Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  Every Friday. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volccanoartcenter.org.

Friday, November 2: 
Black and White Night.  Downtown Hilo’s biggest annual strolling party where everyone dresses in black and white. Numerous live music venues, dancing in the streets, fashion shows, a treasure hunt through town, free food and events. Free! Downtown Hilo, 38 Haili St., Hilo, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 935-8880 or visit www.downtownhilo.org.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $4.00/person, $6/couple, children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  November 9 – Wailuku, on Market Street; November 16 – Lahaina, on Front Street; November 23 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; November 30 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 2 – Legends of Slack Key; November 9 – Kaua`i Slack Key; November 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; November 23 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; November 30 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  4:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Art Night in Hanapepe.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  Strolling is free; art is priced as noted.  For information call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.