Every Wednesday: 
Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Surprise guests and musicians often appear.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free.  For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Every Tuesday
features the new Emily T Gail Show.  Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage.  Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Every Tuesday in the morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport -Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30am. Contact 808 886-5000 or bikeworkshawaii.com for more information.

August 3 thru August 10: 
54^th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.  For five days, teams from around the world fish the famous waters off the Kona coast aboard some of the finest sport fishing vessels with captains who have built reputations around the world for catching big fish. Each day, tournament begins at Kailua Pier,1 Ka`ahumanu Pl., Kailua, at 7 a.m. At 4 p.m., boats return to Kailua Pier with their team and catch.  For information call (808) 836-3422 or visit www.hibtfishing.com.

Saturdays, Throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (schedule is subject to change):

• Saturday, August 3:  Kurtistown Jodo Mission, Iwasaki Camp Road, Kurtistown.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808) 966-9777.
• Saturday, August 3:  Taishoji Soto Mission, 275 Kino`ole St., Hilo, Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8407.
• Saturday, August3:  Hawi Jodo Mission,  Hawi Point, Hawi.  Dance 6:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, August 3:  Pa`auilo Kongoji Mission, Hauola Rd., Pa`auilo.  Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 776-1474.
• Saturday, August 10:  Hamakua Jodo Mission, Honoka`a Point, Hamakua.  Dance 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday, August 10:  Kona Higashi Hongwanji, Holualoa.   Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8968.
• Saturday, August 10: Hilo Higashi Hongwanji, 216 Mohouli St., Hilo.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8968.
• Saturday, August 17:  Hakalau Jodo Mission, Hakalau Point, Hakalau. Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6110.
• Saturday August 17:  Kamuela Hongwanji, 66-1251 Lalamilo Farm Rd, Kamuela.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 776-6232.
• Saturday, August 24:  Pahoa YBA Kaikan (Puna Hongwanji Pahoa), Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au Mountain View, Following 7 p.m. service.  For information call (808) 966-9981.
• Saturday, August 24:  Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, 65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 885-4481.
• Saturday, August 31:  Honohina Hongwanji Mission, 32-896 Mamalahoa Hwy., Ninole.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6032.

Saturday August 3 & Sunday August 4:
Join the BikeWorks-Starbucks Team for the 5th Annual MS Team Ride. Registration fee $30. Fundraising Minimum $300   Day 1: 65 miles North from Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kapa’au. Day 2: 50 miles South from Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kona.   Presenting sponsor Hilton Waikoloa Village offering discounted rates. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support, and support and gear transportation. Can turn around at any rest stop.  Contact Jeff Manzo Bike Works Beach and Sport at Queens Marketplace Waikoloa Beach Resort 808 886-5000 or visit bikeworkshawaii.com.

Sunday, July 28:
Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club Show and Sale.  Enjoy an elaborate display of a variety of live blooming orchids and get expert advice on orchid care. Cameras are welcome.  Complimentary refreshments. Harpist Bonne Mitchell will serenade attendees in the morning and the Daifukuji Taiko drummers will perform outside in the parking lot at 10 a.m.  Daifukuji Soto Mission Halle, 79-7241 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 328-8501 or visit www.kdoc.us.

Friday, July 26: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea – Sunset Hula.  Featuring Halau Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kaho`opi`i. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear.  6:00 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanohula.com.

Sunday, July 21: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, July 20: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea.  Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance presents Halau Waiau under the direction of na kumu hula Keikilani Curnan and Liana Aviero. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.