Here are 9 Big Island experiences you’ll love today (Wed, Jan 14)

Here are 9 Big Island experiences you’ll love today (Wed, Jan 14)

Can you feel it? That cool Hilo mist giving way to a soft, golden pau hana glow. The kind of Wednesday where verses bounce off kava cups, boards splash at sunset, and the palms sway like they’re in on the beat.

If you’ve never watched a freestyle bloom under warm night air, tonight’s your night. The cypher is calling, the pool lights shimmer, and jungle bass is warming up down Puna side.

Don’t-miss highlights

If you crave raw, in-the-moment flow, slide into the kava circle for Cypher Night: Freestyle Improv & Hip Hop. Hosted by Tiger Heart, it’s every Wednesday from 6pm ’til pau—open, playful, and totally free. Mic in hand, ʻohana at your back, and that mellow kava calm keeping time.

Feeling the water call? The lights at Kawamoto Pool make the steam look like stardust at Springboard Diving Club . New stand and board, all ages welcome, and it’s free. Big smiles, big splashes—perfect for keiki and anyone young at heart.

And if you want to dance your medicine, WeDance: Imagika Om Ecstatic Dance at Mystic Dance Temple is a whole ritual of sound—global bass, tribal rhythms, and deep embodiment. It’s the kind of set where you leave lighter than you came.

Today’s vibe check

Night owls: Mic-lovers can double dip—share a song at Open Mic in the Rainbow Room at The Booch Bar (sign-ups start at 5:30), then flow straight to the freestyle at La Hiki Ola. If one cypher’s not enough, there’s also Cypher Night at La Hiki Ola Kava Bar—same heart, more chances to jump in.

Chill crew: Belt your favorite throwbacks at Karaoke at 168 Keawe Street. Free, friendly, and dangerously fun with friends.

Wellness seekers: Tomorrow morning lands soft with Hatha Yoga with Marika – Thursday Class at Hawaiian Sanctuary and Roots of Yoga with Marcia at Kalani. Gentle alignment, breath, and jungle birdsong—9:00 AM never felt so good.

Deep dive folks: Ready for big transformation? Rage Retreat Hawaii begins tomorrow in the Puna District—an immersive women’s journey to alchemize sacred rage into power and pleasure.

Craving more tunes or movement? Find more live music and dance to round out your night.

Local’s notes

• ●Pau hana plan: Park once in Hilo town and walk—Booch Bar, La Hiki Ola, and 168 Keawe are an easy hop apart.
• ●Mic time: For the cypher, come right at 6pm if you want to get on early. For Open Mic, sign-ups are in person at 5:30.
• ●Pool prep: Bring a towel, water, and warm layers for post-dive. Even Hilo chills a bit after dark.
• ●Ecstatic dance flow: Barefoot friendly. Leave the perfume; let the vetiver and jungle air do the work.

Tomorrow’s tease

Sunrise stretch, jungle breeze. Two flavors of morning yoga and day one of a powerful Puna retreat—set your alarm and let Thursday meet you softly.

Curious what else is popping across the island? Come wander and explore more events →

FAQ

Q: Which events are free tonight? A: Cypher Night: Freestyle Improv & Hip Hop, Cypher Night at La Hiki Ola Kava Bar, Springboard Diving Club , and Karaoke are all free.

Q: What time do things start? A: Cypher Night runs every Wednesday from 6pm ’til pau. Open Mic sign-ups at 5:30. Ecstatic Dance is this evening; Yoga classes begin at 9:00 AM tomorrow.

Q: Is there something for keiki? A: Yes—Springboard Diving Club at Kawamoto Pool welcomes all ages and abilities.

Q: Where should I go first if I want music? A: Hit Open Mic at The Booch Bar to warm up, then flow to the cypher at La Hiki Ola for a late-night freestyle circle.