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Kamuela Philharmonic closes out 2023-24 season with ‘POPS!’ this Sunday afternoon

The Philharmonic will perform works by Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra, Morton Gould, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and more.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for week of April 4-10: Merrie Monarch Festival continues; several other events abound

The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair continues today through Saturday. The Merrie Monarch Royal Parade is Saturday. Here’s all the details.

This Sunday: Kamuela Philharmonic to present ‘Greatness from Start to Finish’

The Philharmonic will showcase a musical journey featuring Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 Grammy Award-winning piece, “Rounds” for piano and string orchestra.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 7-13: The Super American Circus returns, Kona brew fest on tap, Love Fest 2024 abounds and more

Big Island Now finds many of the events and activities it features in the weekly top 10 lists on the Big Island Events section of the website. Sign up today and start sharing your events with Big Island Now and they could be featured in one of our upcoming features.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 14-20: Lava viewing, Hilo Idol, Old Hawai‘i on Horseback pageant and more

Make the trip to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to see the Kīlauea eruption or cheer on your favorite choice to win Hilo Idol. There are more opportunities to support those affected by the devastating wildfires on Maui and also a celebration planned for International Dot Day, as well as a pageant featuring some of the island’s best horse riders in period costumes.

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.

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.

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.”

2023 Kahilu Summer Camps

Registration is open for Kahilu Theatreʻs keiki summer camps, which include camps for aerial dance, performing arts and music.

Top 20 things to do on the Big Island June 15-21: Volcano gawking, Mākaha Sons, climate fair

The Top 20 list of things to do on the Big Island, for the week of June 15-21, includes gawking at Kīlaueaʻs eruption, the Mākaha Sons and the first Climate Community Fair on the island.

“Legacy of Pāʻū” documentary premieres Friday at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea

The documentary by Kahilu.TV showcases the legacy of Barbara Nobriga, who devoted 55 years of her life to preserving and perpetuating the art of pā’ū wrapping.

Kahilu summer camps are just around the corner

Camps at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea include Aerial Dance, Performing Arts and Music.

Executive director of Kahilu Theatre stepping down

Sara Nealy has been with the Kahilu Theatre since January 2021. She led the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robert Cazimero continues 37-year tradition of May Day concerts at Kahilu Theatre

Beloved Hawaiian music icon Robert Cazimero will perform at Kahilu Theatre on May 13, continuing his 37-year tradition of May Day concerts.

Theatrical dance performance ‘Bloom’ brings wonder to Kahilu Theatre

“Bloom” combines traditional and contemporary dance styles with aerial acrobatics to create a mesmerizing performance that’s inspiring for all ages.

Youth exhibit features 160 artworks honoring ‘The Celebrated Lands of Waimea’

Creations by artists from 10 Waimea schools on the Big Island all explore the theme: Nā Pana Moku ʻĀina o Waimea (The Celebrated Lands of Waimea).

Documentary ‘Black Fire White Fire’ follows Torah to Big Island

A documentary about a Holocaust Torah scroll, “Black Fire White Fire,” is available free on Kahilu.TV through April 30.

Grammy winner Mads Tolling revisiting ’60s jazz April 22

Tolling’s repertoire ranges from “Mission Impossible” and “Meet the Flintstones” to “Georgia on My Mind” and “All Along the Watchtower.”

Big Island’s Pink Floyd band comes to Kahilu Theatre Saturday

Five years after their debut, a 10-member Pink Floyd tribute group is returning for an encore performance.
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