Weekends, October 4 – 27: 
Aloha Theater: “Young Frankenstein”.  A musical with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music by Brooks. Dr. Frankenstein’s grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddad’s castle and repeats the experiments. Based on Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy film of the same name.  Fridays and Saturdays 7:30, Sundays 2:30. Aloha Theater in Kainaliu, 8 miles south of Kailua-Kona.  Reserved seats call (808) 322-9924 or online www.alohatheater.com or tickets at the door one hour before showtime. But best to reserve in advance–these plays often sell out. Aloha Theater, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua.  For information and tickets, call (808) 322-9924 or visit www.alohatheater.com.

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: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  October 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 25 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Friday, October 4: 
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau).  Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kaua`i Museum to celebrate the community. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  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 Hawai`i 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.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 4 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key; October 11 – Dreams Come True; October 18 – Gifts of the Ancestors; October 25 – Legends of Slack Key.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday, October 4: 
Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range.  The 6-8 p.m. event showcases the isle’s grass-fed beef industry while bringing together local ranchers, farmers, restaurateurs and eager eaters to celebrate a bounty of locally produced food. Thirty five of the state’s top chefs will prepare delectable dishes using grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton and wild boar—plus a cornucopia of fresh island fruit, veggies, honey, spices and beverages.  Learn how to use and prepare 100 percent pasture-raised beef at a 3 p.m. at Grass-Fed Beef Cooking 101. Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Beach.  For information call (808) 969-8228 or visit www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com.