Entertainment
Orchid Maze to Open at Akatsuka Gardens
The public is invited to experience a unique Orchid Maze and a special Grand Opening / Kama‘āina Weekend at the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens on July 16 and 17.
VAC to Feature Stories of Lava & Explosions
Bobby Camara and Don Swanson will present “Reconstructing Kaluapele: Stories and Observations of Lava and Explosions” at Volcano Art Center on July 14.
Love is Brewing at Hokulele Coffee Farm
They exchanged telephone numbers, but she had plans on the Mainland—and that was that. Until a cup of coffee in Pahala led to love for this farming couple.
Summer Exhibits Dive into Kona Ranching
Both exhibits are open to the public and admission is by donation.
‘Unite Against Hatred’ at LGBT Pride Parade
The Fourth Annual LGBT Pride Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, July 9, in Downtown Hilo, beginning at noon. The event theme is “Live, Love, Be.” (See the “Pride Week Calendar” below.) The celebration will begin at noon, followed by a festival at the Mo‘oheau Park Bandstand featuring live music, food, crafts, information […]
Learn to Quilt by Hand at Volcano Art Center
Roberta Muller will offer two Quilting Workshops on Saturday, July 16, 2016, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus.
‘Art Is Healing’ Call for Artists
The second annual “Art Is Healing” multi-media juried art exhibition will help building an art collection for West Hawaii Community Health Center Kealakehe.
Tiny Dragon Slays Sushi in Hilo
Hiroshi and Hikaru Sawamoto are on a roll. Well, not literally, but they are cranking out some super-popular sushi rolls in their restaurant, Dragon Kitchen…
South by Southwest to Come to Kona
SXSW is holding a free meet-and-greet event in Kona on Thursday, July 21, to attract creative professionals to its 31st event in Austin, Texas, in March 2017.
Floral Design Workshop on July 21
The Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association is offering a new program for 2016, the Special Occasion ’16 program.
Monk to Discuss ‘Mindfulness: the Force is With You’
Dr. Jeff Wilson, a Buddhist monk and author of “Mindful America,” will discuss the concept of mindfulness on July 21 in Honoka‘a and on July 23 in Hilo.
Volcanoes Park to Celebrate Centennial in July
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in this year, continuing its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and public programs in July.
Volcano Art Center Hosts First Quilt Show
Volcano Art Center’s first annual quilt show, Quilts in the Forest, Quilts in the Park, will open on July 15, 2016, with a special reception from 5 to 7 p.m.
Aloha Performing Arts to Hold Auditions
Aloha Performing Arts Company will hold open auditions on June 26 at the Aloha Theatre for volunteer actor/readers for its annual Original Play Festival.
Tahiti Fête Scheduled for July 2 & 3 in Hilo
Pua Tahiti Productions will presentTahiti Fête, a Polynesian Dance and Music Extravaganza on July 2 and 3, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Culinary Series with Hawai‘i Chef to Premier on PBS
Family Ingredients is a new culinary travel TV series that traces the origins of a Hawai‘i dish to its roots around the world, hosted by O‘ahu chef Ed Kenney.
Activist to Present Film at Volcano Art Center
Activist, filmmaker and educator Miho Aida will present the screening of “Gwich’in Women Speak” at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus on Monday, June 27, 7 p.m.
Wainaku Wednesday in Hilo!
Hilo’s Wainaku Wednesday is happening again tomorrow, June 22, at the Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo from 5 to 8 p.m.
Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race & Fireworks July 4
Kings’ Shops is celebrating the 25th year of the Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race on Monday, July 4, a benefit for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai’i.
Xavier Rudd to Connect at People’s Theater
Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd will be the headliner at People’s Theatre on Wednesday, June 22.
