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May 2019
Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale
Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11: Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft items, jewelry and fine art, and many types of plants available for sale. Old Airport Beach Park’s Maka`eo pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to…
Find out more »Hula Kahiko Performance
Saturday, May 18: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond 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…
Find out more »Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party
May 18 – 24: Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party. Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants and join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. Festivities include a parade on Saturday at 4 p.m., followed by a block party. Throughout the week, other activities will include Stick Horse Creation, Keiki Cowboy Games/Stick Horse Races, Honokaa Western Week movie, fashion show, line dancing, and more. On For more information and event schedule, visit www.honokaa.org/western-week.
Find out more »Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival
Friday – Sunday, May 18 – 20: Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival. A celebration of Hawai`i Island as a cultural melting pot, this three day event will be packed with food, fashion, cultural expressions, a keiki hula competition and cultural workshops. The event begins Friday day evening with protocol from the various cultures represented. Saturday is filled with a wearable arts fashion show, arts & crafts demonstrations and the first annual Hawai`i Kuauli keiki hula competition. Sunday is…
Find out more »Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
Sunday, May 19: 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, vendor booths, 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.
Find out more »Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays
Saturday, May 25: Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays. Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula. Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission. For information, visit www.kvbid.org.
Find out more »June 2019
Made In Hawaii Film Festival
Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2: Made In Hawaii Film Festival. The Made in Hawaii Film Festival showcases the best of Hawaii-made independent films over a weekend-long festival at the historic Hilo Palace Theater. The 2019 program includes music videos, webseries, experimental, documentary and narrative shorts and features, with filmmakers in attendance for Q&As. Full film line up and schedule can be found at MIHFF.org Tickets are available now at the Palace Box Office and ONLINE HERE The MADE…
Find out more »KONA MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, QUARTER MARATHON & 5k RACES – WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT
June 30, 2019: KONA MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, QUARTER MARATHON & 5k RACES - WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT. Featuring all four traditional races - Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5 K. An estimated 2,000 runners of all ages and abilities will be participating for prizes, health and enjoyment, and raising money for charities. The race will start and finish at the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens' Marketplace. The Kona Marathon course has one gentle climb not exceeding 175 feet above sea level.…
Find out more »Ni‘aulani Nature Walk
June 3, 2019: Ni‘aulani Nature Walk. Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am. The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state. No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. Free, but donations are greatly appreciated. For further information e-mail: programs@volcanoartcenter.org
Find out more »Leitis In Waiting
Monday June 3 & Tuesday June 4: Leitis In Waiting.Not Rated | 72 min Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Documentary by Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson & Kumu Hina Wong-Kalu Leitis in Waiting is a raw yet tender portrait of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Tickets are $8.50 General and…
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