HPR Members & Friends Evening — Downtown Hilo
Schedule
Thu May 21 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-10:00Location
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center | Hilo, HI
About this Event
HPR members and friends are invited to a pau hana and talk story event we’re hosting in downtown Hilo at the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
Our informal program and audience Q&A will include:
An update on HPR activities and plans with CEO Meredith Artley
A conversation about what life has been like in the area since the recent Kīlauea episodes with Dr. Ken Hon, Scientist in Charge of the USGS Volcano Observatory and Pelehonuamea Harman, Director of Native Hawaiian Engagement at the University of Hawai‘i Hilo, led by Naka Nathaniel, co-host for Hawai‘i Radio Hour (Sundays on HPR-1).
And, we’ll share the joy and inspiration of music in a Q&A and song selections with singer and composer, Kaniaulono Hāpai, and Zilla Barbosa, HPR Executive Producer of Music.
The panel discussion and artist interview will be recorded for future HPR broadcast.
Schedule
4:00 pm — Pre-event meet and greet with Cornerstone and Legacy Society members
4:30 pm — Reception opens for all guests.
Light pūpū and wine will be served.
5:00 pm — Program
6:30 pm — Event concludes
Tickets: $25 per person · Space is limited. Reserve your spot by May 15.
Note: This event is for guests 21 years and older.
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Where is it happening?
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 27.24












