Big Island Bamboo Building and Music Gatherings

Upcoming announcements in Pāhoa include a bamboo building workshop and two music gatherings. Dates below are in October 2026; times are Hawaiʻi Standard Time.

Bamboo processing at Hawaiian Sanctuary

Shoots to Structures: Processing & Drying is announced for October 16–18 at Hawaiian Sanctuary in Pāhoa, Hawaiʻi. It is the second workshop in a three-part bamboo building series.

The announcement describes hands-on techniques for processing, shaping, sizing and drying harvested bamboo for building materials. The listed price is $60 per person.

Ecstatic Rap at Blue Lotus Lounge

Ecstatic Rap at Blue Lotus Lounge is announced for Friday, October 16, from 5–9 p.m., at 12-4901 Kaimu Chain of Craters Road, Pāhoa.

The schedule lists sound healing with Baba Rave at 5 p.m., a DJ set with The Woofer at 6 p.m., a DJ set with TIGERHEART at 7:30 p.m., and Freestyle Flows / Open Cypher from 8:30–9 p.m.

Entry is $15. Cacao and other elixirs are available by donation.

World Peace Party at Hawaiian Sanctuary

I-Trinity Presents: World Peace Party is announced for Saturday, October 17, from 4–10 p.m., at Hawaiian Sanctuary in Pāhoa.

The announcement lists live performances by Merkaba Roots, Peace Tribe, I-Trinity and LaRae of Hope, along with food from Got Them Grindz. Entry is $15.