Community Calendar

Island residents and visitors can get ready to slither into the Year of the Snake during Chinatown 808’s popular Chinatown Festival & Parade. The event presented by American Savings Bank, returns on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Aala Park, inviting guests to celebrate together and ring in the Lunar New Year. Participants can look forward to ssspectacular spectacles including lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, food and craft vendors, keiki activities, live entertainment, and many other traditions and activities that are known to bring good luck and prosperity in the New Year.

Experience Live Music at The Lounge & The Velvet Monkey!

Join us every Saturday evening at two of Hawaii Kai's premier music venues, located within the iconic Island Sound Studios.

Discover an exciting lineup of four unique performances, featuring both established and up-and-coming artists. Enjoy great music, indulge in a chef-inspired menu, and sip on expertly crafted cocktails—all in a vibrant, unforgettable setting.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Johnny The Third . He will performing relaxing sunset vibes at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Saturday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Reflect on the essence of Americana with a jam packed program full of American composers that encompass a wide array of styles.

Program:
Gershwin Lullaby

Womack Blue Ridge Seasons

INTERMISSION

Walker Lyric for Strings

Ives String Quartet No. 1

LONG WAY HOME, created and performed by Erin Healani Chung, goes up on Sat Jan 25 at the Hilo Palace Theater. This one-woman show is for anyone who has ever left home, chased a dream or questioned their Native Hawaiian identity. It’s a love letter to this incredible ‘āina and a tribute to the importance of following your dreams. Musical accompaniment will be provided by The Hilo Honeys (Jennie Goya Kaneshiro, Jenn Eng, Robin Ziroli and Jenni Kim Silva) and there is a special performance by guest artist Arieka Conant-Longakit.

A Hawai'i Island native, Erin is an actor and multi-disciplinary storyteller. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii - Mānoa and the Atlantic Acting School in New York City. She is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA - television credits include The Sinner (2018), Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2019) and Katy Keene (2020). LONG WAY HOME was created as part of a year long fellowship with support from Vibrant Hawai’i and the One Nation/One Project campaign "Arts for EveryBody," one of the largest public art campaigns in American History.

Arthur Miller’s award winning play, often considered one of the greatest plays ever written, will open Friday, January 24 and run for two weekends at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 3. The show closes February 2nd. The play is being produced by the Hilo, education arts, repertory theater aka: HEART.

KUMU KAHUA THEATRE PRESENTS SOUTHERNMOST by playwright Mary Lyon Kamitaki. On stage at the historic downtown Honolulu theatre from January 23 - February 23, Southernmost tells the story of retired fisherman Wally Chaves, who lives with his wife Becky in the hills of Kaʻu at the southernmost tip of the Big Island. Planting keiki trees for a coffee farm gives him new life. When daughter Charlene visits with her girlfriend Jessica, everything begins to get unstable. But when earthquakes start to really shake things up, should they stay or should they go?

Directed by Harry Wong III, the production features a stellar cast including Allan Okubo, Ember Isabelo, Sanae Tokumura, Stu Hirayama, and Violette Skilling. Tickets are on sale at www.kumukahua.org or by contacting the box office at (808) 536- 4441. Showtimes will be offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. As there will be no show on Super Bowl Sunday, a special matinee performance is available on Saturday, February 8th at 2pm. Audiences can also catch a Talk Story session with the cast and crew on January 31st following the performance.

Take a step back in time to the wonders of parlor magic. Enter a reception museum setting with your host who shares wonderous curiosities & oddities from strange lands in time. Then the magic truly starts as they guide you the right to pass through a secret portal & enter into a beautiful Victorian theatre full of antiques & splendor. Get comfortable as for your enjoyment we have gathered the world’s finest magicians waiting to astound & amaze you & of course comedy! Magic & comedy go hand in hand! We have two shows a night 5pm & 7.30pm except Dark Tuesdays. Family fun for everyone as keiki too love to be astounded & believing in magic is good for the soul. Admission includes a cocktail/virgin cocktail & we have GA seating & VIP front row. Kamaaina pricing too. Make your reservation at http://www.hotel-magic.com

Free Range Comedy
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Starts at 7:30pm
Run time: 90 minutes – no intermission
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About the Show
Every month! This wickedly funny improv troupe specializes in “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” short-form improv. You’ll laugh your tailfeather off!
Every Chick in the Book! Join Free Range Comedy at Pro Arts Playhouse. Show begins at 7:30, seating begins at 7pm. So funny you’ll laugh your feathers off for the cheep, cheep price of $15.
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Ticket Information
General Admission:
$15

About The Show:

An improvised night of comedy based on all things gloriously nerdy!
Produced by: Jose Ver

Entrance:

The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway to the left. Wheelchair-accessible entrance off of Pohukaina St.

Watch this video for directions: https://vimeo.com/764759569/e55fd90506?share=copy

Parking:

Street, metered and paid parking in nearby surrounding garages. Sorry, we do not validate.

Doors open 15 minutes before the show begins.

Masks are not required but highly recommended.

Because our shows are made up right before your eyes and ours, we recommend them to audiences 16 and over. Shows may contain adult language and situations. Parental discretion is advised.