Friday, August 2: 
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau).  Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kauai Museum to celebrate the community. Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3: 
Heiva I Kauai Ia Orana Tahiti 2013.  A Tahitian dance and drumming competition and festival with solo and group competition and exhibitions. Local food and Polynesian crafts and gifts are sold. Coconut husking and audience dance contests include Heiva attendees in the fun.  Kapa`a Beach Park.  Entry fee $5.  For information call (808) 822-9447.

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 donation to 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, July 20:
Princeville BBQ and Movie in the Park.  Bring your picnics, blankets, and beach chairs for a free family movie.  Prince Albert Park, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  BBQ plates for $5 begins at 5 p.m.  Movie begins at dusk.  For information call (808) 826-6687.

Friday, July 19: 
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.

July 19 – 28: 
Koloa Plantation Days and Rodeo.  Enjoy an amazing festival of family fun, great food, beer garden and exciting competitions including roping, barrel racing, and bull riding competitions.  Rodeo will be held at the CJM Rodeo Arena July 19 – 21.  For event calendar and information call (808) 652-3217 or visit www.koloaplantationdays.com.

July 18-21 & July 25-28:
Les Miserables.  Hawaii Children’s Theatre Summer Stock Production of one of the all time great musicals.  Thur., Fri. and Sat. at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 4 p.m.  All performances at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411E. Kikowaena Street in Puhi, behind Harley Davidson.  Seating is limited.  For information and tickets, visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com.

Saturday, July 13: 
Nā Hōkū Hou Award Winners Concert. Celebrate the year’s musical “Bests” in Hawai`i! This 3rd annual concert features winners of the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, as presented by the Hawai`i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA). A wonderful evening of music in the beautiful Yokouchi Pavilion, with both current and previous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winners.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion Courtyard, 6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday Afternoons: 

Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  July 7 – Kauai Slack Key; July 14 – Dreams Come True; July 21 – Gift of the Ancestors; July 28 – Slack Key Legends.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.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.