Friday & Saturday, May 12 & 13:
Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft Items and fine art, and many types of plants available for sale. Old Airport Beach Park’s event pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Free admission. For more information call (808) 333-0889, or visit http://www.konaorchidsociety.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 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 5 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; May 12 – Heart of Slack Key; May 19 – Mountain to Sea; May 26 – Tour of the Islands.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Friday, May 12:
Mirabilia Aerial Co. and Puna Aerialists Present: Take Flight.  This dynamic show features 15 unique acts from 10 aerialists from around the world. Watch these artists soar through the air using rope, silks, Iyra (hoop) and hammock to dazzle and delight.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  7 to 8:30 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the box office or by phone at (808) 934-7010 M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Tickets can also be purchased online at www.takeflightaerial.eventbrite.com. For more information visit http://hilopalace.com/.