Events

Featuring: Marcie Dasalla (vocals) Diana Webb (bass) Will Divine (drums and vocals) Wesley Matsuda (guitar and synths)

Average Joes Band will be sparking up the dance floor!! join us! No Cover!!

Come celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season with Karol’s Karolers! Listen to beloved Christmas classics as well as many lesser-known holiday songs from around the world. Karol’s Karolers was founded in October 2012 by Karol Nowicki, Michal Nowicki and David Del Rocco with the goal of spreading good cheer with local residents […]

“Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana (Gal Gadot), princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot (Chris Pine) crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop […]

Come join Mikala & Friends for an afternoon of Christmas Music at the Historic Palace Theater in Downtown Hilo. A benefit for air-conditioned Comfort and Joy supporting the theater’s soon to be Air-Conditioning System. Sunday December 17th, 2017 at 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Palace Theater box office or over the phone with […]

The holiday season will shimmer and sparkle with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu in their 2017 Christmas program Glitter & Be Gay. You can count on a rollicking festive time with seasonal tunes – familiar, popular, and inspiring. Take a little break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season on December 17, […]

Yummy, Yummy in your Tummy!! Come on down, December 17th at 9am, talk story, enjoy ono grindz AND support your local Veterans all at the same time! Includes French toast, Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, rice, fruit cocktail, coffee and tea! Eat In or Take out… Please share with your friends and family! This […]

Adorn your Holiday tree with a dash of DIY this holiday season. This easy Holiday craft is the perfect way to create heartfelt handmade gifts or give your decorations and gifts a personal touch. Limited to 10 participants. Registration required and starts on November 26 and ends on December 15. Walk ins allowed if space […]

Adorn your Holiday tree with a dash of DIY this holiday season. This easy Holiday craft is the perfect way to create heartfelt handmade gifts or give your decorations and gifts a personal touch. Limited to 10 participants. Registration required and starts on November 26 and ends on December 15. Walk ins allowed if space […]

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – on your Christmas tree! We all know Rudolph leads the way for Santa to deliver all the toys around the world. Help Santa find your home with this Rudolph ornament. This one-hour program is suitable for ages 6 and up and is limited to the first 12 patrons. Children […]

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – on your Christmas tree! We all know Rudolph leads the way for Santa to deliver all the toys around the world. Help Santa find your home with this Rudolph ornament. This one-hour program is suitable for ages 6 and up and is limited to the first 12 patrons. Children […]

Get in the spirit of the holiday season during our annual Family Fun Night. The evening will begin with Children’s librarian, Leilani Silver telling a story. A holiday craft will be offered for families to make and take home. The animated movie “Arthur Christmas” (PG) will be shown accompanied by light refreshments, popcorn, and hot […]

An all inclusive Jazz Jam with a rotating house band. Created to strengthen the Big Island Jazz community through networking & jamming. Bring your favorite charts & the instrument of your choice or enjoy the vibrations of people improvising together in the Jazz Tradition, 6-9pm every Monday night. Free for all ages.

Join harpists Lily Swan & Crissy Palmieri in a magical holiday music performance! This one-hour program is sponsored by the Maui Friends of the Library and is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance […]

Join the North Kohala Public Library’s writer’s group from 10 a.m. until noon on the third Tuesday of each month to exercise and enhance your writing skills. For beginning writers or published authors–the timid, the brave–serious or amateur–prolific or blocked. The group is facilitated by published author, Eila Algood, who asks that you bring pen, […]

Please join local artist and school art teacher, Chelsea Toia-Vaas, for a free, fun holiday art program! Keiki in grades 3 and up will upcycle old books and magazines to create their very own Christmas trees, and craft handmade cards to give away for the holidays! All materials will be provided. Young children must be […]

Please join local artist and school art teacher, Chelsea Toia-Vaas, for a free, fun holiday art program! Keiki in grades 3 and up will upcycle old books and magazines to create their very own Christmas trees, and craft handmade cards to give away for the holidays! All materials will be provided. Young children must be […]

Join us at the library for an evening of holiday crafting and snacks while supplies last! This program is suitable for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona and the Starbucks Coffee Company Kuakini Store. Program […]

