Sunday, October 16
Kokua Kailua Hulihe’e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali’i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe’e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali’i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information visit www.KVBID.org.

Saturday, October 15
Kulanihako’i: Living Waters. A new hula drama drawing from epic Hawaiian myths over 2000 years old, the mystical Kulanihako’i is an elemental lake from which all life flows. With dance, chant, storytelling and dramatic interpretation, Living Waters depicts the many facets of water and its continuous relationship between the ocean, land and sky as told through the eyes of contemporary Native Hawaiians. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or v i s i t www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, October 15
Kona Chocolate Festival and Symposium. Taste creations by the top chefs and chocolatiers of the Big Island, enjoy wines, gourmet dining, live music and more. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 987-8722 or visit www.konachocolatefestival.com.

Saturday, October 15
Festivals of Aloha Parade & Ho’olaulea. Hana’s week long festivities kick off with the Festival Grand Marshal presiding over a majestic parade through Hana town. Hoolaulea E hiipoi ka lei aloha goes on all day. Shortly to follow, a festival in the town center with live entertainment, local food and crafters at Hana Ball Park. For information call Neil Hasegawa at 808-264-3563.

Saturday, October 15
2011 Hawaii Healing Garden – Kauai Festival. A Festival celebration of Hawaii’s Health and Wellness, green sustainable living, and multi-cultural healing arts. Health fair, healthy food, cultural demonstrations, lomilomi, children’s programs, presentations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, lei and local food contests, and music and entertainment. Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call Hawaii Health Guide at (808) 638-0888 or visit www.hawaiihealinggarden.com.

Friday, October 14
Cemetery Tour at Kona’s Christ Church. Join costumed interpreters from the Kona Historical Society on this tour through the cemetery of Christ Church in mauka Kona, as they tell stories of the famous residents and ordinary citizens buried there. Fee. 6:00 p.m. Kona Historical Society, Hwy. 11, Captain Cook. For information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

Friday, October 14
Ceramic, print and watercolor artist, Michi Itami, will have her free opening night reception in Paia. Join her at from 6:30 to 9:00 at the Maui Crafts Guild at 69 Hana Highway, Maui’s only artistowned and artist-operated cooperative gallery. Enjoy free refreshments and live music by Upcountry Celtic.

Thursday, October 13
Hawaiiana Music Series. Every 2nd Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. enjoy the sounds of Hawaii at the Baldwin Home Museum, corner of Dickenson & Front St. in Lahaina. Many of Hawaii’s favorite entertainers will be performing. Bring your lunch, mats, chairs, family and friends. This event is FREE! Baldwin House Museum, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina. For information call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, October 9
Kauai Lifeguard Association First Wave Celebration. Live Music with Taj Mahal, John Cruz, and Donovan Frankenrei ter. Comedians Augie T, Frank DeLima, Andy Bumatai, and Master Hypnotist Tina Marie. Donation drawing prize, live and silent auction, food and spirits. (age restriction 21 over). Kilohana Plantation Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue. 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For information call Dave Rullo at (808) 634-3556.

Saturday, October 8
Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship. The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this Super- Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike course and a 26.2-mile run. For information call (813) 868-5929 or (813) 868-5914 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship