February 28, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
In the early ’90s, there was a little joke that fluttered around Hollywood: that “any Black male director can get a movie made right now, unless your name is Wendell Harris.” Even amid a high tide of Black cinema that decade, this was likely untrue, but it’s how Harri...
February 27, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Black Grace, Aotearoa’s leading contemporary dance group, is coming to Hilo.
February 20, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Hui ‘Oihana, the Hawaii Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, invites the community to Niu Festival: A Ho‘opono Event in Hilo, a free, full-day cultural and educational gathering centered on niu (coconut) — often referred to as the “tree of life.”
February 19, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
A favorite Big Island event featuring art by local keiki, the Young At Art exhibition, is returning for its 38th year, showcasing creativity from students across Hawaii Island.
February 18, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Two of the most famous works in the string quartet repertoire can be heard live in Hilo tonight starting at 7 p.m. at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
February 14, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Most of us experience the Olympics as a TV event that lasts several weeks and — depending on your level of investment in, say, figure skating — can ruin your sleep schedule for a while. But since 1912 — long before the Olympics were televised — the International Olymp...
February 13, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre, or HEART, will present the acclaimed musical “Dear Evan Hansen” tonight through March 1 at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo
February 13, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
The Kona Choral Society provides an opportunity to honor the rich legacy and influence of African-American music at its 8th Annual Gospel Heritage Concert, “Guide My Feet.”
January 28, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
The Love The Arts annual fundraiser event, “Earth, Wind &Fire,” takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village (19-4074 Old Volcano Road).
January 16, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Downtown Hilo will come alive this Saturday as the 29th annual KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a brings the community together for one of Hawaii Island’s most anticipated cultural celebrations.
January 8, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller’s new comedy hour “Volcano” has announced a tour.
December 19, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
If the naughty “Santa, Baby” is your favorite holiday tune, Aerial Arts Hawaii and the Hilo Palace Theater might have the perfect one-night show for you.
December 15, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Orchid Isle Orchestra will perform in collaboration with the Hilo High School Orchestra and Young Music Studio at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Hilo High School Auditorium in a concert titled “The Moor, The Merrier.”
December 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The Palace Theater will once again bring holiday cheer to Hilo with its annual performance of “The Nutcracker” ballet by Island Dance Academy. The show premieres on Friday with additional shows on Saturday and Sunday.
December 3, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
December 3, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Following a sold-out theatrical premiere and successful screenings across the islands, the 100% locally made Hawaii surf horror comedy “Plankenstein: A Killer Surf Movie!” will screen at the Palace Theater in Hilo at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
