Master taiko drummer Kenny Endo and his ensemble will demonstrate and discuss taiko in group and festival drumming. Learn about the different drums and percussion instruments of Japan as used in traditional and contemporary music. Kenny Endo and his ensemble have performed extensively all over the United States and throughout the world. This 45-minute program […]
Join us for a demonstration of Tai Chi with Tai Chi Master Ms. Iok Leng Kong, President of Hawaii Health & Sports Association, who has been teaching Tai Chi in Hawaii for more than 14 years. Ms. Kong will introduce the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan to interested participants, young and old.
Uncle Wayne and his Howling Dog Band help us celebrate the 2017 Summer Reading Program! Join us for songs, laughter, learning and fun! This high-energy one-hour program is sponsored by Maui Friends of the Library and is suitable for toddlers to age 8. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule […]
LEAHI (LEGO Enthusiasts Association of Hawaii) is a group of adults and teenage fans who enjoy modeling with LEGO bricks and sharing this enjoyment with the community. Please join us for a LEGO building event with LEAHI members in the Hawaii State Library’s Reading Room. This program is suitable for ages 4-13. Younger children must […]
JOIN US for a free screening and discussion of the PBS FRONTLINE film Being Mortal. Based on the best-selling book by Atul Gawande, MD, this documentary explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the physicians who treat them. The documentary tells the story of physician Atul Gawande, who […]
Todd Farley is a Master Mime and Physical Theatre Specialist. He will showcase some of mimes' more enduring charm of illusion and wonder. Children will be able to see the common illusions of the wall, walk, robot and other object manipulations seen in the context of classic children’s tales such as "The Selfish Giant" and […]
Na Mele O Suzuki is a violin ensemble composed of students aged 6 to 17 from the Suzuki Association of Hawaii. Performing entirely from memory, the musicians will play a selection of light classics, fiddle tunes, songs from the Suzuki repertoire, and folk songs from the world. These youngsters will play for you on June […]
YES! will host a lunch at Lucy'a in Hilo for current and former foster youth ages 14-26. 2017 graduates who RSVP will receive a gift card.
5 Weeks- 5 CLASSES , every saturday! New to yoga? Have questions? Want to refine your practice and get back to the basics? Then this is the series for you! Learn foundational yoga poses, proper alignment, how to breathe and basic philosophy. Build strength, increase flexibility and gain confidence in your practice. This is a […]
Releasing Pain Series with Catherine Southern Sundays June 11th-July 9th 1:30pm-3:30pm $60 for series or $15 drop-in Join Catherine Southern in exploring techniques to foster greater breath and body awareness, build self-efficacy in regards to alleviating and managing pain and gentle yoga postures to increase comfortable range of movement. Each class will incorporate aspects of […]
Get pumped up this summer—Build a better you! Meet Daniel Aipa, founder of The Kū Project, and find out what it means to be Kū through the integration of physical fitness and health with Hawaiian culture. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter […]
Get help with the use of HSPLS apps, your online library account, the HSPLS OverDrive Digital Library, and more for the whole family. The iCafe is open the last Saturday of each month. Program schedule is subject to change. For more information, or to arrange special accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, please contact […]
Here we go MMA fight fans of Hawaii, X-1 World Events brings you another ACTION packed event on June 24, 2017, @ Blaisdell Arena, with 8 Pro matches and ten amateur matches scheduled on the fight card. If you never been to an X-1 event you don’t know what you are missing, with this undercard […]
Every Last Saturday Of The Month: 5:30-6:45pm $20 We will open this workshop with a discussion about the practice of Yoga Nidra, which translates to “the yoga of sleep”. Yoga Nidra, as a science, has been extensively studied and has been successfully used to help people overcome addiction, create physical relaxation, reduce stress, and increase […]
Every Last Saturday Of The Month: 5:30-6:45pm $20 We will open this workshop with a discussion about the practice of Yoga Nidra, which translates to “the yoga of sleep”. Yoga Nidra, as a science, has been extensively studied and has been successfully used to help people overcome addiction, create physical relaxation, reduce stress, and increase […]
