Saturday, December 15:
Pepper & Stick Figure.  Pepper is a three-piece rock band originally from Hawai`i, now based in San Diego. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Kaleo Wassman, vocalist/bassist Bret Bollinger, and drummer Yesod Williams. Since the band’s formation they have released seven studio albums as well as two live albums.  Stick Figure is an American reggae and dub band founded in 2006 and based in Northern California. The group has released six full-length albums and one instrumental album, all of which were written and produced by frontman and self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Scott Woodruff.  This is an all-ages event. Please do not bring chairs, blankets, strollers, umbrellas, food or drink, drink containers, and of course, weapons (of any kind). Poipu Beach Athletic Club, 2290 Poipu Rd., Koloa.  5 p.m.  Purchase tickets online at www.Bampproject.com or www.Eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be purchased on island at Poipu Beach Athletic Club, Pono Market, Deja Vu Surf at Kukui Grove, Hanalei Surf, Progressive Expressions, or Rainbow Gas & Mini Mart in Kapa`a.

Saturday, December 8:
The 12th Annual Kaua`i Sings! Christmas “Comfort & Joy”.  A fundraiser to benefit Malama Pono Health Services.  Kilohana Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue. 7 p.m. Cash bar and food for purchase. Reserved Table of Ten Available: Preferred $300; Standard $250.  Individual Tickets $25 Advance; $30 Door.  For information and tickets call (808) 246-9577 or visit www.kauaisings.com.

Saturday, December 8: 
Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540.  This is a great family-friendly event in a cool old warehouse converted into a community space on the south side, with vendors, shops, food trucks, and live music. Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo.  6 to 9 p.m.  For information visit www.warehouse3540.com.

Sunday, December 8:
Princeville Night Market.  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

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.

Friday, December 7:
Kaua`i Museum Christmas Craft Fair.  Kaua`i Museum’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair is held outdoors. Visit many Artisan and food vendors for one of kind gifts for the whole family. Also, enjoy the Christmas Lights across the street at the Historic County Building and watch the colorful floats as the parade passes by.  Kaua`i Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 General, $12 Senior, $10 Student 8-17, and FREE for 7 & under, Kaua`i Museum members and active Military.  Kaua’i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Friday, December 7: 
Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair. Fun Parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights (at the Historic County Building) lights up at 6 p.m. Parade route begins at the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. There is also a craft fair at the Kaua`i Museum from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with food vendors; the museum will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  For information on the parade, call (808) 639-3571. For information on the craft fair, call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays throughout December: 
Festival of Lights.  See the Festival of Lights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua`i artisans.  Historic County Building, 496 Rice Street, Lihue.  6 to 8 p.m.  Free event.  For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit www.kauaifestivaloflights.com.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 7 – Spirit of Slack Key; December 14 – Legends of Slack Key; December 21 – Your Island of Peace; December 28 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  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.

Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  December 5 – Heart of Slack Key; December 12 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; December 19 – Gift of the Ancestors; December 26 – For the Birds. 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 All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints’ Church, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.