Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2: Made In Hawaii Film Festival. The Made in Hawaii Film Festival showcases the best of Hawaii-made independent films over a weekend-long festival at the historic Hilo Palace Theater. The 2019 program includes music videos, webseries, experimental, documentary and narrative shorts and features, with filmmakers in attendance for Q&As. Full film line up and schedule can be found at MIHFF.org Tickets are available now at the Palace Box Office and ONLINE HERE The MADE…

Monday June 3 & Tuesday June 4: Leitis In Waiting.Not Rated | 72 min Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Documentary by Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson & Kumu Hina Wong-Kalu Leitis in Waiting is a raw yet tender portrait of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Tickets are $8.50 General and…

THURSDAY June 6th: An Evening of Tango with Pablo and Adrian. An evening of Tango performances for piano and bandoneón, including a mini tango lesson in the lobby prior to the show! Dancing is encouraged during the second half of the concert. Tickets available now at the Box Office and ONLINE $20 General Admission in Advance $25 General Admission on Day of Show Doors open 1 hour prior to show time. To purchase tickets over the phone, please call our Box Office, Monday-Friday,…

June 8, 2019: KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE/HO'OLAULEA - KAILUA-KONA. Adorned in the flowers and colors of the Hawaiian Islands, regal pa'u riders on horseback will represent each of the eight islands, led by their respective princesses and the pa'u queen. The floral parade will also feature hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, and more. The parade begins at Walua Road and Alii Drive at 9am, and travels through Kailua Village to Palani Road past the pier, ending at noon. After…

June 9, 2019 : Kokua Kailua Sunday. One Sunday each month from 1pm to 6pm Alii Drive in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family-friendly day. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll too! Celebrating its 10th year, over 100 Kokua Kailua vendors gather once a month on Alii Drive, from Kailua Pier to Hualalai Road, to showcase shop local opportunities, entertainment and delicious munchies. Local artisans and crafters, musicians and friendly…

June 3, 2019: Ni‘aulani Nature Walk. Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. Free, but donations are greatly appreciated.  For further information e-mail: programs@volcanoartcenter.org

June 11, 2019: Kamehameha Festival - Hilo.  The festival will feature sweet Hawaiian music and beautiful hula from various artists and hula halau, from 10am-4pm. There will also be ono (delicious) food, arts & craft vendors. Presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Mamalahoa, the festival is free, open to the public, and remains a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free event. For more information, visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/.

Every Wednesday: Aloha Wednesday Art Classes – Creative Arts at Niaulani. Join VAC in a series of visual art classes every Wednesday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.  These weekly short classes focus on a wide range of visual art activities. Classes focusing on Lauhala Weaving with Ku‘uipo Kalahiki-Morales happen on June 5, 12 & 26. Classes focusing on the Volcano Art Center Community Mosaic Project will meet on the following dates in June: *Saturday, June 15 – Tile glazing with…