Saturday, May 6: Free Comic Book Day.  All ages are welcome at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to receive two free comic books while supplies last. A Cosplay Competition is open to 4th to 12th graders, with registration from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; the competition with audience participation will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. […]

Friday & Saturday, May 12 & 13: Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft Items and fine art, and many types of […]

Friday, May 12: Mirabilia Aerial Co. and Puna Aerialists Present: Take Flight.  This dynamic show features 15 unique acts from 10 aerialists from around the world. Watch these artists soar through the air using rope, silks, Iyra (hoop) and hammock to dazzle and delight.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  7 to 8:30 p.m.  Tickets […]

May 19-28:  Ka`u Coffee Festival.  Celebrating award-winning Ka`u coffee, this annual festival offers unique and exciting activities. The festival’s pinnacle event is an all-day, free ho`olaule`a May 27 at Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, offering coffee, food and craft booths, entertainment, farm and mill tours and guided coffee tastings. The festivities conclude with […]

Saturday, May 20: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to 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 […]

May 21 – 29: Honoka`a Western Week Parade & Block Party.  Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants, plus join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. For more information, visit http://www.honokaa.org/.

Saturday, May 21:  2nd Annual Farm Festival – Honoka`a.  A free, family-friendly event celebrating local agriculture and the community. The festivities will feature a 35+ vendor farmers’ market, an all day line-up of entertainment and educational presentations, cooking demonstrations, activities for the keiki and a silent auction. Attendees will be able to taste a variety […]

Sunday, May 21: 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 […]

Tuesday – Saturday, May 23 – 27: 22nd Annual Lauhala Conference/Workshop. Aunty Elizabeth Maluihi Lee, founder and president of Ka Ulu Lauhala `O Kona, who is a designated Living Treasure, plus dozens of master weavers from all over the state will gather to share their knowledge and skills to perpetuate the beloved and ancient art […]

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 […]