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 Kauai Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For infor- mation call West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Every Sunday:
Hanalei River Fair. Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce merchants from all over the island Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertain- ment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 5 – Hanalei Slack Key Concert; February 12 – For the Birds; February 19 – Menehune Moonrise; February 26 – For the Birds. 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 sup- ports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 3:00 p.m. For information and reserva- tions call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday, February 4:
Hula Hoike 2012 by Lelani Low and Halau Hula O Leilani with the Makaha Sons. An exciting show of Hula, Tahitian and Maori dances. Special guests, “The Makaha Sons” are world- renowned for their magnificent vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements. Hawaiian arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more for sale from 5:00 in lobby. Show starts at 7:00. Tickets at ticket outlets and from halau members just $20 for adults, $10 for keiki 4-14. Prices at door $25 and $15 respectively. Call Darryl Low at (808) 651-0864 to reserve front-section seats for $30 each.

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 infor- mation call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 3 – Tour of the Islands; February 10 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; February 17 – Honoring Ray Kane; February 24 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. 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.

Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. February 4– Gifts of the Ancestors; February 11 – Mo’o Legends; February 18 – Whales Homecoming; February 25 – Mo’o Legends. 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, Kauai Village (Safeway /Longs) Center, Kapa’a. 5:00 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. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kauai Village Shopping Center. For more information call Sandy at the Center at (808) 821-1234 or visit thechildrenoftheland.com.

Saturday & Sunday, January 14 & 15: 
Classics…The Kauai United Way.  The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Wind Trio will be performing a classical music concert to benefit the vital work of the 28 participating agencies of Kauai United Way. Plus, emcee Ron Wiley, pre-concert performance, pupus with no-host bar, live auction.  Donation drawing: win a Trip for two to NY, SF or LA!! (Need not be present to win drawing.)  3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday’s concert is located at St. Regis Princeville Resort, 5520 Ka Haku Rd., Princeville.  Sunday’s concert is located at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa. For information and tickets call (808) 245-2043 or visit www.kauaiunitedway.org.

Saturday, January 14: 
Outstanding in the Field.  ‘Outstanding in the Field’ breaks down the walls of a typical restaurant experience and brings foodies, farmers, producers, and culinary artisans around one table usually in an outdoor farm or garden setting to share their talents.   22 North is the name of the restaurant and also describes its location.  It also describes the host farm, Kilohana Plantation. This shared latitude offers myriad fresh tropical ingredients for an outdoor feast. Guest chef Aaron Leikam has worked with some of the best in the farm to table movement: Rick Bayless, Jan Birnbaum and Mellisa Kelly. These are all ingredients for a great dinner.  Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue.  3:00 p.m.  Cost is $190.   For reservation and information, email reservations@outstandinginthefield.com