January 2 – 10: Waimea Ocean Film Festival.  The seventh annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival is at numerous venues on Hawai`i Island, including Waimea theaters, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i, the Mauna Kea Resort and Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai. Ocean Film brings over 60 films to the big screen each year. Most are world, U.S., Hawai`i […]

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 8:30 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 fees apply. For information […]

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 apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Thursday, January 12: Stradavarius! Benefit Performance – Honoka`a.  Jeff Thayer, concertmaster of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, will perform on a Stradivarius violin produced in 1708. He will be accompanied by a Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival favorite, pianist Cary Lewis. A rare treat! Hi`ilani Ecohouse, Honoka`a, 6 p.m. Cost is $70, includes wine and pupu. […]

Saturday, January 14: Banyan Drive Art Stroll.  Enjoy art exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, and pupu at five venues on Banyan Dr., Hilo.  49 Banyan Dr., Hilo.  Noon to 6 p.m.   For information call (808) 895-8130 or email ktcannoneger@gmail.com.

Saturday, January 14: Opening Reception: Hawai`i Wood Guild Show.  This juried show celebrates the outstanding skills of Big Island wood craftsmen. All items are available for purchase, and a percentage of the sale proceeds will support HPA's financial aid program. The show is free and open to the community. Attendees will be able to meet […]

Sunday, January 15: 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The 36th Anniversary Birthday Commemoration of the great civil rights leader will take place with a community celebration, potluck & program. Bring your favorite dish to share. The celebration will consist of displays of art, songs, and music by local schools and the community. This […]

Sunday, January 15:  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 […]