Community Calendar

Call for artists to submit entries for artwork created with water-soluble media. Entries and digital images should be submitted online by June 13, 2025, 5 p.m. HST. The exhibition will open on July 29 and end on August 23. It will be juried by Gary Tucker. Take-in date is July 27, shipped art must be received at the Downtown Art Gallery by July 24, 2025. Entry fee for each artwork is $14 for HWS members, $20 for non-members. There is a 30% commission for any artwork sold. More details and show prospectus are available at the HWS website and the QR code provided.

Come join us for this month’s book sale! The sale features Hawaiiana, Special Collections, LPs, non-fiction, paperback trades, and YA & children’s books. Tables of books will be set up in the Lobby and Adult Room. All proceeds support the activities and programs presented at the libraries in Kealakekua and Kailua-Kona.

The Waikōloa Biocultural Series brings local experts, practitioners, scientists, and community leaders to the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve to share their ‘ike with our community. This series began in 2020 to broaden horizons, connect to place and each other, and provide opportunities for our community to engage with the forest. We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated, passionate, and generous leaders, teachers, and kūpuna in our community that are willing to come to Waikōloa Dry Forest, and share their stories and experience with all of us.

The 2025 talk series is based on “Little Biology” and will include talks about the mini yet mighty and lesser-discussed biology that play big roles in our environments. Presentations will feature speakers who carry kuleana in Hawaiʻi and create a space for sharing knowledge and experiences in a supportive community.

Talks are free, open to the public, and hosted at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve.

Come join us for this month’s book sale! The sale features Hawaiiana, Special Collections, LPs, non-fiction, paperback trades, and YA & children’s books. Tables of books will be set up in the Lobby and Adult Room. All proceeds support the activities and programs presented at the libraries in Kealakekua and Kailua-Kona.

Dirty Cello – High-Energy Blues, Rock & Americana Live at Kahilu

From Iceland to Italy and across the U.S., San Francisco-based Dirty Cello brings an electrifying fusion of blues, rock, and Americana to the stage. Led by virtuosic cellist Rebecca Roudman, this dynamic band redefines the possibilities of the cello, blending down-home blues, high-energy rock, and stompin’ Americana into a one-of-a-kind musical experience.

Critics rave about Dirty Cello’s genre-bending sound!

Buy your tickets today at kahilu.org

Each month join local musicians for genre base workshops, ensembles, and open mics.

Bring your instrument or borrow.

This is our third year and we are looking forward to providing free music education for years to come. Please enjoy sharing and all the events at BIG (Big Island Guitar).

Unlike any other music gathering we encourage all to come learn and teach. We cover music theory how to chart songs and meet others that share your passion for music…. Heck possibly even form a group!

One of our instructors, Wago Howard, shares the event via YouTube for those who choose the couch tour approach.
https://youtube.com/@wagohowardmusic?si=mVwKahU4cA6T8rUt

For all others, see you every first Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM of each month. For Amazing Music Events:
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Saxophone Beginner Jazz Ensemble : First Tuesday Bi- monthly

6:00pm-7:30pm

(Apr. Ist , June. 3rd, Aug. 5th, Oct.7th, Dec.2nd)

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Family Ukulele Night : 4-5pm First Saturday of each month

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“OPEN JAM” FULL BAND :

5:00-7pm First Saturday of each Month through end of year!

The Puna Men's Chorus is beginning rehearsals and is recruiting men of any singing experience to join. We are planning for shows in the fall or winter of 2022. Our group is one of the favorites in the Puna and Hilo area so join us for a wonderful and fulfilling singing experience.

The Waikōloa Biocultural Series brings local experts, practitioners, scientists, and community leaders to the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve to share their ‘ike with our community. This series began in 2020 to broaden horizons, connect to place and each other, and provide opportunities for our community to engage with the forest. We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated, passionate, and generous leaders, teachers, and kūpuna in our community that are willing to come to Waikōloa Dry Forest, and share their stories and experience with all of us.

The 2025 talk series is based on “Little Biology” and will include talks about the mini yet mighty and lesser-discussed biology that play big roles in our environments. Presentations will feature speakers who carry kuleana in Hawaiʻi and create a space for sharing knowledge and experiences in a supportive community.

Talks are free, open to the public, and hosted at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve.

Each month join local musicians for genre base workshops, ensembles, and open mics.

Bring your instrument or borrow.

This is our third year and we are looking forward to providing free music education for years to come. Please enjoy sharing and all the events at BIG (Big Island Guitar).

Unlike any other music gathering we encourage all to come learn and teach. We cover music theory how to chart songs and meet others that share your passion for music…. Heck possibly even form a group!

One of our instructors, Wago Howard, shares the event via YouTube for those who choose the couch tour approach.
https://youtube.com/@wagohowardmusic?si=mVwKahU4cA6T8rUt

For all others, see you every first Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM of each month. For Amazing Music Events:
——
Saxophone Beginner Jazz Ensemble : First Tuesday Bi- monthly

6:00pm-7:30pm

(Apr. Ist , June. 3rd, Aug. 5th, Oct.7th, Dec.2nd)

——-

Family Ukulele Night : 4-5pm First Saturday of each month

——-

“OPEN JAM” FULL BAND :

5:00-7pm First Saturday of each Month through end of year!

The Waikōloa Biocultural Series brings local experts, practitioners, scientists, and community leaders to the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve to share their ‘ike with our community. This series began in 2020 to broaden horizons, connect to place and each other, and provide opportunities for our community to engage with the forest. We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated, passionate, and generous leaders, teachers, and kūpuna in our community that are willing to come to Waikōloa Dry Forest, and share their stories and experience with all of us.

The 2025 talk series is based on “Little Biology” and will include talks about the mini yet mighty and lesser-discussed biology that play big roles in our environments. Presentations will feature speakers who carry kuleana in Hawaiʻi and create a space for sharing knowledge and experiences in a supportive community.

Talks are free, open to the public, and hosted at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve.