Happy Aloha Friday! There’s so much fun to be had this weekend, with Cinco de Mayo events, May Day events, and Comic Book Day. Locally, it’s a very special weekend for East Hawai’i, as Governor Green has proclaimed May 6, 2023 as Edith Kanaka’ole Day. There will be special events on Saturday to honor this very special wahine and her impacts on Hawai’i both in-person and via live stream. Check out our list of Big Island weekend events below, and have fun!
Big Island Weekend Events: Friday, May 5, 2023
Ho'olaule'a: A Graduates Celebration | May 5, 2-10pm and May 6, | 7pm | Anty's, Hilo | $15-$50 passes
JamesgangproductionsLLC Annual Ho’olaule’a is put together for the community to celebrate together. Graduation Time is one of the biggest celebratory times we have here in Hawaii. What better way to celebrate than together with Live music, dancing and Ono grindz. We are excited and we sure hope you are too!! Tickets available HERE.
Lucky Tongue Cinco de Mayo Party | Friday, May 5 | 7pm | Gertrude's Jazz Bar, Kona | $10 cover
Gertrude's Jazz Bar / Lucky Tongue Cinco De Mayo Party
Event in Kailua-Kona, HI by King Current on Friday, May 5 2023
Cinco de Mayo Party | Friday, May 5 | 9pm | My Bar Kona | no cover
Big Island Weekend Events: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Edith Kanaka'ole Day | Saturday, May 6 | 10:30am | University of Hawai'i Hilo Performing Arts Center + Edith Kanaka'ole Hall | FREE
Governor Josh Green has proclaimed May 6, 2023 as Edith Kanaka‘ole Day! The public is invited to attend a special event honoring Aunty Edith Kekuhikuhipuʻuoneonāaliʻiōkohala Kanaka‘ole:
Saturday, May 6, 2023
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Performing Arts Center
10:30 a.m. (doors open at 10:00 a.m.)
Livestream link: https://go.hawaii.edu/XXT
Celebration and Exhibits of Aunty Edith’s Impact:
Edith Kanaka‘ole Hall
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Saturday, May 6 | 10am-1pm | Hawai'i Keiki Museum, Kona
Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Hawai'i Keiki Museum
Dance event in Waikoloa, HI by Hawai'i Keiki Museum and Emi Leung-Koiso on Saturday, May 6 2023
May Day Celebration | Saturday, May 6 | 11:30am-3:30pm | Keauhou Shopping Center, Kona | FREE
May Day
Dance event in Kailua-Kona, HI by Keauhou Shopping Center on Saturday, May 6 2023
Heineken Silver Launch Party | Saturday, May 6 | 6-9pm | Grand Naniloa Hotel, Hilo | FREE
GRAND NANILOA HOTEL HILO HOSTS PARTY CELEBRATING OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF NEW HEINEKEN® SILVER LAGER
Event by Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo on Saturday, May 6 2023
Free Comic Book Day | Saturday, May 6 | 10am-8pm | Enjoy Comics, Hilo | FREE
ENJOY COMICS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EVENT!
Art event in Hilo, HI by Enjoy Comics on Saturday, May 6 2023
Healthy Hearts Hawai'i | Saturday, May 6 | 9am-3pm | Aupuni Center County of Hawai'i, Hilo | FREE
Healthy Hearts Hawai'i
Event in Hilo, HI by Blue Zones Project - Big Island on Saturday, May 6 2023
UFC Gym Grand Opening Party | Saturday, May 6 | 8am-7pm | UFC Gym, Hilo | FREE
UFC GYM Hilo Grand Opening Party ft. BJ Penn & Josh Thomson
Fitness event in Hilo, HI by UFC GYM on Saturday, May 6 2023
Hawai'i Island Weekend Events: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Walk With a Doc | Sunday, May 7 | 8am | Liliuokalani Park, Hilo | FREE
Walk With a Doc in Hilo
Event in Hilo, HI by AARP Hawaii on Sunday, May 7 2023
KJCA Kodomo no Hi Children's Day Celebration | Sunday, May 7 | 10:30am | Old A's, Kona | FREE
KJCA Kodomo no Hi Children's Day Celebration
Event in Kailua-Kona, HI by Kona Japanese Civic Association on Sunday, May 7 2023
Healing Service with Sound Bath and Energy Healing | Sunday, May 7 | 12-1pm | The Unity of Kona | FREE
Healing Service with Sound Bath and Energy Healing
Wellness event in Kailua-Kona, HI on Sunday, May 7 2023
South Kona Ecstatic Dance w/ DJ NTU | Sunday, May 7 | 5-8pm | Kona Dance & Performance Art Studio | $10 cover (free for keiki)
South Kona Ecstatic Dance w DJ NTU
Dance event in Kealakekua, HI by DJ NTU on Sunday, May 7 2023
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