Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 2.5 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Where the agricultural landscape changed from taro to rice to corn, watered by an intricate ditch system with a marvelous history dating back to the time of the legendary menehune. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. Enjoy a taste of the past in one of the most historic towns in all of Hawai`i. Registration is required for participation and special group tours are available. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 3 – Your Island of Peace; May 10 – Honoring Raymond Kane; May 17 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; May 24 – Hawai`i’Cowboy Music; May 31 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com. 

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  May 5 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; May 12 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; May 19 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; May 26 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  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.

Friday, May 3: 
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.

Saturday, May 4: 
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk.  Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from.  It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident.  Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free. 

Thursdays – Sundays, May 3 – 26:
Sweeney Todd.  Kaua`i Community Players is proud to produce Steven Sondheim’s Tony-winning master work Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St., Lihue. Thursdays – Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m. Cost $20-$30.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4: 
St. Catherine School Carnival.  A carnival filled with games, ono (delicious) food, rides, petting zoo, and fun for the entire family.  All proceeds go to the school for new curriculum, furniture, and school expenses. St. Catherine School, 5021 Kawaihau Rd., Kapa`a. Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4212 or visit www.scskauai.com.

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 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469. 

Thursday Afternoons: 
Weekly Hula Shows.  See traditional hula shows highlighting wahi pane (sacred places) of Kaua`i along with intriguing stories of the Hawaiian people and their connections with the gardens.  Dancers will be accompanied by live Hawaiian Music.  National Tropical Botanical Garden, South Shore Visitors Center, 4425 Lawai Rd., Koloa (across from Spouting Horn). 2 to 2:45 p.m.  Free admission.  For information, call (808) 332-7324, ext 275 or visit www.ntbg.org.

Tuesday, May 1: 
39^th Annual Walter & Irmalee Pomroy May Day Lei Contest Honoring Julia Chandler, one of Kaua`i’s well-known Lei Makers. See the beautiful compositions of the various pua (flowers) arranged by talented island lei makers. Smell the fragrant aroma as you make your very own fresh flower lei to take home. There will be a silent auction for leis, food for purchase, and valet parking is available. Kaua`i Marriott Resort, Puna Court, 3610 Rice St., Lihue. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For More information, call the Kaua`i Museum at (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.