Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
November 1 – 10:
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Festival goers are immersed in a Kona coffee extravaganza that includes such favorites as the prestigious Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition, Kona coffee cooking and recipe competitions, art exhibits, Kona coffee farm tours, and cultural events that honor nearly 200 years of coffee heritage in Hawai`i. For complete schedule, venues, and information call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
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 a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 1 – Honoring Raymond Kane; November 8 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; November 15 – Legends of Slack Key; November 22 – Mountain to Sea Slack Key; November 29 – Poina `Ole – Never Be Forgotten. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
13th Annual Black & White Night
Friday, November 1:
13th Annual Black & White Night. An upscale street party of sorts, the event will feature shops and restaurants offering samples, bargains, and special guest appearances by artists and authors. Free live music will be provided at many different venues. A Treasure Hunt will be conducted with prizes. Dress casually or formally for this black and white event. Downtown Hilo, Haili Street. For more information, call (808) 935-8850 or visit www.downtownhilo.com.
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau)
Friday, November 1:
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau). Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kaua`i Museum to celebrate the community. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
Ongoing, Daily:
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.