Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5: 
Slack Key Days Festival – Honoring James Keli`ipio Kahea Mawae.  This annual festival celebrates family, music, art, and aloha.  Traditional slack key music embraces you with Aloha, creating an oasis of peace and deep relaxation. Keli`i traces his lineage back to Kaua`i and Maui.  He has been teaching and encouraging slack key guitarists since he was young.   He learned slack key from his tutu (grandmother) Lucy Kapika Mahina Panaewa on the homestead on Molokai.  He will be on Kaua`i for the festival weekend.  Events are sponsored by individuals and businesses many of whom are listed on the website.  Proceeds support this event and the Slack Key Music Center (a Kaua`i 501c3 nonprofit) http://www.SlackKeyMusicCenter.org.  Prince Albert Park, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville. 2 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Festival Schedule:

• Saturday 11 a.m.  Musicians’ Clinic at Kaua`i Music & Sound, 4-1177 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, $20
• Saturday 4 p.m.    Slack Key Benefit Concert & Talk Story with James Keli`ipio Kahea Mawae.  All Saints’ Church, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. $75 Adults/Teens;  $25 Children 12 and under (Includes Autographed CD & CD Download Card).
• Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Slack Key Days Festival – Prince Albert Park, Princeville  (FREE) Celebrating Family Music, Art, & Aloha!  Artisan Faire starts at 1 p.m. featuring local artisans.  Music starts at 2 p.m. featuring many artists, duos, and bands. James Keli`ipio Kahea Mawae will be on stage around 6 p.m. through closing with Doug & Sandy McMaster.

Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5: 
Heiva I Kaua`i 2018.  A colorful and exciting Tahitian cultural festival featuring competitions for solo Tahitian dancing for children and adults from age 4 years to 50+, and group competition in traditional and contemporary Tahitian dancing and drumming. An exciting part of the festival is the audience participation in Tahitian dance and coconut husking contests. An interesting array of Polynesian arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and food will be sold, with special emphasis on Tahitian products.  Kapa`a Beach Park, 4-1464 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  $7 per person per day, children 12 and under free. Tickets are available on event days at the gate.  For information call (808) 822-9447 or visit http://www.heivaikauai.com/.

Saturday, August 4:
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk.  Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from.  It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident.  Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free.

Every Wednesday: 
Live Fire Show.  Enjoy the North Shore’s newest one-stop entertainment option – a weekly Polynesian ahi lele (fire dancing) show. Start your evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. with a delicious dinner special from Skinny B’s Island Smokehouse BBQ and a tasty signature cocktail, or choose from a great selection of wines and beer from the Anaina Hou Cafe (not included in ticket price). The performance, featuring the amazing artistry of Coppin Colburn and his `ohana, begins at 7 p.m., check-in is at 6:30 p.m.  Seating is limited; book your tickets online at http://anainahou.org/.  Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Wy., Kilauea. For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

Wednesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 1 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; August 8 – Gift of the Ancestors; August 15 – For the Birds; August 22 – `Ohana Slack Key; August 29 – Spirit of Slack Key. 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Saturday, July 28:
Historic Koloa Plantation Days Parade.  Horseback and walking units, floral floats, vintage cars, and decorated vehicles are in this hometown parade that celebrates aspects of the workers’ camps in plantation towns. Each camp had its ethnic identity, customs, foods, games and sports, music and dance. Competition for parade awards is intense and people from the resorts, businesses and community groups are very creative, so expect the unexpected. From costumes to decorations and choreography, they work for weeks and up to parade day to make their ideas become reality. In the afternoon, the awards for the best in each category are announced at Koloa ballpark. Parade begins at Koloa School, proceeds north onto Po`ipu Rd, turning right at the intersection of Po`ipu Rd. and Koloa Rd., and turning left on to Maluhia Rd., finishing at the Anne Knudsen Ballpark (Koloa). Parade takes place 10 to 11 a.m. For more information and road closures, visit koloaplantationdays.com.

Saturday, July 28, 7 pm:
The Dark Hobby – All the Pretty Fishes and the Price Paid to Tank Them.
Presented By: Paradise Filmworks and The Snorkel Bob Foundation (Sneak Preview) http://thedarkhobby.com./. This film is a work-in-progress reef documentary on the three hubs of aquarium extraction: Indonesia, the Philippines and mostly Hawai`i. Controversy continues with aquarium collectors still working Hawai`i reefs in violation of a Hawai`i Supreme Court ruling. Aquarium plunder and consequence is documented, as aquarium collectors blame reef decimation on global warming and pollution. The campaign continues with a technical ban on West Hawai`i aquarium collecting but no enforcement. Reef stewardship in The Reef State is in the balance. The Dark Hobby presents the pros and cons from both sides of the argument, commercial vs. conservation, 75 minutes. Dragon Walk, The Movie, On Reef Recovery & Political Will also filmed on location in the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawai`i, depicts reef life in optimal conditions, where no commercial extraction occurs, 30 minute sample. The Dark Hobby – WATCH THE MOVIE TRAILER. Courtyard Marriott Kaua`i at Coconut Beach, 650 Aleka Loop, Kapa`a. 7 p.m. For information call (808)-822-3455 or visit Courtyard Marriott Kauai.

Saturday, July 28:
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., Kailauea.  4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

Saturday, July 21:
Historic Hapa Trail Walk. An easy morning walk along historic Hapa Trail by the Koloa Community Association. Meet your tour guides at St. Raphael’s Church – this is the island’s oldest Catholic church, so your historical tour is off to a good start. Hapa Road Trail isn’t used anymore, but it was once a major route connecting Koloa and the Poipu area. Today, Hapa Trail has been designated by the County of Kaua`i as a pedestrian and bike way. On the walk, the guides will share many interesting stories about life in the plantation days and the Koloa Field System. They will share knowledge of archeological surveys, history and point out archeological sites and archeological preserves in the area. Following the walk, participants will enjoy more chances to “talk story”. The walk and tour is offered free of charge. Refreshments will be served. All walkers will receive a brochure with a history of the area east and west of Hapa Trail, learning about na wahi kupuna (archeological sites and preserves), as well as the ‘auwai system that irrigated the Koloa Field System. Hapa Trail t-shirts will be available for purchase. St. Raphael’s Church, 3011 Hapa Rd., Koloa.  9 a.m. to noon.  Free.  For information call (808) 742-1955 or visit https://www.kauaipath.org/.

Saturday, July 21:
Koloa Plantation Days Festival & Sunset Ho`olaulea.  Enjoy the revival of this Koloa Plantation Days tradition with music and food for an opening weekend celebration.  This year brings a family focus to the event, with free games by Got Games! for all the keiki. Parents can enjoy a selection Kaua`i’s best food trucks – including Porky’s, The Fresh Shave, Kickshaws and more. Imu Bar & Restaurant will be open, offering family & fine dining and a bar option with a birds eye view to the entertainment.  This year’s entertainment features headliner Makana along with Cruz Control, past winners of the Keoki’s Ukes in Paradise competition, and more. The Public is invited to bring beach blankets and chairs to enjoy the evening. No coolers. Free parking on site. Poipu  Beach Resort, 2290 Koloa Road. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 742-7444.