Your guide to 5 Booch Bar vibes this week (Dec 20–27)

This week at The Booch Bar (Dec 20–27)

Big Island scene

Hear that gentle Hilo rain on the roof and the clink of glasses? The glow at The Booch Bar is pure holiday magic—kombucha fizz, warm lights, and guitars humming.

Imagine Tuesday night: you wander in, plates of Hawaiian specials drifting by, friends laughing, and the music just… wraps around you. That’s Kanakapila Live—free, 6–9pm, and full of aloha.

Don’t-miss moments

Sunday Serenade w/ Melemai Kahumoku brings the kind of slack-key that makes time slow down. Soft mele, twinkly lights, and that sweet Hilo breeze through the doors—perfect for a mellow Sunday.

Craving harmonies? Maple Flo & River Glen set the room with intimate, folky vibes. It’s the kind of set where you lean in, catch every lyric, and sip something bright.

And when you’re ready to dance off the holiday cookies, Uncles Awa Band is rolling into the Rainbow Room. Big grooves, big smiles—classic Booch energy.

Pick your vibe

• ●Chill Sunday: mellow mele and slack-key feels at Sunday Serenade.
• ●Local style: free Kanakapila Live with Hawaiian specials, tips encouraged.
• ●Indie & intimate: the duet magic of Maple Flo & River Glen.
• ●Holiday mellow: NO Open Mic - Open till 3pm on Dec 25—swing by for a daytime sip before ʻohana time.
• ●Dance night: Uncles Awa Band turning the Rainbow Room into a happy sway.

If you want even more tunes around the island, peek at more live music →.

Hawaii Island atmosphere

Local’s notes

• ●Hilo nights can be cool and misty—bring a light jacket.
• ●Free show pro tip: arrive a bit early for Kanakapila to snag a comfy table.
• ●Bring small bills if you like to mahalo the musicians—tips welcomed.

FAQ

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  Is there a free option this week? Yes—Kanakapila Live is free, Tuesday 6–9pm. Tips encouraged.

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  Is The Booch Bar open on Christmas Day? Yep—short hours: NO Open Mic - Open till 3pm.

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  Where is The Booch Bar? In Hilo, with easy pau hana vibes and live tunes most weeks.

See you at Booch

Whether you’re chasing mele under the lights or a lively Rainbow Room groove, this week at The Booch Bar is stacked with good energy. Explore more at The Booch Bar →, or browse island-wide for your next night out: browse more events →.