No. 1 \u2014 Volcano: A Science Comedy Show (Hilo, Kailua-Kona; Jan. 9 and 10)<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Jan. 9 in Hilo, doors open at 6 p.m.; 7 p.m. Jan. 10 in Kona<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo; Kona Elks Lodge, 75-170 Hual\u0101lai Road, Kailua-Kona<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/b>ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/b><\/p>\n What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? Find out this weekend with intelligent and funny New York City-based stand-up comedian Ben Miller, who returns to the Big Island for a 1-hour show that is sure to have audiences erupting with laughter. Miller was artist-in-residence in 2023 at Hawai\u2019i Volcanoes National Park \u2014 the first stand-up comedian ever selected for the program. He explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies and more. Suitable for adults only.<\/p>\n More info\/tickets:<\/strong> Visit the Palace Theater website<\/a><\/strong> for the Hilo show. Visit Eventbrite<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for the Kailua-Kona show.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 2 \u2014 Club Kahilu Dance Night (Waimea, Jan. 9)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road<\/p>\n Feel the beat and move your soul with Fara Tolno, master percussionist and internationally acclaimed musician, as he offers powerful rhythms of West African drumming. Fara delivers an exhilarating live performance full of energy, improvisation and infectious groove, blending traditional instruments with contemporary flair to create a vibrant soundscape that invites everyone to dance, connect and celebrate. His music speaks across cultures \u2014 deeply rooted, rhythmically complex and absolutely joyful.<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/b><\/p>\n More info\/tickets:<\/strong> Visit the Kahilu Theatre website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 3 \u2014 \u2018\u014chi\u2018a Lehua Hike (Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park, Jan. 10)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Meet at Kahuku Visitor Contact Station (turn into Kahuku near the 70.5-mile marker on Highway 11 in Ka\u02bb\u016b)<\/p>\n Learn about the vital role of \u2018\u014dhi\u2018a lehua in native forests, the many forms of the \u2018\u014dhi\u2018a tree and the threat of rapid \u2018\u014dhi\u2018a death during this ranger-guided hike. Visitors will be able to identify the many differences of the most prominent native tree in Kahuku during this program, which is an easy, 1-mile, 1-hour walk.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Check the Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park calendar<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 4 \u2014 Coffee Notes events (Hilo, Jan. 10-11 and 14)<\/p>\n ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD<\/b><\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Various times<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Coffee Notes, 116 Keawe St.<\/p>\n Come enjoy Dagan Bernstein playing Waimea-inspired Hawai\u2019i folk music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and come back from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday for the shop\u2019s weekly Jazz Brunch featuring Joey Carroll on double bass and Matt Spencer on guitar. Then, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, don your best flapper or cool daddy-o costume and attend a special 1920s jazz night and costume party at 7 p.m. Wednesday with live music featuring The Speakeasy Four, special dinner service and dessert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and there is a $10 cover. There also will be a costume contest for the coolest of cool cats.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Call Coffee Notes at 808-767-8887.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 5 \u2014 6th Banyan Drive Art Stroll (Hilo, Jan. 10)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Noon to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Lili\u02bbuokalani Gardens, 49 Banyan Drive<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss another fun-filled day to benefit the gardens. Two art exhibits and a plethora of demonstrations will fill Wai\u0101kea Peninsula, from gyotaku at Suisan Fish Market to an art exhibit, silent auction and live entertainment at The Naniloa, with demonstrations including origami and lauhala weaving at several locations in between. There also will be door prizes at Banyan Gallery, and a lobby painting experience with Patrick Ching at Hilo Hawaiian.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Visit the Friends of Lili\u02bbuokalani Gardens website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 6 \u2014 Lopaka Roots Birthday Bash (Hilo, Jan. 12)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 6 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> The Rainbow Room, 110 Keawe St.<\/p>\n Come celebrate Kailua-Kona\u2019s own reggae singer\/songwriter Lopaka Rootz\u2019s birthday with live music, food and drinks. His music is a unique style of positive upbeat reggae with a message of gratitude and positivity. The show will also feature special guest Drew Daniels. Suggested donation of $10 at the door.<\/p>\n More info:<\/strong> Contact The Booch Bar at 808-498-4779 or visit The Booch Bar website<\/a><\/strong>. Click here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for additional information about Lopaka Rootz.