Spotlight's Big Island Gold Magazine
Big Island Entertainment Guide
From comedy to magic, show bands to local bands, you will want to spend a few evenings enjoying yourselves. Going to a lu‘au is also a must. Generally included in this Hawaiian feast, apart from the great food, is hula dancing, singing, ancient arts and crafts, games and traditional ceremonies. So go out and find something to do!
East Hawaii Cultural Center (EHCC)
EHCC in downtown Hilo offers FREE year-round art exhibits, monthly festivals, cultural events, art classes and a theater with plays, concerts, talent shows and more! Be sure to check out the FREE Aloha Saturday Festival every third Saturday across the street in Kalakaua Park. 141 Kalakaua St. More information call, (808) 961-5711.Island Breeze Luau
This award-winning lu‘au is held on the historic grounds of the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Savor the delicious feast as you revel in the colorful costumes and dances from Polynesia. Highlights include the Royal Court arrival, imu (underground oven) ceremony, arts and crafts demonstrations and spectacular Samoan Fireknife dance. Visit www.IslandBreezeLuau.com. For reservations, call (808) 326-4969.Island Breeze Productions - "Gathering of the Kings"
The Big Island's only Polynesian feast is a combination of two award winners at The Fairmont Orchid Hawai’i at Mauna Lani. Travel to the islands of Hawai’i, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti as you taste the Pacific's culinary treasures. Enjoy the drama and dance; a fusion of both traditional and modern dance choreography. The Gathering of the Kings retells the story of the journey of Polynesians as they settled the Pacific. Visit www.GatheringOfTheKings.com. For reservations, call (808) 326-4969.Island Breeze Productions - "haleo, the voice of life"
HALEO, the Voice of Life, celebrates the history of the ahupua‘a (land division) called Keauhou. It tells about the birth of Kauikeauoli who became Kamehameha III, surfing stories of He’eia Bay, the battle of Kuamo’o and how Kamehameha III bridged the gap of many ancient traditions as he brought the people of his kingdom into a new era. See Haleo at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. Viist www.HaleoLuau.com.After Dark in the Park
After Dark in the Park is a series of evening lectures on geology, biology, Hawaiian culture, and history. They are offered several Tuesdays a month at 7:00 p.m. in the Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. For more information, call (808) 985-6011."Hawaiiana Live!"
Every Wednesday, at the Hilo's Palace Theater in downtown Hilo presents an entertaining cultural program featuring hula, the theater's historic pipe organ and more. 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. 38 Haili St. (808) 934-7010.For tips on daily and evening entertainment, check with your concierge desk to find out the what, where and who, of the best entertainment is on the island.
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