Saturday, May 31:
Ironman 70.3 Half Triathlon. This event is half the Ironman distance – 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run, and is held at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i Resort on the Kohala Coast. It is part of the official qualifier series for the 2014 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in October. The swim is off Hapuna Beach; the bike ride goes on the northern part of the Ironman championship bike course to Hawi in North Kohala; the run is around the Mauna Lani and Fairmont Orchid golf courses and along the historic Ala Loa foot trail. There is a finishers’ banquet at the Fairmont Orchid, on the lawn. Call (808) 329-0063 or register online at www.ironmanhonu.com.

Thursday – Monday, May 22 – 26:
Big Island Film Festival. Filmmakers and Film Lovers come together for the screening of brand new narrative short & feature films from Hawai`i and around the world. Films, workshops, social events, Hawaiian culture and music, a silent auction to support Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical Center, and networking with celebrity guests. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Mauna Lani Resort, Waikoloa. Daily, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. For information and schedule call (808) 883-0394 or visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com.

Saturday, May 17:
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land – Mahukona, Big Island. Join HILT Acquisitions Specialist Janet Britt and Fred Cachola for a fascinating discussion about the North Kohala coast and King Kamehameha’s history there. Fred Cachola is a long time Hawaiian rights advocate and protector of cultural and historical places. The hike and discussion will focus on Mahukona, other iconic places along the Kohala coast and traditional place names. Meet at the Mahukona Shelter, Hawi. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 769-4343 or visit www.hilt.org.

Friday, May 9:
Brothers Cazimero. Legendary musicians will be performing for one performance only at The Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 7 to 8:45 p.m. . For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 or for more information visit www.hilopalace.com.

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.

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 their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

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.

Sunday, May 4:
May Day Brunch on the Bay. Elegant brunch al fresco on Ali`i Drive in Historic Kailua Village. Join residents and visitors for this fun spring celebration with delicious food by Historic Kailua Village restaurants along the oceanfront. Makai lawn of the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $25, children (12 and under ) $15. For tickets and information call (808) 936-9202 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

Saturday May 3:
BikeWorks Cinco de Mayo Splash. Starting at 8:00am. One Mile Ocean Swim at Anaeho’omalu Bay at Waikoloa Beach Resort. A benefit for the County of Hawaii Lifeguards and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Post race Awards Ceremony. Refreshments and a Race Gift for each finisher. (1 hour cut off time) Register BikeWorks Kona or BikeWorks Beach & Sport. $20 10 & over; $15 9 & under. Add $5 if registering after April 30. For more information contact: 808 886-5000.

May 2 – 11:
Ka`u Coffee Festival. The southern district of Ka`u celebrates its award-winning coffee with events including a day-long ho`olaulea on May 10^th at Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, with entertainment, crafts, food booths, guided coffee tastings and farm tours. There are many fun and interesting events to attend. Some events are free, others have a fee. For more information and event dates, locations and details call (808) 929-9550 or visit www.KauCoffeeFest.com.