Saturday, November 4:
Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll.  Stroll through the art district of quaint Holualoa Village and visit galleries exhibiting an extensive collection of local artists. Over 30 Kona coffee farms join the festivities offering tastings and products for purchase. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information, visit www.konacoffeefest.com.

Saturday, November 4: 
Veterans Day Parade – Hilo.  The theme for this parade is “Celebrate Service”. Enjoy a wide variety of exciting marching units, along with the music of island marching bands and Taiko drummers. Parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Hilo, from Waioloa State Park Statue to Pauahi St., to Kilauea Ave., to Waianuenue Ave., to Kamehamheha Ave.  For more information, visit www.hivetparade.org.

Saturday, November 4: 
Astroday at Kona Commons.  Observatories from Maunakea and Haleakala will be represented, as well as other technology, education, and cultural organizations. Highlights include Starlab–a portable planetarium provided by the Canada France Hawai`i and Gemini observatories, solar viewing with experienced astronomers, robotic demos, educational games and toys, and many hands-on activities. Located at the former Sports Authority space at Kona Commons, 74-5450 Makala Blvd., Kailua-Kona. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to the public. For more information call (808) 932-2319 or visit www.mkaoc.org.

Friday, November 3:
Annual Black & White Night – Hilo.  This huge annual walk-about party will have music in the streets, shops open late, and an after-party at the Palace Theater. Dress to impress in your best black & white. All proceeds from the event will go to support the annual Downtown Hilo Christmas Parade. Haili and Kewae Streets, Downtown Hilo, 5 to 10 p.m.  For more information, entertainment listings, selfie spots and contest rules, visit http://downtownhilo.com/blackandwhite/.

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 http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Saturday, November 4:
Holiday by the Sea Benefit.  Enjoy delicious food from Don the Beachcomber restaurant, live entertainment, an oceanfront seat to a beautiful Kona sunset. Arrive early and enjoy Polynesian entertainment from Te `E`a O Te Turama while perusing local craft items and bidding on Silent Auction items. During dinner, you will be serenaded by Na Leo Nahenahe O Kona, followed by headline entertainers Da Braddahs. Island culture comes alive on stage through Da Braddahs self-produced sketch comedy. The jaw-dropping finale of the evening will be a Fire Spectacular presented by Te `E`a O Te Turama at 8 p.m. Royal Kona Resort Lu`au Grounds, 75-5852 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $25 per adult, includes show and dinner; $15 per adult for show only. $10 per keiki for show only; free entry for keiki 5 and under. For more information call (808) 930-3246 or visit www.royalkona.wixsite.com/holidaybythesea.

Wednesday – Saturday, November 1- 4: 
Kona Tahiti Fete Educational & Cultural Festival.  A Tahitian and Hawaiian Cultural Festival with dance, cultural arts, drumming, carving and weaving. The festival will have performances, an arts and crafts fair, drumming classes and delicious food booths. Also drawings for prizes. Saturday at Makai Sports Fields behind the Kona Aquatic Pool (75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday – Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance by daily ticket: $3, $5 or $7. For more information, call (808) 652-1775 or email konatahitifete@gmail.com .

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com  online 24/7 and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ ​about sports, recreation and community events in communities where Emily is involved: Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, ​Emily ​has ​updates on ​events on Hawai`i’s Big Island at Waikoloa Beach Resort​ including the Queens Marketplace Pavilion Entertainment and Kings’ Shops Center Court Entertainment, at the  Mauna Lani Resort including the Shops at Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea Resort and Kailua Village. Emily talks with people involved with events and activities for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center, Daniel R Sayre Foundation, Big Island Mountain Biking, the Bike Works community bike rides and  much more.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Sunday, October 29:
5^th Annual East Hawaii Jazz & Blues Festival.  Seven years ago this festival began as a Jazz fundraiser at a small restaurant in Hilo that has now grown into one of the most popular Jazz and Blues Festivals in Hawai`i. The gala features a pupu buffet, a dessert station, two complimentary drinks, wine tasting, no host bar and two stages of music featuring some of Hawai`i’s finest jazz and blues musicians along with highly acclaimed artists from the mainland.  Nani Maui Gardens, 421 Makalika St., Hilo. 1 to 7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 964-5764 or visit http://hawaiiislandveterans.org/east-hawaii-jazz-and-blues-festival/.

Saturday, October 28:
Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival – Cuisines of the Sun. Superstar culinary talent from around the world join forces to celebrate the food and wine of sunny climates. The diversity of Hawai‘i Island’s bounty will be showcased in a spectacular six-course dinner at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort. Indulge your culinary senses with this lavish dinner paired with fine wines provided by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Hawaii. Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikola Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village.  5 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 738-6245 or visit http://www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com/schedule/day-4-saturday-october-28-2017/return-cuisines-sun.