Wednesday, July 4:
Hilo Bay Blast.  Family activities around the Hilo Bayfront, including games, cook-offs, music and more. Fireworks at 8 p.m. over Hilo Bay. For more information, call (808) 961-8706.

Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Enjoy renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  July 4 – No Show Scheduled; July 11 – Led Kaapana; July 18 – Nathan Aweau; July 25 – Sonny Lim. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/

Wednesday, July 4:
4th of July Silent Auction Benefit.  This annual fundraiser is a much anticipated part of Volcano’s popular 4th of July parade and festival, which attracts hundreds of residents and visitors each year. The auction is held at the Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village. There is something for everyone at this fun and popular silent auction. Proceeds benefit Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax deductible donations welcome through July 3). For more information call (808) 985-7373 or visit www.fhvnp.org.

Wednesday, July 4:
Lahaina 4^th of July Fireworks Display.  Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy holiday specials in many oceanview restaurants and town shops. For an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, listen to a free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library lawn starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m. from a barge offshore from Front Street. For information call 808-667-9175, or visit https://visitlahaina.com/.

Every Wednesday:
Live Fire Show.  Enjoy the North Shore’s newest one-stop entertainment option – a weekly Polynesian ahi lele (fire dancing) show. Start your evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. with a delicious dinner special from Skinny B’s Island Smokehouse BBQ and a tasty signature cocktail, or choose from a great selection of wines and beer from the Anaina Hou Cafe (not included in ticket price). The performance, featuring the amazing artistry of Coppin Colburn and his `ohana, begins at 7 p.m., check-in is at 6:30 p.m.  Seating is limited; book your tickets online at http://anainahou.org/.  Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Wy., Kilauea. For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

Wednesday, July 4:
Kailua Fireworks Festivities.  The beach town of Kailua celebrates its 4th of July festivities by hosting a crackling display of fireworks at Kailua Beach Park. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m. For information visit http://kailuafireworks.net/.

Wednesday, July 4:
Parker Ranch Annual July 4th Horseraces & Rodeo.  Big Island ranchers participate in fast-paced horseraces and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. Ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po`o Wai U and more. Keiki activities including roping practice and pony rides. Lots of food and mementos for sale at the Parker Ranch Store booth. Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, 66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea. Pre-sale tickets available at the Parker Ranch Store in Waimea (at Parker Ranch Square). For more information call (808) 885-2323 or visit http://parkerranch.com/.

Wednesday, July 4: 
Ala Moana Beach Park 4^th of July Festivities.  The free show, launched from three separate platforms at Ala Moana Beach Park, will begin at 8:30 p.m. Spectators can tune in to FM 92.3 KSSK for a live soundtrack that accompanies the show.  Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 955-9517 or visit www.alamoanacenter.com.

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.