September 30, 2019:
Tiffany. Kahilu Theatre welcomes 80’s pop icon singer/songwriter Tiffany on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 7 PM. Legendary pop-rock star Tiffany Renee Darwish, more commonly known as Tiffany, has earned two number-one hit singles, “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been”, and set a record as the youngest female artist to top the Billboard charts with her debut album. In 2000, Billboard Magazine described Tiffany’s album The Color of Silence as “thoughtful, intelligent, and full of grace” and ranked it among the ‘Top Ten Best Albums of the Year.” She has sold over 15 million albums to date. kahilutheatre.org

September 21, 2019:
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Na Mea Hula Demonstrations. Held in conjunction with monthly Na Mea hula kahiko performances, join our Native Hawaiian cultural specialist Moses Crabbe on the lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery as they share with you “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Come and learn a hula, use various hula implements and try your hand at lei making. Experience the different aspects that play an integral role in the life of the hula dancer. These cultural demonstrations are hands-on and family friendly. This is a free event although park entrance fees apply.

August 30, 2019:
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program. Nature Printing Class, Fifth Friday Of The Month. Desiree Moana Cruz shares traditional and contemporary textile dyes and motif often seen in hula kahiko style costuming. Utilizing plants cultivated in her garden and others collected from the forests, Desiree Moana Cruz will share traditional and contemporary dye processes and the use of repetitive symbolism featured in hula garments. She is an advocate for Kanaka Maoli practitioners and a member of Halau Na Kipuupuu of Waimea. https://volcanoartcenter.org/

August 25, 2019:
Ohia Love Fest (3rd Annual). Come and join us at our 3rd Annual Ohia Love Fest in Hilo on Hawaii Island on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm at Imiloa Astronomy Center! The festival is a FREE public event celebrating ohia trees and promoting awareness about Rapid Ohia Death, a disease that has killed hundreds of thousands of ohia trees on Hawaii Island. There will be Rapid ‘Ohi’a Death (ROD) information, live music, entertainment, talks, games, prizes, face painting, a photo booth, educational booths and displays, crafts, demonstrations on how to reduce the spread of Rapid Ohia Death, free admission into Imiloa, food, and so much more! There’s something for everyone! This will be a zero-waste event, so donʻt forget your reusable water bottle! Weʻll have free refill-stations with ice-cold water! https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/rod/

August 25, 2019:
A Taste of Tea & Pottery. The Volcano Art Center invites you to show your support for ceramics and glass programs on Hawaii Island by attending A Taste of Tea & Pottery, on Sunday, August 25th from 12noon – 4pm at VAC’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd. in Volcano Village. The annual fundraiser, now in its third year, helps fund VAC’s “Fire Arts Programs” which include ongoing ceramics and glass classes and workshops. Admission is $30 for VAC Members or $35 for non-Members and includes your choice of one hand made tea cup or bowl, a tasting of several freshly brewed Hawaii grown teas, and the option to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Enjoy door prizes and a silent auction as well as cookies, packaged tea and tea cups which can be purchased additionally. Attendees will again be able to vote for their favorite Hawaii grown tea through the Taster’s Choice Award. http://volcanoartcenter.org/

August 24, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Honokaa Hongwanji. In the Buddhist tradition, during the summer months Japanese residents welcome back the spirits of departed loved ones at lively and festive dance events called o-bon. All are free. Honokaa Hongwanji Mission: 7 p.m.
Aug. 24, 45-516 Lehua St.; service at 5:45 p.m. Call 775-7232.

August 24, 2019:
Big Island Blues Festival (3rd Annual). We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Big Island Blues Festival!!! Where there will be something for everyone to enjoy – from Great Original Blues Music, Local Brews, Unique Vendors, to Delicious BBQ Food and More! BLUES, BREWS, & BBQ! This years wonderful event will takes place on Saturday August 24th in beautiful Kailua Kona at the King Kamehameha Hotel Luau Grounds. Unplug from the daily stresses of life and come enjoy yourself with some great live music! Come for the food and stay for the music!
.:ARTIST LINEUP:. • Tomi Isobe’s Blues Band • The Scott & Larry Show • Ronnie V. & The Family Band
Blues music is about life and telling a story, and everyone has a story to tell. Blues music most certainly gave life to so many musical genres that came after it, setting the foundation for almost all popular music in the 20th century. Don’t be fooled by the blues’ basic musical structure that’s fairly simple to play – that only makes conveying a song’s message even more difficult, which is why the blues singers’ styles are so deeply rooted in passion and emotion. A good blues player has the ability to strike a chord deep within your soul and take those bottled up feelings of sadness, love, hope, and sorrow and smash it against a brick wall to set them free.
Family friendly event. All ages. $20 Tickets (12 & under free) Bigislandbluesfest2019.eventbrite.com for tickets.

August 18, 2019:
Moananuiakea – documentary and Q&A with Hokulea crew. This powerful documentary celebrates Hōkūleʻa’s historic Mālama Honua worldwide voyage that connected countless individuals and communities from around the globe. It was a voyage that also represented the fulfillment of the vision of Nainoa Thompson and his contemporaries—the passing of the mantle to the next generation of kānaka maoli who will retain the skills of their ancestors and perpetuate this tradition for generations to come. Rated PG/153 min. Screenings will be followed by a Q&A with members of Hōkūleʻa crew.

August 17, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Hakalau Jodo Mission.  The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy! Hakalau Jodo Mission: Services at 6 p.m. Obon festival at 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 29-2289 Hanamalo Loop in Hakalau.

August 17, 2019:
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Hula Kahiko. VAC’s Hula Kahiko series continues, Saturday 10:30-11:00 AM. The performance takes place on the kahua hula (hula platform) located near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The performance will take place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (hula platform) in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats. This presentation is free and open to the public and will be presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. National Park entrance fees may apply. These free events are supported in part by Hawaii Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program.