FRIDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Dennis Garcia
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./10 AM
More info: www.daylightmind.com
Bula Akamu and Mati Laino with keiki
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: www.raysonthebay.com
George Wit
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-5 PM
More info: 329-1493
Bolo with hula
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-8 PM
More info: 329-1493
Pacific Fusion
Huggo’s on the Rocks/8:30-11 PM
More info: 329-1493
Bobby G. & Phillip
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./5:30 PM
More info: www.daylightmind.com
Hula show
Keauhou Shopping Center/6-7 PM
More info: www.keauhouvillageshops.com
Niall de Burca presents ‘Tales of the Irish’
Kealakekua Public Library/3 PM
De Burca, an award-winning storyteller, will present “Tales of the Irish” during this 45-minute free presentation.
More info: 323-7585
Hula kui with Muolaulani
Kailua-Kona Public Library/3 PM
Muolaulani, a contemporary Hawaiian dance company, will perform. Free.
More info: 693-7050
Misty Mistler shares music, paintings
Kona Coffee & Tea/4-7 PM
More info: mistymistler@hotmail.com
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Show Opening Reception and Awards
Donkey Mill Art Center/6-8 PM
Reception and awards event for the Kona Coffee Festival Art Show, which is open Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Nov. 13 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Sugai Kona Coffee Talent Night
Konawaena Elementary School/6-9 PM
Festival button required to enter.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour
Kona Coffee Living History Farm/10AM-3PM
The story of Kona coffee pioneers is told through educational and self-guided tours. Special $10 rate with Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button. Tours continue Monday through Nov. 13.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
‘500 Teacups’reception
Lavender Moon Gallery/1-5PM
More info: 324-7708
SOUTH KOHALA
Dagan Bernstein & the Resentments
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9
More info: 887-1717
Na Kamalii O Kona hula performance
Kings’ Shops/6-7 PM
More info: www.kingsshops.com
Larry Dupio Band
Blue Dragon/6:30-10 PM
More info: www.bluedragonrestaurant.com
Tommy M.
Mauna Lanio Bay Hotel, Ocean Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: N/A
Marchalle Palafox & Ronnie Atwater
Banjy’s Paradise Bar & Grill/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: 883-3853
Donnie B.
Coast Grille at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/6-9 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Solo guitar and hula
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar Lounge/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Alohi Polynesian Dance Academy
Queen’s MarketPlace/6-7 PM
More info: www.queensmarketplace.net
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
More info: 887-7368
Ken Lara
Luana Lounge/7-9 PM
More info: 885-2000
Victoria Prince
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
More info: 769-5282
Ninodem with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-7 PM
More info: 769-5282
John Cruz
Lava Lava Beach Club/7:30-9:30 PM
More info: 769-5282
Lee Stewart
The Paniolo Country Inn/5-8 PM
More info: 885-4377
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 882-5810
Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller
Sullivan Estate, Puako/6 PM
Tickets are $133. Event benefits Kahilu Theatre.
More info: www.kahilutheatre.org, 885-6868
‘The Madwoman of Chaillot’
Parker School theater/7 PM
Parker School Dramatiques presents this poetic satire by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux. Tickets are $10 GA; $5 for students at the door.
More info: www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
VOLCANO
Aloha Friday on the porch
Volcano Art Center/11 AM
Wes Awana shares his love for the ukulele. Free; HVNP fees may apply.
More info: 967-8222
SATURDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Makana
Aloha Theatre/7:30 PM
Tickets are $30 for general admission.
More info: www.apachawaii.org, 322-9924
Dam Str8
Laverne’s Sports Bar & Grill/7-10 PM
More info: damstr8@aol.com
Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: 329-9203
Victoria Prince
Huggo’s On the Rocks/3-5 PM
More info: 329-1493
Kevin Teves with hula
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-8 PM
More info: 329-1493
Larry Dupio Band
Huggo’s On The Rocks/8:30-11 PM
More info: 329-1493
Pacific Fusion
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
More info: 322-9582
‘500 Teacups’reception
Lavender Moon Gallery/1-5PM
More info: 324-7708
Keauhou Farmers Market
Keauhou Shopping Center/8AM-NOON
More info: www.keauhouvillageshops.com
‘Leave a Legacy of Color’
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel/NOON-8 PM
More info: www.paintedtreeshawaii.org
Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller
Hawaiian Queen Gardens/6:30 PM
Tickets are $100. Event Aloha Performing Arts Company.
More info: www.apachawaii.org or 322-9924
Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll
Holualoa Village/9AM-3PM
More info: www.holualoahawaii.com
Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay/5:30 PM
Tickets for the annual Ueshima Coffee Co. Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant are $30, plus festival button.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Frank Rolon Jr.
Banjy’s Paradise Bar & Grill/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: 883-3853
Johnny Shot Band
Blue Dragon/6:30-10 PM
More info: www.bluedragonrestaurant.com
Solo guitar and hula
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar Lounge/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Tani Kaneao & Duane Yamada
Beach Bar at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/5-8 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Logan Martin
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
More info: 769-5282
Full Circle with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
More info: 769-5282
Sean Robbins
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
More info: 887-7368
RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
More info: 885-2000
‘The Madwoman of Chaillot’
Parker School theater/7 PM
Parker School Dramatiques presents this poetic satire by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux. Tickets are $10 GA; $5 for students at the door.
More info: www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
Grand opening for Waimea Nui Farmers Market
Kuhio Hale, DHHL/7-2:30 PM
Grand opening for a new farmers market in Waimea. Will feature live concert, food and items for sale. Police and fire department, as well as Hawaii Life Flight, will be at the event, as well.
More info: WaimeaNuiDOA@gmail.com
VOLCANO
Hula Kahiko
Volcano Art Center/10:30 AM
More info: www.volcanoartcenter.org
SUNDAY
KAILUA-KONA
LT Smooth
Huggo’s on the Rocks/3-6 PM
More info: 329-1493
LT Smooth & Bruce Collins
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6:30-10 PM
More info: 329-1493
Mana live music
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./9 AM
More info: www.daylightmind.com
Eke & Mana
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./5:30 PM
More info: www.daylightmind.com
Kuahiwis
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 331-6388
Ponchoman Kuanoni
Splashers/6-9 PM
More info: 990-4589
Sean Wilkinson
Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort/5-7 PM
More info: 930-3286
Kona Coffee Picking Experience & Coffee Games
Ueshima Coffee Co., Holualoa/8:30AM-12:30PM
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Kona Coffee Recipe Contest & Big Island Showcase
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay/9AM-2PM
Amateurs, culinary students, keiki and professional chefs present their favorite recipes using featuring pure Kona coffee. The showcase features Hawaii Island products.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Matt Brown
Hilton Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
More info: www.johnnyshot.com
John Keawe
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6-9 PM
More info: www.bluedragonrestaurant.com
Nephi Brown with hula by Toni
Beach Bar at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/5-8 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Solo guitar and hula
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar Lounge/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
George Wit
Lava Lava Beach Club/2:15-4:15 PM
More info: 769-5282
Full Circle with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
More info: 769-5282
RJ
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
More info: 885-2000
Eddie Heaukulani
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 882-5810
Swing Spectacular
Waikoloa Beach Marriot ballroom/6 PM
Proceeds benefit Kahilu Theatre educational programs. Tickets range in price from $32 to $133.
More info: www.kahilutheatre.org/885-6868
‘The Madwoman of Chaillot’
Parker School theater/2 PM
Parker School Dramatiques presents this poetic satire by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux. Tickets are $10 GA; $5 for students at the door.
More info: www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
NORTH KOHALA
The Kissidigu West African All Stars ft. Lavaroots Dance Company
Hawaii Island Retreat, Lokahi Road/4 PM
Tickets are available at the event. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 15 and seniors, and free for children 5 and younger.
