Saturday, March 28: Hula Kahiko Performance by Kumu hula Micah Kamohoali`i with halau Na Kipu`upu`u. 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 […]

Saturday, March 28: 29th Annual Magic Spectacular. This year's featured entertainer will be World Teen Champion of Magic, Sterling Dietz, plus local magician favorites. To benefit Society for Kona's Education and Art in Honaunau and their Childrens' Art Programs. Expect to laugh as well as be amazed! Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kainaliu. Two shows: […]

Saturday, March 28: 29th Annual Magic Spectacular. This year's featured entertainer will be World Teen Champion of Magic, Sterling Dietz, plus local magician favorites. To benefit Society for Kona's Education and Art in Honaunau and their Childrens' Art Programs. Expect to laugh as well as be amazed! Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kainaliu. Two shows: […]

April 5 – 11: 52nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Hawai`i’s most venerable hula celebration and competition with week-long festivities including exhibitions, musical entertainment, arts and crafts fairs and the Miss Aloha Hula Competition, kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) hula competitions. Sunday, April 5th: community ho`olaulea at Afook Chinen Auditorium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (free). […]

Every Monday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 7:00 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 […]

Thursday – Saturday, April 9 – 11: Hawai`i Arts and Crafts Food Festival 2015. An island tradition for over 20 years, the Festival takes place during Merrie Monarch Week. The Festival celebrates the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai`i's people and its environment. The three-day event showcases over 100 of the finest artisans, crafters and […]

Saturday, April 11: Merrie Monarch Royal Parade. One of the festival's most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. and winds through downtown Hilo (Kilauea Ave. - Keawe St. - Waianuenue Ave. - Kamehameha Ave.). Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. For information call (808) 935-9168 or […]

Saturday, April 18: Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Open House. A great family oriented opportunity to see the Refuge and cooperative reforestation work, tour the greenhouse operations, and walk in high elevation ancient forests. Sightings of rare native birds are common in the Pua Akala rainforest and you will be accompanied by expert bird guides […]

Sunday, April 19: 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 […]

April 24 – May 3: Ka`u Coffee Festival. Celebrating Ka`u's famous brew with multiple events at different venues over 10 days. The fun begins with the Pa`ina Open House at Pahala Plantation House, 96-3208 Maile Street Pahala, and continues with the Triple C Recipe Contest and Miss Ka`u Coffee Pageant at Ka`u Coffee Mill, Ka`u […]