Saturday, December 1:  Holualoa Music and Light Festival.  Witness the lighting of the town Christmas tree, hear various musicians perform Christmas music thru the evening at stages around the village, and receive treats from the galleries and shops in this charming art colony in the middle of Kona coffee country. You may even see Santa […]

Saturday, December 1:  Christmas at Hulihe`e Palace.  This gala holiday celebration will be held at the historic Hulihe`e Palace in the heart of Kona. Featuring a royal holiday dinner in honor of Queen Emma, live and silent auctions, special Christmas trees and live musical entertainment. A benefit for Habitat for Humanity and Daughters of Hawaii. […]

Saturday, December 1:  Anela Strings Concert.  This holiday concert presents harpist and percussionist Kristin Aria Shaw and harpist/keyboardist, Irminsul merging the harp’s ancient and stirring sound, heart thumping percussion, and expansive electronic vistas in an alchemy of harmony. Fee charged.  7 p.m. Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano.  For tickets and information call […]

Thursday, December 27:  Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding.  For centuries, New Years is considered to be the most celebrated custom in Japan. Let your inner rhythm be set free during mochitsuki (rice pounding) and practice centering and a bit of visual poetry while making a kadomatsu (gate pine) for your home. Taste a variety of […]

Every Friday:  Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  Every Friday. 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 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For […]

Saturday, December 8:  Christmas at the Fairmont Orchid: Dining with the Chefs.  A sumptuous holiday gala with tantalizing cuisine by top island chefs, handcrafted ales, wines and Kona coffee, plus entertainment and live auction. A scholarship fundraiser presented by the American Culinary Foundation, Kona Kohala Chefs Association. Fee charged. 5:30 p.m.  Fairmont Orchid Hotel, 1 […]

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 […]

Saturday, December 15:  Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance. Featuring Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu with kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kaho`opi`i, this outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mats and sun/rain gear. Participate in hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 […]

Saturday, December 15:  Ho, Ho, Ho! Ha, Ha, Ha! - Comedy at Kilauea.  Enjoy a night of holiday comedy out on the town featuring local performers.  Doors open at 6 p.m., show time is 6:30 p.m. VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. For tickets and information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org