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 […]

Saturday, February 23:  The Hawai`i Lineman’s Rodeo.  There are many utility linemen rodeos across the nation every year and Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, & Hawai`i Electric Light Companies are excited to present the first of its kind, here in Hawaii. This not-for-profit, participant & sponsor funded event will be a fun day for all.  Old […]

Saturday, February 9:  11th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival.  Chinese lion dancers celebrate the Year of the Snake 2013 in a mini-Chinatown setting in downtown Hilo. Performances, displays, cooking and cultural demonstrations, martial arts, product vendors show the Chinese influence in Hawaii.  Kalakaua Park, 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For […]

Sunday, February 10:  Quisine of Hearts.  Enjoy sumptuous food by Big Island chefs along with desserts, wine handcrafted ales and Kona coffee; listen to music and bid for silent auction items at this American Culinary Federation Valentine’s brunch that benefits childhood nutritional education.  Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela.  11:30 a.m. to […]

Thursday, February 14:  Kamuela Philharmonic St. Valentine’s Day Fundraising Concert. Join the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra and Grammy award winner slack-key guitar player John Keawe for their First Annual Valentine's Day concert at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel, Waikoloa. Concert features Hawaiian love songs by Keawe.  The concert will be preceded by a silent and regular fundraising […]

Saturday, February 16: Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Halau Na Pua Ha`aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. 10:30 a.m. On the same day, there […]

Saturday, February 16:  Panaewa Stampede Rodeo.  Check out rodeo Hawaiian-style at this weekend event featuring an amateur competition between cowboys, cowgirls, keiki and kupuna. Enjoy paniolo (cowboy) demonstrations, Hawaiian musical entertainment, food and craft booths.  Panaewa Equestrian Center, 800 Stainback Hwy, Hilo.  12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 959-8932 or visit www.hawaiirodeostampede.com.

Sunday, February 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 […]

Every Sunday 6:00 pm:  Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland.  Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media […]

Every Wednesday and Friday:  Hilo Farmers Market.  Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line the stalls. Wind chimes, etched glass and koa wood treasures fill the craft section. You can even find local t-shirts, […]