Saturday, February 2: 
20th Annual Hula Hoike and Luau.  Leilani Rivera Low and Halau Hula o Leilani presents students age 4 and up from Kapa`a, Koloa and Reno, Nevada, in an exciting, colorful show of hula, Tahitian, and Maori dances and music. Featured guests are the Makaha Sons. Plus Mama`Ane Kanahele and ohana from Ni`ihau, Valetta Jeremiah, Maori expert and teacher, Michael Keale, Uncle Larry Rivera and Kapala. Kaua`i Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue.  Lobby opens at 5 p.m. with Hawaiian crafts and products and luau meal (additional cost). Show starts at 7 p.m. in auditorium. For tickets and information call Darryl Low, (808) 651-0864 or email darryl.leilani@hawaiiantel.net.

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  February 2 – Heart of Slack Key; February 9 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key; February 16 – Dreams Come True;  February 23 – Gift of the Ancestors.  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 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. February 1 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; February 8 – Spirit of Slack Key; February 15 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; February 22 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  4:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

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.

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.

Sunday, January 27: 
Kaua`i Concert Association Presents:  El Mundo.  El Mundo is a chamber group dedicated to the performance of sixteenth through nineteenth century Latin American, Spanish and Italian chamber music. Made up of some of the finest period instrument performers, El Mundo combines bowed strings with the rarely heard accompaniment forces of mixed guitars, lutes and percussion in a setting that recreates the distinctive Latin sound of the old and new world.  Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center.   3 p.m. For information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.richardsavino.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.  Concert schedule for January is: Monday, January 21 – Keale, LT Smooth, Donald Kaulia (Let the Celebration Begin!); Friday, January 25 – Keali`i Reichel (concert), show time 7:00 p.m. ($25 general admission); Monday, January 28 – Aunty Bev Muraoka and Her Gang (The Queen of Chalangalang at Kaua`i Pardee Central).  For information call (808) 245-2733 or visit www.gardenislandarts.org.

Saturday, January 12: 
Keiki Rodeo.  This children’s rodeo is located at CJM Country stables, Poipu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, lunchwagon available. Keiki (Children) grades K-High School.  For more information and directions call (808) 241-6493 or visit www.cjmstables.com.

Friday, January 11: 
A Culinary Romp through Paradise.  Local food experts offer an authentic taste of Kaua‘i by guiding you on a farm to fork culinary experience. The monthly event begins with a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm where you’ll sample a variety of seasonal fruit and learn about exotic produce. Meet the executive chef of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort and enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch made with Kaua`i-grown ingredients. The tour ends with a presentation of locally made rum at The Feral Pig. Koloa Rum Company is the first and only licensed distillery on the island of Kaua`i. After rum presentation, The Feral Pig Company owner and acclaimed bartender Dave Power will demonstrate how to make two island flavored cocktails using Koloa Rum, which participants get to drink! Located at Opaeka`a Falls, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $130.  For information call (808) 635-0257.

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.