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<\/a>Portion of image from Facebook<\/p>\nNo. 1 \u2014 \u201cTides: Gender Beyond the Binary in Oceania\u201d (Hilo, through Feb. 27)<\/p>\n
When: Regular hours<\/p>\n
Location: East Hawai\u2018i Cultural Center, 141 Kal\u0101kaua St.<\/p>\n
This exhibition \u2014 featuring works from FAFASWAG Collective, Connie Florez, Adriana M\u0101hanga Lear, Dan Taulapapa McMullin and Peter Waples-Crowe \u2014 delves into the fluid and evolving concept of the non-binary gender in Oceania, a historically recognized identity in many Pacific cultures. It showcases painting, photography, film, multimedia and performance by four artists and the FAFSWAG collective.<\/p>\n
More info: Visit the East Hawai\u2018i Cultural Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 2 \u2014 First Friday \u2013 Live in the Lobby (Hilo, Jan. 2)<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/p>\n When: 6 to 8 p.m.; doors open at 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St.<\/p>\n Enjoy First Friday in downtown Hilo in the historic lobby of the Palace Theater, featuring live music from the Sazerac Bros. Palace Cafe and Bar will be open, offering food and drink options available for purchase. Dancing welcome. Table seating is first come, first serve. No tickets required.<\/p>\n More info: Visit the Palace Theater website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 3 \u2014 Mano Live (Hilo, Jan. 2)<\/p>\n When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/p>\n Location: Kava Republic, 301 Keawe St.<\/p>\n So excited to have Mano back at Kava Republic for another awesome night of live music! More info: Call Kava Republic at 808-751-2795<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 4 \u2014 New Year Visioning Experience (Hawaiian Paradise Park, Jan. 3)<\/p>\n When: 8 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n Location: Anawa Center for Peace, \u2018Awapuhi Labyrinth, 15-1601 4th Ave.<\/p>\n Begin 2026 with intention, inspiration and community while you envision what the next year can bring. Come ring in the New Year with group meditation, a divination art project, a vision board activity, Tarot Card readings and a labyrinth walk. Suggested donation of $20.<\/p>\n More info: Visit the Anawa Center for Peace website<\/a> or call Keli at 704-301=7011.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 5 \u2014 Garden Temple Ecstatic Dance (P\u0101hoa, Jan. 3)<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: Kaimu Ahupua\u2018a<\/p>\n Come show off your ecstatic dance skills during this event that encourages this free-form, unstructured dance practice where participants move spontaneously to music, focusing on inner feeling rather than steps. It often leads to meditative, cathartic or ecstatic states. Sakred was added to the team to provide keiki care and activities. Drop into the vulnerability of the dance and connect with community. Volunteers, keiki younger than 10 years old and k\u016bpuna are admitted free; otherwise, a $10 to $20 donation is requested.<\/p>\n More info (including location): Text or call 808-987-4243.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 6\u2018 \u2014 \u02bb\u014cla\u02bba Mill Market (Kea\u2018au, Jan. 3)<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: 16-675 Milo St. (Near \u02bb\u014cla\u02bba Coffee Company)<\/p>\n Come peruse the 23 local vendors who will be available, showcasing their talents and gifts, including crafts and apparel. There also will be ono food, delicious baked goods and sweet treats, refreshing drinks and a keiki activity area. Raffles every 30 minutes with two winners each time. Prizes provided by the vendors. Bring the entire \u2018ohana; there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n More info: Follow @theolaamillmarket<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 7 \u2014 P-Funk All-Star Ronkat Spearman Katdelic Icons of Funk (Hilo, Jan. 3)<\/p>\n When: 6 to 9 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: Kukuau Studio, 43-D Kukuau St.<\/p>\n Mosh Play Live is excited to team up with Kristin McMaster to present this funk-a-licious evening. Come join the fun and help pack the house! Don\u2019t miss this mix of funk, rock, pop and afrofuturism and a 6-piece \u201cparty-all-night\u201d band with an infectious groove. Tickets are only $20, available at the door.<\/p>\n More info: Call Kukuau Studio at 808-464-3388 or email to kukuaustudio@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 8 \u2014 Hawai\u02bbi International Music Festival (Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Ocean View, P\u0101hala; Jan. 4-12)<\/p>\n When: Various times<\/p>\n Location: Various locations<\/p>\n This popular classic music festival founded in 2016 returns for its ninth season, with concerts and educational events around Hawai\u02bbi Island. Garcia School Vocal Workshop also returns for its fourth installment in P\u0101hala. The festival\u2019s partnership with Chamber Orchestra of Kona also continues, including an orchestral concert and public operatic reading session.<\/p>\n More info\/full schedule\/tickets: Visit the Hawai\u02bbi International Music Festival website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 9 \u2014 \u201cCold Start Warm Finish\u201d Family Fun Run (Kailua-Kona, Jan. 10; registration open now)<\/p>\n When: 7 to 10 a.m.