Every Tuesday features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha - Big Island Visitor Guide, 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 golf, […]

January 1 – 9: Waimea Ocean Film Festival. Join in important discussion, exciting adventure, epic surf, rich culture, compelling speakers, dynamic exhibits, and meaningful conversation. Topics include voyaging and The World Wide Voyage of Hokule`a, the 20th anniversary of the voyaging canoe Makali`i, Hawaiian and other island cultures and history, awe-inspiring surf, daring adventure, the issues […]

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. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or […]

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 […]

Every Wednesday: Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information […]

Saturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11: Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway. Return to Broadway with the Kahilu Youth Troupe, talented local high school musical theater students joined by older graduates who are currently studying performing arts in college, in preparation for their own future Broadway debuts. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. […]

Saturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11: Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway. Return to Broadway with the Kahilu Youth Troupe, talented local high school musical theater students joined by older graduates who are currently studying performing arts in college, in preparation for their own future Broadway debuts. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. […]

Friday, January 16: Maisey Rika. Some have described her sound as being similar to Tracey Chapman or Sade, with a splash of India Arie. Her spine tingling vocals and fusion of English and Maori (Te Reo) lyrics are capturing the hearts of soul seekers both in New Zealand and abroad. Her songs are filled with […]

Sunday, January 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 […]

Tuesday, January 20: Free Entry to National Parks. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day there will be no entry fees charged on this day at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park or Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.