Events

Johnnie and the RockNess Monsters are going to surface and rock your soul this Saturday night! No cover!

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Series These festivals function as a showcase for some of Hawai`i's foremost artists in the slack key guitar genre. These artists, through the festival, help to promote, preserve, and perpetuate Hawai`i's indigenous guitar art form that is 185 years old. These festivals also serves as an educational tool for visitors […]

Partners in Time is a Honolulu band that plays ethnic music from the Balkans and the Near East — primarily Bulgarian, Macedonian, Greek, Armenian, and Turkish — and also some Middle Eastern music. Besides playing traditional ethnic music, the group also mixes some jazz styling and original jazz-ethnic fusion compositions into its music. Sponsored by […]

Join North Kohala’s published and amateur authors as they read from their recent work and share stories of their writing life. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or 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.

Open mic Open stage, No Cover!!

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, […]

While supplies last, come to Kihei Public Library and ask for your FREE book, thanks to a generous grant from the Kay A. Edwards Memorial Fund.

Learn how to use an embroidery machine in our MakerSpace!

Learn how to use an embroidery machine in our MakerSpace!

No Reservations Required • 2nd Floor Dining Area Join the Love Life! Team in Kahului for their FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class! They'll be showing how to make easy and incredibly delicious vegetarian meals. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month 5:00pm - 6:00pm We'll be teaching the following recipes: -Carrot Fries -Vegan Chipotle Aioli -S'mores Nut-Milkshake […]

No Reservations Required • 2nd Floor Dining Area Join the Love Life! Team in Kahului for their FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class! They'll be showing how to make easy and incredibly delicious vegetarian meals. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month 5:00pm - 6:00pm We'll be teaching the following recipes: -Carrot Fries -Vegan Chipotle Aioli -S'mores Nut-Milkshake […]

Live Classic Hawaiian music from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. No cover!

Arts Chat 6: Hawaii's Creative Economy Randy Cohen,Vice President of Research and Policy for Americans for the Arts will present the results of the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 (AEP5) report. Data for AEP5 was collected from 341 study regions across all 50 states, and provides specific and reliable information about spending by arts organizations […]

Papa Lopaka (Robert DeVinck) is a writer, English literature scholar, and long-time reader of classic books. Come enjoy a dramatic reading of the Classics Illustrated comic book of W. H. Hudson’s Green Mansions, projected on a large screen. Following the reading, Papa will encourage children to read the original book. Small snacks are included (refreshments […]

Papa Lopaka (Robert DeVinck) is a writer, English literature scholar, and long-time reader of classic books. Come enjoy a dramatic reading of the Classics Illustrated comic book of W. H. Hudson’s Green Mansions, projected on a large screen. Following the reading, Papa will encourage children to read the original book. Small snacks are included (refreshments […]

Don’t miss this important event! This is the time for teachers to talk directly with parents about the learning program, specific curriculum issues, home-school connections, classroom policies and procedures, and more. It is important for us to be a united team, working together in the best interest of your son or daughter. Board members will […]

Don’t miss this important event! This is the time for teachers to talk directly with parents about the learning program, specific curriculum issues, home-school connections, classroom policies and procedures, and more. It is important for us to be a united team, working together in the best interest of your son or daughter. Board members will […]

Free salsa dance event 6-10pm. No cover!

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, August 17th 2017 – 9:00am-12:30pm Locally Adapted Annuals with Wade Bauer Start with […]

Join musician and early-education specialist Uncle Wayne Watkins for a rollicking good time! This special storytime will feature songs, laughter, learning and fun — spot-on for toddlers and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule is subject to change.

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 August, the Hawaii State Library Book Group will discuss Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave. Inspired by his grandparents, who were separated for three years after getting engaged in 1941, bestselling author Chris Cleave crafts a heartbreaking novel of wartime love that travels from Blitz-torn London to the Siege of […]

Amazing music from Wendell Ing and friends. No cover!

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will be closed on Friday, August 18, 2017 in observance of Statehood Day.

It’s back to school, and back to the gardens! Wailuku friends – join us on Friday, the Admissions Day holiday, as we help get the Wailuku Elementary School Garden ready for classes We’ll be building and painting benches and garden beds; clearing areas to improve safety and access; spreading mulch to keep down weeds and […]

Join us for 9:00 am Blend class on August 18. We will be raising funds to support the Hilo Chapter of the Alzheimer's Support Group. This class will be one of 3, leading up to the Hilo Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 16, 2017. The Balancing Monkey will walk together at this event. Your […]

August 18-20 2017 Enjoy this three-day celebration highlighting the unique products of Hawaii. More than 400 exhibitors offer everything made in Hawaii from art, clothing, food, home furnishings, jewelry, toys, fresh produce, and plants, to authentic Hawaiian handicrafts.

