This Saturday on Hawaiʻi Island: 12 events you’ll love (Aug 1)

Feel the island hum today

Trade winds are back, the air smells like plumeria, and Hilo town’s already buzzing. If you love the Dead, the afternoon kicks off with tie-dye vibes as Steve Fundy Acoustic — Night Market Upstairs strums from 3:00–4:00pm—part of Hilo Celebrates Jerry Garcia presented by Jahred Darius.

As the sun dips, you can almost hear slack-key floating over Hilo Bay. Sway makai at 93 Banyan Drive where the palms light up with live tunes and pau hana smiles.

A few magic moments to catch

If Jerry’s your jam, keep the groove rolling at Jerry Day w/ Uncle Charlie 6–9pm at The Booch Bar. It’s the kind of night where the crowd sings along, the kombucha cocktails sparkle, and strangers become ʻohana.

Ready to exhale? Slide into deep calm at Evening Breathwork & Live Sound Healing at Sunshine Sacred Sanctuary. Nicole Lorenzo guides intentional breath while Yana Garde weaves live soundscapes—early-bird $35 extended through today. Think night air, soft drums, and your whole body saying mahalo.

Starting from square one—or just love a sweet strum? The donation-based Beginners' Ukulele Class - Ocean View Community Center (4–6pm at 92-8924 Leilani Circle) is the friendliest doorway into island rhythm. Bring your uke, a smile, and get your fingers dancing.

Today’s vibes, your way

Chasing live music from golden hour to moonrise? Catch Live Music at Ka Lihikai 5–7pm at 93 Banyan Drive, then wander a few steps to Live Music at Hula Lounge 7–9pm for that palms-and-pupus groove. Want more? Browse all our favorite live music events.

Craving restoration? Pair your ocean breezes with breath and bowls at Evening Breathwork & Live Sound Healing—perfect for unwinding after a full week.

Learning mood? That friendly Beginners' Ukulele Class - Ocean View Community Center is an easy win for kamaʻāina and visitors alike.

Local notes

• ●Hilo evenings can be breezy—pack a light layer if you’re hanging by the bay.
• ●93 Banyan Drive shares lots with nearby hotels; arrive a little early to snag parking mauka.
• ●For sanctuary or class settings, bring water and slippahs you can kick off.

Tomorrow’s tease

Sunday keeps the rhythm soft and sweet: stretch into Yoga with Jared at SPACE, then fly a little higher at Aerial Open Gym | Ages 18+ at SPACE. Sing heart-out with Community Song Circle in Pāhoa, brunch to melodies at Sunday Serenade w/ Na Kane Elua at The Booch Bar, gather (free!) with ʻohana at Weekly Sunday Gathering, or play on your feet at Improv Comedy Classes.

However you cruise today—sunset strums, breath and bowls, or Jerry jams—hope to bump into you out there. Want the full picture? Come explore more events →