Every Tuesday
features the 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 Monday:
Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, from the voyages of Pele to the Mo`olelo of Oro Master of the Sky, from the genealogy of Tangaroa the God of the Sea to Olo Misilagi Letuli, The Father of the fireknife. Learn the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors, the natives of this land. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7:00 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

Every Monday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming.  Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

April 5 – 11:
52^nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Hawai`i’s most venerable hula celebration and competition with week-long festivities including exhibitions, musical entertainment, arts and crafts fairs and the Miss Aloha Hula Competition, kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) hula competitions. Sunday, April 5th: community ho`olaulea at Afook Chinen Auditorium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (free). Wednesday, hula demonstrations at Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 6 p.m. to pau, no charge, but seats are first come first serve, and limited. Edith Kanakaole Stadium is the site of the competitions: Thursday (Miss Aloha Hula), Friday (Hula Kahiko-ancient hula), Saturday (Hula Awana, modern hula). For more information on venues and event times visit www.merriemonarch.com or call (808) 935-9168.

Saturday, March 28:
Na Mea Hula. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, presenting a lovely 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 information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, March 28:
Hula Kahiko Performance by Kumu hula Micah Kamohoali`i with halau Na Kipu`upu`u. 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 an area known as Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, March 28:
29^th Annual Magic Spectacular. This year’s featured entertainer will be World Teen Champion of Magic, Sterling Dietz, plus local magician favorites. To benefit Society for Kona’s Education and Art in Honaunau and their Childrens’ Art Programs. Expect to laugh as well as be amazed! Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kainaliu. Two shows: 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call (808) 323-9707 or (808) 328-9392.

Sunday, March 15:
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). For information, visit www.KVBID.org.

Saturday, March 14:
The Kona Brewers Festival. Nestled against Kamakahonu Bay, and overlooking theʻAhuʻena heiau, the Kona Brewer’s Festival offers an experience unique to Hawai`i Island. The festival draws thousands of people together to enjoy incredible craft beer, island style cuisine, and great music. King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets $75. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.konabrewersfestival.com.

Saturday, March 7:
Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival. The festival starts with an educational and fun workshop hosted by world-renowned Roy Sakuma and friends. Hawai`i’s top ukulele entertainers headline this annual musical extravaganza at Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Waikoloa Beach Resort and Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. For information call (808) 886-8822.