Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 1 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; December 8 – Heart of Slack Key; December 15 – Ahupua`a,- Island to the Sea; December 22 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; December 29 – Legends 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/.

Friday, December 2:
KISS Concert:  Songs of the Season.  Delight in the spirit and music of the season with Kaua`i Island Singers Showcase. Enjoy a warm, intimate evening of Christmas songs with 12 inspired singers singing holiday classics.   All Saints Church, 1065 Kuhio Highway, Kapa`a. 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 822-0545.

Friday, December 2: 
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 that lasts all day 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 http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Saturday, December 2:
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, December 1: 
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 9am-4pm regular hours. 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 http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Daily: 
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.  Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Sunday, November 19:
26^th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kaua`i Style.  Event will feature up to 16 performing artists in the Slack Key Guitar Genre, including award winning artists. The event will also feature “Made in Hawai`i” products and favorite foods and snacks. Throughout the day, the festival will also be giving away many artists CDs, festival t-shirts, and a brand new Taylor guitar to some lucky winner. Kaua`i Marriott Resort & Beach Club, 3610 Rick St., Lihue.  12 noon to 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit http://slackkeyfestival.com/.

November 16 – 19:
Hawai`i International Film Festival.  Opening Night Celebration, $40 admission, includes film & food.  HIFF 4- day pass (Thursday – Sunday) – $100; HIFF 3-day pass (Friday – Sunday) – $75; General admission per film $10.  Historic Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea.  For information and film titles, synopsis, times, and trailers, call (808) 338-2027 or visit http://www.waimeatheater.com/.

Saturday, November 4 & 18: 
CKTV Holiday Craft Fair.  Get all of your holiday and souvenir shopping done in one place. Handmade gifts, jewelry, books, clothing, hand bags and much more.  Designed and created by local craft and artisan vendors.  Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, 4431 Nuhou St., Lihue. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 645-0019.

Sunday, November 12:
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.