Tuesday, October 4: 
“Lili`uokalani at Washington Place” One-Woman Show.  Jackie Pualani Johnson performs an amazing, one-woman show taken directly from the writings of Queen Lili’uokalani, the queen’s family, and other historical sources. Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 7 p.m.  Free admission; park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 985-6000.

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 fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the lineup or visit 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 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit volcanoartcenter.org.

The Emily T Gail Show, aka  “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. 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 all sports, at all levels and how high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide.  Emily provides updates on many local events in October. Also info on golf specials like Family Golf Days at Waikoloa Beach Resort, where, after 3:30 p.m., 9 holes for junior golfers is $25 with complimentary Nike Junior rental clubs and $50 for accompanying adult with $25 rental clubs. Updates on free Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Saturday, October 1: 
Kona Coffee Living History Farm’s Open House Celebration.  This event honors Kona’s heritage with many coffee farm-related activities, including coffee tastings, traditional food, music, local produce, and tours of the historic 1920s farm and farmhouse.  Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook.  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25:
Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds. An event where residents and island visitors with all levels of interest in birding and nature study celebrate the diversity of Hawai’i’s birdlife and the habitats that support them. Saturday – Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday’s tours will depart from various locations in Kailua-Kona and Hilo to be determined. For tickets and information, visit www.hawaiibirdingtrails.com.

Saturday, September 24:
Cool Fusion: Festival of Bowls.  This fundraiser celebrates the ceramic, musical, and culinary arts. Relax and enjoy live music while tasting noodles and sipping sake. Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (808) 322-3362 or visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org.

Sunday, September 18:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. 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).

Saturday, September 17:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For more information, call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.