Thursday, October 26:
Okareka Dance Company – “Mana Wahine”.  Formed ten years ago, Okareka Dance Company was established to fuse contemporary dance with indigenous Māori themes and other genres to create authentic, diverse works.  They have become one of New Zealand’s most sought after and prolific dance companies. Okareka is a company guided by Māori beliefs. Through choreography, set design, and costume, the company strives to create evocative, beautiful dance works that tell bold, spiritual stories of and from New Zealand, to their audiences around the globe.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Sunday, October 22:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Westside Style”.  Event will feature some of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a minimum 5-6 hour long concert.  Food and refreshments will be available. Free giveaways will occur throughout the day and a free Taylor Guitar will be given away to some lucky winner at the end of the day. Free admission. Hoalauna Park, Eva Gentry, Ewa Beach. Noon to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit https://www.facebook.com/Hawaiian-Slack-Key-Guitar-Festival-111570488881029/.

Sunday, October 22:
Black Uhuru “Shankin’ on da’ Rock” – Jammin’ Roots Reggae Festival 2017.  Grammy Award-winning reggae superstars, Black Uhuru, on their three-island tour. The band is touring behind their new release, “Jah Guide.”  The legendary band is one of the most popular & successful reggae groups to come out of Kingston Jamaica’s Waterhouse district. Black Uhuru’s long success has allowed them to become ambassadors of reggae, winning the first Reggae Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album with their groundbreaking album, “Anthem.”  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  6 p.m.  For ticket and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Saturdays & Sunday, October 22 – November 19:
Shichigosan Children’s Festival.  Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. $60 donation includes, blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag.  Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For reservations and information visit http://www.e-shrine.org/.

Sunday, October 22:
A Taste of Hilo.  Started in 1998, this annual event showcases more than 30 of the island’s tastemakers and beverage purveyors. Attendees enjoy sweet and savory delights created by chefs, restaurants and patisseries, and sample locally crafted beer, wine and sake.  The event is a great way to taste flavors and ingredients unique to the islands. Each year, a different local ingredient is featured.  Other local products featured at A Taste of Hilo have included Big Island Abalone, sturgeon, pasture-raised beef, kampachi and blue fin tuna. Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. Tickets are $55 in advance.  For tickets and information call (808) 934-0177 or visit http://jccih.org/event/a-taste-of-hilo/.

Sunday, October 22: 
Fall Harvest Festival.  A fun family day including pony rides, petting zoo, bake sale, food and drinks available for purchase, face painting, balloon animals, crafts & farmers market, silent auction, and more. Bring the kids in costume for a day of family-friendly fun.  Haku Baldwin Center, 444 Makawao Ave., Makawao. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 572-9129 or visit http://hakubaldwincenter.org/fallharvestfestival/.

Saturday, October 21:
Na Mele O Ko Olina.  Enjoy some of Hawai`i’s very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale. Celebrate the music and Arts of Hawai`i.  Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl., Kapolei. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information visit http://icb-web.net/haa/.

Saturday, October 21: 
Discover Your Future in Aviation.  A one-day, museum-wide event to educate and excite visitors about career opportunities in the field of aviation. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 445-9041 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Saturday, October 21:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Saturday, October 21:
Mōhala Mai.  Multiple award-winning kumu hula and recording artist, Nāpua Greig, showcases music and hula from her brand new release entitled “Makawalu.”  Over 100 beautiful dancers from Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka will also grace the stage.  Enjoy a one-of-a-kind silent auction to be held in the Yokouchi Courtyard/Pavilion featuring rare, handmade items that cannot be found elsewhere.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 5:30 p.m. Tickets $36.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.