Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to 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 […]

Saturday, June 7: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land – McCandless Ranch, Big Island. Keith Unger will lead participants to the flight pens of the endangered Alala and lead a discussion of the Alala in Hawai`i. This endangered bird no longer exists in the wild although captive populations are doing well. McCandless […]

Sunday, June 8: 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 […]

Monday – Sunday, June 9 – 15: La Dolce Vita. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu announces La Dolce Vita, a Resort-wide celebration of the “sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. The series of celebratory events, to be held at the Resort, includes cooking classes, culinary adventures and spectacular dinners co-hosted by Steve […]

Wednesday, June 11: King Kamehameha Day in Kohala. A day full of events honoring Kamehameha I, the chief who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1795. Kamehameha Day is recognized as a state holiday throughout Hawai`i, but North Kohala is a very special place to celebrate. Kamehameha I was born in North Kohala, where residents played […]

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 15 – 29: Aloha Theater: “Waiting for Godot”. Samuel Beckett’s monumental absurdist tragicomedy, in which two characters wait endlessly and in vain for the arrival of Mr. Godot, and who manage in the process to successfully entertain each other. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30, Sundays 2:30. Aloha Theater, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., […]

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 15 – 29: Aloha Theater: “Waiting for Godot”. Samuel Beckett’s monumental absurdist tragicomedy, in which two characters wait endlessly and in vain for the arrival of Mr. Godot, and who manage in the process to successfully entertain each other. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30, Sundays 2:30. Aloha Theater, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., […]

Wednesday, June 25: Hanohano `O Kona: The History and Biology of Humpback Whales in Kona. Explore the fascinating history of these beautiful and intelligent mammals in Hawai`i. Learn the basic biology of humpback whales and historical accounts and evidence of them here in Hawai`i from ancient times through the modern commercial era of whaling and […]

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, […]

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 their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.