Entertainment
Uncle Willie K Grand Debut at Naniloa Hotel Hilo
Tickets are now available Uncle Willie K’s Country With a Lil Bit of Rock-n-Roll concert on June 2
Fish & Poi Co. Opens in Hilo
Lynelle Paranada co-owns the business with local celebrity BJ Penn (and their poi comes his farm in the Waipio Valley).
Island Entertainers Honored at 40th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
The local trio Keauhou took home awards in nine categories including Album of the Year, Most Promising Artist and Favorite Entertainer of the Year.
Learn About the Sun and Moon at Pre-School Story Time, May 31
This month keiki will learn about the sun and moon with books such as “Sun and Moon Sisters,” “I love you Sun, I love you Moon” and “Owl Moon.”
Culinary Arts Under the Stars 2017: Preparing Culinary Leaders of Tomorrow
Students show off their culinary skills at the 4th Annual Culinary Arts Under the Stars.
ʻThe Roots of ‘Uluʻ and ʻThe New Environmentalistsʻ at Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center will host two film screenings on Thursday, May 18 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Teenaged Guitarist from Waimea Nominated for Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
17-year-old hip-hop and rock guitarist Kukahi Lee of Waimea has been nominated for his 2016 self-titled, debut album.
Fermented Foods Workshop Series Beginning May 28
Learn to make probiotic-rich foods at home, including sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt and more.
Mother’s Day Pa’ina at Waikoloa Marriott
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special Hawaiian Feast on Sunday, May 14
Beer + Gear Tomorrow Night at Hawai‘i Forest and Trail Kailua-Kona
Hawai‘i Forest and Trail in Kailua-Kona will host a free Beer + Gear event on Friday, May 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Music Lineup Announced for Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
The 40th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards will feature a legendary line up of island nntertainment
Hilo Student Takes First Place in Statewide Poster Contest
Saige DeloSantos, a fourth-grader at Keaukaha Elementary School in Hilo, has taken first place in the statewide 2017 Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest.
Big Island TV Chef to Share Global Food Adventures
“The aim of our show is to inspire people to cook, eat, travel, learn, gain a deeper understanding of different cultures, be curious, connect and enjoy life.”
Mental Wellness Through Art at Wailoa Center Show
The Recovery, Resilience and ReCreation program opened a thought-provoking exhibit May 5 at the Wailoa Arts & Cultural Center in Hilo.
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. […]