Yummy, Yummy in your Tummy!! Come on down on Saturday, June 24th, talk story, enjoy some ONO GRINDZ and support your local Veterans all at the same time!! It's Chicken Cutlets with Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Hawaiian Dinner Rolls, Fresh Garden Salad and a Selection of Ono Desserts! Canteen opens at 5pm, dinner starts at 6pm. […]
Yummy, Yummy in your Tummy!! Come on down on Saturday, June 24th, talk story, enjoy some ONO GRINDZ and support your local Veterans all at the same time!! It's Chicken Cutlets with Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Hawaiian Dinner Rolls, Fresh Garden Salad and a Selection of Ono Desserts! Canteen opens at 5pm, dinner starts at 6pm. […]
Big Island Comedians will be competing in a Round Robin Comedy Tournament the weekend of June 23 & 24. Friday June 23 will be the BEST OF KONA The comedians will showcase their chops once again to the other side of the Island the next night Saturday June 24 will be the BEST OF HILO […]
Electric Palms Presents Slander Saturday, June 24th at The Republik Tickets available NOW at: Bampproject.com / Local Motion Stores / Navy/Hickam ITT Offices / Army LTS Offices / UH Campus Center / The Republik Box Office Tues-Fri 10a-6p with a $2 service fee per ticket Though Derek and Scott have been perfecting their craft since […]
Featuring: Suzanne Mac Adam (vocals) Jeff Enriques Ikeda (bass and vocals) Will Divine (drums and vocals) Wesley Matsuda (guitar and synths)
It's that time of year again folks! Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Big Island Divers, and Kona Underwater Club are teaming up for an in-water cleanup. We will be meeting at the Kailua Kona Pier at 9:00AM for sign-in & safety briefing. -Free airtanks are available to certified divers on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. […]
Marcel Marceau once proclaimed Todd Farley a Master Mime. Todd Farley will perform illusions such as the wall, the walk, the robot, and other object manipulations in the context of classic children’s tales. Todd Farley’s one-man show has toured over 40 nations, including performances at the Sydney Opera House in Australia and David’s Citadel in […]
Slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson will discuss his life in music and perform some instrumental songs. Jeff is one of Hawai'i’s most versatile and respected musicians, providing him with opportunities to collaborate with a wide variety of artists from Hawai'i, the mainland and abroad. His focus on Slack Key guitar, classical, & jazz music has […]
Hey hey Hiccup Circus fans! Announcing our youth circus summer day camp for 2017 - Sun & Moon. For kids ages 7 - 17 $150 full price $100 if parent or adult volunteer available to help $50 per additional sibling This is going to be a fun program lasting 5 days during the last week […]
Join us for a family film night featuring Pixar's film, "Finding Dory" (rated PG). This event is open to ages 5 and up. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter of if special accommodations are needed.
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.
The Lindy hop is an American dance that evolved in Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s and 1930s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time. It was very popular during the Swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or […]
Open mIc night at the Hilo Town Tavern!! Bring your guitar, ukulele, or kazoo.
Also known as East Coast Swing, this is a great class for beginners!
Also known as East Coast Swing, this is a great class for beginners!
Art Lunch is a free monthly art lecture series at the Hawaii State Art Museum, held on the last Tuesday of the month. Bring your own lunch (or buy one at Artizen cafe!) and feed your creativity! June 2017 Art Lunch presenter to be announced. First floor Multipurpose Room, No. 1 Capitol District Building. Parking […]
Uncle Wayne and his Howling Dog Band help us celebrate the 2017 Summer Reading Program! Join us for songs, laughter, learning and fun! This high-energy one-hour program is sponsored by Maui Friends of the Library and is suitable for toddlers to age 8. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule […]
Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha simply refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar and Power Yoga classes are all Hatha Yoga. The word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or “forceful,” or the yoga of activity, and as […]
Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha simply refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar and Power Yoga classes are all Hatha Yoga. The word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or “forceful,” or the yoga of activity, and as […]
Class taught by Katy Benjamin; she can be reached at (808) 321-7077 or katybenjamin@gmail.com http://www.katybenjaminyoga.com/
Class taught by Katy Benjamin; she can be reached at (808) 321-7077 or katybenjamin@gmail.com http://www.katybenjaminyoga.com/
Sublime Hawaiian music every Tuesday night! No cover!
IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! Ian O’Sullivan is a classically-trained guitarist who will perform his various instrumental tunes and discuss his music style. Ian is well-versed in Hawaiian slack-key guitar and the ukulele, in addition to the Western classical repertoire. He is the first guitarist from Hawaii to be accepted to Yale […]
With an irresistible voice, magnetic charisma, and that instantly recognizable coif, Jacob Sartorius built an undeniable and unique connection with millions of fans worldwide in 2016—which only grows stronger by the day. The 14-year-old all-around entertainer, musician, actor, and social media force seamlessly evolved from online stardom to mainstream ubiquity by following a path of […]
Blues dancing is a family of historical dances that developed alongside and were danced to blues music, or the contemporary dances that are danced in that aesthetic.
The Charleston is a dance named for the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina. The rhythm was popularized in mainstream dance music in the United States by a 1923 tune called "The Charleston" by composer/pianist James P. Johnson which originated in the Broadway show Runnin' Wild and became one of the most popular hits of […]
BAMP Project presents Desiigner performing live in Honolulu at The Republik on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017. Tickets on sale NOW at all locations listed below. This is an all ages accompanied by an adult event. Local openers will be announced soon. Tickets available at: BampProject.com / JointheRepublik.com / SeeTickets.us / Local Motion Stores / Navy/Hickam […]
IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! In Hardware Science, DIY doesn’t just stand for do-it-yourself; it stands for DISCOVER-it-yourself! Children and their families will be able to participate in some fun and interactive activities that tie in the concepts of building and science. This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 5 & older. […]
IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! Storyteller Dave Del Rocco will share folktales from around the globe, including Laos, Hawaii, Italy, Africa, the Philippines, and more. Dave is a former Children’s Librarian with the Hawaii State Public Library System and has translated several children’s books into Hawaiian for the Dept. of Education’s immersion […]
Uncle Wayne and his Howling Dog Band help us celebrate the 2017 Summer Reading Program! Join us for songs, laughter, learning and fun! This high-energy one-hour program is sponsored by Maui Friends of the Library and is suitable for toddlers to age 8. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule […]
This educational program will inspire children to give back to the community and show the magic in helping others. Ronald McDonald® will use a creative mix of music, magic, skits and games to reinforce the value of giving back and the enjoyment that comes from it. Children will learn to share their talents, time and […]
IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! Prepare to be amazed, dazzled & bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida – an exciting storytelling show where stories meet circus. Can you imagine what Balloon Haiku (balloon animals coming to life with Haiku), Storygami (storytelling with Origami), & Storytelling with Magic look like? Stories will […]
Kids ages 6-12 can participate in WOW Wednesdays at 1:00p.m. Using Legos, pool noodles, cardboard tubes, and other recycled materials children will build a marble run on June 28. Please call for more information. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter of if […]
Children ages 7-12, please join local artist and school art teacher, Chelsea Toia-Vaas, for the third and final free art workshop of the summer! In this workshop, children will create a 3-D installation of a lotus flower and accompanying watercolor painting. This piece is a beautiful way to remind us in our daily living to […]
Hear the story of The Three Little Pigs and experience their building challenges! Participants will create models of each little pig’s home, and will test their structural integrity against a force that seeks to knock them down. This program is suitable for children ages 4-7! Program is limited to the first 20 children and their […]