🫂 Laulima Pahoa, Reggae on the Runway, and Poet Genny Lim

This Sunday in Hilo, don’t miss an afternoon of poetry and conversation with former San Francisco Arts Commissioner and SFJAZZ Poet Laureate Genny Lim, whose writings are informed by her passion for social justice, her collaborations with jazz legends such as Herbie Lewis, and her experience growing up as a second generation Chinese American in San Francisco.

Hi friend!

Where do I even begin? There’s so much happening this week!

If you’re on Hilo side: visit Uncle Roberts out in Kalapana for a Maui Fire fundraiser on Saturday afternoon or catch a poetry reading by SFJAZZ Poet Laureate Genny Lim on Sunday afternoon in Hilo. Live on Kona side? From Reggae on the Runway on Saturday to Exploring Within Silent Disco + Bonfire on Sunday, there’s lots to keep yourself entertained 💞

Looking for something to do this week? Here’s what’s happening on the Big Island. This is by no means an all-encompassing list, but a few ideas of events happening on Hawaiʻi Island.

TONIGHT

  • Wed Aug 22: Wednesday Night Market, 4:30-7:30pm at Hilo Town Market. Featuring local vendors + live music.
  • Wed Aug 22: Karaoke + DJ Dance Party, 8-Pau at Hilo Town Market Showroom. Over 300,000 songs to choose from! $10 entry, BYOB & BYOF.

Community

  • Fri Aug 25: Making Seed Paper, 10-12pm at Waiʻhinu Park, Kaʻū. Create recycled, plantable paper with seeds and intention to nurture and grow. Space is limited — see flyer for more info to contact organizer.
  • Sat Aug 26: 2nd Annual Mauka Makai Drag Show, 7-10pm at Honokaʻa People’s Theatre. Food trucks from 5-9pm. Tix are $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door.
  • Sat Aug 26: Universal Remedies: Herbal Bundles & Bottles, 10-12pm at Higashihara Park in Kona. Space is limited — see flyer for more info to contact organizer.
  • Sat Aug 26: Honohina Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance, 2pm in Nīnole (north of Honomu).
  • Sun Aug 27: Exploring Within Silent Disco + Bonfire, 5:30-8:30pm at a private location in Holualoa. Dive into movement, music, art, and dance as you enjoy this one-of-a-kind silent disco experience surrounded by nature. Tix are $33-$44.
  • Sun Aug 27: Poetry Reading by Genny Lim, 4pm at East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center Kahua ʻElua Theatre in Hilo. An afternoon of poetry and conversation with former San Francisco Arts Commissioner and SFJAZZ Poet Laureate Genny Lim. This event is FREE, but advance reservations are required!

Music + Dancing

Comedy + Entertainment

  • Mon Aug 28 & Thurs Aug 31: AUDITIONS for The Rocky Horror Show, 7pm at Paradise Performing Arts Center in Hilo. Auditionees must be 18+. Performances will be held Oct 20-31.
  • Mon Aug 28: Open Mic, 7:30pm at Hilo Town Tavern.
  • Tues Aug 29: Tuesday Taco Comedy, 6:30-8:30pm at Kona Elk’s Lodge. 2 tacos are $8. Comedy from 7-8:30pm followed by an open mic.
  • Tues Aug 29: Pineapples Comedy Open Mic, 9pm at My Bar in Kailua-Kona. 5 minute time slots for your music, comedy, and poetry!

Weekly Markets

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Thanks for reading!

Krista

P.S. Keauhou Farmers Market is hosting a mango eating contest! Enter by August 30, 2023 to enter and compete to win 10 lbs of mangoes.

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