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<\/a>Image Courtesy: Kahilu Theatre website<\/p>\nNo. 1 \u2014 OperAloha (Waimea, March 13)<\/p>\n
When: 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Location: Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road<\/p>\n
OperAloha returns for its fourth annual edition at Kahilu, continuing its signature fusion of world-class opera and rich musical traditions of Hawai\u2018i. The evening spans a stunning musical landscape \u2014 with selections in Native Hawaiian, M\u0101ori, Samoan, Portuguese, Italian and French in genres from opera and jazz to fado, Golden Age classics and art song.<\/p>\n
More info\/tickets: Visit the Kahilu Theatre website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 2 \u2014 21st annual Home Expo Hawai\u02bbi (Keauhou, March 14-15)<\/p>\n When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n Location: OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa, Kaleiopapa Convention Center, 78-128 \u02bbEhukai St.<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/p>\n Come get inspired to remodel, redecorate and elevate your living space! The community is invited to this free annual home show, packed with products and services featuring 20-plus local exhibitors. Also enjoy live radio with KAPA D.J. Darde Gamayo, prize giveaways and a chance to win a free night\u2019s stay at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa.<\/p>\n More info: Visit the Home Expo Hawai\u2018i website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 3 \u2014 2nd annual YAS Fest (Hilo, March 14)<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: Kal\u0101kaua Park, 136 Kal\u0101kaua St.<\/p>\n East Hawai\u2018i Cultural Center\u2019s Youth Art Series treats keiki and their families to an exciting array of performances, craft and information booths and art activities, bringing together local organizations dedicated to providing arts opportunities to keiki and teens from around Hawai\u2019i Island. Headlining the performers is HAAStile, a teen rock band from Hawai\u2018i Academy of Arts and Sciences.<\/p>\n More info\/full lineup: Visit the East Hawai\u2018i Cultural Center website<\/a>, call 808-961-5711 or visit the cultural center during regular business hours at 141 Kal\u0101kaua Street<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 4 \u2014 Hula Kahiko (Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park, March 14)<\/p>\n When: 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n Location: Kahua hula (hula platform) near Volcano Art Center Gallery<\/p>\n Enjoy traditional hula by H\u0101lau Unalau under the direction of Pele Kaio. Bring sun\/rain gear and sitting mats and arrive early because of limited parking at K\u012blauea Visitor Center, which is under renovation. If parking is full, be prepared to walk from the overflow lot at K\u016bkam\u0101hu\u0101kea (Steam Vents).<\/p>\n More info: Call 808-967-7565 or email to info@volcanoartcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 5 \u2014 Ha\u02bbi Mo\u02bbolelo (Storytelling) (Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park, March 14)<\/p>\n When: 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n Location: Kahuku Visitor Contact Station, Kahuku Unit<\/p>\n H\u0101lau N\u0101 Lei Ha\u02bbaheo o Kona under the direction of N\u0101 Kumu Hula Bobo Palacat, Konia Palacat, Ashlynn Palacat, Ali\u2019i Keanaaina, Aoi Takamiyagi and Alohi Abraham presents a wondrous tale about Pele\u2019s journey from Kahiki to Hawai\u02bbi, her time in K\u012blauea and the stpru of Hi\u02bbiaka and Lohi\u02bbau. It will also honor hula ma\u02bbi (procreation chants) that inspire creation of new life and care for the land and its people.<\/p>\n More info: Visit the national park online calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 6 \u2014 STEAM-CON (P\u0101hoa, March 14)<\/p>\n When: 2 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: Arts and Sciences Center, 15-1397 Post Office Road<\/p>\n This inaugural event encourages attendees to arrive curious so they can leave in awe, newly aware of the extraordinary creativity, intelligence and collaboration quietly unfolding in Puna. This celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics is designed to spark curiosity, elevate local work and illuminate pathways for learning, innovation, connection and opportunity that exist close to home.<\/p>\n More info: Visit the STEAM-CON website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 7 \u2014 EkoluLaule\u2018a (Hilo, March 14)<\/p>\n When: 4:15 p.m.; doors open at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, 93 Banyan Drive<\/p>\n Enjoy an evening of great music and high-energy performances, local food and craft vendors in a beautiful tropical setting with a vibrant outdoor music experience filled with island rhythms and aloha vibes. Don\u2019t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of music and community with legendary group Ekolu.<\/p>\n More info\/tickets: Visit the Ekolu website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 8 \u2014 Puana ke Alaula Ho\u2018olaule\u2018a (\u02bb\u0100inaloa, March 15)<\/p>\n When: Noon to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Location: Maku\u2019u Farmers Market, 15-2131 Kea\u2019au-P\u0101hoa Road, Unit A7<\/p>\n This special, heartfelt benefit concert honors beloved cultural practitioner, devoted kumu hula, educator and Kahu of Ka Mau Loa o ka M\u0101lamalama Pi\u02bbilani Ka\u02bbawaloa. Enjoy live Hawaiian mele, hula, food, vendors, fellowship and aloha while standing together to raise funds for a woman who has given so much to keiki, her l\u0101hui and the community so she can fight brain cancer.<\/p>\n More info\/tickets: Visit Eventbrite<\/a>. Visit her GoFundMe campaign<\/a>\u00a0for additional ways to donate.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 9 \u2014 Spring Break Science Makers (Waik\u014dloa, March 16-20)<\/p>\n When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day<\/p>\n Location: Hawai\u2018i Keiki Museum, 69-250 Waik\u014dloa Beach Drive, K104<\/p>\n Looking for a way for keiki to get creative during Spring Break? Send them to become Science Makers during this week of workshops that will spark their imagination. There will be virtual reality wayfinding, a cardboard arcade, drones and photography, breaking and beatboxing, sign language as well as geodes and sand art. Perfect for keiki ages 7 to 14 years old.<\/p>\n More info\/register: Visit the Hawai\u2018i Keiki Museum website<\/a>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/p>\n No. 10 \u2014 Climbing Camp (Hilo, March 16-19)<\/p>\n When: Noon to 3 p.m. each day<\/p>\n Location: Big Island Climbing, 126 Keawe St.<\/p>\n This Spring Break camp is perfect for kids ages 8 to 13 years old to explore their climbing abilities, make new friends and have a blast in a safe, supportive environment. Each session is packed with creative games, movement challenges and plenty of climbing fun, no matter if your child is new to climbing or has some experience. Don\u2019t wait to sign up. Space is limited.<\/p>\n More info\/register: Visit the Big Island Climbing 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>Photo Courtesy<\/p>\n<\/a>Image Courtesy: East Hawai\u2018i Cultural Center<\/p>\n<\/a>Image Courtesy: Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park website<\/p>\n<\/a>Image Courtesy: National Park Service<\/p>\n<\/a>Image Courtesy<\/p>\n<\/a>Image from Facebook<\/p>\n<\/a>Image Courtesy: Eventbrite<\/p>\n<\/a>Photo Courtesy: Hawai\u2018i Keiki Museum<\/p>\n<\/a>Image from Facebook<\/p>\n<\/a>Image Compilation: Big Island Now<\/p>\n