Entertainment
Book Clubs Meeting at Kona Stories in May
Kona Stories Bookstore is hosting its monthly book club in May, featuring works of fiction, travel and non-fiction.
Volcano School Presents Spring Theater Night on May 11
The Volcano School of Arts and Sciences will present Spring Theater Night on May 11 at Kilauea Theater.
Three Big Island Libraries Celebrate Free Comic Book Day
Free comic books will be available (while supplies last) at three 16th annual Free Comic Book Day events on Saturday, May 6.
‘Paradise Run’ to Film on Big Island
Nickelodeon will begin filming the third season of its Kids’ Choice Award-nominated competition series, “Paradise Run,” on the Big Island this month.
A Sweet & Classy Feast for Ears, Eyes & Taste Buds
Luscious, smooth, rich, sweet, savory and decadent sum up this year’s Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala.
Kahilu Theatre Announces Juried Art Exhibit Winners
The winners of the juried art exhibit, a Climate of Change, featured at Kahilu Theatre’s Kohala Gallery were announced at the opening reception on Friday, April 7. Michael Marshall, chair of the Art Department at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, selected the exhibit’s 28 works created by 19 Hawaiʻi-based artists from roughly 100 submissions. […]
2017 Mele Mai Hawaiian Music Schedule Released
The schedule for the 7th annual Mele Mai Hawaiian music celebration has been released, featuring more than 80 events statewide during the month of May. This year’s events will spotlight local musicians including multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning and Grammy-nominated artists. They will perform at venues across Hawai‘i, as well as in Los Angeles and throughout […]
UH Hilo Jazz Orchestra CD Release Concert
The UH Hilo Jazz Orchestra will perform in concert on Thursday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center in celebration of their new album release, “Professor T & The East Side Shredders.” The acclaimed orchestra will perform original songs from the new album written by director Trever Veilleux. The album […]
Robert Cazimero at Kahilu Theatre on May 13
Revered Hawaiʻi Kumu and singer Robert Cazimero will perform at Kahilu Theatre on Saturday, May 13, at 7 p.m. His return to Kahilu will continue a 32-year-old tradition of celebrating May Day in Waimea. “Waimea is one of my favorite places in Hawaiʻi, and it’s always such a pleasure to perform for the folks (many […]
Lyman Museum Presents Kīkā Kila: Story of Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Lyman Museum will offer to presentations of Kīkā Kila, the story of how the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Changed the Sound of Modern Music, on Monday, May 8, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. John Troutman, a steel guitarist himself and curator of American Music at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of […]
Dance Movement Workshop at Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center (VAC) will host a five-session series of dance classes starting on Tuesday, May 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Niaulani Campus. Dance instructor Karen Masaki will lead students through basic movement techniques, building strength and fluidity in the joints and spine to experience the joy of free movement. Each one-and-a-half […]
Tickets Still Available for Chocolate Festival
Tickets are still available for the Big Island Chocolate Festival scheduled for April 28 and 29 at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.
Learn ‘Hula Pele’ at Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center (VAC) will offer a unique hula workshop series led by Kumu Ab Valencia, “Hula Pele” in celebration of the annual Merrie Monarch festival. Classes will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. at VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Kumu Valencia will teach oli […]
Big Island Native Kalani Pe‘a Makes His Mark
Hilo native 2017 Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominee Kalani Pe‘a is well on his way to becoming a legend.
2017 Grammy Winner to Perform Three Shows in Hilo
Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Kalani Pe’a will perform three shows in Hilo on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22.
Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 40th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards have been announced, spotlighting Hawai’i’s top musical artists from across the Islands.
Aloha Comedy Club to Present Inaugural Show
The Aloha Comedy Club will present an evening of stand-up comedy with Steve Caouette & Guests on Saturday, April 29, at Honoka‘a People’s Theater.
Seeking Actors to Audition for ‘Finian’s Rainbow’
Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network (KDEN) will be holding auditions for its annual summer musical production, “Finian’s Rainbow.” Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 16, and Wednesday, May 17, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Kīlauea Theater in Kīlauea Military Camp. Opening on Broadway in 1947, Finian’s Rainbow was an unexpected hit that generated a […]
Exotic Dinner Show and Market on April 23
Need to spice things up a bit? Enjoy an exciting evening of music, exotic food, live performances and crafts at The Edible World Institute in Kona on Sunday, April 23, from 5 to 11 p.m. The fun will begin at 5 p.m. with a Gypsy Night Market featuring crafts, arts, fashions and other imports from […]
Foster’s Kitchen: Fresh, Local Comfort Food
Kona residents Jeff and Sarah Foster are dreamers with a mission. After 17 years of working in Kona’s restaurant industry, the couple saw an opportunity to make their dream of owning their own dining establishment come true and set out to make it a reality. Jeff relocated to the Big Island as the managing partner for […]
