Friday, September 6: 
5^th Annual Victorian Tea Party.  This year’s tea party is at the Makanalani Ranch in Kilauea; a newly opened ranch for disadvantaged children. Exquisite landscaping, unbelievable views, teas, savories and sweets, and a very special Plantation Punch, make for a unique afternoon in the garden of Makanalani. Lawn games, quilting and lei demonstrations will add to the Hawaiian music and hula dancing. ADULT LADIES ONLY! Tickets in advance at the Kaua`i Historical Offices. $50.00 per person. Victorian attire suggested and Hats required. For information call (808) 245-3373.

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, September 6: 
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.

Friday & Saturday, September 6 & 7: 
Roller Derby Battle of the Islands.  Kaua`i’s Roller Derby Team, Garden Island Renegade Rollerz, will be hosting a Roller Derby Tournament. Kapa`a Hockey Rink, Kapa`a Town Park.  Tournament starts at 6 p.m. Friday, and continues Saturday at 9 a.m. until tournament finishes that night.  $7 in advance, $10 at door.  For tickets and information call or visit www.boikauai.brownpapertickets.com.

Monday, September 2: 
Birthday of Queen Liliokalani. Celebrate the birthday of one of Hawai`i’s most honorable royalties, Queen Liliokalani at the Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

Monday, September 2:
Kaua`i Aloha Festivals – Hawai`i Alive Show.  Wallis & Shana Punua welcomes the 2013 Kaua`i Aloha Festivals Royal Family to a night of music. You can see the Royal Court and enjoy one of Kaua`i’s well-known entertaining family with hula, Tahitian, and the only multiple Fire Knife Dance. Kaua`i Marriott Resort, 3610 Rice St., Kalapaki Beach, Lihue. 7:30 p.m.  For information and tickets for show and luau call (808) 651-6202 or visit www.hawaiialiveluau.com.

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call (808) 338-1332.

Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Saturday, August 31:
`Aha Hula 2013 -5th Annual Lu`au & Hula Kahiko Concert. A concert performance of ancient Hawaiian chants and classical dances. 12 noon to 2 p.m. lu`au & pre-concert festivities, Keiki Pa`ani Zone. General Admission is $40, 13 yrs and up; or $35, 12yrs and under. A free admission option available for children (12 and under) and tickets purchased at the gate does NOT include Lu`au. Only pre-sale tickets purchased in advance includes Lu`au.

Friday & Saturday, August 30 & 31: 
Veterans Center Bon Dance.  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.  Kauai Veterans Center, Kapule Hwy., Lihue.  6 p.m. For information call (808) 246-1135 or visit www.kauaiveteranscenter.com.