More info: 987-4243
MONDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Keei Mauka Boys
Kaya’s Café/6-8PM
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button required.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Kona Coffee Quilt Show Judging
Quilt Passions/10AM-5PM
Coffee-themed works of art from local quilters will be on display. Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button required. Show continues daily through Nov. 14.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Neil Barnett
Splasher’s/6-9 PM
More info: www.johnnyshot.com
Meleuhane Kaleiula with keiki hula
Huggo’s On the Rocks/6-10 PM
More info: 329-1493
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 331-6388
George Wit
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
‘Specialty Coffee and Kona Coffee: How They’re Related’
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./6-8 PM
Shawn Steiman will lead an active discussion on Kona coffee and its relationship as a specialty coffee. Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button required.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Maluhia
Kings’ Shops/7 PM
More info: www.kingsshops.com
Marcus Wong Yuen with hula by Hauoli
Beach Bar at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/5-8 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Solo guitar and hula
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar Lounge/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
DAM STR8
Hilton Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
More info: damstr8hawaii@aol.com
Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
More info: 769-5282
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 882-5810
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
More info: 885-2000
Aulani’s Hula Halau performs
Queens’Marketplace/6 PM
More info: www.queensmarketplace.net
TUESDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Neil Barnett
Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai/5-9 PM
More info: www,johnnyshot.com
Paani Pila
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Kevin Teves with hula
Huggo’s On The Rocks/6-10 PM
More info: 329-1493
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 331-6388
Halau Na Kupuna o Kona Alii performs
Kona Coast Shopping Center/ 10:30 AM-noon
More info: krystal@colliershawaii.com
Dennis Garcia
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./3 PM
More info: www.daylightmind.com
Zouk & Salsa Night
Daylight Mind Coffee Co./8 PM
More info: www.daylightmind.com
Fiction Book Club
Kona Stories at Keauhou Shopping Center/7:30 PM
More info: 324-0350/www.konastories.com
Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour
Leaves Keauhou Shopping Center/9AM-2PM
Visit three working Kona coffee farms during the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. $75 fee includes transportation and lunch. Reservations required at www.kona-coffee-council.com. The same tour will be held Nov. 13.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Original Music Night at Big Island Brewhaus
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9
More info: 887-1717
Darlene Ahuna & Duane Yamada
Beach Bar at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/5-8 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Solo guitar and hula
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar Lounge/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
John Keawe
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
More info: 886-8811
Pomai Nephi Brown with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
More info: 769-5282
Marcus Wong Yuen
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 882-5810
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
More info: 887-7368
Nino
Luana Lounge/6-8 PM
More info: 885-2000
Matt Brown
Mauna Lani Ocean Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: www.johnnyshot.com
WEDNESDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition – Preliminaries
Keauhou Shopping Center/9AM-2PM
An international panel of cupping judges will conduct side-by-side tastings of more than 50 Kona coffee farms. Festival button required.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
LT Smooth
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Kristin Lagasse
Kona Sunset Farmers Market at Kmart parking lot/2-5 PM
More info: www.konasunsetmarket.com
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 331-6388
Lee Stewart
Amici’s Italian Restaurant/5-8 PM
More info: 322-9582
Eddie Heaukalani with hula
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-10 PM
More info: 329-1493
Big Island Hiroshima Peace Concert
Kona Hongwanji Hall/4:30-8PM
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button required.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Kona Coffee & Tea Co. Beer, Wine and Kona Coffee Pairing Event
Kona Coffee & Tea Co./6-8 PM
Sweet and savory tastings selected to pair with beer, wine and Kona coffee will be served. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 365-5340.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
SOUTH KOHALA
Aulani’s Hula Halau performs
Queens’Marketplace/6 PM
More info: www.queensmarketplace.net
Johnny Shot Duo
Hilton Malolo Lounge/8-11 PM
More info: www.johnnyshot.com
Darlene Ahuna & Duane Yamada
Beach Bar at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel/5-8 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Solo guitar and hula
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar Lounge/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Pomai Brown
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 882-5810
Tommy M.
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, Ocean Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: N/A
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
More info: 887-7368
George Wit
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Meleuhane with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
More info: 769-5282
Kahulanui, The Kings of Hawaiian Swing
Kings’ Shops/7-8:45 PM
More info: 886-8811
Farmers Market
Kings’ Shops/8:30AM-2:30PM
More info: 886-8811
El Siglo de Oro – El Mundo
Kahilu Theatre/7 PM
Grammy Award-nominated El Mundo returns to the Big Island with a program spanning two centuries from about the 1500s to 1700s. A $20 donation is suggested at the door.
