Sunday, November 9:
Aloha Makahiki Concert. The concert begins with a Makahiki blessing in an ancient hula style with Halau from Kona and Tokyo. Traditional Hawaiian music and hula with renowned musicians Bobby Moderow, Jr. (leader of the multiple Na Hoku winning group, Maunalua), Aaron Mahi (former Band Master for the Royal Hawaiian Band), George Kuo (renowned slack key guitar master), and Stephen Akana (Ambassador of Aloha from Papakolea) . Festival button required. The Makaeo Pavilion, Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, Kailua-Kona. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For information call (808) 551-7022.

Saturday – Tuesday, November 8-11: Asia Pacific Junior Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort Kings Course brings together the top junior golfers from Hawai`i and Japan in a Ryder Cup™ style tournament. Amateur golfers are invited to play in the Junior Am with these world junior golfers November 8. The $100 entry fee, of which $50 is tax deductible, includes golf, the APJC awards ceremony and luncheon. To register, call the Hawai`i State Junior Golf Association at (808) 532-0559. Updates on Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf Tournaments and more are available on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under Lineup tab.

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. 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.

November 7 – 16:
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. The Festival includes innovative Kona coffee farm tours, native Hawaiian arts and culture events, keiki (child) friendly activities, and a celebration of cultural diversity honoring nearly 200 years of Kona coffee history. The festival is celebrated throughout the Kona Coast. For information on venues, call (808) 747-5424 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.

Every Wednesday:
Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Every Tuesday
features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Sunday, November 2:
Anuhea. Born on the island of Maui, music has been in Anuhea’s family for generations. Her father is from the surfing culture of Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu. His younger sister, Nalani, is part of the award winning contemporary Hawaiian music trio, Na Leo Pilimehana. Anuhea’s mother, an Oregon native, comes from a musical family as well; her father is a jazz and blues guitarist. Anuhea will play with a full backup.   Kahilu Theatre, 67-118 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. For information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Sunday, October 26:
`Ohana Halloween Pa`ina. Haunted House, playground, and vendors. 4 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest check-in; 4:30 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest. 5 p.m. Adult Costume Contest check-in; 8 p.m. Adult Costume Contest. Live entertainment 5 – 9 p.m. Keahou Shopping Center,78-6831 Ali`i Dr, Kailua-Kona. 4 to 10 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 322-3000 or visit www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.

Saturday, October 11:
Imiloa Wayfinding & Navigation Festival. Celebrate the historic feats of Pacific navigators and current day efforts to revive and expand celestial navigation skills and interest in long distance deep-sea canoe voyaging that connects the many indigenous island communities in the Pacific Ocean. Wayfinding and celestial navigation is an ancient knowledge that shows us the power of human initiative and intuition, before modern navigation systems became available to explore the unknown. Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Pl., Hilo. For information call (808) 969-9703 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org.

Saturday, October 11:
Ironman Triathlon World Championship. The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world converge on Kona for this Super Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim off Kailua Pier, a 112-mile bike course to Hawi and a 26.2 mile run. The top triathletes swim at 6:30 a.m. The top finishers complete the event around 3:30 p.m.; the last official finisher is at midnight. Spectators may enjoy the race anywhere along the course (but note that roads around the area are closed), but being right downtown in Kailua Village is the best way to see the action. For information call (808) 329-0063 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship.