Tuesday, July 4: Fourth of July Parade & Celebration – Volcano Village.  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.   Following the parade will be a silent auction benefit at the Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd., Volcano […]

Tuesday, July 4: Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race/Benefit - Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kohala Coast. Held at the Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort, this is a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Hawai`i. Free entertainment, fun games and exciting contests, from duck waddling to eating. Live entertainment and food booths too. Adopt a duckie […]

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. […]

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. […]

Tuesday, July 4: Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza.  Parade starts at 6 p.m. at the Kekua`okalani Gym/Pool Complex, the parade will proceed south on Kuakini Highway to Palani Road, on to Ali`i Drive, and then south on Ali`i Drive to Walua Road, just past Coconut Grove Marketplace. Entries include neighborhood and community groups, […]

Tuesday, July 4:  Family Fourth & Fireworks Extravaganza - Waikoloa Beach Resort.  The event continues at Waikoloa Beach Resort throughout the afternoon until the Fireworks Extravaganza over Waikoloa Bowl at 8 p.m. This is an alcohol and drug free event. For more information, call 886-8822, visit http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/.

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/.

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 CenterGallery 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/.

Saturday, July 8: Jazz in the Forest.  The 2017 Jazz in the Forest summer series kicks off with two performances (4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.) and will feature Hal Glatzer with Jean Pierre Thoma & the Jazztones.  The Jazz in the Forest concert series offers an extraordinary opportunity to hear the highest caliber jazz anywhere, up close […]

Saturday, July 8: Red, White, Blue and Brass.  An open-air concert of American music performed by HPAF brass program. All- American food available for purchase from 5:30. Free admission.  Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kamuela. 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 333-7378.