November 9 – 18:
Kona Coffee Fest.  For nearly 200 years much has been celebrated, discussed and enjoyed over a cup of Kona’s world famous coffee. Praised for its fine, light and memorable taste, Kona coffee once again takes center stage. Throughout the 10-day Festival, celebrate the harvest as Kona coffee farms offer a firsthand look at growing this world-famous crop. The coffee art scene fills with inspiration, and music and dance enrich cultural exchanges. Kona coffee and food events offer tastings, and hands-on cultural events help tell the story of Kona’s rich coffee history. Cost: $3 Festival Button. For information, event schedule, venues, and a list of locations to purchase Festival Buttons, call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.

Friday, November 9: 
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade.  A glowing procession of light, music and color celebrates the arrival of Japanese immigrants to Hawai`i.  Ali`i Drive, Kailua Pier to Hale Halawai.  6 to 9 p.m.  For information, visit www.kvbid.org.

Friday, November 9:
Chinese Heritage Festival.  Lahaina celebrates the town’s enduring Chinese heritage and also honors the life and achievements of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as The Father of Modern China. This annual celebration includes film tributes and displays depicting the life of Sun Yat-sen from Maui to China. Try Chinese martial arts, printmaking and cultural activities. Listen to Chinese traditional music while sampling Cantonese food and Chinese teas. Admission is free.  Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org. 

Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 10:
Hula O Na Keiki.  Maui’s only children’s solo hula competition. Children ages 5 to 17 compete in kahiko (traditional) and `auana (modern) style hula, as well as oli (chant) and costume. The competition encourages its young participants to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of hula and its roots in Hawaiian culture. The weekend event includes workshops, demonstrations, local Maui arts and crafts, and live Hawaiian entertainment for all to enjoy. Kā`anapali Beach Hotel, Kanahele ballroom, 2525 Kā`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina. Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m.  For more information call 808-661-0011 or visit www.hulaonakeiki.com.

Every Tuesday: 
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org. 

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000. 

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, upcoming shows will include interesting and informative talk stories with people involved with the recent Ironman World Championship in Kailua Kona and the many golf opportunities on the Big Island. Emily will have updates about events and activities for the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Bikeworks Beach and Sport.   She will remind you of the many complimentary activities available in Kailua Village, Queens Marketplace and Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort and The Shops at Mauna Lani. Emily’s past shows include lots of golf talk and interviews with players from the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai every January and broadcast on NBC/Golf Channel. Emily T Gail Talk story is available at www.emilytgailtalkstory.podomatic.com online 24/7, via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/, a free iTunes podcast, and Emily T Gail Talk Story on You Tube. Contact Emily T Gail at 808 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at www.mauihumanesociety.org.

Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Enjoy renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  November 7 – Led Kaapana; November 14 – Kawika Kahiapo; November 21 – George Kahumoku; November 28 – Raiatea Helm at The Ka`anapali Beach Hotel – Kanahele Room. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort (except for November 28<sup>th</sup> show with Raiatea Helm), 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com