Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. August 4 – Slack Key Guitar Legends; August 11 – Hawaii’s Ohana Music; August 18 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; August 25 – Hanalei Slack Key.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina.  Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa’a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Every Saturday: 
Maui Swap Meet.  Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices.  University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului.  7:00 a.m. to 1:00.  Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Friday Evenings: 
Art Night in Hanapepe.  Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! 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.

Fridays & Saturdays throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.

• Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4:  Kapa’a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua’ala Rd. Kapa’a. 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1537.
• Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11:  West Kauai Hongwanji Temple (Waimea), 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea.  7:30p.m.   For information call (808) 245-6262.

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.  August 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 10 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 17 – Paia, on Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenues. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. August 3 – Heart of Slack Key; August 10 – Kauai Slack Key; August 17 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; August 24 – Gifts of the Ancestors; August 31 – 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.  4:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.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: $4.00/person, $6/couple, children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Tuesday and Thursday:
Enjoy Tahitian dancing under the Banyan Trees at center stage, 5: 00 p.m., in the heart of Po`ipu at the Po`ipu Shopping Village, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Po`ipu.  Find great island shopping, dining and entertainment in Po`ipu Shopping Village. For current entertainment schedules and more information, call Po`ipu Shopping Village at (808) 742-2831 or visit www.poipushoppingvillage.com.