Every Tuesday:  Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and 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.  Free, however donations are gratefully […]

Friday, February 5:  Asian Fest.  Welcome the Year of the Red Monkey. Celebrate with the vibrant Lion Dancers and driving rhythms of Taiko drums from around the world. And, make sure you have your lycee (red envelope) ready with “lettuce” to feed the Lion and ensure good health and fortune in 2016. More than Chinese […]

Saturday, February 6:  Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival.  Find something for everyone to enjoy at this 23rd Annual Festival.   The festival includes a variety of activities 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at multiple venues throughout Waimea. Look for pink banners identifying site locations sprawling from Parker Ranch Center to the Hawaiian Homestead Farmer's Market on Hwy. 19.  Experience […]

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 […]

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 held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and 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.  Free, however donations are gratefully […]

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.

March 4 – 31:  Big Island Woodturners 18th Annual Exhibit – Hilo.  Meet-the-Artists opening reception on March 4th from 5 to 7 p.m., open to the public. Show is open Monday thru Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with free woodturning demonstrations every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public. Wailea […]

Saturday, March 5:  Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival.  The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teacher Roy Sakuma, concerts all afternoon, instrument giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional `ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the `ukulele world will be at the festival. Queen’s Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Resort, 60-201 Waikoloa Beach Rd., […]

Sunday, March 6:  Royal Order of Kamehameha First Annual Fundraiser Concert.  Concert features award-winning vocalists Weldon Kekauoha and Kainani Kahuanaele, with hula by Kumu Hula Paul Neves’ Halau Ha`a Kea `O Kinohi.   There will be a Silent Auction from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in the lobby. Doors open for concert at 1:45pm; concert at 2 […]