Sunday, March 30:  Lavaman Triathlon – Waikoloa.  The 16th Annual Lavaman Triathlon Festival features an Olympic distance 10K-run, 40K-bike and 1.5K-swim open to individuals and relay teams of all ages and abilities, plus 5-K sunset fun run March 28, Lava Kids Aquathon March 29, health and fitness expo, awards party and beach barbeque. Host hotel […]

Thursday, April 3:  Jerry Douglas with Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa.  Jerry Douglas Headlining the event along with members of The Hawaiian Legends, Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa, who will perform in solo, duo, and trio combinations. The Legends received the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award in 2013 for Music Video/DVD of the year. Jerry […]

Saturday, April 12:  Hawaiian Islands Land Trust:  Talk Story on the Land – Honolulu Coffee Co. Hike.  Enjoy a hike on the Honolulu Coffee Company's coffee farm in South Kona. Topics of discussion include the watershed, plants and the ecological system on this steep ridge and valley watershed. Meet at the lower parking lot at […]

Saturday, April 12:  Earth & Ocean Festival.  This festival is designed to showcase and emphasize the unique treasures of Hawai`i Island through active participation in educational booths and activities on coral reef, ocean stewardship and conservation practices in Hawai`i. Learn about traditional Hawaiian cultural practices, environmental programs will be presented in the Surf & Turf […]

Sunday, April 13:  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 18 to May 4: Aloha Theater: "Hot l Baltimore".  The Hot l Baltimore is a play by Lanford Wilson. Set in the lobby of the Hotel Baltimore, it focuses on the residents of the decaying property who are faced with eviction when the structure is condemned. The title is from the hotel's neon marquee […]

Sunday – Saturday, April 20 – 26:  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, enjoy a free community ho`olaulea at Afook Chinen Auditorium, 9 to 4. Wednesday, […]

April 18 to May 4: Aloha Theater: "Hot l Baltimore".  The Hot l Baltimore is a play by Lanford Wilson. Set in the lobby of the Hotel Baltimore, it focuses on the residents of the decaying property who are faced with eviction when the structure is condemned. The title is from the hotel's neon marquee […]

Wednesday – Friday, April 23-25:  `Imiloa`s Merrie Monarch Cultural Enrichment Programs. A three-day showcase of presentations, demonstrations and talk -story sessions in support of the Merrie Monarch Festival.  All sessions cover a wide range of hula topics. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $6 for members, $8 for non-members. Seating is limited. Advance ticket purchase is […]

Thursday – Saturday, April 24 – 26:  Hawai`i Arts, Crafts & Food Festival.  An island tradition for the past 21 years, this festival is a major annual event sponsored by Hawai`i Arts & Crafts during Merrie Monarch Week. The Festival showcases over 100 of the finest artisan, crafters and food vendors. Cultural performances and demonstrations […]