Friday, October 7:  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.

Saturday, October 8:  Chocolate Extravaganza.  Enjoy the fun of indulging in chocolate while contributing to the solution of homelessness on Oahu.  Proceeds from the Chocolate Extravaganza will benefit Family Promise of Hawai`i and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The mission of Family Promise of Hawai`i is to mobilize existing community resources to help families with children experiencing […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, 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.