<\/p>\n Location: Hawai\u2018i Ocean Science and Technology, 73-4660 Queen Ka\u2018ahumanu Highway<\/p>\n Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai\u2018i Authority and partner Aloha Tri Sports host 5K and 10K courses open to runners and walkers of all ages. Participants get a \u201ccold start\u201d passing through a cooling mist created from Hawai\u2018i Ocean Science and Technology Park\u2019s deep seawater pipelines while running along the Kona coast scenic trail. It ends at a health and wellness market with local vendors, food, activities and exhibits.<\/p>\n More info\/registration: Visit the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai\u2018i Authority website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 10 \u2014 \u201cKeeper of the Bay\u201d Screening (Waimea, Jan. 11; tickets on sale now)<\/p>\n When: 2 p.m. Jan. 11; 12:30 p.m. VIP pre-show reception<\/p>\n Location: Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road<\/p>\n \u2018Keeper of the Bay\u2019 is an Emmy-nominated documentary by Ashley LoFaso that traces the work of treasued kupuna Aunty Cindi Punihaole. Her stewardship and education efforts at Khalu\u2019u Bay in West Hawai\u2019i have preserved one of the Big Island\u2019s most vibrant marine sanctuaries and inspired a community movement to protect it for future generations. VIP guests will meet Punihaole and The Kohala Center \u02bbohana while enjoying pupus. Guests can also talk story with the organization\u2019s forest restoration crew, explore native plants and weave fish with materials from land center stewards.<\/p>\n More info\/tickets: Visit the Kahilu Theatre website<\/a>\u00a0or The Kohala Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n Check for yourself what\u2019s happening around the Big Island<\/p>\n We admit. As hard as we try every week, we still likely didn\u2019t find every event happening around the Big Island. Plus, we can\u2019t fit everything going on each week in our entertainment roundup. So here are websites for some popular Big Island venues that you can peruse to discover other events, activities, shows, festivals or workshops that pique your interest.<\/p>\n Willy\u2019s Hot Chicken, Kailua-Kona:\u00a0https:\/\/willieshotchicken.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aloha Theatre, Kealakekua:\u00a0https:\/\/apachawaii.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Blue Dragon Tavern, Kawaihae:\u00a0https:\/\/www.bluedragontavern.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Donkey Mill Art Center, H\u014dlualoa:\u00a0https:\/\/donkeymillartcenter.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n East Hawai\u2018i Cultural Center, Hilo:\u00a0https:\/\/ehcc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park:\u00a0https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/havo\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n Hilo Town Market, Hilo:\u00a0https:\/\/hilotownmarket.co\/events<\/a><\/p>\n Hilo Town Tavern, Hilo (on Facebook):\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100041333509786<\/a><\/p>\n Honoka\u2018a People\u2019s Theatre, Honoka\u2018a:\u00a0https:\/\/www.honokaapeople.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Kahilu Theatre, Waimea:\u00a0https:\/\/kahilu.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Keauhou Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona:\u00a0https:\/\/keauhoushoppingcenter.com\/experience\/<\/a><\/p>\n Kona Commons, Kailua-Kona:\u00a0https:\/\/www.konacommons.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n Lava Shack, P\u0101hoa (on Instagram):\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lavashackpahoa\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n Lyman Museum, Hilo:\u00a0https:\/\/lymanmuseum.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n MyBar Kona, Kailua-Kona:\u00a0https:\/\/www.mybarkona.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Palace Theater, Hilo:\u00a0https:\/\/hilopalace.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n University of Hawai\u2018i at Hilo Performing Arts Center, Hilo:\u00a0https:\/\/artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n Volcano Art Center, Volcano:\u00a0https:\/\/volcanoartcenter.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Wailoa Center, Hilo:\u00a0https:\/\/www.wailoacenter.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>Portion of image courtesy of Palace Theater website<\/p>\n<\/a>Portion of image from Facebook<\/p>\n
Come check it out Friday, December 2, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Kava Republic is here for the little highs of everyday life \u2014 the calm before your day starts, the spark of a good conversation, the laughter that carries late into the night. The downtown Hilo bar and cafe is excited to welcome Mano back for another awesome night of live music. So stop in to enjoy the music or just share a shell.<\/p>\n<\/a>Portion of image from Facebook<\/p>\n<\/a>Portion of image from Facebook<\/p>\n<\/a>Portion of image from Facebook<\/p>\n<\/a>Portion of image from Facebook<\/p>\n<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Carlin Ma Photography<\/p>\n<\/a>Portion of courtesy image<\/p>\n<\/a>Portion of image courtesy of Kahilu Theatre website<\/p>\n<\/a>Photo Compilation: Big Island Now<\/p>\n