Thursday – Sunday, August 22 – 25: 
Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair.  Enjoy 4 days of food, farming, family and fun, including rides, games, farm animal competition, petting zoo, commercial tents, bonsai display, orchid display, fruit and vegetable shows, crafts and goodies, entertainment galore and food, food and more food! Vidinha Stadium parking lot, Ho`olako St., Lihue.  For information call (808) 337-9944 or visit www.kauaifarmfair.org.

Saturday, August 18: 
Princeville Movie in the Park.  Bring your picnics, blankets, and beach chairs for a family movie.  Prince Albert Park, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  Free.  Movie begins at dusk.  For information call (808) 826-6687.

Sunday, August 18: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, August 17: 
Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival. Bartenders compete for the title of Best Mai Tai and a $10,000 cash prize. Enjoy a farmers market, food, and live entertainment along with mai tai sampling.  Royal Kona Resort, 75-5852 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Free admission. Parking at the hotel (may be a fee to park) and on the streets around the hotel. For information call (808) 329-3111 or www.hawaiihotels.com.

Weekends, August 16 – 24: 
Les Miserables by MAPA.  Performed live for the first time on Maui, this epic musical has thrilled audiences around the world for nearly three decades. Based on Victor Hugo’s grand tale of love and redemption, Les Misérables features a cast of 80 performers and a 25-piece live orchestra.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  For showtimes, tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

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.

Thursday, August 15: 
Soothing Power of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele.  Special guest performers!  Benefits KVMH Hospital Auxiliary and Slack Key Music Center.  Waimea Historical Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea.  Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins 7:00 p.m.  Tickets $30 Adults, $15 Children.  For more information and tickets call (808) 826-1469.

Friday, August 16: 
A Taste of Old Kaua`i.  Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians.  A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event.  $115.  5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257.

Tuesday, August 13: 
Soothing Power of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. Special guest performers! Benefits SMMH Hospital Auxiliary and Slack Key Music Center.  Mahelona Medical Center Auditorium, 4800 Kawaihau Rd., Kapa`a. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins 7:00 p.m.   Tickets $30 Adults, $15 Children.  For more information and tickets call (808) 826-1469.

Sunday Afternoons, August 11 & 25: 
Birdie’s Sunday afternoon Jazz Jam Sessions. Kauai’s top jazz players are featured at this beautiful setting. Food and beverages are available, no cover, all ages are welcome.  3-6 p.m., at Birdie’s Cafe at the Kukuiolono Golf Course in Kalaheo. For information call (808) 635-6477.