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Hilo Aloha celebrates culture, creativity, community during Merrie Monarch Week

New weeklong gathering at historic Hilo Palace Theater will feature workshops, live performances, mākeke and community event.

Annual hula performance celebrates Kamehameha, Kūhīo and kūpuna

Beamer Solomon Halau O Po’ohala will explore the backstories of Hawaiʻi’s great historic leaders and current community leaders during the annual ʻEia Ka Hula on Saturday, March 22 in Waimea.

Orchid Isle Orchestra to perform holiday concert ‘Earth, Snow and Fire’ in Hilo

The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.

‘A Christmas Carol’ musical coming to the Hilo stage this holiday season

A talented, dynamic cast will bring the spirits of Christmas past, present and future to the stage this holiday season with the Hilo Community Players production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.”

Word Poet and Author Shane Koyczan to Perform at Kahilu Theatre

Koyczan, known for his award-winning spoken performances, will use rhythmic verses to convey messages through his art form, taking audiences through a journey with word use.

Kahilu to Unveil New Piano During Nakamatsu Performance

Kahilu Theatre will unveil its newly acquired nine-foot Steinway Grand Piano with a Jan. 22 performance by Jon Nakamatsu

VAC Jazz Ensemble Ends Spring Season

Slyde and Yolee Hyde will join the Volcano Art Center’s Jazz Ensemble as it closes out the spring season.

Anuhea Mother’s Day Concert

Anuhea will perform on the Sheraton Kona Hawai’i Lawn on Saturday, May 9.

Robert Cazimero Continues May Day Tradition

Robert Cazimero will perform at the Kahilu Theatre on May 9 in celebration of May Day.

Keahi Conjugacion Featured with VAC Jazz Ensemble

On April 18, Keahi Conjugacion will perform with the Volcano Art Center Jazz Ensemble for its next Jazz in the Forest concert.

UH Hilo Presents ‘Hilo: Da Musical’ in April

Written and directed by UH Hilo Drama Professor Jackie Pualani Johnson, “Hilo: Da Musical” brings the nuance and character of Hilo to life on stage.

Prince Dance Institute Presents ‘Legends of the Forest’

The Prince Dance Institute at Kahilu Theatre will present “Legends of the Forest” on April 18.

Quicksilver will take the Stage at Kahilu

Widely-praised group Quicksilver will take the stage at Kahilu Theatre next Wednesday for a free concert.

Kahilu Theatre Presenting “The Brave” from New Zealand

Auckland-based theater group ‘Massive Company’ performing modern-day Maori stories in the raw.

Queens’ MarketPlace Asian Fest

On Feb. 6, the Queens’ MarketPlace will hold Asian Fest, a public celebration to kick off the Year of the Sheep.

Maori Singer Maisey Rika to Perform in Waimea

Maisey Rika, alongside her brother JJ Rika and Waimea’s Hawane Rios, will take the stage at the Kahilu Theatre on Friday, Jan. 16.

Jake Shimabukuro Back at the Palace Theater

Shimabukuro’s solo performance at the Palace Theater sold out early last year and Saturday’s performance is expected to be a sell-out as well.