This Friday on Big Island: 26 Ways to Make May 29 Magic

Feel that pau hana breeze?

The plumeria is sweet tonight, and Hilo’s glow is just starting. If you want that true local vibe, wander into the lantern light of the FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET AT THE HILO TOWN MARKET on Waianuenue. Street eats, keiki laughter, and live tunes drift mauka to makai—free to cruise, plenty to taste, and all the town talk in one place.

Standout picks I’m stoked about

Craving culture with your sunset? The Hale Ho’aloha Lū’au at Mauna Lani brings stories of Kalāhuipuaʻa to life—hula, mele, and the kind of ʻohana welcome that makes you breathe deeper at 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive. Or chase a groove: Oʻahu’s jam kings The New Salts plug in at The Booch Bar—instrumental, surfy, and perfect with a cold kombucha.

If your body wants to move first, drop into the jungle hush for 9 Ether Yoga & Breathwork with Djedi Baba Rave at Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center, 3:00–4:30 PM, donation-based. Later, fly a little: Partner Acro with Lilia & Wayne at Kalani (6:45–8:00 PM) blends trust, play, and core-buzz balance. Got keiki or you’re circus-curious? Silks with Lillia | Mixed Level at SPACE is a $15 drop-in for ages 7+—soft fabrics, big smiles.

Choose your vibe tonight

• ●Smooth start: Catch golden-hour strums at Live Music Ka Lihikai, 5:00–7:00 PM at 93 Banyan Drive, then meander to Live Music at the Hula Lounge, 7:00–9:00 PM, same spot. That banyan breeze? Chef’s kiss.
• ●Night owls: Hilo Town Tavern brings the heat with Live Friday Night Music: Rhythm X at 168 Keawe Street, jumping off at 9:30 PM—rock and dance hits till pau.
• ●Heart work: Day 1 of the Community Gratitude Ritual (Day 1) at Sunshine Sacred Sanctuary opens a gentle, earth-based container. Or commit to the full Dagara Inspired Gratitude Ritual (Weekend)—by donation, Kanaka Maoli & BIPOC free.

Looking for more sounds, from slack-key to dance grooves? Browse all our live music events. Feeling playful and upside-down? Dip into circus.

See you out there, e kūpaianaha

Whether you’re sharing laulau at the market, swaying at the lūʻau, or chasing that late set in Hilo town, tonight feels made for connection. Bring a light jacket for the trades, a small cash stash for market grinds, and that aloha smile. Ready for more? Come explore more events →