Entertainment
Hawai‘i Hip Hop for Families with Mr. Kneel
A lively hip hop family event at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library will be presented by award-winning hip hop musician and educator Mr. Kneel.
A-Bay’s Island Grill: Breakfast, Beer & Everything in Between
The frost rail—an icy strip on a bartop that keeps beer and cocktails chilled—is one of many features that makes A-Bays Bar and Grill enjoyable.
The Barefoot Gardener: From the Ground Up, Part 4
Building a garden from the ground up, part four of five. Black Gold: Turning dirt into fertile soil, part two.
UPDATE: Dweezil Zappa Concert Expected to Sell Out Soon
Dweezil Zappa,, Grammy Award-winning artist and son of the legendary Frank Zappa, will perform in a musical tribute to his father at UH Hilo.
Kahilu Theatre Presents ‘Kahulanui,’ Dec. 16
The Kahilu Theatre in Waimea presents a holiday concert with Kahulanui and their latest album, “Mele Ho‘oilina.”
Hilo Native Stars in ‘Kuleana’ at HIFF
Kuleana, directed by Brian Kohne, is the opening-night movie at the Hawaii International Film Festival kick-off in Hilo on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theater. Kristina Anapau (True Blood, Black Swan), one of the film’s stars and executive producers, is a Hilo-native, now living and working in Hollywood. The film also stars Stefan […]
Privateer’s Cove: Adventures in Dining
For diners looking for an experience as unique as their food, Privateer’s Cove in Kailua-Kona offers just that and more.
Sold Out: Kevin Vortmann Concert, Nov. 26
“You Raise Me Up,” a fundraising concert by Broadway Star and Grammy-Nominee Kevin Vortman, is sold out.
Abe Lagrimas Jr. Jazz Trio at UH Hilo
“Abe is a versatile multi-instrumentalist who began his musical journey when he first sat behind the drums at the age of four, but quickly gained an interest in other instruments.”
Big Island ʻUkulele Guild 2017 at the Kahilu Theatre
The Big Island ʻUkulele Guild 2017 showcases instruments built with a wide variety of materials and styles.
Aloha From Lavaland Documentary Debuts Online
Aloha from Lavaland, a documentary that follows follows the aftermath of the 2014 eruption of Hawai‘i’s Kilauea volcano is scheduled to be released on Amazon and iTunes on Nov. 15.
Hula Kahiko Series Continues in Volcano on Nov. 18
The Hula Kahiko performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center.
Students to Perform at Fall Theater Night in Volcano
Volcano middle school students will each perform a one-act play during the free performance.
Volcano Festival Chorus to Present Annual Christmas Concert
The 25-member chorus will be led by director Roch Jones.
Winners Named in 2017 Kona Coffee Cupping Competition
Three winners were named according to a new score system for 2017.
15th Annual Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival
The 15th Anniversary of Kahilu Theatre’s ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival on Hawaiʻi island is Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 16 through 18, 2017.
Kamehameha Fall Musical: ‘Once On This Island’
The musical portrays how a peasant girl from Haiti falls in love with a wealthy French boy from the other side of the island, but comes to the realization that love, just like life, can be complicated.
Second Annual Art is Life Festival to be Held in Pāhoa
The free community event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds Earns Japan Bird Festival Award
During the closing ceremony of the Japan Bird Festival, the Hawai‘i Island Festival of Birds was given an award for its educational display.
New Restaurants Open at HNL Airport
The menu at Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill in Honolulu focuses on approachable high quality food to offer something for all travelers, from the vacationer to the businessperson and even locals jumping islands just to visit family.