Produced by the Hawaii Food Industry Association and sponsored since its inception by First Hawaiian Bank, the Made in Hawaii Festival features nearly 400 exhibitors who showcase food products, books, gifts, apparel and jewelry, arts and crafts, produce and many more home-grown products from around the 50th State. For more information, please visit their website […]

If we are going to build a base on another planet or moon, we will need to learn how to utilize available resources as construction materials. Some of these materials are found right here on Hawai‘i Island, including our Hawaiian basalt. Basalt is a volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava. Volcanoes […]

Join us for an evening of Cacao Elixir and Chocolates! Every Friday Night the Hawaiian Sanctuary brings you a Cacao Ceremony and DJ Dance Party! Spinning this week: DJ KARISHTAN https://soundcloud.com/karishtan Cacao Elixir included with admission! Cacao Ceremony starts at 7pm. Dance starts at 8pm. Quality Sound - Laser Light Show Fire Performances by our […]

Birth Machine's playing a show with our buddies Aphesis. Also Badass Noise. Come check this shit out. It's been a while. 21+ No Cover.

The Aloha 'Āina Recycling Drive will be at Kaiser High School from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday, August, 2017. Stop by to drop off miscellaneous recyclable items! We will be collecting: -Scrap metal (bicycles, refrigerators, other appliances, etc.) -Electronics (including computers, TVs, laptops, printer -Cartridges, cell phones, cameras, game systems, & more) -Batteries (household, vehicle […]

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 Saturday, August 19th 2017 – 9:00am-12:30pm Applied Permaculture Principles with Scott Laaback Explore Permaculture […]

Everyone in the community is invited to Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library’s 25th Anniversary celebration! From a humble storefront beginning, the library has been at the current location since 1992. Schedule of events: 10:15 am – 11:00 am – Gee Yung International Martial Arts Dragon & Lion Dance Association (more information) 11:00 am – 12:00 Noon […]

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LEGO lovers join us for an hour of free play with LEGO Bricks! No sign-up required. We also have DUPLO bricks for preschool aged children. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

POSTPONED: La Roux + Eat the Street is so excited to host their 2nd Pop Up event and this time it's a Fish Fry Y'all!! This event will be an indoor, seated event located at the Scenic Pali Golf Course Restaurant. With your ticket you will receive the following fish fry feast: Southern Bread Basket […]

Elders’ vulnerabilities and large net worth make them prime targets for financial abuse, and as a result this highly underreported crime is costing elders billions of dollars a year! The increased aging of the population, social changes and technological advances are leading to dramatic increases in this crime. Attend this presentation in the First Floor […]

Comedian Jim Jefferies has just announced the Unusual Punishment Tour, his latest major multi-city standup comedy tour that will take him across the United States and Canada throughout the rest of the year. He will be at the HAWAII THEATRE on Saturday, AUGUST 19, 2017 for one show only! Tickets will go on sale to […]

Featuring: Marcie Dasalla (vocals) Jeff Enriques Ikeda (bass and vocals) Will Divine (drums and vocals) Wesley Matsuda (guitar and synths)

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Regeneration Agroforestry Workshops for Farmers, Gardeners, Ranchers, Land Managers, Homeowners, Conservationists, Educators, Scientists, Policy Makers, and more! August 20–25, 2017 — Part 1 || August 27–31, 2017 — Part 2 Hawi, North Kohala, Hawaii These workshops will show you how to grow diverse and rich food forests by working with nature’s own strategies for abundance. […]

Yummy, Yummy in your Tummy!! Come on down, August 20th at 9am, talk story, enjoy ono grindz AND support your local Veterans all at the same time! Includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, rice, gravy and biscuits, fruit cocktail, coffee and tea! Eat In or Take out… Please share with your friends and family! This is […]

Eat the Street & La Roux Presents - Fish Fry Sunday!! We are bringing a taste of the south to the Windward Side. Join us at our new restaurant for a pop-up 3 Course Creole Style Fish Fry. 3 Course Meal: 1st Course: La Roux Southern Charm Bread Basket w/ Corn Bread, Creole Garlic Bread […]

Devin The Dude is on his way back through the Hawaiian Islands with three shows. Maui, Oahu and Big Island. Also performing Supreme Beings, Nick Y, Kaimanu, Justice, Kai Masiah, Gaia G, Sunny K and Lone Gnarsis. Along with dj Salvo and Irie Dole. Devin Copeland started out as a member of the Odd Squad […]

The last stop to Our three Island tour. Last year we just did shows on Oahu and Maui but this time we want to try sample Big Island flavor. Devin The Dude Live at Hilo Town Tavern with guests Supreme Beings, Nick Yaluai and Justice Lewis with Kid Continental.