Friday September 9:
Kindy Sproat Falsetto Contest.  This unique music competition features talented male singers of all ages who can not only sing in the unique Hawaiian falsetto style, but can also captivate the audience with the stories behind the songs. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.  Admission is $15 (includes commemorative ribbon while supplies last).  For more information, call (808) 217-2634 or visit hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Friday, September 8: 
Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret.  Presented by The Palace Theater and The 6th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival, enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Headlining the event will be RedBone, “The Cyclone of Burlesque” with special guest Violetta Beretta, Hawai`i’s Burlesque Sweetheart.  Also featuring talented local professionals of theater, dance, burlesque and circus.  This show is for ages 18 and over only. This is a benefit for the Palace Theater.  Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 or visit http://hilopalace.com/.

Saturday, September 16: 
42^nd Annual Paniolo Parade and Honouliuli.  The parade will start at 10 a.m. at Waimea Cherry Blossom Park, Church Rd., Waimea, and proceed to Waimea Park, featuring princesses on horseback with attendees (complete with “Pooper Scooper” brigades!), decorated with the flowers of their respective islands. The Royal Court will also be present, along with local hula halau and more. The Parade is followed by a ho`olaulea, with one of the best crafts show of the year, featuring island foods, games, arts & crafts, Hawaiian products and live Hawaiian musical entertainment in Waimea Ballpark until 4 p.m. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Admission is free. Note: 1 hour road closure.  For information visit http://www.hawaiiislandfestival.org/.

Every Tuesday: 
Kanikapila with Wes Asana 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/.

Friday & Saturday, September 1 & 2: 
Augie T’s “Laugh Da Island Way” Comedy Tour.  Laugh until your sides ache, with one of Hawai`i’s favorite comedians.  Augie T was named funniest comic in Hawai`i by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Midweek.  His work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales charge, and won two Hawai`i Music Awards and two Na Hoku Hanahano awards.  Emeka’s Pa`ina Room, 75-143 Hualalai Rd., #105, Kailua-Kona.  8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 371-1928 or visit http://www.augiet.com/.  A benefit for B.R.A.V.E. Hawai`i, Hawai`i’s anti-bullying campaign.

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com  online 24/7 and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ ​about sports, recreation and community events in communities where Emily is involved: Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, ​Emily ​has ​updates on ​events on Hawai`i’s Big Island at Waikoloa Beach Resort​ including the Queens Marketplace Pavilion Entertainment and Kings’ Shops Center Court Entertainment, at the Mauna Lani Resort including the Shops at Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea Resort and Kailua Village. Emily talks with people involved with events and activities for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center, Daniel R Sayre Foundation, Big Island Mountain Biking, the Bike Works community bike rides and much more.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

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 Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Throughout the month of September: 
Hawai’i Island Festival. 30 Days of Aloha was created to continue a month long Big Island celebration formerly known as Aloha Festivals. The festival seeks to perpetuate the cultural traditions and aloha spirit of the Big Island through various signature and affiliated events, all of which showcase a unique aspect of Hawai`i’s rich heritage. For more information and event schedule visit http://www.hawaiiislandfestival.org/.