October 11 – 17:  Hawai`i Island Ukulele Retreat. Featuring week-long classes in ukulele (for players of all skill levels), hula, lap steel guitar, bass, and ukulele bass, in addition to one and two-day workshops on various ukulele skills, including finger picking, jazz, and the blues. Attendees will have an opportunity to build their own cigar […]

Saturday, October 17:  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 […]

Sunday, October 18: Taste of Hilo.  Featuring more than 35 restaurants, chefs, dessert patisseries, and beverage distributors. Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $50 presale and $65 at the door, subject to availability. For tickets, call (808) 934-0177 or email jccih@jccih.org. For more information call (808) 987-8328 or visit […]

Sunday, October 18:  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 […]

Saturday, October 24:  Founder’s Day Celebration.  Enjoy the cultural celebration that surrounds the only living history coffee farm in the nation. Experience coffee tastings, traditional food, music, local produce, and tours of the historic 1920s farm and farmhouse. Kona Historical Society Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook.  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  […]

Saturday, October 24:  Hilo Wayfinding and Navigation Festival.  Celebrate the achievements of stewards of local heritage and culture, featuring hands-on activities, including wayfinding and navigation skill education, games, canoe exhibits, a planetarium program and speaker presentations. The festival is free and open to the public. Fees will be charged for entry to the Imiloa exhibit […]

Saturday, October 31:  `Ohana Halloween Pa`ina.  Enjoy this family friendly celebration of Halloween with a haunted house, playground, costume contests, and vendors. 4 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest check-in; 4:30 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest. 5 p.m. Adult Costume Contest check-in; 8 p.m. Adult Costume Contest. Live entertainment 5 – 9 p.m. Keahou Shopping Center,78-6831 Ali`i Dr, […]

Sunday, November 1:  Wine Cheese, Chocolate, and More! Festival.  A benefit for the Hilo Medical Center Foundation.  Enjoy superb wines, cold beer, fine cheeses, decadent chocolates, and delectable appetizers created with local ingredients, served by local physician waiters.  There will also be silent and live auctions.  For more information call (808) 935-2957 or visit www.hilomedicalcenterfoundation.org.

Every Monday:  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.  Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park.  The event […]

Every Monday:  Te Ao Maohi: The Land of the Natives.  Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors.  The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m.  For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.