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/.