June 27 – July 25:  Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival.  Enjoy events throughout the Big Island celebrating Hawai`i’s performing arts.  For information and schedule of events, visit http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/.

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 […]

June 27 – July 25: Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival.  Enjoy events throughout the Big Island celebrating Hawai`i’s performing arts.  For information and schedule of events, visit http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/.

Throughout the Month of July: 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 […]

Throughout the Month of July: 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 […]

Saturday, July 1:  Opera on the Rocks.  Lively, fun opera-in-a-bar, featuring famous drinking moments from opera.  Palace Theatre Lobby, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  7 p.m.  $30 admission.  For information call (808) 333-7378; for tickets call (808) 934-7010 or visit http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/.  Tickets will be available at the door.

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 […]

Tuesday, 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 information call (808) 961-8706.

Tuesday, July 4:  Parker Ranch Annual July 4th Horseraces & Rodeo.  Big Island ranchers participate in fast-paced horseraces and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. Ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po`o Wai U and more. Keiki activities including roping practice and pony rides. Lots of food and mementos for sale at the Parker […]

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 […]