MONDAY, Dec. 31
ISLAND SWING NEW YEAR’S EVE
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge, 150 Kinoole St.
When: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Details: Four-hour dance party with Island Swing Orchestra. Dance to swing, cha cha, tango, waltz, salsa, rumba — the music of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and more, with vocals by Kauilani Trainer, Elena Welch, Marius Stranger. Tickets $10, advance, $15 at door, available at Basically Books.
Contact: Marius Stranger, 339- 0084, marius50@live.com
COUNTRY MUSIC AT MAKU‘U
Where: Maku’u Farmers Market in Puna
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 30
Details: Michael Strand’s country band performs while you shop.
Contact: Michael Strand, 756- 8621, mstrand@ymail.com
KMC NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Where: KMC Lava Lounge
When: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31
Details: Welcome in the New Year with dancing and a midnight toast. Park fees may apply.
Contact: Piilani Galdones, 967-8365, marketing@kmc-volcano.com
FRIDAY, Jan. 4
AIKIDO DEMONSTRATION
Where: Aikido of Hilo, 29 Shipman St. No. 203 (Koehnen’s Alley, downtown Hilo)
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 4
Details: Aikido sixth-dan black belt instructors and students give a free public demonstration of this Japanese martial art. Aikido is an effective self-defense and a path of development, integrating the whole person — physically, mentally and spiritually. Training improves self-confidence, discipline and awareness. Physical benefits include greater flexibility, endurance, coordination and balance.
Contact: Barbara, 935-2454, AikidoOfHilo@hawaiiantel.net
EAGLES STEAK/FISH DINNER
Where: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Keaau
When: 6 p.m. Jan. 4
Details: Dinner of steak or fish, with rice, baked potato, salad, desserts and coffee. Other beverages available by donation.
Contact: Michael Hescock, 238-0518, RobbinsR006@ Hawaii.rr.com
COMING
LE HOT CLUB DE HILO PLAYS GYPSY JAZZ
Where: The Blue Dragon Musiquarium, Kawaihae Harbor
When: 6 p.m. Jan. 5
Details: Le Hot Club de Hilo — the Big Island’s gypsy jazz band — performs hot swing music of the 1930s and ’40s. Come to listen; come to dance. $5 cover. Reservations suggested.
Contact: 882-7771, hal@halglatzer.com
LE HOT CLUB DE HILO PLAYS GYPSY JAZZ
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge, 150 Kinoole St., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Jan. 6
Details: Le Hot Club de Hilo — the Big Island’s gypsy jazz band — performs hot swing music of the 1930s and ’40s. Come to listen; come to dance. All tickets $10 at the door.
Contact: Hal Glatzer, 895- 4816, hal@halglatzer.com
KRIS FUCHIGAMI
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 11
Details: Special ukulele performance at Center Court on second Friday of each month.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
THE WALL AT ‘IMILOA
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 11
Details: ‘Imiloa Friday night planetarium Program presents “The Wall,” where the classic Pink Floyd album is brought to life with a stunning full-dome digital interpretation of the sounds and imagery of the album’s music. Show dates are Jan. 11, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 22; March 8, 22, 29.
Contact: 969-9703, info@ imiloahawaii.org
KAI HOOPII IN VOLCANO
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center, HVNP
When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16
Details: Listen to the sweet falsetto voice of Kai Hoopii, sharing music of his ohana from Kahakuloa, Maui. Free.
Contact: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
KE OLA PONO NO NA KUPUNA OF HILO
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17
Details: Alu Like kupuna from Hilo share their music and hula at Center Court.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
AUDITIONS FOR VOLCANO VARIETY SHOW
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 17
Details: Also on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. Auditions for Volcano Variety Show open to all ages and talents. Application fee $15 per act. For application or more info, email Julie@volcanoartcenter.org.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967-8222
‘MAUNA KEA SKIES’ AT ‘IMILOA
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 18
Details: On the third Friday of each month, learn about the Hawaiian night sky at the monthly “Mauna Kea Skies” talk where astronomers from the Mauna Kea observatories speak about recent discoveries and the science behind them.
Contact: 969-9703, info@ imiloahawaii.org
KOREAN STORYTELLING AND SINGING
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 19
Details: “One Hundred Ten Years Ago, Pak Hungbo Came To Hawaii,” by Chan E. Park, narrates the Korean migration to Hawaii. For tickets, call Bonnie at 333-2730 or email artsforall-hawaii@hotmail.com.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA
Where: VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26
Details: Hula Arts at Kilauea with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration at the hula platform near VAC Gallery. Bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Hands-on cultural demo 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
ONGOING
HILO HULA DAYS
Where: Mo’oheau Bandstand
When: 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Hilo Improvement Program, Downtown Improvement Association welcome cruise ship passengers. Live Hawaiian music and hula. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday, or when a ship is in port during the week. Free.
Contact: Eden Patino, 935- 8850, eden.c.patino@gmail.com
BOOM BASH DANCE
Where: HPP Activity Center,
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday
Details: Boom Bash, community dance on third Saturday of each month. DJ Uncle Mikey spins the tunes. Email music requests in advance. $5.
Contact: Leilani, 982-8417, boombashhpp@gmail.com
