Saturday, August 18:
SAVOR – Wine, Decadent Chocolate & Savory Tapas. Indulge for a great cause.  Kaua`i North Shore Community Foundation presents SAVOR with wine and gourmet food to delight your palate.  There will be a live and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the new North Shore tuition-free charter school serving grades 7-12.  Live music from Sashamon.  At the new Porter Pavilion at Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea. 6 to 10 p.m.  Cost is $100 in advance, $125 at the door.  For tickets and information call (808) 240-2670 or visit https://www.savorwineandchocolate.org/.

Sunday, August 12:
Pilgrimage of Compassion.  Celebrate the timeless spiritual vision of a valley long recognized as a healing sanctuary. Grandmaster Riley Lee, world-renowned shakuhachi flutist, will issue a call to the pilgrims of the world. The members of Taiko Kaua`i will add their drumbeats to open the event. There will also be a bonsai exhibit, ikebana and calligraphy demos, bake sale, silent auction, as well as mochi and taro pounding, cultural and culinary demonstrations.  Please bring an umbrella and wear comfortable shoes for this hillside walk. Lawai International Center, 3381 Wawae Rd., Kalaheo. 1 to 4 p.m.  Gates open at 1 p.m., with demonstrations and exhibits open. The program starts at 2:30 p.m.  Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. For more information call (808) 639-5952 or visit www.lawaicenter.org.

Sunday, August 12: 
Waipā Summer Music Festival.  Bring your blanket and folding chair and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of island style music, ono food featuring the seasonal fruits of summer, and handmade crafts by local artisans. Waterslide and activities for the keiki, and silent auction for the adults.   Gate fees $1 for keiki, $10 for adults.  At the Waipā Community Complex, a half mile past Hanalei. Note: DOT will open the road to Waipā for one day only. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  For more information call (808) 826-9969 or visit http://waipafoundation.org/.

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.

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. 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 http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 7 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; August 14 – Hanalei Slack Key; August 21 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; August 28 – Heart of Slack Key. 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 3 – Legends of Slack Key; August 10 – Your Island of Peace; August 17 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 24 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i, August 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 5 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; August 12 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; August 19 – Sea Turtle Serenade; August 26 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music.  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. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Saturday, August 25: 
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 http://anainahou.org/.

Thursday – Sunday, August 16 – 19: 
Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair.  Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the family, featuring floral and cooking demonstrations, hula halau exhibition, petting zoo, carnival, great island food, rides, selfie contest, Keiki Talent Showcase, fruit & vegetable competition, and much more.  Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue.  Fair begins at 6 p.m. Thursday and ends at 11 p.m. on Sunday.  Admission: adults $5, seniors $4, keiki (4-12) $2, keiki 3 and under free.  For information call (808) 652-4988 or visit https://kauaifarmfair.org/.