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Willie K Headlines 17th Annual Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival

Willie K will make his first appearance at the 17th Annual Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival on Saturday, March 4 at Queens’ MarketPlace.

The Strawberry Patch: Comfort Food with Heart & Soul 

Quaint and romantic are the first words that come to mind when stepping onto the lānai of The Strawberry Patch restaurant in Kealakekua.

Vintage Silent Films and Live Gypsy Swing

Kahilu Theatre in Kamuela will present the Hot Club of San Francisco and their production of Cinema Vivant on Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Ailey II Dance Company at Kahilu Theatre Feb. 18

Kahilu Theatre will present the renowned dance company Ailey II on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Ailey II is described as one of the most popular dance companies in the country, known for energetic performances by outstanding young dance talent and emerging choreographers. Artistic Director Troy Powell is now in his fifth year leading the […]

VIDEO UPDATE: Zonta Hosts Three Nights of HI Fashion

Check out Hawai‘i Island’s premier fashion weekend!

Dennis Aguiar Portuguese Day in the Park

The Hawai‘i Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce will hold its Dennis Aguiar Portuguese Day in the Park on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.

Benefit Concert to Be Held in Memory of Hilo Boy

Christophe Clergeon and his coworkers at Subaru Telescope on Maunakea are organizing a fundraising concert in memory of Soya Miyagi, a local boy who recently passed away after a battle with cancer. The benefit concert will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Hilo Taishoji Soto mission. Admission is free but a […]

Daylight Mind Offers Special Valentine’s Menu

Daylight Mind Chef Ash Danao has created a unique menu to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. Borrowing inspiration from the four earthly elements, the courses follow the themes of Earth, wind, water and  fire. Menu items to choose from include braised Ka‘u beef osso bucco with mashed potatoes, a roasted vegetable tower with herbed polenta […]

‘Youth Symphony I’ Concert on Feb. 20

One of Hawaiʻi’s top youth orchestras is offering a free community concert on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 20.

New Solo Artist Exhibits at Kahilu Gallery

Kahilu Theatre will feature the works of three accomplished artists at its Kohala and Hamakua Galleries from Feb. 16 to Mar. 3. The featured artists are Eli Baxter, Jean-René LeBlanc and Margaret Shields. The exhibition reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 with a special preview for Kahilu Theatre members at 4:30 p.m. The […]

Rebecca Folsom Returning to Volcano

Rebecca Folsom is returning to Volcano Art Center’s (VAC) Niaulani Campus on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 7 – 9 p.m. for an intimate, acoustic concert. Tickets are $25 and $20 for VAC Members. The award-winning artist hailing from Boulder, Colorado has performed on BBC radio and television, Nashville’s Bluebird, New  York’s Bitterend and Red Rock’s […]

Sweet Treats for Hilo’s Valentine’s Day Shoppers

Looking for something special for your valentine? I was—and Hilo did not disappoint.

Kojo Couture, 19th & Whimsy to Headline Zonta Fashion Frenzy

More than 60 local designers and businesses will participate over the course of the three-day event.

International Nights Multicultural Shows at UH Hilo

International Nights 2017 is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, 2017, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center.

70,000 Attend Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival

The Big Island’s Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival drew an estimated 70,000 for the annual festivities.

Eroica Trio to Return to Kahilu Theatre

The Eroica Trio will return to Kahilu Theatre in Waimea for the first time in over 10 years on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m.

Speed Dating for Singles on Feb. 8

Wainaku Executive Center will present “Date by 8,” a speed-dating event designed to meet and quickly get acquainted with other singles on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will kick off with an ice-breaker session and dates will rotate regularly every eight minutes with guided, fun questions to guide attendees through […]

Meet Kona Authors at Words and Wine Event

Meet some of Kona’s favorite authors during the monthly Words and Wine Event at Kona Stories Book Store on Feb. 7. The event is free to the public and will include complimentary pupus and wine.   February’s featured authors will be Frankie Bow, Bryan Furer and J.D. Buddemeyer. This event runs from 6 to 8 […]

Kahilu Theatre Presents ‘LOON’ on Feb. 9

A man. The moon. A most Peculiar Love Story. This is a brief summary of ‘LOON,’ a critically acclaimed, cartoon-like theater performance coming to Kahilu Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. ‘LOON’ will be presented by WONDERHEADS, an award-winning physical theater company specializing in masked performance and visual storytelling for both children and adults. […]

Nearly 1,500 Attend 2017 Kona Surf Film Festival

The 13th Annual Kona Surf Film Festival presented by ALTRES began last Saturday, Jan. 28, on the Big Island, celebrating independent films from both established and emerging surf filmmakers from around the globe. The festival, held on the beachfront in Kailua Bay at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, has become a favorite Big Island tradition […]
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