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 7 \u2014 First Tee \u2013 Hawai\u02bbi Youth Golf and Development Programs (Volcano, beginning Jan. 13-14)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 4 to 5:15 p.m. both days<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Volcano Golf Course, 99-1621 Pi\u02bbimauna Drive<\/p>\n Registration is open for First Tee \u2013 Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s first programming opportunities of 2026. The organization helps kids and teens build strength of character through golf. Trained coaches deliver programs to keiki age 7 to 17 years old, helping build their inner strength, self-confidence and resilience. Using golf as the platform, participants learn critical life skills to grow socially, emotionally and academically.<\/p>\n More info\/registration:<\/strong> Visit the First Tee \u2013 Hawai\u02bbi website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 8 \u2014 15th annual Wiliwili Love Fest (Waik\u014dloa, Jan. 14)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Waik\u014dloa Dry Forest Preserve, off Quarry Road (look for signs for Waik\u014dloa Dry Forest Initiative) More info:<\/strong> Visit the Waik\u014dloa Dry Forest Initiative website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or email to wdfi@waikoloadryforest.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 9 \u2014 Valencia Baryton Project (Hilo, Jan. 14)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> University of Hawai\u2018i at Hilo Performing Arts Center, 200 W. K\u0101wili St.<\/p>\n The baryton \u2014 a cross between the viol da gamba and lirone \u2014 was the pinnacle of aristocratic instruments in the 1700s. The Valencia Baryton Project was formed with the vision of performing the classical and modern music written for it. The instrument with its 10 resonating and plucked strings gives the traditional string trio an entirely new dimension. Classic FM called the show \u201cpurity, articulation, dynamics, enthusiasm: it leaves nothing to be desired.\u201d<\/p>\n More info\/tickets:<\/strong> Visit the Hawai\u02bbi Concert Society website<\/a><\/strong> or email to info@hawaiiconcertsociety.org<\/a><\/strong>. Tickets also can be purchased at The Most Irresistible Shop and Basically Books; any remaining tickets will be available at the door.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/p>\n No. 10 \u2014 Candlelight: A Classic Rock Tribute with Blue Violin (Hilo, Jan. 15)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Palace Theater, 38 Haili St.<\/p>\n Step into a realm where intense candlelight burns and rock\u2019s greatest anthems are reborn through the raw power of the violin. The Palace stage will glow during an unforgettable, unique one-night-only concert featuring live violin loops colliding with smoke, light and epic arrangements for a genre-bending rock tribute. Blue Violin shatters musical boundaries, transforming familiar hits \u2014 such as \u201cThunderstruck\u201d by AC\/DC, \u201cFree Bird\u201d by Lynyrd Skynyrd, \u201cDevil Went Down to Georgia\u201d by The Charlie Daniels Band, \u201cStairway to Heaven\u201d by Led Zeppelin and more \u2014 into something fierce, beautiful and entirely new. The show is suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n More info\/tickets:<\/strong> Visit the Palace Theater website<\/a><\/strong>. Note:<\/strong> Priority orchestra tickets not only include premium seating, but also a pre-show event with Blue Violin, photos on the candlelit stage, signed concert poster, Blue Violin CD and digital access bundle.<\/p>\n * * * * * * * * *<\/strong><\/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 ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kahuku-Unit-of-HVNP-from-National-Park-Service-2.jpg\")
<\/a>Image Courtesy: National Park Service<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Speakeasy-event-at-Coffee-Notes-961x1024.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
<\/a>Image Courtesy: Coffee Notes<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Drive-Art-Stroll-from-Facebook-2-1024x544.jpg\")
<\/a>Image from Facebook<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lopaka-Rootz-Birthday-Bash-from-Facebok-2-1024x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Image from Facebook<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/First-Tee-Hawaii-events-from-website-2-1024x648.jpg\")
<\/a>Image Courtesy: First Tee \u2013 Hawai\u02bbi website<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wiliwili-Love-Fest-from-Waikoloa-Dry-Forest-Initiative-website-2-1024x699.jpg\")
<\/a>Image Courtesy: Waik\u014dloa Dry Forest Initiative website<\/p>\n
Fall in love with Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s native forests. This year\u2019s festival theme is \u201cWiliwili LOVE,\u201d celebrating a shared affection for the rare, resilient and iconic wiliwili tree. Festival-goers will enjoy a full day of activities, including exploring the region\u2019s unique lowland dry forest on guided hikes, participating in hands-on workshops and visiting educational booths hosted by local conservation and cultural organizations. There also will be a native plant giveaway, nursery tours, presentations, live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Valencia-Baryton-Project-from-website-2-1024x884.jpg\")
<\/a>Image Courtesy: Hawai\u2018i Concert Society website<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blue-Violin-2-1024x680.jpg\")
<\/a>Image Courtesy: Palace Theater<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Top-10-things-to-do-on-Big-Island-for-Jan-9-15-1-8-26-BIN-feature-pic-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo Compilation: Big Island Now<\/p>\n\n