Join us at the library for an evening of holiday crafting and snacks while supplies last! This program is suitable for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona and the Starbucks Coffee Company Kuakini Store. Program […]

No Reservations Required Join us for FREE Vegetarian Cooking Classes. A huge range of recipes will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! We'll be sharing outstanding recipes that are easy on effort and big on taste! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month 5pm - 6pm We'll be teaching the following recipes: -Pumpkin Cookies -Chocolate Peppermint […]

No Reservations Required Join us for FREE Vegetarian Cooking Classes. A huge range of recipes will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! We'll be sharing outstanding recipes that are easy on effort and big on taste! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month 5pm - 6pm We'll be teaching the following recipes: -Pumpkin Cookies -Chocolate Peppermint […]

Audition for the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival! Val Underwood, Artistic Director Justin John Moniz, Executive Director Mark Adamo, Composer in Residence 2018 Season: Handel's Alcina Adamo's Little Women Sondheim's Sweeney Todd To request an audition, apply via YapTracker. https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/hpaf-2018 For more information, contact Jamie Balter, Artistic Administrator at jbalter@hawaiipaf.org

On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as “Prep & Landing” ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa’s visit. But when two hilarious little elves face unexpected challenges and are pushed to their limits, it’ll take a great big effort to save the season. Rated G. https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/holiday-films-prep-landing-prep-landing-naughty-vs-nice/ […]

On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as “Prep & Landing” ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa’s visit. But when two hilarious little elves face unexpected challenges and are pushed to their limits, it’ll take a great big effort to save the season. Rated G. https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/holiday-films-prep-landing-prep-landing-naughty-vs-nice/ […]

Winners of two successive NaHoku Hanohano Awards for Alternative Album of the Year, Streetlight Cadence is an alternative folk pop trio. Jonathon (violin), Jesse (accordion), and Brian (cello) began as street performers in Honolulu. The group is known for its unique instrumentation and arrangements in their music. Jonathon, Jesse and Brian can be described as […]

The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island. Over 200+ local farmers, crafters, artisans, retailers and food vendors selling local and fresh island fruits, vegetables, hand made jewelry, tropical plants, original artworks, flowers, specialty confections and award winning Hawaii coffee! All at a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls […]

Join us at the Kealakekua library for a free show in which “Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) shares his love for reading through beatbox and rhyme! Mr. Kneel is a professional speaker, Hip-Hop emcee, beatboxer, and goofball. He uses his talents as Mr. Kneel to encourage & uplift children of all ages. Neil creates inspired original […]

BOO and HOO are happy, even though they always seem to get an Ouch! Like the time when they got their fingers trapped in the door and the time they fell and scraped their knees. One day BOO and HOO begin to feel other people’s OUCHES. So they set out on an adventure with their […]

BOO and HOO are happy, even though they always seem to get an Ouch! Like the time when they got their fingers trapped in the door and the time they fell and scraped their knees. One day BOO and HOO begin to feel other people’s OUCHES. So they set out on an adventure with their […]

If you ever wanted to learn to play chess, our Chess Wednesdays at the Kapolei Public Library are a perfect start! Each Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., a representative from Hawaii Chess Federation will be available to teach the basics of chess. Enthusiasts of all skill levels age 10 and up are welcome […]

Hawaiian Sanctuary is proud to present: Plant Aloha, a FREE educational series of sustainable farming classes. Every Thursday morning, from 9:00am until 12:30pm, with special Saturday monthly offerings, led by local and visiting experts. Visit our website for more information: http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/plantaloha Thursday, December 21st 2017 – 9:00am-12:30pm Korean Natural Farming with Kim Chang Learn about […]

The Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library would like to invite you to join us for story time fun. We host story time every Thursday for keiki 2-5 and their caregivers. Each story time includes stories, songs, and crafts. Story time has many benefits, such as helping brain development by increasing knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, […]

Nā 'Imi 'Ike is an 'Ōlelo Hawai'i study group open to all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to create of group of motivated learners in North Kohala who will support each other towards fluency in the Hawaiian Language. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request […]

Nā 'Imi 'Ike is an 'Ōlelo Hawai'i study group open to all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to create of group of motivated learners in North Kohala who will support each other towards fluency in the Hawaiian Language. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request […]

For the month of December, the Hawaii State Library Book Group will discuss Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. In this classic, Siddhartha, a Brahmin, casts off his wealth and sets out to find enlightenment, meeting many interesting people along the way including the beautiful courtesan Kamala and Guatama Buddha himself. First published in German in 1922 […]

Dj Stack Spinning from 9 till close!! No Cover!

The North Kohala Library would like to invite you to join us for story time fun. We host story time every Friday for keiki 2-5 and their caregivers. Each story time includes stories, songs, and crafts. Story time has many benefits, such as helping brain development by increasing knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, and concentration. Please call […]

On the Friday before Christmas, Makawao Library will host a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ classic story set on Christmas Eve, performed by Mark Collmer. Warm, spiced cider will be served. Mark has performed “A Christmas Carol” on stage for large audiences on Maui and in Philadelphia, and his reading at Makawao Library will be […]

Come and Pau Hana at The Car Parlor Food Truck Friday. The first 100 Super Fresh washes will get a bahn mi sandwich from Bahn Mi Xpress. We are also cutting our prices for a limited time to celebrate our Grand Opening. Each wash package price has been reduced see list below: Clean Wash = […]

Puna's favorite jam band, Love Eternal is performing an evening of acoustic originals with special guests & barefoot dancing! $10 donation, all ages welcome.

A palpable evening of words flying through the air for all to see, hear, revel, feel, taste, smell & hold fast. Enjoy emotive readings of original works by a wide stylistic range of poets from all over the world. Sign ups can be done on this event page, through private messaging Kukuau Studio or the […]

BAMP Project Presents - Ronny Chieng Ronny started performing comedy in Melbourne in 2009. Since then he has had 4 sold out global stand-up comedy theater tours in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and London. Ronny has been invited to the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 2012, 2013, and 2015. He made […]

Celebrate the holiday season with a showing of Holiday Music Magic in 'Imiloa's planetarium! This show features a variety of holiday music classics, giving families a fun and entertaining full-dome experience set to the music of the holiday season.

TokiMonsta - Presented by Electric Palms

//Urban Klash\ dancehall*hip-hop*breaks Music for your body & soul. catch the vybz with your hosts Dj Uplifter & #djMauka Spinning bangin' beats & dancefloor scorchers NO COVER Friday Dec. 22 10pm 21+ w/id

The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island. Over 200+ local farmers, crafters, artisans, retailers and food vendors selling local and fresh island fruits, vegetables, hand made jewelry, tropical plants, original artworks, flowers, specialty confections and award winning Hawaii coffee! All at a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls […]

Kealia Beach Cleanup! Please join Surfrider Foundation and B*Rad Foundation on Saturday Dec 23 for a fun holiday beach cleanup. There are nets, plastics and other marine debris littering beautiful Kealia beach. Let's clean it up. Please biring your famiy and friends and your turck. We need truck to haul all the debrIs away! First […]

The public is invited to observe and participate in the Association's regular maintenance of its demonstration colonies at the Komohana Apiary and Apiary Garden. No registration. No fee. Participants must wear protective clothing (hat, veil, suit, and gloves). Weather permitting. Garden maintenance begins at 9 am. Colony maintenance begins at 10 am. For more information, […]

This Christmas we’re bringinng mainland Love & Joy to the Island of Hawaii! Plus harvesting toys with Toys for Tots, so get your holiday spirit in high gear, let’s all celebrate together this season!! FEATURING: > SEMA Vehicles Spotlight (from mainland) > EMILY LEE Miss HIN 2017 for her final show of the year! > […]

This Christmas we’re bringinng mainland Love & Joy to the Island of Hawaii! Plus harvesting toys with Toys for Tots, so get your holiday spirit in high gear, let’s all celebrate together this season!! FEATURING: > SEMA Vehicles Spotlight (from mainland) > EMILY LEE Miss HIN 2017 for her final show of the year! > […]