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Ongoing Activities
Fridays & Saturdays throughout July
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:
- Friday & Saturday, July 2 & 3 Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-592 Old Volcano Road, Keaau. Special services 6:30 p.m., festivals 8:00 p.m. For information call (808) 966-9981.
- Saturday, July 3 Kohala Jodo Mission (Kapaau), North Kohala. Special services and festival 6:00 p.m. For information call (808) 775-7232. Friday &
- Saturday, July 9 & 10: Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. Special services and festivals 7:00 p.m. For information call (808) 961-6677.
- Saturday, July 10: Paauilo Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Paauilo. Special services and festival 6:00 p.m. For information call (808) 776-1369
- Friday & Saturday, July 16 & 17: Hilo Meishoin, 97 Olona street, Hilo. Festival 8:00 p.m. For information call (808) 935-6996.
- Saturday, July 17: Honokaa Hongwanji Mission, 45-5016 Plumeria St., Honokaa. Special services and festivals 6:00 p.m. For information call (808) 775-7232.
- Saturday, July 24: Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua. Special services and festivals 7:00 p.m. For information call (808) 323-2993.
- Saturday, July 24: Hilo Hooganji (Odaishisan), 457 Manono, Hilo. Festival 8:00 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8331.
- Saturday, July 24: Papaaloa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Papaaloa. Special services and festivals 6:00 p.m. For information call (808) 962-6340.
Every Sunday 6 pm
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more. Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780 www.emilys.org.
Every Monday
Niaulani Nature Walk - Free Forest Tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7- mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, but also the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m., the weekly walk starts just one mile from the entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Meet at Volcano Art Center‘s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations welcome). Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Every Wednesday
Hawaiiana Live. Palace Theater in Hilo. A unique 45- minute cultural tourism program onstage. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.
Every Saturday
Keauhou Farmers Market. Experience the taste of the Big Island at the Keauhou Farmers Market. Enjoy live music while you discover the freshest fruits, vegetables, coffee, flowers and more from over 25 Big Island farmers. Sponsored by the Kona County Farm Bureau. 8:00 a.m. - Noon, Located in the parking lot across from Keauhou Cinemas.
Performances & Events
Sunday, July
Great Waikoloa Rubber Ducky Race & 4th of July Extravaganza. An all day fundraiser for United Cerebral Palsy of Hawai‘i, the fun-filled event features a wild and wacky rubber ducky race, live entertainment, and lots of exciting activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Kings’ Lake. 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Call (808) 886-8811 or visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com.
Sunday, July 4
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Celebration. An annual event featuring live music, games, children’s activities, and the traditional parade – starting at 5:30 p.m. – along Alii Drive with the Hawaii County Band, floats, antique cars and more plus a fireworks display over Kailua Bay at 8:30 p.m. 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Coconut Grove Shopping Center. Visit www.konaparades.com.
Saturday, July 10
Kilauea Cultural Festival. Learn Hawaiian crafts and make a lei or feather kähili, play Hawaiian games like pala‘ie (a loop and ball game), weave a coconut basket, and taste traditional foods. Attendees also have a chance to learn from skilled practitioners who demonstrate their arts of fishing, throwing net, building a canoe, and much more. Kilauea Military Camp Front Lawn, Crater Rim Drive, Volcano National Park. F o r mo r e i n f o rma t i o n , v i s i t www.Hawaii.Volcanoes.National-Park.org.
Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11
Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival. The program promotes and perpetuates Hawaii’s culture by honoring Hawaii’s people and music. East Hawaii’s biggest music festival includes music, hula, arts and crafts sales, and food to attract visitors and locals to Hilo, provide a unique and authentic experience, and support Hawaii’s cultural practitioners and the local economy. Noon to 6 p.m. Civic Auditorium, 323 Manono St., Hilo. For information visit www.ehcc.org or call Dennis Taniguchi at (808) 961-5711.
Sunday, July 18
Kokua Kailua Hulihee Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Alii Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua- Kona becomes a festive pedestrianonly walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihee Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Alii Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information visit www.KVBID.org.
Saturday, July 24
"Cream of the Crop” Coffee Tasting. This annual event features select Kona coffee farms vying for top awards. You can sample coffee as well as coffee desserts by area chefs and learn about coffee growing. Also featuring coffee-related arts and Hawaiian music. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Four Seasons Hualalai Resort in Kona.. Free. Call (808) 328-1666 or email jimmonk@alum.mit.edu.
Friday, July 30
"Fireside Stories" in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about the history, culture, and people of Hawai'i in this free series of informal talks held on the last Friday of each month. Sponsored by the Volcano Art Center in conjunction with Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, this month's presentation is yet to be announced. Free (Park entrance fees may apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Please note: All events are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm dates and times.
BIG ISLAND ART EXHIBITS & WORKSHOPS
The Lyman Museum
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawai'i to tell the story of its islands and people. The museum, located at 276 Haili Street in Hilo, is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 pm. For additional information on this exhibit or the museum call 935-5021 or visit us online at www.LymanMuseum.org.
The Gallery – Hilton Waikoloa Village. This innovative gallery is committed to displaying first-rate, reasonably priced, original works of art by award-winning artists that reside in Hawaii, particularly from the Big Island. From the unique Artists in Residence program where one can observe a piece of art being created from start to finish, to the exclusive gift shop, The Gallery showcases the passion and talent of local artists often inspired by the islands geographical diversity, natural beauty, and rich native culture. The Gallery offers an exciting blend and fusion of diverse heritage mixed with Hawaiian culture. Open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. The Gallery is located in Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Lagoon Tower Info: 886-2199. www.thegalleryhwv.com
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