Tuesday, June 11: 
King Kamehameha Day in Hilo.  Events will be at Moku Ola, Coconut Island, right off Bayfront Drive next to the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. The festival kicks off at 9 a.m. with the opening ceremony, followed by a conch shell blowing contest for all ages. Enjoy traditional Hawaiian music with hula by various halau (hula schools). The festival will have traditional arts and crafts and food. The closing ceremony is at 4:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event.  For information call (808) 989-4844 or visit www.kamehamehafestival.org.

Tuesday, June 11:
King Kamehameha Day in Kohala.  North Kohala is a very special place to celebrate this annual Hawaiian holiday. Kamehameha I was born in North Kohala, where residents played a prominent role in saving his life as an infant. Events start at 7 a.m. at the King Kamehameha Statue, located at 55-3415 Akoni Pule Hwy, in Kapa`au, with a 25-foot long floral lei draping.  The parade starts at 9 a.m., in Hawi, going northeast to the statue in Kapa`au and back to Kamehameha Park. The final event is a community celebration, or ho`olaulea, in Kamehameha Park from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with hula, traditional music, local food, and arts and crafts.  For information call (808) 557-6042 or visit www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.

Saturday, June 1: 
Puna Chicks! – Another Night of Comedy! These three ladies will tickle your funny bone and give you a dose of East Hawaii comedy. Sherri Carden, the Puna Princess will share everything you wanted to know about recycling, but were afraid to ask. Angie Libadisos, the Puna Tita, is a local actor, comedienne, singer-songwriter, environmentalist, mother, grandma, great-grandma who thinks she is always learning something new… and she usually shares too much! Tanya Anne is sure to arouse your senses of humor with her politically personal pieces. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.  For tickets and information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday, May 24: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea – Sunset Hula.  Featuring Halau Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Puukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kahoopii. 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.

Thursday – Monday, May 23 – 27:
Big Island Film Festival a 20-foot screen and superb sound system, gourmet food stations, a beer and wine bar—all out there under the stars, surrounded by palm trees at The Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Dr., Kohala Coast. Family films (up to PG-13) are shown at The Shops at Mauna Lani Center Stage, where admission is free.  For information and film schedule, visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com or call (808) 883-0394.

Sunday, May 19: 
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, May 18: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea.  Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance 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. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11:  
Kona Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale. Friday from 9am to 6pm & Saturday from 8am to 5pm.  FREE Admission. At Kona’s old Airport Makae’o Events Pavilion (north end of Kuakini Highway). Includes orchid vendors, many art & Crafts vendors and FREE classes on orchid culture. For more information, visit www.konaorchidsociety.org or contact: Linda Baseman, 329-1913.

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: 
Tea for Tuesdays.  Join JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator and member of the Hawaii Tea Society, for an hour of tea talk, a delicious scone and a cuppa. Tea for Tuesdays is a one hour program and part of a monthly 2013 Volcano Tea Series. Free activity; donations accepted. Held at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit teachingtea.com.