Sunday, September 21:
Festival of Aloha. The free festival will include award-winning music and hula in the
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s courtyard and ballroom throughout the day. The event also includes Hawaiian craft vendors, food booths, and delicious Hawaiian plates. A recommended donation of canned food to benefit Hawai`i Island Food Basket is requested. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr., Kamuela 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (808) 880-1111 or visit www.hapunabeachprincehotel.com.

Sunday, September 21:
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, September 20:
Hawai`i Island Festival – Paniolo Parade & Ho`olaulea in Waimea. Parade route begins 10 a.m. at Waimea Church Row, down Mamalahoa Hwy, passing through Waimea town and ending in Waimea Park. The Ho`olaulea is at the end of the Parade route, in Waimea Park, Lindsey Road and Kawaihae Road junction, immediately following the Parade until 4:30 p.m. Crafters & food vendors, and free entertainment, starting with the Female Vocalist of the Year, Hulu Lindsey. This is an alcohol free event, family atmosphere. For information call (808) 936-3706 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Saturday, September 13:
Hula Kahiko Informance: Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire with Keolalaulani Halau `Olapa `o Laka. 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. A short question and answer session is held immediately following the informance. 10:30 to 11:30 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, September 13:
Satin Dolls Cabaret. A fun and flirty night out with Binti Bailey and the satin dolls, singing and dancing to the sounds of the Casablanca Jazz Quartet playing elegantly sexy tunes from the Cotton Club and other favorite hot spots. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 day of the event. Reserve seating. Purchase tickets online at www.alohatheatre.com. For information call (808) 322-9924. Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kainaliu. (8 miles South of Kailua-Kona and 1 mile North of Kona Community Hospital on Hwy 11). 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday – Monday, September 12 – 15:
Hawaiicon. In addition to the usual panels and workshops in the convention rooms, take a tour, share a luau, take a hula lesson, or go to the beach with your favorite stars. The list of celebrities is unprecedented for a first year convention: Well known stars from Stargate, Atlantis, Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, and many more. Panelists and workshop experts include world renown Mars mission scientist Bobak Ferdowski, Hawaiian cultural experts, cosplay designers, robotics teams, astronomers, and aerospace experts. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr., Kohala Coast. For information and event schedule call (808) 960-7619 or visit www.hawaiicon.com.

Thursday, September 11:
Hawai`i Island Festival – Kupuna Hula Festival. A celebration to honor and perpetuate the art of Hula through our most treasured resource, Na Kupuna (The Elders). The Royal Court will make its appearance on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. For information and schedule call (808) 640-5897 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Saturday, September 6:
Hawai`i Island Festival – Queen Liliuokalani Festival. Celebrate the birthday of Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai`i. The festival is held in the Queen Liliuokalani gardens, 49 Banyan Dr., Hilo. There will be hula halau performing throughout the day. The Royal Court will make an appearance Saturday morning at 10 a.m. For information call (808) 640-5897 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

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. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Every Wednesday:
Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.