Sunday, July 9:  9th Annual Mango Festival - Kailua-Kona.  Enjoy delicious food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family.  Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 936-5234 or visit www.mangofest.org.

Saturday, July 15:  Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting […]

Sunday, July 16:  Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own […]

Sunday, July 23: Opera for Kids.  Kids age 5-14 experience opera’s backstage process up close and personal. Parents must accompany children under 12. Free admission by reservation at (808) 333-7378 or info@hawaiipaf.org. Children admitted to The Mikado at no charge.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  2 p.m.  For more information call (808) 333-7378.

Saturday, July 29: Summer Jam Extravaganza Health and Craft Fair – Hilo.  Featuring vendors from the Big Island and the State of Hawai`i. Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free to the public. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to support […]

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ ​about recreational, high school​, professional ​sports​ along with ​talking story with ​​athletes, ​coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about […]

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 Asana 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. […]

Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Throughout the Month of August:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below […]