Entertainment
Alchemy of Aloha: Stories of Big Island People
Original theater performances centered around Hawai‘i Island’s people and their stories are set to debut in Downtown Hilo during Aloha First Friday on April 7.
Big Island’s Best: Hula, Coffee & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yes, folks, the Big Island is home to a lot of wonderful things, including a huge assortment of interesting chocolate chip cookies.
Daylight Mind to Offer Easter Brunch
Daylight Mind Coffee Company on Waterfront Row and at Queens’ Market Place are offering an Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Art Exhibits Open at Kahilu Theatre on April 7
Kahilu Theatre will feature two new art exhibits called A Climate of Change and Dance of the Bees beginning Friday, April 7. A Climate of Change is a multi-media juried exhibit featuring 28 works from 19 artists selected by juror Michael Marshall, department chair of the Art Department at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. […]
Learn Traditional Japanese Bookbinding Techniques
Volcano Art Center will host a fun, hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to create their own notebooks through traditional Japanese bookbinding techniques. The workshop will happen Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Spend the morning with instructor Charlene Asato as she guides attendees through […]
Easter Celebration at Kealakekua Ranch Center
The 43rd Annual Easter at the Ranch will be held on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at ChoiceMart in the Kealakekua Ranch Center in Captain Cook.
Kahilu Theatre Presenting Grammy Nominated New Age Artists
Kahilu Theatre will present two outstanding New Age and World Music musicians who together, have 24 Grammy Award nominations. Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai, and pianist/composer Peter Kater will perform live in concert on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. The duo’s music is described as “intimate, intelligent, soulful, soaring and heart-centered,” producing some […]
UH Hilo Presenting ‘Evita’ Beginning April 7
The UH Hilo Performing Arts Center will present seven performances of Evita, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical following the rise of the First Lady of Argentina, Eva Duarte Peron. The performances will open on April 7, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., and will continue on April 8, 12, 13, 14, and 15, with a 2:00 p.m. […]
New Road Leads Straight to Chef Allen Hess’ Mai Grille
Mai Grille, located where Kings’ Grille used to be, serves local, seasonal dishes with a special flare! Chef Hess presents a creative, inspired menu…
12th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival
Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School will host the 12th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
‘Words and Wine Event’ in Kona on April 4
Kona Stories Book Store will host their monthly Words and Wine Event on April 4, at 6 p.m., featuring some of Kona’s outstanding authors with complimentary pūpū and wine. This month’s featured authors are M.W. Lilly, Peter Lester and Patricia Leo. The event begins at 6 p.m. with an informal meet-and-greet, followed by a more […]
The Koa Table: Good Food for Good People
Chef Aiona recently opened The Koa Table at the Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa, where he hopes to perpetuate the Hawaiian foodie culture among locals and visitors alike.
UH Wind Ensemble Performing in Hilo
The public is invited for a free concert by the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Wind Ensemble at Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i campus on Saturday, April 1, at 4 p.m. The performance will feature light overtures, several soloists and an exhibition of Mussorgsky’s Pictures. The UH Wind Ensemble is described as the “premiere group of the […]
French-Algerian Dance Company Hervé KOUBI at Kahilu Theatre
The French-Algerian dance company Hervé KOUBI will debut on Hawaii Island at Kahilu Theatre on April 1, at 7 p.m. and April 2, at 4 p.m. with an electrifying performance of What the Day Owes to the Night. The sixty-minute dance presentation features 12 Algerian and African male dancers blending capoeira, martial arts, urban and […]
Hawaii Opera Theatre to Debut at Kahilu Theatre
Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT), the Islands’ only major opera company, will debut on Hawaiʻi Island with its chamber opera experience of Three Decembers on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Kahilu Theatre. Three Decembers, composed by American composer Jake Heggie, is based on Terrence McNally’s play about Broadway star Madeline Mitchell as she enters the […]
Nickelodeon Seeks Hawaiʻi Kids for Game Show
Nickelodeon is seeking Hawaiʻi Island kids, ages 11 to 15, to audition and compete in its third season of Paradise Run, a competition game-show set in a luxury resort. Hosted by Daniella Monet (Victorious), the series follows three youth teams racing through funny and adrenaline-filled mental and physical challenges. This year’s season will be shot […]
Experimental Watercolors Workshop at Volcano Art Center
Beginner and intermediate artists are invited to join Big Island artist Patti Pease Johnson for the “Experimental Watercolors” workshop on April 8.
Holy Donuts Pops Up in Hilo
Great news for Hilo: Holy Donuts has opened a pop-up retail outlet in Hilo at 187 Kino‘ole St. in Hilo.
‘Date by 8’ & ‘Paint & Sip’ at Wainaku Wednesdays
Wainaku Executive Center (WEC) will hold two events during its upcoming Wainaku Wednesday event on March 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. WEC’s private lanai will host “Date by 8,” a speed dating activity for adult singles, ages 30 to 45. Body & Soul will provide live music during this rotating date event. Olav’s Kitchen will […]
Big Island Happy Hour Spot? This Place Has TWO!
Romano’s Macaroni Grill at the Queens Marketplace is open every day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant has several new, exciting promotions…
