May 19-28: 
Ka`u Coffee Festival.  Celebrating award-winning Ka`u coffee, this annual festival offers unique and exciting activities. The festival’s pinnacle event is an all-day, free ho`olaule`a May 27 at Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, offering coffee, food and craft booths, entertainment, farm and mill tours and guided coffee tastings. The festivities conclude with the Ka`u Coffee College educational series. Some events are free, others have a fee. Various locations. For more information and event schedule call (808) 929-9550 or visit www.kaucoffeefest.com.

Friday & Saturday, May 12 & 13:
Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft Items and fine art, and many types of plants available for sale. Old Airport Beach Park’s event pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Free admission. For more information call (808) 333-0889, or visit http://www.konaorchidsociety.org.

Friday, May 12:
Mirabilia Aerial Co. and Puna Aerialists Present: Take Flight.  This dynamic show features 15 unique acts from 10 aerialists from around the world. Watch these artists soar through the air using rope, silks, Iyra (hoop) and hammock to dazzle and delight.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  7 to 8:30 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the box office or by phone at (808) 934-7010 M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Tickets can also be purchased online at www.takeflightaerial.eventbrite.com. For more information visit http://hilopalace.com/.

Saturday, May 6:
Mother’s Day Extravaganza Craft Fair.  This Craft Fair features vendors from the Big Island and the State of Hawai`i.  A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to support the Big Island Substance Abuse Council. Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Ave, Hilo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $2 Admission. For more information, call (808) 896-1620 or visit www.malamaponoevents.com.

Saturday, May 6:
Free Comic Book Day.  All ages are welcome at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to receive two free comic books while supplies last. A Cosplay Competition is open to 4th to 12th graders, with registration from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; the competition with audience participation will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The cosplay can be from any source and original characters are welcome. Two winners will each receive a $25 Regal Movie Theater gift card. Young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Kailua-Kona Public Library, 75-138 Hualalai Rd., Kailua-Kona.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the library at (808) 327-4327 or visit www.folkhawaii.com.

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/.

Saturday, May 21: 
2nd Annual Farm Festival – Honoka`a.  A free, family-friendly event celebrating local agriculture and the community. The festivities will feature a 35+ vendor farmers’ market, an all day line-up of entertainment and educational presentations, cooking demonstrations, activities for the keiki and a silent auction. Attendees will be able to taste a variety of the Hamakua regional artisanal food while enjoying the incredible beauty of Hamakua. Hamakua Harvest (at the intersection of Mamane Street and Mamalahoa/Highway 19 in Honoka’a) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information, call (808) 430-1876 or visit www.hamakuaharvest.org.

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/.

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.

Monday, May 1:
May Day is Lei Day – May Day Festivities at Volcano Art Center Gallery.  Celebrate May Day at the Volcano Art Center Gallery porch.  All are welcome to join in the festivities, featuring hands on lei making demonstrations.  May Day honors the unique way that Hawai`i’s multi-cultural traditions are woven together to create a more interesting, more tolerant and more beautiful community.  With hundreds of fragrant blossoms and plant materials provided by the Volcano Art Center Gallery, learn tips to sewing the perfect lei, the proper protocol of giving and receiving a lei, and more. There will also be live music by Wes Awana and friends, and impromptu hula dancing by Noe Noe Kekaualua.  Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village.  11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free admission, park entrance fees may apply.