More info: www.kahilutheatre.org.
THURSDAY
KAILUA-KONA
Veterans Day Ceremony
West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery/11 AM
American Legion Post 20 will hold a Veterans Day ceremony.
More info: 329-7274
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition – Finals
Keauhou Shopping Center/9AM-2PM
An international panel of cupping judges will conduct side-by-side tastings of finalists determined during preliminary cupping held Wednesday. Festival button required.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Kona Coffee Marketplace and cultural demonstrations and workshops
Keauhou Shopping Center/9:30AM-3PM
Local farmers will have their coffee available for taste and purchase at the marketplace. Local artisans will work hands-on with attendees on crafts like Hawaiian quilting, lauhala weaving and lei making from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button required.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Kona Coffee Council Dinner and Benefit Auction
Kona Historical Society/6-10 PM
Buffet dinner, silent auction, and live entertainment, as well as results from the Kona Coffee Cupping Competition. Cost is $35, plus Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kona-coffee-council.com.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Neil Barnett
Splashers/3-6 PM
More info: 883-3853
Pomai Serenaders
Rays on the Bay/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: Sheraton.com/dining/rays-on-the-bay-kona/
Greg Shirley Duo
Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 331-6388
Tomi Isobe with hula
Huggo’s on the Rocks/6-10 PM
More info: 329-1493
Small Kine Action
Bongo Ben’s Cafe/6:30-9:30 PM
More info: 329-9203
John Keawe
Don’s Mai Tai Bar/5-7 PM
More info: 930-3286
Artist talk with filmmaker Walter Dods
Donkey Mill Art Center/6-8 PM
Filmmaker Walter Dods will speak about his first full-length film documentary, “The Long Journey Home.”Kona Coffee Cultural Festival button required.
More info: www.konacoffeefest.com
Dance Hawaii’s Hot Salsa Nights
Dance Hawaii Ballroom & Island Salsa Club/9-11PM
Cost is $5 per person
More info: 334-0224
Kupuna crafts
Keauhou Shopping Center/10AM-NOON
More info: www.keauhouvillageshops.com
Dave Herbert
Laverne’s Sports Bar/8 PM
Tickets are $10 in advance at www.holdmyticket.com, Humpy’s Get Sum Pizza and Kiernan’s Music. Price increases to $14 at the door.
More info: (505)681-7919
El Siglo de Oro – El Mundo
Queen Emma Community Center/7 PM
Grammy Award-nominated El Mundo returns to the Big Island with a program spanning two centuries from about the 1500s to 1700s. Tickets are $25 GA and $10 for students at the door or online at www.earlymusichawaii.org.
More info: www.earlymusichawaii.org
SOUTH KOHALA
Neil Barnett
Banjy’s Paradise Bar & Grill/7-10 PM
More info: 883-3853
Mikey Hooser
Blue Dragon Restaurant/6-9:30 PM
More info: www.bluedragonrestaurant.com
Maluhia
Kings’ Shops/7 PM
More info: www.kingsshops.com
Solo guitar and hula
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar Lounge/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: vkometani@maunakearesort.net
Open Mic Night at Big Island Brewhaus
Big Island Brewhaus/6-9
Hosted by Rachel Scott
More info: 887-1717
Kevin Teves with hula
Lava Lava Beach Club/5-9:30 PM
More info: 769-5282
Ken Lara
Kaunaoa Bar & Grill/5:30-8:30 PM
More info: 882-5810
Brandon Nakano
Brown’s Beach House/6-9 PM
More info: 887-7368
Tommy M.
Luana Lounge/6-9 PM
More info: 885-2000
Ka Makani Players present ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Hawaii Preparatory Academy Gates Performing Arts Center/7 PM
Ka Makani Players will perform a musical based on the iconic 1952 movie of the same name. Tickets are $10 GA; $5 for students at the door.
More info: 881-4002