Sunday, February 23:  10th Annual Braddah Smitty's Laupahoehoe Music Festival.  Silent Auction, ono grinds, crafts and drinks available on site; no coolers please. This festival raises scholarship money for graduating seniors of Laupahoehoe area students and funds community projects. An alcohol and drug free event. For more information, call (808) 938-3688 or visit www.laupahoehoemusicfestival.com.

Saturday, March 1:  Ukulele Festival at Queens’ Marketplace.  A great day is planned for ukulele fans of all ages. The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teacher Roy Sakuma, nonstop concerts all afternoon, instrument giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the ukulele world will […]

Friday, March 28: Lavaman Waikoloa Sunset 5K Fun Run/Walk presented by Bike Works Beach & Sports Queens Marketplace Waikoloa Beach Resort. For online registration and more info visit pathhawaii.org benefit for Path Bike safety Education Program and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $20 for adults, $10 for ages 14 & under. Race Day Registration rates […]

Saturday, March 1:  Ecstatic Dance with Jo Caron.  Based on the 5Rhythms of Gabrielle Roth, Ecstatic Dance is a free movement practice.  A practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection, personal awareness and healing. A 2 hour workshop where, guided by music, explore the 5Rhythms: Flowing-Staccato-Chaos-Lyrical-Stillness.  Music and guidance by Jo Caron. […]

Every Tuesday features the new 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 […]

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 Tuesday:  Tuesday Trot - 5k Fun Run & Walk.  Each Tuesday throughout the year anyone can join Historic Kailua Village’s Tuesday Trot 5k Fun Run and Walk. Big Island Running Company is coordinating non-competitive free weekly fun runs which will begin at their Ali`i Drive store location at 5 p.m., turn around at Makaeo […]

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 […]

Thursday - Saturday, March 6 - 8: Kona Brewers Festival.  The Kona Brewers Festival is a multi-day celebration that includes a pairing dinner and benefit art auction on Thursday, March 6 at the Kona Sheraton Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay, Suds and Sea Benefit Cruise on Friday, March 7, and the Run for Hops […]

Sunday, March 16:  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 […]