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Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 2 – Spirit of Slack Key; October 9 – Legends of Slack Key; October 16 – Your Island of Peace; October 23 – Honoring Raymond Kane; October 30 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i. 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.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.
  Take a 2.5 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Where the agricultural landscape changed from taro to rice to corn, watered by an intricate ditch system with a marvelous history dating back to the time of the legendary menehune. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. Enjoy a taste of the past in one of the most historic towns in all of Hawai`i. Registration is required for participation and special group tours are available. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou

Kauai

Saturday, September 29:
Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou.
  Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the weather. Arrive early and play a round of mini golf. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 828-2118 or visit www.anainahou.org.

19th Annual powwow in Paradise

Kauai

Friday – Sunday, September 28 – 30:
19th Annual powwow in Paradise.
A free family event with special Native American crafting and education tents, Native American drumming, organic Fry Bread food booth, and hand-made one of a kind Native American art and crafts.  Kapa`a Beach Park, 4-1604 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Free admission.

Kaua`i Mokihana Festival

Kauai

September 23 – 29:
Kaua`i Mokihana Festival.
  A week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture, including education lectures, cultural presentations, music, composition concert and contest, and hula competitions. For more information, venues, and schedule, call (808) 651-1868 or visit www.maliefoundation.org/kaua-i-mokihana-festival.

Robert Cazimero in Concert

Kauai

Thursday, September 20:
Robert Cazimero in Concert. 
Legendary and iconic vocalist, Robert Cazimero, thrills audiences of all ages whenever he performs.  Robert’s passion and talent have played a huge role in taking Hawaiian music and dance to diverse stages from Carnegie Hall, Wolftrap, Tokyo, and the Hollywood Bowl; his voice has graced the orchestras of the New York Pops, the LA Philharmonic, the Boston Pops and of course, the Honolulu Symphony. Hula is always an integral part of these shows.  Kaua`i Museum, Kaumuali`i Hall, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.   Doors open at 5:30 p.m., no-host cocktails/pupu at 6 p.m., concert 7 to 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Princeville Night Market

Kauai

Sunday, September 9:
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.

Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540

Kauai

Saturday, September 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.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

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.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 7 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; September 14 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; September 21 – Sea Turtle Serenade; September 28 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music.  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.