Friday, November 4
Brian McKnight. Singer-songwriter and popular recording artist, Brian McKnight, is also a multiinstrumentalist who plays piano, guitar, bass, drums, trombone, flugelhorn and trumpet, to name a few. He has toured successfully for over a decade and has collaborated with performers across genres, including Quincy Jones, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts and Kenny G. This year, he released his 14th album, Just Me. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, November 4
Wailuku Town’s First Friday Celebration. Market Street, Wailuku. Enjoy Wailuku Town’s monthly Street Fest, featuring live entertainment, food, music and shopping in Wailuku’s historic town. Free admission. For information call (808) 871-5500.

Friday, November 4
11th Annual Black & White Night. Dress up or dress down, but dress in Black and White! Costume contest with cash prizes, live music at many various locations around historic downtown Hilo. Play the Treasure Hunt Game, and enter to win prizes. Visit the Grand Central Station (location TBA), and pick up a copy of a Treasure Hunt map, visit the various locations on the map, complete your hunt, and enter to win PRIZES! Mo’oheau Bus Depot, 329 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo. For information call Georgia Pinsky or Alice Moon at (808) 935-8850 or visit www.downtownhilo.com.

November 4 – November 13
41st Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Since its inception in 1970, the Festival has sought to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s unique 183-year coffee heritage. With nearly 50 events over 10 days there’s something for everyone, from coffee drinkers to connoisseurs to multi-generational families. Festival signature events include a Coffee & Art Stroll, Cupping Competition, Farm & Mill Tours, International Lantern Parade or explore Kona coffee country’s cafe’s, shopping and community with a self-guided driving tour brochure. For information call Jeannette Vidgen at (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.