Entertainment
Food and Friends at Tropics Tap House Kona
Tropics Tap House is a popular Kona watering hole, offering tasty comfort food with a gourmet twist and a healthy assortment of beers on tap.
Student Meals Feature Another Local Food Source
(HIDOE) continues to try and use local agriculture in student meals through its ‘Aina Pono Harvest of the Month program
‘Two Many Sopranos’ Brings Second Concert to Hilo
Consisting of singers Amy Horst and Erin Smith, the vocal duo Two Many Sopranos will bring their unique interpretations of classics and new favorites to Hilo.
Blues Man Johnny Nicholas to Tour with Honoka‘a’s Dragon Jazz Band
Blues musician Johnny Nicholas and his all-star band, Hell Bent from Austin Texas, will perform three shows on Hawai‘i Island.
Hula Kahiko at Volcano Art Center
The 2018 Hula Kahiko series kicks off at Volcano Art Center on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m..
7th Annual Kona Jazz Experience, Jan. 20
The 7th Annual Kona Jazz Experience will be held at the historic Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2018.
‘Paint and Sip’ at Humpy’s, Jan. 18
Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island invites people to the first Paint & Sip of 2018.
‘Mana Wahine’ Rescheduled at Hilo Performance Arts Center
The UH at Hilo Performing Arts Center will present Okareka Dance Company of New Zealand’s rescheduled performance of “Mana Wahine” on Friday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Stetson Not Required at Texas Island BBQ
David Costa and his wife, Mannilyn, have brought to the Big Island some very authentic Texas-style BBQ—right down to the longhorn décor on their food truck.
Amazon Releases Film Made on the Big Island
A feature movie that was filmed completely on the Big Island of Hawai‘i and made by a group of Kona-born-and-raised filmmakers, premiers on Amazon.
Makana to Present ‘Since Small Kid Time’ at Kahilu Theatre
Makana will return to the Kahilu Theatre stage on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at 4 p.m. for a night of stories and songs.
Free Star Wars Challenge at Kailua-Kona Public Library
Kailua-Kona Public Library will hold a Star Wars Breakout Challenge for Teens on Saturday, Jan.13, 2018, at 10 a.m.
KDEN Fundraiser and Auditions Announced
Almafatano’s Italian Restaurant will host KDENte, a fundraising dinner for Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network (KDEN), on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at 6 p.m.
Second Annual ‘Banyan Drive Art Stroll’
The Banyan Drive Art Stroll’s events and exhibits are set for Saturday, Jan. 13, throughout the Waiakea peninsula.
Silk Painting with Wax Resist Workshop at Volcano Art Center
The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at VAC in Volcano Village.
Wine and Watercolor Workshop at Volcano Art Center
The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island Barefoot Gardener: Simply Lettuce
The key to always having ready-to-pick lettuce in your garden is to start new seeds every two to three weeks.
Kona Stories Book Shop Presents January Book Meetings
Meetings are free to attend if selected books are purchased from Kona Stories Book Shop.
Smart Chef Hawaii: Buy Time and Eat Well
Cindy Smart’s services include menu design, shopping, cooking and cleanup, so guests can enjoy a private gourmet meal in the comfort of their own home.
16th Annual ‘Art of Aloha’ First Time On the Big Island
The 16th annual “Art of Aloha” is taking place for the first time on the Big Island this year.
