July 07, 2019 - July 28, 2019:The Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest. The Sunday Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest, located at the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honokaa Town, offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. It's beautiful location and celebratory character provides a vibrant social gathering place for the whole family. SNAP/EBT welcome! Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua. Every…

July 11, 2019:Jazz Night at the Palace Theater. The Palace Theater is proud to present a Jazz Night with music by SOUL ON A ROLL! Featuring Randy Skaggs on saxophone, Walter Greenwood on organ, Diana Webb on Bass, Sarah Bethany providing vocals, and Michael Surprenant on drums. The Palace Café will be open with special menu items. Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Come early, seating is limited! Come and enjoy jazz from some of Hilo’s finest musicians…

July 19, 2019:Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program. Third Friday of each month: Aloha Friday Hula & Oli with Kahookele Crabbe Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This week's offerings include: hula and oli with Kahookele Crabbe. Kumu hula of Halau Ke Ola o Ka Lani, Moses Kahookele Crabbe shares his extensive knowledge to teach the basics of…

July 20, 2019 - July 21, 2019:Tropical Inspirations Quilt Show (4th Annual). Please join us for the 4th annual Tropical Inspirations Quilt Show on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2019. The quilt show will be held in the lobby of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott) in downtown Kailua Kona, and will feature a display of over 100 Hawaiian and island-themed quilts. Local quilt designers Roberta Muller and Viv Smith will be on hand to talk…

August 04, 2019 - August 25, 2019: The Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest. The Sunday Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest, located at the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honokaa Town, offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. It's beautiful location and celebratory character provides a vibrant social gathering place for the whole family. SNAP/EBT welcome! Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua.…

August 06, 2019: Words and Wine Author Event. Words and Wine Author evening happens August 6, 2019 at 6PM at Kona Stories book store in the Keauhou Shopping Center. The public is welcome to attend this free author event and enjoy their stories and complimentary wine and pupu. Authors will speak for 20 minutes about their book followed by Q&A. August's featured authors are: Amy Patterson, Angela Leslee and Donna Beumler. This event starts at 6 PM with an informal…

August 10, 2019: Obon Dance & Festival - Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy! Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 10, 216 Mohouli St.; 7 p.m.