Thursday – Monday, May 26 – 30:  Big Island Film Festival.  Celebrate the rich history of storytelling through movies.  Enjoy films under the stars, social events, amazing food events, hula halau and Hawaiian musicians, and workshops by top mainland writers. An Awards Brunch and Best of the Fest Concert & Audience Choice for best feature […]

Every Wednesday: Wainaku Wednesday!  Relax with friends after work on the lanai while enjoying the panoramic view of Hilo Bay. This fun event includes free admission, live music, cocktails & pupus available for purchase. Parking is limited, please plan to carpool and come early. The Wainaku Executive Center, 26-238 Hawa1ii Belt Rd., Hilo. 5 p.m. - 8 […]

The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. Emily "talks story​"​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and […]

Thursday - Sunday, June 2 & 5:  Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment by award-winning musicians from Hawai`i and around the world. June 2 - Jazzfest kick off at Redwater Cafe, 6-9 p.m.; June 3rd - Meet & greet at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Copper Bar with live jazz & blues. 6-9 […]

Friday Sunday, June 3 – 5:  Carnival of Orchids, Hilo Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale.  Gorgeous orchid displays and sale of a huge range of orchids. Demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment and fashion show. Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo. For information call (808) 430-6653 or visit  www.hiloorchidsociety.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 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 www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Thursday - Sunday, June 2 & 5:  Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment by award-winning musicians from Hawai`i and around the world. June 2 - Jazzfest kick off at Redwater Cafe, 6-9 p.m.; June 3rd - Meet & greet at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Copper Bar with live jazz & blues. 6-9 […]

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 www.espnhawaii.com under the lineup or visit 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. Free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) […]

Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11:  King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony will begin 5 p.m. at Wailoa State Park. Enjoy live music and the offering of lei, chant and dance.  Saturday’s Ho`olaulea will be located at Moku Ola, Coconut Island. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information […]