Entertainment
Lunch and Linger at the Hawaiian Vanilla Company
The Hawaiian Vanilla Company, tucked away in the little town of Pa‘auilo on the Hāmākua Coast, offers a truly unique dining experience.
Eighth Annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival Announced
Festival passes are now available online for purchase.
Keiki & Teen Art on Exhibit at Donkey Mill
The Donkey Mill Art Center invites the public to its Summer Art Experience exhibition of keiki and teen art.
Hula Kahiko at Volcano Art Center
Halauolaokalani will perform at Volcano Art Center on Saturday, July 15, under the direction of Kumu Hula Moses Kahoʻokele Crabbe.
10th Annual AHA Art Festival at Prince Kuhio Plaza
Free, family event to include arts, crafts, silent auction and flash mob dance performance.
Applications Open for Creative Lab Hawai‘i’s Music Immersive Program
Serious and professional songwriters can now apply for the second annual Music Immersive Program.
UH Hilo Summer Art Institute Discussion at Donkey Mill Art Center
Donkey Mill Art Center will collaborate with University of Hawai‘i at Hilo on a panel discussion and potluck addressing technology’s place in the arts.
KDEN Presents ‘Finian’s Rainbow’
Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network will present Finian’s Rainbow as its 15th Annual Summer Musical.
Taste the Flavors of Hawaiʻi at Roy’s Waikoloa
Roy’s Waikoloa is lucky to host this talented food master who finds her inspiration from nature and the world around her.
United Way Hosts Music, Food Event Fundraisers
Tickets for two events during Hawai‘i Island United Way’s biggest weekend of fundraising for the year are now available.
July Book Clubs at Kona Stories Bookstore
Book clubs meet several times a month at Kona Stories Bookstore to discuss selected works of fiction, non-fiction and travel.
Space Still Available at ‘Imiloa Tech Camp
Keiki who have completed grades one through six are invited to participate in Technologies of Tomorrow Summer Camp from July 10 to 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clay Storytelling Workshop with Renowned Artist Nakazato
The class is appropriate for all ages and skill levels, and will be held July 13 and 14.
Public Libraries Hosting Hardware Science DIY Events for Kids
Select public libraries will host a free Hardware Science program for children from June 29 to July 12.
Libraries Featuring Magic Storyteller for Summer Reading Program
Magic storyteller Yasu Ishida will be featured at several Hawaiʻi Island libraries July 13 and 14.
Classic Cars Cruise the Big Island
Classic Cruisers will host Cruise Night on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Hilo Home Depot and the July 4 Hilo Bay Front Car Show n Shine.
Keiki Storytime at Kona Stories on June 28
Kona Stories Bookstore hosts a book reading for children ages 3 to 6 every last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Learn Salsa & Tango at Kahilu Theatre
Angel Prince will offer a six-week series of both salsa and tango evening classes on Thursday evenings from June 23 through Aug. 3 at Kahilu Theatre.
McDonald’s to Offer Lobster Rolls
McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaiʻi will offer lobster on its menu next week.
RPG Redefines ‘Food Truck Grinds’
RPG (Restaurant Production Grindz) Chef/Owner Willie Leong serves restaurant-style food from a truck— and I’m here to urge you to go check it out.


