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 and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians […]

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 […]

Friday & Saturday, March 8 & 9:  Kona Brewers Festival.  This annual festival promotes craft brewing in Hawai`i and promotes recycling. Expect about 60 craft beers from Hawai`i and the U.S. Mainland, plus gourmet food. Also Brewer’s Dinner, Golf Tourney and Run for the Hops. Fee.  Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani […]

Saturday, March 9:  Hula Arts at Kilauea - Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance. Featuring Halau Hula Manaolana `O Kohala, visiting halau, Hula Halau Pi`o O Ke Anuenue of Ashland, Oregon and Halau Hula Keao `O Kala of Pahoa under the direction of kumu hula Roy Leabig. Their performance honors late kumu hula Raylene Kawaia`ea. […]

Sunday, March 10: 7th Annual Birthday Bash KTA Family Free Day at Imiloa.  The Center’s exhibit hall and planetarium offerings this day are free and open to the public. Journey Through the Universe will present special hourly presentations with exhibits from the Observatories on Maunakea, NASA Lunar Space Institute, UHH Astrophysics Club, Visitor Information Station […]

Friday – Sunday, March 15 – 17: Kamehameha III Celebration.  This celebration commemorates the Hawaiian King Lani Kauikeaouli who was born in Kona. Events include special Hawaiian tribute, kids fishing tournament, free concert from 5 – 10 p.m. March 16, and Sam Choy Poke contest on March 17.  Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou […]

Friday – Sunday, March 15 – 17: Kamehameha III Celebration.  This celebration commemorates the Hawaiian King Lani Kauikeaouli who was born in Kona. Events include special Hawaiian tribute, kids fishing tournament, free concert from 5 – 10 p.m. March 16, and Sam Choy Poke contest on March 17.  Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou […]

Sunday, March 17:  Sam Choy’s Keauhou Poke Contest.  Hawaii regional cuisine chef Sam Choy lends his name and fame to this event celebrating Hawai`i’s favorite appetizer, poke, created with local seafood plus seaweed, seeds, herbs, spices, nuts and more. Cooking demos, tasting and contest. Fee.  Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai […]

Sunday, March 17: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at […]

Saturday, March 23:  Big Island International Marathon.  In this annual 26.2-mile marathon and 13.1-mile and 3.1-mile fun runs, participants run the coast of old Hawaii along the Pacific Ocean, through rainforests, past rushing waterfalls and along black lava beaches to finish at the historic Hilo Bay front. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, […]