Friday, May 9: Brothers Cazimero. Legendary musicians will be performing for one performance only at The Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 7 to 8:45 p.m. . For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 or for more information visit www.hilopalace.com.

Saturday, May 17: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land – Mahukona, Big Island. Join HILT Acquisitions Specialist Janet Britt and Fred Cachola for a fascinating discussion about the North Kohala coast and King Kamehameha's history there. Fred Cachola is a long time Hawaiian rights advocate and protector of cultural and historical places. […]

Sunday, May 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 […]

Thursday – Monday, May 22 – 26: Big Island Film Festival. Filmmakers and Film Lovers come together for the screening of brand new narrative short & feature films from Hawai`i and around the world. Films, workshops, social events, Hawaiian culture and music, a silent auction to support Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical Center, and […]

June 14 – 22: Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs. Since its debut in 1994, this event has become Kona’s premier road race, with four great family races - marathon, half-marathon, and 5-K and 10-K runs. All four events start at Keauhou Shopping Center, with the marathon at 5:30 a.m., the half marathon at 6 […]

Saturday, May 31: Ironman 70.3 Half Triathlon. This event is half the Ironman distance – 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run, and is held at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i Resort on the Kohala Coast. It is part of the official qualifier series for the 2014 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in October. The swim […]

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.

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 […]

Friday – Sunday, June 6 – 8: Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival. A wonderful celebration of music, the experience begins on Friday with a VIP meet and greet at the Kaunaoa Bar & Grill, followed by the festival main event on Saturday on the North Pointe Luau Grounds. The festival line-up includes performances by […]