Saturday, March 16: 
Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  This event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle, with over 40 of the finest Artisans.  Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, lauhala baskets, photo albums,  pounded mulberry bark, passion fruit jellies, original oil paintings, table linens, and much more.  Chalupas Authentic Mexican food, Masa’s Shave Ice & Ice Cream. Free and open to the public.  Manokalanipo Park, Poipu Beach, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 16 – 30: 
Prince Kuhio Celebration of Kauai.  Prince Kuhio was one of Hawaii’s most beloved Ali`i (royalty) and statesmen. Located in Poipu, Ele`ele, Lihue and Wailua these events provide many interactive educational sessions about Hawaiian cultural practices and arts. Most events are free to the public. Enjoy diverse entertainment and observe cultural traditions as well as attending luaus, an outrigger canoe race and commemorative ceremonies honoring Kuhio and his efforts to foster Hawaiian values.  For information and events schedule call (808) 240-6369 or visit www.princekuhio.net.

January thru March:
“Thirty Years of Ekk – One Long Hawaiian Kine Pardee”.  E Kanikapila Kakou (EKK) is the Hawaiian phrase meaning “everyone jam” or backyard musician concerts.  This is a three month long celebration of music at the Kaua`i Beach Resort, Nukoli`i between the airport and the Wailua Golf Course. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Monday concerts schedule for March is: March 4 – Jerry Santos & Friends, March 11 – Abrigo Family Trio; March 18 – Leokane Pryor & CJ Helekahi with Kaliko Beamer Trapp; March 25 – Ukulele Trio.  For information call (808) 245-2733 or visit www.gardenislandarts.org.

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 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  March 3 – Slack Key Story; March 10 – Gifts of the Ancestors; March 17 – Legends of Slack Key; March 24 – Whales Homecoming.  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.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday, March 2: 
The Veterans Road Show.  Veterans and collectors bring out their wares for a swap meet, trading and brag session.  Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Free.  For more information call (808) 246-1135.

Saturday, March 2: 
South Paw-cific.  Kauai Human Society’s Annual Dinner Celebration and Fundraiser.  Enjoy Some Enchanted Evening with lots of Happy Talk all for the animals of Kauai. The evening includes Marriott’s splashing good dinner, a Silent Auction that will have you feeling Younger than Springtime, and a special guest acoustic performance by Colbie Caillat.  A grand prize drawing will be held for a trip to Las Vegas.  Kauai Marriott Resort, 5:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 632-0610, ext 108, or visit www.kauaihumane.org

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  March 2 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music; March 9 – Tour of the Islands; March 16 – Slack Key Story; March 23 – Honoring Raymond Kane; March 30 – `Ohana 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, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a.  5 to 7 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

 Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 1 – Honoring Raymond Kane; March 8 – `Ohana Slack Key; March 15 – Hanalei Slack Key; March 22 – Tour of the Islands, March 29 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music.  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 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Art Night in Hanapepe.  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.