Saturday, October 27: 
Halau  Ka Lei Mokihana O Lenaala – Hoike 2012.  Enjoy a spectacular evening of award winning Hawaiian music, hula, crafts, and food. Special guests: multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winners Kainani Kahaunaele, Waipuna, and Chucky Boy Chock. The evening will showcase nearly 200 hula dancers of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinaala under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinaala Pavao Jardin.  Gain a deeper appreciation for the Hawaiian culture during an evening of Hawaiian music, hula, crafts, and Hawaiian food.  Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue. Craft Fair 4 p.m., Hoike 6 p.m.  $20 (Children under two yrs. Of age and do not require a seat – Free).  For information call (808) 639-9033.

Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20: 
Princess Ka`iulani Keiki Fest.  Presented by the Storybook Theatre of Hawaii, this very special event honors the life of Princess Ka`iulani and celebrates the culture, cuisine and music of Ni`ihau. Enjoy a full day of Hawaiian cultural activities, performances by local hula halau, celebrity story readers, a main street parade, children’s arts and crafts, a keiki talent show, as well as food and vendor booths. Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha will help transform Hanapepe Park into a Niihau village for a one of a kind visitor experience.  For information call (808) 335-0712.

Thursday – Sunday, October 18 – 21: 
Na Lima Hana Celebration 2012.  The Na Lima Hāna (many hands working) festival is organized to perpetuate Hawai‘i’s cultural traditions and health practices, on the grounds of the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa, Po`ipu. The Festival presents a multitude of Hawaiian arts, cultural health practices and time honored traditions in a interactive learning environment.  For information and schedule of events, call (808) 240-6369 or visit www.nalimahana.net.

Saturday, October 13:
Eo e Emmalani I Alaka’i.  Free commemorative event honoring Queen Emma’s ascent into Kokee in 1871. Day long hula and Hawaiian music, chant and oli. A royal procession on horseback at noon.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow fronting the Kokee Museum.  Free.  For information call (808) 335-9975.

Saturday, October 13: 
Matsuri Kauai.  The Kauai Japanese Cultural Society will be celebrating this year’s festivities with Karaoke singers, dancers, martial arts, drumming, kimon kitsuke for adults as well as children, bento sales, origami, oshibana, musubi madness contest, mochi pounding, mini bon dance, tea ceremony, bonsai, jorei and flower circle. Enjoy Hawaiian music, hula and Japanese dance by our Japanese visitors and local artists.  Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-5353.

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts.  October 6 – Gift of the Ancestors; October 13 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; October 20 – Sea Turtle Serenade; October 27 – Hawaii’s Sunset Music.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina.  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki ‘O ka ‘Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a.  5:00 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.  October 7 – Hanalei Slack Key; October 14 – For the Birds; October 21 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; October 28 – Heart of Slack Key.  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.  3:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7: 
The Coconut Festival.  A two day cultural festival that offers Polynesian and coconut themed entertainment, cultural and historical exhibits and demonstrations, food, crafts, games, contests, hands-on cultural activities and cooking demonstrations.  Kapa`a Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.  Donation at the gate.  For information call (808) 651-3273.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. October 5 – Tour of the Islands; October 12 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; October 19 – Honoring Raymond Kane; October 26 – Hawaii’s Ohana 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.  4:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Art Night in Hanapepe.  Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! 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.