Saturdays, November 5 & 12: 
Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s, “Can You Hear My Hands?”  Visual poetry explodes onstage as a company of deaf and hearing actors bring to life the dynamic gestures, expression, humor and language unique to deaf culture in our community. Created to give a hearing audience a joyful introduction to a world we often see but seldom enter. The show celebrates the abilities of some of Hawai`i’s most talented actors, storytellers, comedians and a professional bassist in the world’s most popular deaf rock band, Beethoven’s Nightmare. Tenney Theatre, Corner of Beretania St. and Alakea St., Honolulu.  4:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 839-9885 or visit www.htyweb.org.

Friday, November 4:
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupu, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Friday, October 28:
Mele at the Moana Featuring Pomaikai Lyman. Sounds of the past seem to haunt the soul as you listen to the voice of a young woman that resembles a beloved Aunty Genoa Keawe in her younger years. As a young girl, Pomaikai was able to learn and develop the unique style of “hai” that her Tutu mastered and performed throughout Hawai`i and many parts of the world.  Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, under the banyan tree, 2364 Kalakaua, Honolulu. Music begins at 5:30 p.m., with the featured performer taking the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 271-9176 or visit www.moana-surfrider.com.

Saturday, October 23: 
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 be done 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 www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Saturday, October 23:
Shichigosan Children’s Festival. A traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. Donation of $60 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. Reservations are required. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 841-4755 or visit www.e-shrine.org.

Sunday, October 16: 
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Honolulu Museum of Art’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Saturdays & Sundays, October 15 – 30:
Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival.  Spend a family day in the country with tractor pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. Pick a pumpkin! Pumpkins will be priced according to size. Cash only; no checks or credit cards. Parking and Hayrides are free. Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei.  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 admission (2 & under free).  For information call (808) 677-9516 or visit www.alounfarms.com.

October 14 – 30:
Hawai`i Food and Wine Festival.  Enjoy amazing dishes paired with delicious wines at this state-wide event.  Two weeks of celebrations include events on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.  For schedule of events, venues, tickets, and information visit www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.

Thursday & Friday, October 13 & 14:
Astrophotography Workshop for Students. Students on fall break in grades 5-8 are encouraged to attend a special two-day Astrophotography Workshop. The workshop is part of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory’s Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos III (YCCC III) program, offering students the opportunity to research, explore and photograph the cosmos using telescopes owned and maintained by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $50 fee per student, $45 for Museum members.  For reservations and information call (808) 445-9041 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.