Community Calendar

Aloha Theatre proudly presents a special one weekend fundraising performance of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, staring John Holliday and Kerry Matsumoto.

Celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day weekend with Love Letters, a tender, funny, and deeply moving play by A.R. Gurney. Told through a lifetime of letters, this intimate two-person performance follows childhood friends Melissa and Andrew as they share their hopes, dreams, triumphs, and heartaches across decades of correspondence

‘Mukashi Mukashi’ Sale at Hawaii Japanese Center, February 14 & 15

The Hawaii Japanese Center (HJC) will hold its popular “Mukashi Mukashi” sale on Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15. HJC members will be granted early admission from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. on February 14. Hours for the general public will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Over the years, the “Mukashi” sale has gained strong reputation for its array of vintage items donated to HJC by local residents – including ceramic ware (dishes, platters, tea sets, vases and sake sets); Japanese dolls; books; artwork and scrolls; kimono; obi; furniture; and much more!

Traditional Japanese children’s stories often begin with the phrase, “Mukashi, Mukashi,” or “Once upon a time…” In that vein, each item at this special sale has its own story to tell of its journey to the homes of families rooted here in Hawaii.

Proceeds from “Mukashi Mukashi” support HJC’s efforts to preserve the history and heritage of Japanese and other immigrants here in Hawaii. The Hawaii Japanese Center is located at 751 Kanoelehua Avenue. For more information, please email: info@hawaiijapanesecenter.com, or call (808) 934-9611 Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Aloha Theatre proudly presents a special one weekend fundraising performance of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, staring John Holliday and Kerry Matsumoto.

Celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day weekend with Love Letters, a tender, funny, and deeply moving play by A.R. Gurney. Told through a lifetime of letters, this intimate two-person performance follows childhood friends Melissa and Andrew as they share their hopes, dreams, triumphs, and heartaches across decades of correspondence

The Kona Choral Society presents the eighth annual Gospel Heritage Concert, Guide My Feet.

The Kona Choral Society presents the eighth annual Gospel Heritage Concert, Guide My Feet. The concert features guest vocal soloist Binti Bailey, conductor and KCS artistic director Susan McCreary Duprey, accompanist Gloria Juan, percussionist Sharon Cannon, and includes an audience sing-along. Music selections include pieces such as traditional spirituals and gospel tunes. A freewill offering will be taken to offset the costs of the performance. No tickets required.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

Internationally recognized for its inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has established itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation since its founding in 2002. Their Hilo concert on Wednesday, February 18 will include John Adams’ “Fellow Traveler,” Maurice Ravel’s impressionist and sensual string quartet, and Franz Schubert’s poignant “Death and the Maiden” quartet, one of the pillars of the chamber music repertoire.

Join us at the historic Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu for Spamalot!

Spamalot (also known as Monty Python's Spamalot: A Musical (Lovingly) Ripped Off from the Motion Picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail) is a musical with music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, and lyrics and a book by Idle. Based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical offers a highly irreverent parody of Arthurian legend, with the title being a portmanteau of Spam and Camelot.

You don't want to miss it! Get your tickets today.

Farmers and Artisan market

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

The 11th annual SOKO studio tour will take place on Saturday February 21 and Sunday February 22, 9 am to 4 pm.
Visit with 20 local artists in their studios along the scenic Kona coast, on this self-guided tour.
Whether you are an experienced art collector or just love being around art, this is an amazing opportunity to peek into the creative spaces of Kona’s artists, see art demonstrations and purchase local art direct from the artists. Our collective includes glass artists, painters, potters, photographers, assemblage sculptors, jewelers, printmakers, woodworkers, fiber and mosaic artists.
The tour takes place over two days so you can enjoy talking with artists about their inspiration and techniques and stop at local cafes along the way for coffee and lunch. Fine art pieces along with a wide range of small handcrafted gifts and cards are available for sale.

For more information and maps please visit Sokoartists.com