August 06, 2019: Words and Wine Author Event. Words and Wine Author evening happens August 6, 2019 at 6PM at Kona Stories book store in the Keauhou Shopping Center. The public is welcome to attend this free author event and enjoy their stories and complimentary wine and pupu. Authors will speak for 20 minutes about their book followed by Q&A. August's featured authors are: Amy Patterson, Angela Leslee and Donna Beumler. This event starts at 6 PM with an informal…

August 10, 2019: Ledward Kaapana at the Palace Theater. The Palace Theater is proud to present slack key Master LEDWARD KAAPANA! Opening the show will be the Kalapana Awa Band. Special Guests include Lei Aken, Rhoda Kekona and Trudie Kuilipule with Jesse Gregorio on bass. Led Kaapana’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo kiekie (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. He has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years.…

August 10, 2019: Obon Dance & Festival - Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy! Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 10, 216 Mohouli St.; 7 p.m.

August 17, 2019: Hula Arts At Kilauea: Hula Kahiko. VAC's Hula Kahiko series continues, Saturday 10:30-11:00 AM. The performance takes place on the kahua hula (hula platform) located near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The performance will take place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (hula platform) in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats. This presentation is free and open to the…

August 17, 2019: Obon Dance & Festival - Hakalau Jodo Mission.  The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy! Hakalau Jodo Mission: Services at 6 p.m. Obon festival at 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 29-2289 Hanamalo Loop in Hakalau.

August 04, 2019 - August 25, 2019: The Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest. The Sunday Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest, located at the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honokaa Town, offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. It's beautiful location and celebratory character provides a vibrant social gathering place for the whole family. SNAP/EBT welcome! Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua.…

August 18, 2019: Moananuiakea - documentary and Q&A with Hokulea crew. This powerful documentary celebrates Hōkūleʻa's historic Mālama Honua worldwide voyage that connected countless individuals and communities from around the globe. It was a voyage that also represented the fulfillment of the vision of Nainoa Thompson and his contemporaries—the passing of the mantle to the next generation of kānaka maoli who will retain the skills of their ancestors and perpetuate this tradition for generations to come. Rated PG/153 min. Screenings…

August 24, 2019: Big Island Blues Festival (3rd Annual). We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Big Island Blues Festival!!! Where there will be something for everyone to enjoy - from Great Original Blues Music, Local Brews, Unique Vendors, to Delicious BBQ Food and More! BLUES, BREWS, & BBQ! This years wonderful event will takes place on Saturday August 24th in beautiful Kailua Kona at the King Kamehameha Hotel Luau Grounds. Unplug from the daily stresses of life and…