Saturday, November 19
Hawaiian Healing Garden – Makahiki Festival. This “Celebration of Life” as a part of the ancient Hawaiian Makahiki Festival, features hula, cultural healing arts, Hawaiian games, live music, an outdoor expo, arts and crafts, healthy food and tasty cuisine, children’s activities and more. Keauhou Beach Hotel, 78-6740 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free.

Saturday, November 19
Aloha Saturday. These programs feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, hula halau and community groups. Noon – 4 p.m. K?lakaua Park in Hilo. Free. For information call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.

Sunday, November 6
The Orchestra of the Hawaiian Islands presents the chamber music of “Tropix” at 7PM at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel. Brazilian violinist Manoela Wunder joins Resident Conductor Philip Simmons (guitar) for a French and Latin program featuring works by Debussy, Ravel, Paganini, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, and others. Tickets are $25, with proceeds going towards the new Instrumental Music Program at Parker School. They are available on line at The Great 4-D Movie Ride at the Shops at Mauna Lani. Call 808-315-0885 for more information.

Saturday, November 5
Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll. The Coffee Stroll is a part of the annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Sample estate grown Kona coffee from two dozen area farms at art galleries and shops in this mountainside artists’ community. Gifts, a keiki art contest, live music and more. A great way to spend a Saturday with beautiful views of Kona. Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information call (808) 322-8484 or visit www.holualoahawaii.com.

Saturday, November 5
2011 Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Performance. See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park featuring Halau Hula Ka No`eau na kumu hula Keikilani Curnan and Liana Aviero. Cultural demonstrations from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Audience are encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Free; park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday, November 4
11th Annual Black & White Night. Dress up or dress down, but dress in Black and White! Costume contest with cash prizes, live music at many various locations around historic downtown Hilo. Play the Treasure Hunt Game, and enter to win prizes. Visit the Grand Central Station (location TBA), and pick up a copy of a Treasure Hunt map, visit the various locations on the map, complete your hunt, and enter to win PRIZES! Mo’oheau Bus Depot, 329 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo. For information call Georgia Pinsky or Alice Moon at (808) 935-8850 or visit www.downtownhilo.com.

November 4 – November 13
41st Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Since its inception in 1970, the Festival has sought to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s unique 183-year coffee heritage. With nearly 50 events over 10 days there’s something for everyone, from coffee drinkers to connoisseurs to multi-generational families. Festival signature events include a Coffee & Art Stroll, Cupping Competition, Farm & Mill Tours, International Lantern Parade or explore Kona coffee country’s cafe’s, shopping and community with a self-guided driving tour brochure. For information call Jeannette Vidgen at (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.

Tuesday, October 25
Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. Kumu Maile Yamanaka presents a hands-on educational lesson in basic hula 10:30-11:30 a.m., lei making 12-1 p.m. and basic ukulele/Hawaiian music 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; park entrance fees apply. Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. For information and to register call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

October 24 – 31
Puna Chefs and Farms Culinary Arts Festival. Experience culinary delights at Puna dining spots, and, in handson classes, discovering secrets of creating wholesome, delicious Hawaiian-Pacific cuisine, including sustainable aqua & agriculture production and meal presentation. Fee. Check website for event times. Kalani Oceanside Retreat, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Road, Pahoa. For information call (808) 965-0468 or visit www.kalani.com.

Saturday, October 22
The Art & Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. VAC presents a hula kahiko performance featuring Kahula `o Nawahine Noho Pu’ukapu with kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kahoopi i . Thi s outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Audience are encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30Am to 1:30PM on the gallery porch. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.