10th Annual Royal Tea Fundraiser
Hospice of Kona’s 10th annual Royal Tea brings back the “Fancy Hat Contest” on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
KTA Prime Rib Dinner Price Increase Doesn’t Diminish Waiting Line
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 8 the second Wednesday of the month, so East Hawai‘i residents will once again line up for their monthly fill of prime rib from KTA.
AARP Movies for Grownups to Show ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Tickets are still available for AARP Movies for Grownups Screening of “Crazy, Rich Asians” in Hilo on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the Regal Prince Kuhio 9 Theatre.
Fundraiser to Support Volcano Art Center’s ‘Fire Arts’
A Taste of Tea & Pottery will be held on Sunday, Aug. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Make Your Own Pickled Veggies & Yogurt
Join Jasmine Silverstein of HeartBeet Foods for a hands-on workshop to learn the step-by-step process of making your own fermented vegetables and probiotic-rich yogurt.
Made in Hawai‘i Film Festival, Aug. 25
Selections have been released for the Made in Hawai‘i Film Festival, happening Aug. 25, 2018, at the Hilo Palace Theater on Hawai‘i Island. Eighteen films have been selected to play over the day-long festival, including documentary, narrative, feature and short films and music videos. Feature-length films include Maui-made historical drama Kuleana, Big Island adventure film […]
Award-winning TV Series Explores Ocean Issues in Hawai‘i
“Voice of the Sea” received two Telly Awards for its coverage of sea-level rise and coastal erosion.
Meet Local Authors at ʻWords and Wineʻ on August 7
The free monthly event features local authors and complimentary food and drink.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Documentary to be Shown Statewide
(DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is letting the public know of the release of Saving ʻŌhiʻa, Hawai‘i’s Sacred Tree, a new half-hour documentary.
Exhibit Features Eruption-Inspired Artwork
Puna resident Bailey Ferguson will be showing a piece in a developing series of abstract artwork inspired by the recent Kīlauea eruption.
McDonald’s MacCoin Celebrates 50 Years of Big Mac
Starting on Aug. 3 through 2018, customers can redeem their MacCoin for a free Big Mac at participating McDonald’s restaurants.
Final Performance of ‘Oliver!’
Lionel Bart’s Oliver! has been running in Hilo the last few weeks and the last chance to catch this star-studded performance is Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Classes at Volcano Art Center
Have you ever experienced putting your own handmade functional pottery into use?
Crepes & Mimosas: Gertrude’s Opens Its Doors for Breakfast
Simple, elegant and classy: These three words perfectly describe Kona’s newest breakfast spot.
