Emily T. Gail Talks Story

The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. 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 all sports, at all levels and […]

Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival

Redwater Cafe 65-1299 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI, United States

Thursday - Sunday, June 2 & 5:  Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment by award-winning musicians from Hawai`i and around the world. June 2 - Jazzfest kick off at Redwater Cafe, 6-9 p.m.; June 3rd - Meet & greet at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Copper Bar with live jazz & blues. 6-9 […]

Carnival of Orchids, Hilo Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale

Edith Kanakaole Stadium 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo, HI, United States

Friday Sunday, June 3 – 5:  Carnival of Orchids, Hilo Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale.  Gorgeous orchid displays and sale of a huge range of orchids. Demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment and fashion show. Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo. For information call (808) 430-6653 or visit  www.hiloorchidsociety.org.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, United States

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. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Free

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United States

Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 6 – Tour of the Islands; June 13 – Hawaiian Slack Key; June 20 – Honoring Raymond Kane; June 27 – `Ohana Slack Key.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and […]

$20 – $25

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

The ARTS at Marks 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, June 3:  First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Obon Dance & Festival

Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kuhio Hwy, HI, United States

Throughout the Month of June:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: […]

Maui Friday Town Parties

Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  June 3 - Wailuku, on Market Street; June 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; June 17 – Makawao, on Makawao […]

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Old Town Hanapepe HI, United States

Friday Evenings:  Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Copper Bar 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Rd., Waimea, HI, United States

Thursday - Sunday, June 2 & 5:  Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment by award-winning musicians from Hawai`i and around the world. June 2 - Jazzfest kick off at Redwater Cafe, 6-9 p.m.; June 3rd - Meet & greet at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Copper Bar with live jazz & blues. 6-9 […]