Nightlife & the Arts in Big Island
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Nightlife & the Arts in Big Island
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Aloha Angel Performing Arts Center
Local talent stages musicals and Broadway plays at this charming... |
Theater | Big Island |
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Aloha Theatre
Local groups stage musicals and plays at this charming old plantation... |
Theater | Big Island |
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Black and White Night
This lovely annual outdoor party takes place in downtown Hilo... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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Blue Dragon
If you're looking for live music and dancing, you can find it... |
Music Clubs | Kohala Coast |
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Chinese New Year
Every February, Hilo throws a big free party complete with live... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Witness a dramatic fire-knife performance at the Island Breeze... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
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Cronie's Bar & Grill
A sports bar and hamburger joint by day, Cronie's is a local... |
Bars | Hilo |
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Evening on the Reef Glass Bottom Dinner Cruise
Blue Sea Cruises offers a classier alternative to the booze cruise... |
Entertainment Cruises | Big Island |
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Fairmont Orchid
The Fairmont's "Gathering of the Kings Polynesian Feast" offers... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel's Let's Go Crabbing
While the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's clambake gets all the acclaim... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
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Hawaii International Film Festival
With screenings at Hilo's Palace Theater and Kainaliu's Aloha... |
Film | Big Island |
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Hilton Waikoloa Village
This venue seats 400 people outdoors at the Kamehameha Court... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
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Honokaa People's Theater
Screening art films during the week and more mainstream releases... |
Film | Big Island |
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Huggo's on the Rocks
Jazz, country, and rock bands perform at this popular place... |
Dance Clubs | Big Island |
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Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
If you're a beer drinker, you'll appreciate the numerous selections... |
Bars | Big Island |
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Kahilu Theater
For legitimate theater, the little town of Waimea is your best... |
Theater | Big Island |
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Keauhou 7 Cinemas
This is a splendid seven-theater complex, and there are several... |
Film | Big Island |
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King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade
Every June, Kailua-Kona rolls out its annual King Kamehameha... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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Kona Brewers Festival
At this great annual celebration, roughly 30 breweries and 25... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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Kona Brewing Co.
This place has been a local favorite practically since it opened... |
Bars | Big Island |
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Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Held over 10 days, the oldest food festival in Hawaii includes... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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Kress Cinemas
Critically acclaimed films and the occasional art-house flick... |
Film | Big Island |
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Luana Terrace
This wood-paneled lounge in the Fairmont Orchid has a large terrace... |
Bars | Kohala Coast |
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Lulu's
On weekends, a young crowd gyrates to hot dance music—hip-hop... |
Dance Clubs | Big Island |
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Makalapua Stadium Cinemas
The 10-screen theater in Kailua-Kona has stadium seating and... |
Film | Big Island |
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Malolo Lounge
A favorite after-work spot for employees from the surrounding... |
Bars | Kohala Coast |
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
On the oceanfront North Pointe Luau Grounds of the Mauna Kea... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Clambake
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's weekly clambake features an extensive... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
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Merrie Monarch Festival
The mother of all Big Island festivals, the Merrie Monarch celebrates... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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Moku O Keawe International Festival
An annual event held on the big stage at Waikoloa Bowl, this... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
A popular gathering place, this sports bar in the back of the... |
Bars | Big Island |
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Okolemaluna Tiki Lounge
This addition to the Kailua-Kona cocktail scene is a cool, retro... |
Bars | Big Island |
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Palace Theatre
After decades of neglect, this theater dating from 1925 has been... |
Film | Big Island |
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Prince Kuhio Stadium Cinemas
First-run films are shown on the nine screens of the Prince Kuhio... |
Film | Big Island |
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Remixx Lounge
Kailua-Kona's favorite wine bar, Remixx Lounge is the place to... |
Bars | Big Island |
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Royal Kona Resort
This resort lights its torches for a spectacular show and an... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
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Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
On the graceful grounds of the Sheraton Keauhou Bay, this luau... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
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Taste of the Hawaiian Range
Since 1995, this culinary event has given locals and visitors... |
Festivals | Big Island |
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University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center
This 600-seat venue hosts a full season of dance, drama, music... |
Theater | Big Island |
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Volcano Art Center
Hawaiian music and dance, as well as theater performances, are... |
Theater | Big Island |
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Waikoloa Beach Marriott
At this celebration, the entertainment includes a Samoan fire... |
Themed Entertainment | Big Island |
Travel Deals in Big Island
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