Entertainment

Farm-to-fork entertainment restaurant Hula Hulas celebrated its grand opening in Hilo. The Hilo location launches a statewide expansion of the restaurant brand and concept.

The UH Hilo Kapili Choir and University Chorus directed by Amy Horst, the Orchid Isle Orchestra under the direction of Cathy Young, the Hilo Community Chorus conducted by Tom McAlexander, and VOICES, led by Mark Sheffield, will perform timeless holiday classics.

“We are so thrilled that we have the opportunity to make a Hawaiian version of the film, especially with the incredible Auli‘i,” Moana producer Osnat Shurer said.

Trees that will be given away this year include kukui, kokiʻo, keʻokeʻo, niu, milo, kou, and kōʻokoʻolau

Instructor Sarah Josef, who holds a B.S. in dietetics and an M.A. in holistic health education, will teach students various strategies for healthier holiday eating.

Abstract Expressive Painting Workshop will teach participants the skills they need to produce small, personalized paintings.

“‘Imiloa’s Wayfinding Festival is our way of honoring our deep sea voyaging ancestors who sailed across the open ocean using the light of the stars to guide them to new lands,” said ‘Imiloa’s Executive Director Ka‘iu Kimura.

Pre-sale tickets include admission to a series of land-based educational workshops.

The progressive five course dinner features seasonal Big Island fare prepared in the five cooking styles of Japanese cuisine: raw, steamed, grilled, fried and simmered. Each course will be presented on custom Shun Tzukazaki Ceramics and served with drink pairings by Soni Pomaski.

The monthly event provides a meet-and-greet and book presentation with local authors.

Learn how the Hawaiian Bible was translated and how it influenced history.

More than 80 teams from Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, California and China competing for qualification slots at the 2018 VEX Worlds.

The open house will be filled with cosmic activities, stellar food and a star-studded program featuring renowned astronomers and engineers.

“Brooklyn Raga Massive is a collective of highly talented musicians who blend two of the richest music traditions in the world – American jazz and Indian classical – showing that great music has no cultural boundaries.”

A Taste of Hilo has contribute over $125,000 in student scholarship awards and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.

Internationally recognized artist, Kaori Ukaji, will host an opening reception for her multimedia installation, Serenely Proliferating, on Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kahilu Theatre

The Living Legacy Series is launching Ke Kanakolu, a project that uses art as a medium to invigorate Native Hawaiian identity while perpetuating Hawaiian values, language and culture.

Selected photographers will receive credit and retain usage rights to their work.

The public event will feature reproductions of Kalākaua-era gowns and uniforms.

The 8th Annual Hilo World Peace Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.