Friday – Sunday, January 18 – 20:  Mitsubishi Electric PGA Champions. Now in its 15th year, this annual golf event at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Club is the first match of the year on the PGA Champions Tour. It features 36 - 40 top golfers 50 years or older who have won Champions […]

Sunday, January 20:  Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Concert – Student Concerto Competition.  The KPO celebrates young talent by holding a statewide concerto competition in November. Winners of the concerto competition are then featured in a winter concert, held at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows Pavilion, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kamuela.  These talented musicians […]

Saturday, January 26: The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at […]

Saturday, February 2:  Waimea Quilt Festival.  Quilting is one of Hawai`i’s indigenous arts that is known world-wide. This year’s event is Hawaiian quilts only and you can view beautiful quilts, learn from skilled quilters and purchase quilts. Sponsored by Ka Hui Kapa Apana O Waimea, this special show is a part of the annual Cherry […]

Saturday, February 2: Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. This popular festival held in the community of Waimea celebrates Japanese traditions and culture and includes cherry blossom viewing, music, demonstrations, exhibits, crafts, entertainment, ethnic foods, a farmers’ market and visiting performers and artisans from Japan. Parker Ranch Center, 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela. 9 a.m. to 3 […]

Saturday, February 2:  The Wizard of Oz.  What more needs to be said about the greatest family musical of all time, in a production based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, featuring all the classic songs. Travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable theatrical experience! Aloha Theater, 79-7384 […]

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.  Located in Downtown Hilo, the festive Hilo’s Farmers Market is known as one of the best open markets in Hawaii. 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 […]

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 Wednesday: Kanikapila Jam Sessions.  Open to all musicians. Bring your instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming with your neighbors and community. Donations are appreciated. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Village, Volcano. 5:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222.