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Top 20 things to do on Big Island July 6-12: Hawaiian music fest, Veg fest, Bon Dance
The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival tops our Top 20 list of things to do this week, with a lineup of musicians that includes Mark Yamanaka, Ben Kaili, Sonny Lim and Kevin Brown. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
“Bring It!” open mic and “Pai‘ea” opera at Kahilu Theatre this Friday, Saturday
“Bring It!” is an uncensored open stage for original performance pieces.
“Pai‘ea” tells the story of the early life, tests, and battles of Kamehameha I, the chief who united the Hawaiian Islands and became their king.
Hilo Community Players present 46th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival
The 46th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival on the Big Island will feature performances of an adaptation of one of the Bard’s best comedies, “Much Ado About Nothing” and a Kids Shake performance based on the same play.
Keauhou Shopping Center gears up for start of new school year with supply drive, Back-to-School Bash
The shopping center in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the Big Island is helping students and educators get ready for the new school year in style while enjoying the last moments of summer.
Big Island Veg Fest returns to celebrate all things plant-based
It’s official: the Big Island festival dedicated to showcasing the personal, moral and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle is back for its second year.
Reminder: Several star-spangled events planned on Big Island to celebrate July 4th
Fourth of July on the Big Island this year features several family-friendly events. Check out our list of star-spangled shindigs to celebrate with a blast.
Big Island music artists take home top awards at 2023 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
Big Island artists shined at 2023 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including multi-award winners Natalie Ai Kamauu of Waimea and newcomer Wehilei of Kohala.
Henry Kapono celebrates 50 years of music with Big Island performance Sept. 16
Hawaiian musician Henry Kapono will commemorate his 50-year music career and the iconic Songs of C&K with a special concert at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.
Big Island 4th of July events: from morning turtle release to night fireworks
There’s something for everybody during this year’s Fourth of July festivities on the Big Island, from a rodeo in Waimea to a rubber duckie derby in Waikōloa. And don’t forget about the fireworks shows!
Big Island native Wehilei to sing at Nā Hōkū Awards her nominated best single ‘Kohala, HI’
Big Island Native Wehilei will sing “Kohala, HI” at the 2023 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. She is up for Single of the Year and six other awards.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island June 29-July 5: Daily Pidgin comedy, rubber duckie race, July 4th celebrations with fireworks!
This weekʻs Top 20 things to do on the Big Island are dominated by Fourth of July celebrations, including a 5K run/walk, rodeo, rubber duckie race and, of course, fireworks. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Hilo Pride draws rainbow crowd celebrating ‘Fabulous Free Future’
Gay right supporters and advocates in rainbow colors and decorated in an assortment of glitter and costumes also flooded downtown Hilo to begin the festival celebration with this yearʻs theme: “Fabulous Free Future.”
Local artists jam for World Make Music Day in Kona
Make Music Hawaiʻi hosted live performances in Hilo and Kona on June 21 in celebration of Make Music Day.
Road closures scheduled for Hilo’s Pride Parade this weekend
The roads used for the parade route will close at 10:45 a.m., 15 minutes prior to the parade starting at 11 a.m. and reopen at the conclusion of the parade at noon.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island June 22-28: KATCHAFIRE, Kona marlin tourney, Hilo Pride Weekend
The Top 20 things to do on the Big Island for the week of June 22-28 includes: KATCHAFIRE, Kona marlin tourney, Hilo Pride Weekend and Keller Williams. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Hilo, Kona celebrate International Make Music Day with live performances June 21
Make Music Hawaiʻi presents live performances in Hilo and Kona on June 21 as part of the global celebration of Make Music Day.
Rock musical ‘Rent’ coming to Waimea’s Kahilu Theatre
After a pandemic-imposed hiatus, Kahilu’s celebrated Youth Troupe returns to the stage for a special production for two performances only of the rock musical “Rent.”
Support a ‘Fabulous Free Future’ and turn out for Pride Weekend 2023
Come out and enjoy the rainbows as the Big Island’s most colorful kiki — the annual Hawai‘i Island LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival — returns June 24 to Downtown Hilo.
Waimea public library hosting ‘Oral Histories of Civilians in World War II Hawaiʻi’
The oral histories of Waimea’s Hisao Kimura and Kukuihaele’s Nora Ka’aua will be among those featured in “An Era of Change: Oral Histories of Civilians in World War II Hawaiʻi.”
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to celebrate 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Attendees of the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s 39th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival will enjoy Hawaiian music by Kenneth Makuakāne and Russell Mauga and experience traditional ‘oli (chant) and hula (dance) while learning a Hawaiian craft.
