Saturday, July 14:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair.  Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their monthly events. Each artisan and crafter showcases their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work. Original and fine products such as Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone carvings, water color paintings & prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts & futons & blankets, sewn gifts, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian print towel wraps, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, just to name a few. Church of the Pacific, 4520 Kapaka St., Princeville. 8 a.m. For information call (808) 635-4314 or visit https://kauaiislandcraftersfair.com/.

Saturday, July 7:
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.

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 Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 6 – Gift of the Ancestors; July 13 – For the Birds; July 20 – `Ohana Slack Key; July 27 – Spirit 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.  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/.

Throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

• Friday & Satuarday, July 6 & 7: Koloa Jodo Mission, 3480 Waikomo Rd., Koloa. Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 742-6735.
• Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission (WKHM), 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea .  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1847.
• Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21:  Kapa`a Hongwanji, 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4667.
• Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28:  Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1847.

Wednesday, July 4:
Kaua`i Hospice Concert in the Sky.  Featuring fireworks at 8:30 p.m. choreographed to a 20-minute soundtrack. Enjoy local entertainment by local performers. Arrive early for keiki games, water slides, bounce houses and more. Amazing food options are available at affordable family prices, plus a silent auction, crafts and a keiki novelty tent. Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue. 3 to 10 p.m.  Admission tickets are available at all Kaua`i Times/Big Save Markets, as well as the Kaua`i Hospice office. Advanced Ticket Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for keiki (6-12), keiki 5 and younger free. At the gate it will be $15 for adults and $7 for keiki (6-12), keiki 5 and younger free.  For information call (808) 245-7277 or visit http://kauaihospice.org/

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/.

Tuesday, July 3:
America’s Most West Freedom Fest.  Enjoy live music on da beach with Cruz Control, Henry Kapono & Duke’s on Sunday Band, Kapena and Ka Vibes. There will also be lots of onolicious grinds from some of Kaua`i’s favorite food trucks, a beer and wine garden, craft vendors and keiki activities featuring the Showtime Players.  Free parking will be available on base. All vehicles will be subject to search. No offside food or beverages, coolers, tents, pets, weapons, drones, drugs or personal fireworks are allowed. Motorcycles welcome; riders must wear helmet, boots, bright colored long sleeve shirt/jacket or reflective vest. Featuring the best fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Bar closes 10:30, event is pau at 10:45 p.m.  Shenanigans at PMRF Barking Sands, Club Dr., Kekaha. 4 to 10:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 335-4380 or visit https://pmrf.greatlifehawaii.com/.

Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 3 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; July 10 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; July 17 – Spirit of Slack Key; July 24 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; July 31 – Kaua`i 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/.

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/.