Thursday, June 21:  Jazz Night at the Palace Theater.  The Palace Theater is proud to present Jazz Night at the Palace with music by SOUL ON A ROLL!  The Palace Café will be open with special menu items. Mehana Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Arrive early, seating is limited. Enjoy jazz from some […]

Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24:  57th Annual Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau Cultural Festival.  Celebrate Hawaiian culture at this free, two-day, family-friendly event. There will be dozens of craft demonstrations throughout the two day festival.  Spend a fun filled day at the park and maybe leave with a nose flute, a lei, lauhala bracelet, or […]

Saturday, June 30:  Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays.  Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula.  Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission.  For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is ​about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily’s recent shows include lots of golf talk as the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in […]

Every Monday: Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features […]

Every Tuesday Morning: BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other […]

Every Tuesday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. […]

Wednesday, July 4: Hilo Bay Blast.  Family activities around the Hilo Bayfront, including games, cook-offs, music and more. Fireworks at 8 p.m. over Hilo Bay. For more information, call (808) 961-8706.

Wednesday, July 4: 4th of July Silent Auction Benefit.  This annual fundraiser is a much anticipated part of Volcano’s popular 4th of July parade and festival, which attracts hundreds of residents and visitors each year. The auction is held at the Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village. There is something for everyone at […]

Wednesday, July 4: 4th of July Parade & Celebration.  The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center, Volcano Village. For more information, call (808) 967-7800.