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 […]

Saturday, September 6: Hawai`i Island Festival – Queen Liliuokalani Festival. Celebrate the birthday of Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai`i. The festival is held in the Queen Liliuokalani Gardens, 49 Banyan Dr., Hilo. There will be hula halau performing throughout the day. The Royal Court will make an appearance Saturday morning at 10 […]

Thursday, September 11: Hawai`i Island Festival – Kupuna Hula Festival. A celebration to honor and perpetuate the art of Hula through our most treasured resource, Na Kupuna (The Elders). The Royal Court will make its appearance on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. For information and schedule […]

Friday - Monday, September 12 - 15: Hawaiicon. In addition to the usual panels and workshops in the convention rooms, take a tour, share a luau, take a hula lesson, or go to the beach with your favorite stars. The list of celebrities is unprecedented for a first year convention: Well known stars from Stargate, […]

Saturday, September 13: Hula Kahiko Informance: Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire with Keolalaulani Halau `Olapa `o Laka. 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 […]

Saturday, September 13: Satin Dolls Cabaret. A fun and flirty night out with Binti Bailey and the satin dolls, singing and dancing to the sounds of the Casablanca Jazz Quartet playing elegantly sexy tunes from the Cotton Club and other favorite hot spots. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 day of the event. Reserve seating. […]

Saturday, September 20: Hawai`i Island Festival – Paniolo Parade & Ho`olaulea in Waimea. Parade route begins 10 a.m. at Waimea Church Row, down Mamalahoa Hwy, passing through Waimea town and ending in Waimea Park. The Ho`olaulea is at the end of the Parade route, in Waimea Park, Lindsey Road and Kawaihae Road junction, immediately following […]

Sunday, September 21: Festival of Aloha. The free festival will include award-winning music and hula in the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel's courtyard and ballroom throughout the day. The event also includes Hawaiian craft vendors, food booths, and delicious Hawaiian plates. A recommended donation of canned food to benefit Hawai`i Island Food Basket is requested. Hapuna […]

Sunday, September 21: 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 […]

Friday, September 26: Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range & Agriculture Festival. Thirty top chefs prepare cuisine using all the cuts of pasture-raised beef, plus local produce. Meet local farmers, ranchers and food purveyors and taste their products; browse among exhibits relating to local agriculture, sustainability and healthy foods 5-8 p.m. Entertainment. Pre-gala activities include […]