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: 
Tuesday Trot – 5k Fun Run & Walk.  Each Tuesday throughout the year anyone can join Historic Kailua Village’s Tuesday Trot 5k Fun Run and Walk. Big Island Running Company is coordinating non-competitive free weekly fun runs which will begin at their Ali`i Drive store location at 5 p.m., turn around at Makaeo Pavilion (Old Airport), and return to the point of origin. Visitors, residents, children, anyone and everyone are invited to join the community camaraderie and help promote active, healthy lifestyles.  Big Island Running Company, 75-5801 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 327-9333 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

Every Tuesday
features the new 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.

Saturday, March 1: 
Ecstatic Dance with Jo Caron.  Based on the 5Rhythms of Gabrielle Roth, Ecstatic Dance is a free movement practice.  A practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection, personal awareness and healing. A 2 hour workshop where, guided by music, explore the 5Rhythms: Flowing-Staccato-Chaos-Lyrical-Stillness.  Music and guidance by Jo Caron. $10 members / $25 non-members.  Volcano Art Center, located in Volcano, Hawai`i.  10 a.m.  For more information or to register call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, March 1: 
Ukulele Festival at Queens’ Marketplace.  A great day is planned for ukulele fans of all ages.
The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teacher Roy Sakuma, nonstop concerts all afternoon, instrument giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the ukulele world will be at the festival.  Queen’s Marketplace. 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa.  For information call (808) 886-8822 or visit www.queensmarketplace.net.

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.

Sunday, February 23: 
10th Annual Braddah Smitty’s Laupahoehoe Music Festival.  Silent Auction, ono grinds, crafts and drinks available on site; no coolers please. This festival raises scholarship money for graduating seniors of Laupahoehoe area students and funds community projects. An alcohol and drug free event. For more information, call (808) 938-3688 or visit www.laupahoehoemusicfestival.com.

Saturday, February 22: 
Swing into Spring Dinner Gala.  Kona Festivale Chorale presents its 25th Season’s dinner gala fundraiser, featuring the Celebration singers, a sumptuous dinner buffet, silent auction, dancing and more at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona. For more information, call (808) 331-1115 or visit www.konafestivalechorale.org.

Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to 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.

Saturday, February 8:  Hilo Chinese New Year Festival – the Year of the Horse. Chinese lion dancers will roam the town, chasing evil spirits with firecrackers and blessing businesses from 9 a.m. to10 a.m. Festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with more lion dancing, martial arts and calligraphy demonstrations, crafts, food booths, a keiki (child) fashion show, and food tastings prepared by culinary arts students. Admission is free. For more information, call (808) 935-8850.